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After 25 years of the Fastrac tractor, JCB is bringing the new, more powerful, more advanced 8330 flagship model to Australia. With an 8.4-litre 6-cylinder engine that now meets Euro 4 and US 4 standards, JCB is calling the 8330 the most productive Fastrac ever. Helped by a twin-turbo system, the 8330 has a rated speed output of 335hp (250kW) which is kicked up to 348hp (260kW) under full load. Helping the tractor along is 1440Nm of torque at 1500rpm, which JCB Construction Equipment Australia (CEA) national product manager Dave Moselen says helps the 8330 keep traction in difficult conditions. He also says the JCB ‘Activ Traction’ works with a continuously variable transmission to intelligently alter output and maintain efficient operations. “The JCB ‘Activ Traction’ draws information from a radar…

The super-slim Antonio Carraro Mach 2 compact track tractor has arrived in Australia and was on display at the recent Elmore & District Machinery Field Days in Victoria. The company has only just recently started manufacturing compact track tractors, with a focus on minimising soil compaction, a good power-to-weight ratio, and maximum stability and traction on steep hills. Its new AC track technology is designed for better oxygenation of the soil than is possible with wheels. Furthermore, tracks also generally perform much better on steep hills or in wet conditions when carrying heavy implements. A cast-iron full chassis features a central articulated joint which allows a longitudinal oscillation up to 15 degrees for constant traction and grip. The Mach 2 has a width of 1.4m, a weight of 2915kg, and…

Exporters who continue to exploit high prices could cause a downturn in the industry further down the track, a new report from ANZ has found. The report, titled Cattle Call, recommends beef producers begin rebuilding herd numbers to meet growing international demand for beef, as drought conditions and current demand see herd numbers fall. The current cattle herd size in Australia is at a two-decade low of 23.3 million, the report finds. ANZ says a $7 billion growth in the industry is possible by 2025 if cattle numbers can be increased quickly. ANZ’s head of agribusiness Mark Bennett says the long-term gain should be worth the short-term change. “Australia’s beef industry finds itself at a critical crossroad that requires a call for serious consideration of some opportunity cost,” he says.…

West Australian freight company Esperance Freight Lines has re-equipped its Perth depot with six 2.5-tonne payload Toyota 8FG25 combustion counterbalanced forklifts and a Toyota 8FBN25 battery-electric forklift. Toyota Material Handling Australia says this order means Esperance Freight Lines has bought 22 Toyota forklifts in the last three years for its depots in Esperance, Geraldton and Kalgoorlie. Previous orders included 2.5-tonne and 3-tonne payload internal combustion trucks, and an 8FBN25 battery-electric forklift. EFL managing director Michael Harding says his father John Harding founded the company 25 years ago and its first Toyota forklift purchase would date from that time. “The Toyotas are good and reliable forklifts,” he says. “I’m a hands-on person and the most important purchase factors for me are that the forklifts are economical and the operators like using…

2006 MAHINDRA 7520 In good working order, new starter, battery & ignition switch, fully serviced, New back tires. (slasher not included) NSW 02 8315 0763 $17,000 2015 MAHINDRA 9500 4 wheel drive ROPs Tractor & dual remote, FEL, 4in 1 bucket, 3rd service. Has 12 speed Synchro-shuttle transmission & 3 point linkage.Heavy chassis for superior safe lifting. VIC 03 9998 4672 $55,310 MAHINDRA 7520 WITH FRONT END LOADER Mahindra 7520 200875 HP 4wd power steering remotes PTO only 1155 hours front end loader bucket and hay forks. VIC 03 8373 7194 $29,700 inc GST MAHINDRA 8000 4WD TRACTOR & LOADER 80hp, 4wd, 1 set of hydraulic remotes, Synchro Shuttle, Loader, 4 in 1 Bucket, Grill Guard & Canopy Included NSW 02 8316 1695 $48,600 MAHINDRA 9500 4WD TRACTOR & LOADER…

Anew system from Claas allows tractor operators to make precise turns at headlands with automatic guidance. The system, called Claas ‘Turn In’, calculates the optimal path for the next approach and completes the turn automatically. Claas Harvest Centre precision farming product manager Travis Ryan-Salter says the Turn In system makes it easy for drivers when there is no point of reference to follow. “Without fixed reference points, it is often difficult to line up with the next track at headlands,” Ryan-Salter says. “Starting at an angle of 90 degrees to the track, Turn In identifies the optimum path to follow based on the machine’s speed, steering lock and alignment. “The system then guides the machine onto the next track automatically using a predefined path to achieve the desired turn. The…

The Mahindra mForce 100P tractor, which is designed to be more powerful and efficient than previous Mahindra compact tractor models, is now available in Australia. Its Perkins 100hp engine combines with a 32x32 powershift transmission to give the mFORCE a maximum speed of 40km/h and, according to Mahindra, the power and speed to cope with any terrain. Mahindra Ag & Auto Australia national agriculture sales manager Satish Chandra says its latest 100hp tractor offering, which was unveiled to the public at Elmore Field Days in October, is likely to earn itself a few fans. “We’re excited to be entering the high-volume commercial segment of the Australian market,” Chandra says. “The 100P has been on sale in the US and New Zealand with great success in those markets, and it’s great…

The Drake Trailers Quad AG Widener trailer, which is capable of carrying 50-tonne payloads, is set to be launched onto the Australian market. Specially designed for agricultural work, and with a variable width of 2.5 to 4.5m, the trailer utilises Drake Trailers hi-tensile beams and fabricated cross members. “This Drake 4.5m Ag Widener compliments our range perfectly, and our recent acquisition of O’Phee Trailers means we can offer agricultural and construction equipment across the country,” Drake Trailers says. “When we were called on to design something specific for the agricultural industry, we were only too happy to accept the opportunity.” The trailer features the Drake hydraulic suspension system, which optimises stability, according to the company. Auxiliary and optional equipment includes: multiple suspension options; fully remote control functions; drop-in deck sections;…

Australia’s agricultural lands help to feed about 60 million people worldwide, and also support tens of thousands of farmers as well as rural communities and industries. But a growing global population with a growing appetite is placing increasing demands on our agricultural land. At the same time, the climate is warming and in many places getting drier too. Agriculture, and particularly livestock, is currently a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. But new markets and incentives could make storing carbon or producing energy from land more profitable than farming, and turn our agricultural land into a carbon sink. How might these competing forces play out in changing Australian land use? Our research, published in Global Environmental Change, assesses a range of potential pathways for Australia’s agricultural land as part of…

The CFMoto X500 Farm Spec ATV is, as the name suggests, specifically designed for use on the land. The electronic fuel injection (EFI), 495cc quad bike features a CVTech transmission, electric power steering, selectable 2WD/4WD modes, independent front and rear suspension, and hydraulic disc braking on both the front and rear. But what makes this stylish-looking Farm Spec model special are standard inclusions such as a 2500lb winch, wrap-around protector bars, tow pack, hand guards, alloy A-arm protectors, alloy wheels and 12-inch, 6-ply tyres. As an extra bonus, the X500 includes a complete lighting package including turning indicators, a horn, mirrors and even a 12-volt trailer plug, so for no additional cost it’s all set up for registration and use on public roads. WHO IS CFMOTO? Located in Hangzhou, China,…

Wayne and Jacqui Anderson have been contracting under the W & J Anderson brand for 14 years, covering the region between Porangahau and Waipawa in New Zealand’s Hawke’s Bay, from the Ruahine Ranges to the sea, and keeping out of trouble by also running 400 bulls on their beef farm. Their fleet comprises three modern John Deere tractors with two new 7230R machines that have the E23 transmission, and one 7430. Because the company’s small but dedicated team only does ag work, they usually wrap up the spring work before Christmas, allowing them some time to enjoy the summer months on the water with family and friends – something silage contractors are no doubt a little envious of. Having said that, when it’s busy, the Andersons run 12-hour shifts. We…

I’ve been wondering lately if modern 4x4 utes are becoming more like lairy designer gumboots than a pair of steel-capped Blunnies. Less hi-vis and more RM Williams. It seems that the boundary between commercial and recreational is becoming increasingly blurred as manufacturers continue to pour more car-like kits into these trucks. The sales scramble for a slice of the 4x4 dual cab ute pie is now indeed in full swing. The Toyota Hilux has been the traditional market leader and emotional favourite of many for years, but it is facing some serious challengers for sales supremacy in the dual-cab pick-up market. Ford Ranger has been hot on the tail of the Hilux for the last couple of years, and has even outsold it in some monthly tallies. Now a vastly…

ABrazilian-made Baldan GCRTI 70 tandem offset disc plough has been improving a Griffith farmer’s dryland and irrigation cultivation since he bought it through Serafin Machinery in 2013. With the frame being manufactured from 10mm and 12mm steel, the implements are both structurally sound and heavy enough to enter hard ground at a respectable depth. They are also able to get deeper into the soil due to smaller spools, and can handle wet soil and heavy residue thanks to disk-cleaning scrapers. “When I need to work up ground prior to laser levelling my bays, I put the GCRTI in deep and it does a great job,” farmer Robert Arminini says. “Penetration is excellent and leaves a very level finish. “And the oil bath bearings are great,” he adds. “They are very…

Corn growers who use John Deere 6 and 7 S-Series combine harvesters can now use a foldable, eight-row corn head to harvest their crops, following the introduction of the new John Deere 608FC corn head. The 608FC corn head is slim enough to allow the combine it is mounted on to travel along narrow roads, and eliminates the need for the harvester operator to take off and reattach corn heads when moving from field to field. John Deere harvester works senior marketing representative Roger Maes says the 608FC is durable, productive, and economical. “Harvesting with a new John Deere eight-row folding corn head can lower operating costs and allow customers to harvest additional hectares per move by not having to transport the head separately,” Maes says. “That helps contribute to…

Cancer Council Australia is calling for greater awareness following new estimates showing around 130 Australian workers are diagnosed with lung cancer each year as a result of work-based exposure to diesel fumes. Most at risk are those who work with heavy machinery, including any regular work with diesel-fuelled vehicles such as tractors, excavators, forklifts and buses. As part of National Safe Work month in October, the Cancer Council is releasing a series of free resources outlining workplace cancer risks that exist for employers and employees. The World Health Organisation recently upgraded its classification of diesel fumes to a ‘Group 1’ carcinogen, meaning it is an established and proven cause of cancer in humans. The Cancer Council says that, despite this, awareness of the hazards of diesel fumes is relatively low.…

Yanmar has expanded its YH series of diesel-powered commercial and industrial generators with the addition of five new single-phase models, ideal for applications in the construction, mining, farming and manufacturing industries. Up until now, the YH series has been exclusively made up of three-phase models, but Yanmar local distributor Power Equipment says it recognised an increasing demand for single-phase generators. “The market has been telling us there’s a need for a quality single-phase Yanmar option, and that demand can now be filled,” Power Equipment business manager Noel Heritage says. The units are designed as a standby power source for any number of commercial situations, or as the prime power source for remote off-grid work such as construction, mining or farming. The five new single-phase, four-pole (14,500rpm) models range in power…

Since we put together the last ATV buyers’ guide, things got complicated. As if there weren’t enough models to choose from, now there are more. There are 2x4, 4x4 and 6x6 models. There are diesel and petrol engines from 24 to 100hp. There are one-, two-, three-, four-, five- and six-seater models across the ATV and UTV ranges. There’s more of everything, although a few brands – like Arctic Cat – have come and gone. All in all, sales are up and everyone’s happy. According to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries, motorcycle and ATV sales went up 5.5 per cent between January and September this year. The strongest growth was in ATVs and UTVs (utility task vehicles, or side-by-sides). So far, the dealers have shifted nine per cent more…

If you’re unfortunate enough to be hit by bushfires, the next steps after the immediate fire recovery period are to manage surviving stock, return burnt pastures to productivity, and replace fencing and water infrastructure. Peak industry body Meat and Livestock Australia has published some thoughts from Daniel Schuppan, who was heavily involved with fire-affected producers in South Australia’s lower north, where 80,000 hectares were burnt in November 2015. Schuppan is also an animal production specialist with Landmark, based at Jamestown, SA, a lifetime ewe management course deliverer and part of the Mid North Young Guns networking and development group. He says the fire impacted livestock producers in different ways: some lost all their stock and pastures, stubbles, stored grain and hay, while others lost pastures but saved some animals. Although…

JOHN SHEARER 24 RUN HYDRAULIC TILL SEEDER Excellent condition, Manutec press wheels, Agmaster NT08 points and sowing boots(only 1 season old), current model VIC 03 8373 7257 $38,000 + GST AGROMASTER UD 3000 3m Double Disc Seeder with Press Wheels VIC 03 8373 7136 $16,500 CASE 5126 CASE Direct drill, made by JOHN SHEARER, raised box, double spring 270Lb tines, AGMASTER rotary harrows NSW 02 8279 7081 $22,000 DRILLRITE MIN TILL New Drillrite 29 row trailing min till planter with hydraulic down pressure coulters coil tynes with T boot tungsten and double hoses, Seed spacing of 4” ideal for Lucerne and pasture VIC 07 3073 8164 $32,989 CONNOR SHEA 14 ROW NAPIER SEEDER Connor Shea Napier 14 Row Seeder, 3ptl, coil tyne culter, drill with baker boots, late model, rubber…