John Deere open to external software

February 21st, 2019

The connection of machine and field data is becoming increasingly important in modern agriculture. Contractors and farmers are demanding interfaces that allow easier use by different parties, such as agricultural machinery manufacturers, software developers, crop care suppliers, advisors and so on. To enable more open access, John Deere has activated a new function called More…

KUHN Extends Venta Pneumatic Seed Drill Range

February 19th, 2019

KUHN Farm Machinery has extended its VENTA pneumatic seed drill range with the addition of 1010 series machines. In combination with KUHN’s HR power range, the drills are suited to working at varying seeding depths in a wide range of soil conditions. Available in 3.0m, 3.5m and 4.0m working widths, this new series of drills…

John Deere Electric tractor powered by cable

February 6th, 2019

John Deere has developed an electric cable powered tractor developing up to 400hp. The GridCON research project and tractor are part of the company’s continued efforts in the electrification of agricultural machinery, offering new opportunities for farms to supply and use their own energy. John Deere presented the first fully electric tractor, known as the…

Optional extras enhance KUHN’s cultivators

November 28th, 2018

KUHN Farm Machinery has launched a variety of optional accessories to enhance its range of PROLANDER, CULTIMER AND OPTIMER cultivators. PROLANDER: new tine, toughened share and roller options The PROLANDER range of vibrating tine stubble cultivators receives a new tine which uses a single bolt to hold a hard-wearing, easy to change and reversible share…

New variable chamber wrapping balers from John Deere

November 28th, 2018

Built for high productivity and output, John Deere’s C451R and C461R variable-chamber wrapping balers are the latest additions to the company’s round baler range. These new models combine Deere’s most productive variable chamber baler design with proven, premium wrapping components, to provide a wrapping baler that fully meets the needs of all farmers and contractors….

New generation of precision seed drills from KUHN

November 13th, 2018

KUHN Farm Machinery has announced the launch of the next generation of its MAXIMA precision seed drills.  Available in 6 to 12 row versions and capable of drilling maize, sunflower, beetroot, sugar beet, peas, beans, onions and other crops with row spacings from 37.5 to 80cm, the new MAXIMA 3 range comprises 12 models in…