Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show highlights

The Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show returned for its tenth year, giving visitors from across the region an opportunity to catch up with exhibitors. James Huyton reports.

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Yorkshire based machinery show YAMS opens its doors to visitors for its tenth year.
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Yorkshire based machinery show YAMS opens its doors to visitors for its tenth year.

A range of innovative kit and enthusiastic exhibitors were met by equally keen visitors to the Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show. 

Founding organiser Richard Tasker, of Stephensons Rural

Speaking at the event, founding organiser Richard Tasker, of Stephensons Rural, said: "It is great to see so many visitors and exhibitors return to the event, from the initial beginnings - being approached at the time by local firm Yorkshire Handlers to host a manufacturer machinery demonstration at the mart - to where we are now with about 210 stands is a great achievement."

The one-day event brought with it some favourable weather for visitors in what has been a wet winter.

Among regional dealers, the show also gave the opportunity for Yorkshire-based machinery manufacturers Grange Machinery, Sumo and Bramleys Seed Establishment to showcase equipment to prospective local buyers.

Against the backdrop of European farming unrest, the show still had a feeling of positivity among both dealers and visitors. 

 

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Making full use of the grounds at the Yorkshire auction centre, the show caters for both indoor and outdoor exhibitors.

Winners of the show's best outdoor stand was Peacock and Binnington, and its sales director Marcus Bourne said: "The award is a great start to our show season, it puts us on the right foot with Peacock and Binnington celebrating 130 years in business this year.

"The 130th year also brings with it a number of fundraising events raising money for RABI and LRSN, starting with 13 team members running the Snake Lane 10."

Best outdoor stand winners Peacock and Binnington, Marcus Bourne, sales director (Left) Sadie Richardson, James Clark and Dom Watson, product support.

McArthur Agriculture - specialists in grain drying, storage and handling equipment - won the award for best indoor stand.

Terry Royston, regional sales manager, said: "The award came as a real surprise to us. As attendees to the event from its outset, we are glad to be back at the show and it has made a positive start to the year."

Mcarthur Agriculture won the award for best indoor stand, Sarah Willams, project coordinator (Left) Terry Royston, regional sales manager,

 

Zone Direct Seed Drill

Zone Direct Seed Drill

 

Bramley's Seed Establishment picked up interest with its new tine-based direct drill toolbar system. The multi-zone system gives options for varying tine, disc and following harrow across four different mounting points. The six-metre folding variant offers contour-following capabilities across two 3m working areas. Formats include a leading disc, two rows of tines at 250mm row spacing and packer wheels, or a following harrow arrangement. Alternatively, options also include three rows of tines with a rear following harrow. The manufacturer expects to introduce 3m and 4m variants this coming year, with options for interchangeable harrow legs for subsequent crop weed management also available.

 

Shelbourne Powerspread Pro 3200 TA

Shelbourne Powerspread Pro 3200 TA

 

The range-topping Powerspread Pro 3200 muck spreader features tandem axels and a 14.5cu.m capacity. The system uses a central auger, operating at 13rpm, to feed material the full length of the machine to the discharge rotor. The side-mounted Hardox steel door offers extra durability when acting as a shear bar to material on discharge. Specified with a power spread nutrient tracker scale, the operator has the ability to specify accurate fieldwork rates. The weigh cell system gives live, on-the-move application rates, with the monitor indicating current gross weight, ground speed, area covered and target weight applied.

 

Sky X40+

Sky X40+

 

Following its late-2023 rebrand, all former Sulky products can now be seen in the new grey-white Sky livery. A model from the manufacturer's fertiliser range was on show at the event, which features a 3,000-litre tank capacity and 12-44m spread widths with hydraulic disc drive independent of engine speed. Control of the implement is fully IsoBus compatible and can be specified with the manufacturer's EcoNov sectional control system. 

 

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Ceres Subline

Ceres Subline

Cambridge-based machinery manufacturer Ceres showcased its competitively priced grassland subsoiler. Single-leg variants start at £2,525, and the range-topping 3m, five-leg derivative (pictured) is priced at £6,880. The show model incorporates five inline contoured legs, with working depths up to 450mm. Simultaneous leading disc depth adjustment is through a single side handle. Each leg incorporates interchangeable knock-on points and dual shear bolt protection. The 460mm flat levelling roller uses twin turn buckles for depth adjustment and an adjustable scraper.

 

 

 

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