Tractors

Farmers have been left frustrated about the cancellation of tractor tests by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to limit the spread of Covid-19.

Following its split with John Deere, Lincolnshire-based machinery dealer, Sharmans Agriculture is the latest addition to the Case IH dealership network.

Aiming to improve regular machinery maintenance checks, while enhancing health and safety, one Aberdeenshire farm manager has come up with a new phone-based system.

Under its multiple brands, including Case IH, New Holland and Steyr, and across its multiple facilities around the world, CNH Industrial has been busy making steps to reduce the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Part of a second phase of major developments at its UK headquarters, Claas has opened a brand new parts warehouse.

Featuring Cummins, John Deere, FPT, Perkins, Kubota and Deutz, we take a look at some of the latest engine developments.

Ford’s 70-series is an increasingly popular choice for cost-effective, easy-to-fix horsepower. Alun Jones, former Ford machinery dealer and now farmer shows us a few things to look for in a used example.

UK registrations of agricultural tractors (over 50hp) followed the typical seasonal pattern, showing a large month-on-month increase in March, which is normally the peak month for registrations.

Spurred on by Covid-19 pandemic, Claas has brought forward the launch of its Parts Doc, an electronic parts catalogue accessed via its website.

Tractor manufacturers across Europe have been forced to shut a number of facilities as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak.