Machinery

With bigger and SUV-like pickups the premier of most manufacturers, there is still a strong demand for practical, work focused vehicles. Toby Whatley tries out Isuzu’s D-Max Utility offering.

A pair of truck-mounted spreaders are at the heart of a Yorkshire-based contract fertiliser spreading business, favoured for their low ground pressure, all-wheel drive and brisk road speed

Operating on a single set of wheels on steep inclines can often bring limitations to traction and stability. One family of hill farmers in Wales have overcome trials of the terrain by operating dual wheels

A front tank and combination drill is offering one user extra capacity with the flexibility to operate in tricky conditions

With an operating weight of around 8.5 tonnes, the midi excavator offers great flexibility for farm use. With the right attachments, it could be an invaluable tool for more than just ditch cleaning.

With sales expected to start next year, the new model will offer a 1-tonne payload and 3.5t towing capacity, with full-time 4WD via newly developed e-axles

Granular fertiliser offers lots of benefits for large farms, and where a trailed spreader is equipped to handle fertiliser as well as lime, these machines could be a good option to cover the hectares

Unveiled at Agritechnica in November 2023, Farmers Guardian had a first drive in a pre-production version of Fendt’s all-electric e107 V at a pre-launch preview.

Claas plan to introduce a new range of loaders for the Elios, Axios and Arion ranges, James Huyton reports.

Livestock farmers looking for a functional loader tractor with the ability to incorporate guidance technology for field work may wish to consider John Deere's new 5M, James Huyton reports.