Machinery

Clearing fields efficiently with minimal compaction is the USP of the bale chaser, and a Yorkshire contracting operation has just invested in the latest Transtacker

Provided as five models across an 80-117hp power band, the new T5 range promises hydraulic and driveline improvements, alongside new connectivity and guidance options

The Claas Jaguar 'E' trailed forage harvesters were engine-drive conversions built by Claas importer J. Mann & Sons at Saxham in Suffolk. Simon Henley tells the story

Claas has announced an expansion to its telehandler line-up, with five new models added to the range

Thrifty farmers looking for a cost-effective solution to update and enhance the technology on older tractors may wish to consider John Deere’s latest retrofittable GPS package

Pickup manufacturer Isuzu and the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) have announced a partnership to offer its members new vehicle discounts

Theft and criminal damage are growing concerns for farming businesses, so improving security could be a valuable investment. Jane Carley reports

As a carry-over from their dairy days, Northamptonshire farmers the Gowling family have remained faithful to the trailed forage harvester to produce silage for their beef and sheep enterprises. Geoff Ashcroft caught up with them for the second cut grass.

Designed to improve weight distribution and machine manoeuvrability, the front tank, rear toolbar direct drill or strip tillage combination is seeing a resurgence, with several UK manufacturers offering new machines

One Wiltshire grower relies on a pair of Claas Axion 810 tractors for frontline power, citing reliability and comfort among the reasons he has remained with the brand since 2007. Geoff Ashcroft reports