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FIRST UK DRIVE
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Behind the wheel of
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BOBCAT’S NEW VERDICT ON 2018
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SEPTEMBER 2021 // ISSUE 89
CONTENTS
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49 FOCUS ON…
When it comes to drills, there's no 79 FUEL TREATMENT
Modern diesel can cause issues
7 NEWS
The top machinery stories this month
shortage of British-built kit. Here are seven
direct drills available from home shores
in your engine and fuel tank but there
are steps you can take to reduce the risk
14 BIG PICTURE
A fleet of Kubota M7s tackle silage 56 RUNNING REPORT
In the field with B&F Potatoes' 2018
Technical
in Wiltshire alongside a Claas Jaguar 950 Valtra S374 to find out how it's performed
81 PATENT DISPUTES
A recent case between two British
17 FIELD TEST
We put the new Case IH Puma 240
to work with a SIP triple mower and tedder
60 OPERATOR STATION
This pristine Fendt 828 Vario has
been kitted out with some smart upgrades
drill manufacturers has served up some vital
lessons for inventors looking to patent ideas
24 FIRST IMPRESSION
A closer look at the revamped 63 OPINION
How to cut out the middle man
87 Q&A Your machine questions answered
range of 6-8m Bobcat R-Series handlers when it comes to storing your grain Rear Link
27 FIRST IMPRESSION
Does a 2021 Massey Ferguson
5713S perform as a livestock tractor?
65 OPERATOR PROFILE
James Hughes reveals his best
machine, top tools and dream tractor
90 MODEL ZONE
The latest scale machinery that
won't look out of place in any model fleet
32 FIRST IMPRESSION
Drilling spring barley with a new
Pöttinger Aerosem 3002 ADD 3m drill
67 PICK-UP, 4X4 & ATV NEWS 92 GAME CHANGERS
Land Rover tests hydrogen, Ineos
Grenadier cab revealed & options for UTVs
How the New Holland Series 70
changed tractors with its ground-up design
Features
69 WORKING VEHICLE
The Suzuki Jimny is back as a van, 106 READERS' PHOTOS
Send in your photos of farm
37 EVENT REPORT
Sprayers shone at Cereals 2021.
Here's our top 10 of the machines on show
but is it still an unbeatable off-roader?
Buying
machinery to see them printed in FMJ !
42 FLEET PROFILE
Poor soils saw arable farmer Dave
Broster diversify his business. Here's how
73 USED BUYING GUIDE
What to look for when purchasing
a second-hand Massey Ferguson 4200
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NEWSDESK
News
SILVE
JUBILERE
The latest machinery developments, launches and updates SPECIAL
This picture: This new T6.180 has been
decked out in a livery that commemorates
Ford’s Silver Jubilee 7810
Below: Russells also had an original 7810

on its stand at the Great Yorkshire show
Russells celebrate centenary

ew Holland dealer Russells came up with the idea of a special tractor The blue and silver paintwork was
N unveiled a unique special

edition T6.180 Dynamic
Command on the opening
based on a T6.180 to celebrate the centenary.
“Russells retailed several 7810 Jubilees
when they first came out, and some of them
completed by Truck Technics at Leyburn,
while Big Boolies Ltd of Malton handled the
graphics. A 1:32 scale model of the tractor
day of the Great Yorkshire Show in July. It’s still remain active on farms close to our by Universal Hobbies is due for release in
100 years since New Holland dealer Russells depots,” says Adam. the autumn.
became a limited company and during that
time the company has developed and
manufactured a vast range of implements
from its facilities at Kirkbymoorside.
From 1983 they began dealing with Ford
tractors and are currently one of the UK’s
most well-known New Holland dealers.
Inspired by the Ford 7810 Silver Jubilee’s
livery, after sales manager Adam Robinson
CONCERNS RAISED AS FARM FATALITIES DOUBLE

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) seven members of the public. Two children of the workforce but an alarming 40 per cent
have shared their annual Fatal Injuries have been killed by farming this year. of all workplace fatal incidents.
in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing in GB The picture is similar in Northern Ireland “When we investigate life-changing farm
report 2020/21, which reveals that over the where farming accounted for five of the 13 workplace incidents we find, time and time
past year almost twice as many people were workplace fatalities in 2020/2021, again, that risks are not being removed or
killed on farms in Great Britain representing 38 per cent, and in the managed. It is far too common for people
compared to the previous year. Republic of Ireland farming to accept risk is an inevitable part of the job
A total of 41 people in accounts for five per cent – this isn’t the case, the guidance is easily
England, Scotland and available to manage the risks and prevent
Wales were killed in Left: Wearing helmets injury.” HSE advice: “Think a job through
on quad bikes is just
agriculture, including one step farms can and then put the right measures in place
34 farm workers and take to improve safety to make it safer.”

Front Link John Deere says it supports a customer’s right to maintain, diagnose and repair
their own equipment, providing tools, parts, resources and remote access,
News however it does not support the right to modify embedded software due to
risks with safe operation, emissions compliance and engine performance
US to draft right to repair laws

he United States Federal Trade device manufacturers’ ability to restrict on the distribution of parts, diagnostics and
T Commission (USFTC) has voted

unanimously to enforce
so-called right to repair laws,
independent repairs of their products.
“When you buy an expensive product,
whether it’s a half-a-million-dollar tractor
repair tools make repairs more expensive
and time consuming for the end user. The
Biden administration brands such
designed to ensure that the country’s or a thousand-dollar phone, you are in a restrictions as anti-competitive and wants
consumers will be able to fix their own very real sense under the power of the the FTC to force companies to allow their
electronic and automotive devices. manufacturer,” the special assistant to the customers to use independent repairers,
Farmers will be among those likely to president for technology and competition or to perform the repairs themselves.
benefit from the new legislation, which policy, Tim Wu, said. “And when they have While the new regulations are primarily
is being closely monitored in Europe repair specifications that are unreasonable, aimed at tech companies such as Apple
amid similar fears for consumers. there is not a lot you can do.” and Microsoft, farm equipment makers have
The unanimous five-nil decision by FTC President Biden took action following also come in for criticism for intentionally
commission members in July came less the publication of an FTC report that making it difficult for customers to seek
than two weeks after US President Joe Biden concluded there was scant evidence to independent repairs, often forcing them
signed an executive order directing the support manufacturers’ justifications for to go back to the original manufacturer
organisation to draft regulations limiting repair restrictions. It is claimed that limits for fixes.
HORSCH UNVEILS AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGY

Horsch has focused on automation Horsch’s unmanned unit uses a diesel
and autonomous driving systems engine and a pair of Terra Trac rubber
since the early 2000s tracks, seen here with a Maestro drill
As autonomous technologies system. “We immediately comes before autonomous in the wings, is 14- to 18-years-old
develop, Horsch has shown thought, if something like driving, an area where Horsch and digitally native. The ability
its Roboter platform that is this works, we should also has been making good progress, to deal with touch-screens, smart
enabling the company to be able to drive completely although there are quite a few phones and tablets is almost
explore the potential of the autonomously,” says Michael hurdles to clear to reach innate. These young people
sector. Michael and Philipp Horsch. complete autonomy. control everything that moves
Horsch have focused on There are many things “The time of the generation completely intuitively and without
automation and autonomous associated with the term that is into fully air-conditioned ever having read a user manual.
driving systems since the early autonomous that Horsch cabins and a showy bonnet is The users are already there. We
2000s, when they bought the would rather call automation, coming to an end. The next have to meet the requirements,”
first AutoFarm GPS steering emphasising that automation generation is already waiting concludes Michael.

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News
RVW Pugh
welcomes
visitors again
s shows make a return, July also
A saw RVW Pugh open its gates at

its Holmes Chapel depot in July
for one of the first dealer open
days to happen since the pandemic struck. the RVW Pugh business that will handle the Howard Sherren of RVW Pugh and regular
The weather played against the team, as full-line Fendt franchise. It will also include FMJ contributor said: “The days went well; the
many local farmers and contractors were Vaderstad and others from its new location sunshine played against us, but the visitors
busy with hay. However, the two days saw in Newport, Shropshire, leaving the main provided some good enquiries and enjoyed
the first presence on some of the sales team business to focus on Massey Ferguson and seeing people in a more familiar way, as an
of TR Machinery branding, an offshoot of other existing franchises. outdoor setting allowed for better interaction.”
DEUTZ-FAHR LAUNCHES
NEW 5-SERIES TRACTOR
Meeting Stage V emissions regulations is the new Deutz-Fahr
5-Series, which boasts a new design. There are five models in
the range with power from 95 to 126hp and a choice of three
transmission configurations.
The PTO offers 540, 540E, 1000 and 1000E speeds, plus the
option of a groundspeed PTO and 1000rpm front PTO. The
hydraulic system is available with flow of 90 litres per minute.
Rear lift capacity is 5400kg with the option of a 2100kg front lift.
The cab uses a four-pillar structure and features
suspension, along with an air suspension seat with folding
passenger seat. It also has a high-visibility roof, opening
hatch, climate control, DAB radio with Bluetooth and LED
worklights.
STANDEN TO SUPPLY AVR
Standen Engineering will begin supplying
AVR self-propelled potato harvesters
and in-store equipment to the whole
of the UK. The Belgian
manufacturer’s machines include
four-row self-propelled harvesters
and one- and two-row trailed
bunker harvesters, which are
available from Standen now.
Meanwhile, AVR has announced
its new MultiForce front cultivator,
available with a four- or six-tine
system. Rotor diameter is 750mm,
150mm larger than previous models.
VERMEER SHOWS AUTONOMOUS BALE MOVER

The bale mover concept from American firm Vermeer can travel around fields
autonomously using onboard sensors to locate bales, pick them up and move
them to a predetermined location. The machine is nicknamed the Bale Hawk.
“This machine helps save labour time and associated costs by eliminating
the manual step of moving bales,” says Vermeer research and development
manager Kent Thompson. “The autonomous bale mover senses where it is
relative to a bale, allowing it to plan a route to pick up that bale. Today, it
can pick up three bales at a time before delivering and unloading them to
a predetermined location.

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News
NEWSINBRIEF
DataConnect available
across six platforms
Mixed-brand fleets are now
viewable in a single portal.
DataConnect has an
expanded line of six major
platforms as Case IH,
Steyr and New Holland
have joined John Deere,
Claas and 365FarmNet.
Amazone launches cultivators

wo new rigid models of trailed Ceus disc 150hp. The new Ceus 3000-TX and Ceus 4000-TX,
T & tine combination cultivator are now

available from Amazone in working
widths of 3m and 4m. The successful
equipped with central running gear, can be used for
both stubble and primary soil tillage, deep loosening
and seedbed preparation. The combination of discs Machine associations
combination of discs and tines can therefore also and tines means that the Ceus produces a perfect join together
be used on smaller farm sizes and with tractors from mix at working speeds of up to 15kph. BAGMA, the British
Agricultural and Garden
Machinery Association, has
been sold to the Agricultural
Engineers Association (AEA)
NEW PICHON with effect from July 2021.
TANKERS
INTRODUCED
Pichon has launched its new SV Series of
tankers, which include fittings for different
application methods, including dribble bars,
trailing shoes and incorporators. The tankers
use a new integrated chassis with tandem
running gear that can handle a gross weight
CUMMINS TESTS of 28t. The machine can be specified using
Trelleborg
expands in UK
HYDROGEN ENGINES Pichon’s online configurator, which the
company says allows a more cost effective
Tyre firm Trelleborg has
expanded its stock and
Engine manufacturer Cummins has begun testing a and faster order and reduced delivery times. warehousing in
hydrogen-fuelled internal combustion engine as part of Gloucestershire to offer
its investment to support hydrogen-based transportation faster deliveries across the
including engines, fuel cells, electrolysers and storage tanks. UK. It now houses the entire
“Cummins is thrilled about the potential of the hydrogen range of agricultural tyres.
engine,” said Srikanth Padmanabhan, president of the
engine segment. “We are using all-new engine platforms
equipped with the latest technologies to improve power
density, reduce friction and improve thermal efficiency,
allowing us to avoid the typical performance limitations
and efficiency compromises associated with converting
diesel or natural gas engines over to hydrogen fuel.”
New Hella worklamps
The S-Series lamps from Hella
are available in round or
LANDINI REVEALS NEW TRACTORS square formats with a slim

design. 1000-lumen versions
will be available soon, followed
Landini has extended its range with the new Series 5 tractors. Three by 2000- and 4000-lumen
models are available, powered by FPT F36 3.6-litre, four-cylinder engines lamps later this year.
delivering up to 115hp and Stage V compliant. Transmissions include
a 12F/12R with mechanical shuttle and 48F/16R with hydraulic shuttle.
The hydraulics have a flow rate of up to 82 litres per minute for
services and up to six spool valves are available and three hitch
systems. The Category 2 three-point linkage has a capacity of
4500kg and the PTO offers 540, 540E, 1000, 1000E speeds.

ORANGE OPERATION
Delays with first cut brought big crops for many, with little compromise in quality.
For Wiltshire family farm JD Spencer and Sons, first cut yielded a clamp-busting
33.6t per hectare with an ME (metabolisable energy) of 12 MJ/kg DM to feed its
500-strong herd of Staviland Holsteins plus followers.
“We aim for a consistent quality with each and every cut of grass we take,” says
Henry Spencer of Manor Farm, Langley Burrell. “It starts with a 9.5m plain disc
triple mower and a 6m front/rear combination so we can drop 350 acres a day.”
The 2500-acre family farming business cuts around 1200 acres of grass leys
each year in three cuts. A further 200 acres are allocated to maize, and 800 acres
of winter wheat provide a supply of straw and grain.
Trowbridge-based contractor Ashton Farms provided the four-rotor rake, 585hp
Claas Jaguar 950 forager and JCB 435S Farm Master for the clamp, though the
bumper crop required a rethink with logistics.
A fleet of nine tractors and trailers were occupied for the 10-mile haul from field
to clamp. Half the fleet comprised JD Spencer’s five Union flag-liveried Kubota M7
tractors, ranging from M7151 to M7172 models hauling 14t and 16t trailers.
WORDS AND IMAGE Geoff Ashcroft

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Field Test // Case IH Puma 240 & SIP
Hot stuff
Blazing sun and a bumper crop of grass recently provided FMJ
with plenty of action in Lancashire, where we tried some of the
COVER
STORY
latest equipment from SIP on a new Case IH Puma 240 CVXDrive

WORDS AND IMAGES SIMON HENLEY
his month’s field test starts with The most popular products are Case-IH Puma 240 CVX, which we’ll
an introduction to a company
T
its mowers, tedders and rakes, which come to later.
from Slovenia, the name of which SIP claims are designed to be robust, Following the mowers was a 13.0m
is pronounced in the same way reliable and simple to use. While SIP Spider 1300/12T tedder mounted
you might describe drinking from harvesting grass for second-cut silage, behind a Case IH Luxxum 120. This
mowing duties were handled by SIP high-output tedder is the next-largest
a teacup. SIP isn’t widely known in the UK, but
Silvercut Disc 900 twin rear-mounted model in the SIP heavy-duty line-up,
that doesn’t mean it’s not well known in other mowers combined with a Silvercut the largest unit boasting 14 rotors and
parts of Europe. Disc 300 front-mounted unit. This the ability to spread 14.0m of crop in a
SIP is the largest agricultural machinery manufacturer in set-up was mounted on a new single pass.
Slovenia and it has been producing muck, mowing and
hay harvesting equipment for the past 65 years. The brand,
which is exported to 45 countries, is well known in France,
Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Italy. Now the company
is beginning to make its mark in the UK.
“SIP has been

producing
equipment
for the past
65 years”

Right: Free-swinging Mower up front
SIP metal tines are an
The 3.0m Disc 300 Silvercut is the
option to solid-
mounted nylon tines most popular model SIP produces
or chevron rollers and currently retails in the UK at
£19,114, as tested. This model is part
of a family of mowers that includes
Left: Disc 900 comes the 340 and 380 units, the latter of
with adjustable which is too wide for UK roads.
wide-spread vanes
and two large outer On first impressions the Disc 300
swath deflectors appears to be very well constructed,
with a high standard of finish.
Underneath the full-width protection
curtain, the seven-disc, 14-blade
cutter bar is a robust design featuring
inward spinning outer discs to keep
the grass between the tractor wheels.
The disc drive is protected by four
vertical pins made of brass, which are
Left: Front and rear designed to shear. SIP has designed
mowers use a robust the system so that it only takes a few
SIP-designed cutter
bar that features minutes to replace the bolts, without
twin-blade discs having to go into the oil bath/
Below: The 12-rotor
reservoir.
heavy-duty Spider Behind the mower deck, the
1300/12T (12.0m) conditioner on our test machine
is the next-largest
tedder in the SIP featured free-swinging metal tines,
line-up which will be offered next year as an
“This high-output tedder is

the next-largest model in
the SIP heavy-duty line-up”

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alternative to solid-mounted nylon

tines or chevron rollers. The
conditioner, driven by a toothed
Kevlar belt, has an operating speed
TECHSPECS
Case IH Puma 240
of 1000rpm. CVXDrive
Our test mower had the optional Engine FPT 6.7-litre,
6-cylinder, Stage V
SIP S-Flow hydro-pneumatic
Rated power 240hp
suspension system, which is designed
Max power 270hp
to enable the cutter bar not only to
Transmission
follow, but also to quickly respond CVXDrive CVT
to undulating ground conditions. Top speed 50kph
The S-Flow system allows minus six Hydraulic flow
degrees of forward pitch, 14 degrees 170L/min
of rear pitch and 28 degrees of side Front linkage 5250kg
pitch. SIP claims it can drop down Rear linkage
10,463kg
into a hollow 200mm deep or rise
Turn radius 6.1m
over a 300mm hump so it can follow Weight 7300kg
contours without missing any grass Price as tested
or nose-diving into the sward and £198,000
potentially damaging the blades.
The SIP Disc 300 is attached to the management, there was never a time
tractor front linkage using an A-frame where we felt we were pushing too
quick-hitch. Hitching takes only hard while cutting and the mowers
seconds, however detaching took always left a neat, evenly cut finish.
a little longer as we had to work out
how to place the mower’s headstock Spider spreading
in its locked position. With the grass dropped, we set to
work spreading the rows to accelerate
Mowing behind the wilting process. The 12-rotor,
The SIP Silvercut Disc 900 heavy-duty Spider 1300/12T made
combination provides a working very quick work of the 15ha we had
cutting width of 3.29m each side. mowed. Once attached to the
Mowing duties are handled by two drawbar, the Spider is connected
mower beds with eight discs and to the tractor with one single-acting
16 blades on each cutter bar. The terrain. It also copes well with sudden Above: SIP S-Flow spool (raise and lower) and one
hydro-pneumatic
mower beds are suspended using drops and rough patches, responding double-acting (fold and unfold).
suspension system
mid-mounted arms and employ the extremely quickly with almost no is optional. Price Rigidly constructed, the Spider’s
same hydro-pneumatic suspension interruption in the mowing pattern. for the front unit heavy-duty rotors are driven by
is £19,114 (MRP)
system as the front mower unit. In practice, the triple set-up is very interlocking spur gears that mesh
When lifted, small hydraulic rams easy to use. One spool controls the as the tedder unfolds.
act as stabilisers. This is a fixed front mower, two more control the The rotors are carried on two
Below: The Disc 900
working width set-up and SIP does rears individually. Whether controlled comes with two large different sizes of tyre, of which the
not offer a variable width option. manually or set up using headland outer swath deflectors larger tyres are positioned in the
The Disc 900 comes with
individually adjustable wide-spread
vanes and two large outer swath
deflectors. A spring-tensioned
mechanism allows the mowers to
break backwards and upwards in
the event of a collision. Reset is
gravity operated.
Having adjusted the top links on
the front and rear units to achieve
the correct cutting height, we then set
up the S-Flow system. To do this the
tractor’s auxiliary oil flow to the front
spool valves was restricted to just
eight per cent in order to prevent the
mower suspension from responding
too abruptly every time the mower
was raised or lowered. Even 20 per
cent provided too much oil flow.
Out in the field, the contour
following ability of the S-Flow is
exceptionally efficient, whether
crossing or following deviations in

“This is a very competitive
sector yet these products
are well worth looking at”
centre of the machine where the who saw it in action. Clumps in the Above: SIP Disc 900 neatly spread crop there was minimal
weight burden is greater. There are swath, rough patches, sudden drops rear-mounted sward damage.
combination mowers
also two spare wheels mounted on and tight turns were all taken in its weigh 4.5t and offer
the chassis, should they be required. stride with no fuss. Even when we a cutting width of Slovenian surprise
3.29m each side.
The counter-rotating rotors feature deliberately crossed a sharp incline After some time with the SIP
Price is £40,720 (MRP)
colour-coded tines to identify in the field to test the Spider’s contour equipment, it is hard to believe this
clockwise or anti-clockwise rotation, following ability, underneath the is the first time FMJ has tested any
while the pitch of the rotors can be
adjusted using a screw-type jack at
the rear of the machine. Alternatively,
hydraulic pitch control is available as
an option.
In practice, the Spider proved easy
to unpack in the field, providing it
had plenty of space. Yet packing up
was sometimes a little trickier.
Occasionally while folding the Spider
into transport position, the wheels
on the outside rotors would collide,
preventing the final stage of the
packing process from completing.
After some experimentation, we
discovered this only happened if
the machine was slightly tilted to
the offside. If it was kept on level
ground or was tilted slightly to the left
it would fold up without problems.
Despite the folding process causing
Above: An eight-litre water tank slots in
an issue, the Spider’s performance
beside the nearside cab steps, which have
quickly redeemed it. Its ability to been reconfigured to provide easier access
move the grass and spread it evenly
Right: Cab improvements include an optional
across the entire working width of DAB radio with a hands-free kit and a less-
the machine was praised by everyone obtrusive mirror

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of the Slovenian manufacturer’s – the MultiController

products. The country isn’t famed powershift unit, available
for its farm machinery and some in the Puma 185, 200 and
operators hold a preconceived 220, or the CVXDrive
notion that farm implements built (CVT) option available
in central or eastern Europe tend in all four models.
to be constructed using rivets and a If you’re already a
stick-welder. Where SIP is concerned, Case IH customer the
nothing could be further from the first thing you’ll notice
truth. is the new models’
The SIP philosophy for producing refreshed styling, which
rugged and well-engineered grassland first appeared on the
implements represents a long- SWB models in the summer
standing commitment to the of 2020, along with other
agricultural industry, which tweaks to improve operator
understandably most UK farmers comfort and convenience. Above inset: New
will not be aware of. This is a very A walk round this new range- LED side lamps and
indicator units are
competitive sector of the industry yet topping Puma 240 CVXDrive currently unique to
judging by the machines on test, these reveals a new front-mounted camera Case IH in the CNH
family
products are well worth looking at. in the centre of the nose grille,
accompanied by six LED lights. The Above right:
Tractor on test Puma’s new optional lighting package Traditional flashing
beacons have been
The Case IH Puma has been with introduces 20 LED worklights for replaced by a pair
us for 14 years, during which it has 360-degree illumination giving of sleek LED units on
proved to be one of the brand’s most double the lighting power of previous either side of the roof
enduring ranges. There have been models. Other upgrades include LED Left: The new Pumas
two families of Pumas. At one end sidelights and, for the first time on are available with
an optional camera
you have the short-wheelbase (SWB) a Puma, factory-fitted LED orange integrated into the
140, 150, 165 and 175 models, while beacons. There are also lights to centre of the nose
at the other end you have the illuminate the new chunky grille
long-wheelbase (LWB) 185, 200, 220 aluminium cab steps, which have
and 240 models. been reconfigured to provide
The new long-wheelbase Puma straight-line access into the cab.
Below left: Rotor
models retain the same chassis Another change is the introduction wheels sometimes
and mechanical specifications of a new front linkage system, which collide when folding if
the machine isn’t level
as previous models. Power is still features a heavier casting. Extending
provided by the excellent 6.7-litre 1.95m from the link ends to the front Below: Heavy-duty
FPT engine, albeit with Stage V axle, the close-coupled linkage design rotors are driven by
interlocking spur
emissions compliance, and there retains the 5250kg lift capacity of the gears that mesh
are still two choices of transmission previous generation. as the tedder unfolds
Above: The Spider

tedder has generous
lift height, ensuring
rotors clear the crop
when turning
Left: The counter-

rotating rotors feature
colour-coded tines to
identify clockwise or
anti-clockwise rotation
Far left: The Spider

1300/12T folds up to
form a neatly
contained package
with integrated
taillights

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Increasing capacity
Other improvements include a larger
600-litre fuel tank, a 60-litre AdBlue
tank and the option of an eight-litre
handwash water tank by the nearside
cab steps. There’s also a second
external isolator switch and plug-in
airline ports, which can be used for
cleaning the cooling pack or adjusting
tyre pressures.
The Puma’s cab frame is the same
design introduced on the Maxxum
MXU back in 2003. A new cab is
imminent, which means
improvements to this one are little
more than a minor refresh. But there Above: New front CVXDrive, equipped with the SIP
linkage system
are some useful upgrades. Arguably mowers the tractor demonstrated
features a stronger
the most practical is the introduction integrated casting the composure and control we’ve
of a panoramic windscreen wiper, design but retains the come to expect from the Puma range.
5250kg capacity of the
which sweeps 230 degrees from the previous generation
The CVXDrive has always been one
base of the screen. It replaces the of the easiest CVTs to operate and it’s
frequently inadequate pendulum- getting close to perfect. With the
type wiper, increasing the swept integration of DKT double-clutch
area by an additional 63 per cent. Left: Pictured in technology you get smoother
transport position,
Top-spec Puma cab interiors have operation with greater control at
rear decks require
never been lacking for options or unlocking with a lower speeds and a wider range of
comfort but Case IH has managed pull-cord to enable adjustment, with transmission
them to be raised
to squeeze a few useful features into vertically
settings for pedal override, rapid stop,
the refreshed LWB cab. They start rapid deceleration and pedal kick
with an optional DAB radio with a Below: SIP Disc 300 is down for a more aggressive response.
attached to the tractor
hands-free kit, a vented document front linkage using an In summary the latest Pumas have
storage compartment and a less A-frame quick-hitch new styling, more features and offer
obtrusive rear-view mirror. To a greater level of refinement. All the
support the increased use of portable Puma range needs now is the
technology to control implements long-awaited new cab.
and store data, the cab features a
mobile phone holder and brackets ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thanks to
for mounting tablets. There is also LandPower TV for their support on
a new monitor rail with integrated this test. To see this Case IH Puma 240
USB ports for phones and tablets. and SIP kit in action visit LandPower
Despite only managing a short TV’s online video subscription service
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“The tractor
demonstrated the
composure and control
we’ve come to expect
from the Puma”

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Bobcat has launched a new range of agricultural telehandlers,
Better bonnet
All R-Series telescopic
loaders carry a new
offering seven models in the 6-8m lift height category. FMJ engine cover with a
steeper profile that
took a closer look at the new machines increases visibility
WORDS JONATHAN THEOBALD IMAGES BOBCAT and reduces blind
spots by 15 per cent
even models make up the two speeds, forward and reverse, on the right of the
S new R-Series telescopic
loaders from Bobcat, all
while Large models have four.
Four drive modes are offered.
machines, helping
to provide an
with Stage V engines. The Compact Smooth drive eases the loader into unobstructed
models include the TL26.60, TL30.60 different operations while Dynamic view from the cab.
and TL30.70 while the four Large drive can be used where more rapid
models are the TL35.70, TL34.65HF, machine performance is needed.
TL38.70HF and TL43.80HF. It gives faster forward and backward
Maximum lifting capacities range shifting and more rapid acceleration
from 2.6 to 4.3t while lifting heights and deceleration. The Flex Drive
“A new are from six to eight metres. mode controls the forward speed
mode The interior of the new cab independently from the engine
simplifies has been designed to increase
space and visibility. A new
speed. The right pedal is used to
change speed and there is no need
cleaning Grammer Maximo Dynamic to use the left inching pedal in the
alongside heated air-suspension seat approach phase.
carries a suspended armrest The new fourth mode, called
walls and with a joystick. A refrigerated semi-crab, allows the operator to
working or heated compartment stores keep the rear wheels in a set position
Modern
on silage food and refreshments and the and to steer with the front wheels. joystick
right-hand side electric mirror This new mode simplifies cleaning The new multi-
clamps” can be adjusted from the cab. alongside the walls of animal stalls functional joystick
Soundproofing has reduced noise and when working on silage clamps. helps speed operations.
in the cab by half and a new engine New automated boom functions The forward/neutral/
cover has improved the view out. include ‘max lift angle’, where the reverse button on
The new R-Series are available with operator sets the desired maximum the back is easily
a choice of four different AGRI finish boom angle to limit the working controlled using your
levels. The equipment in each pack height. This helps to prevent index finger while
offers a range of standard features collisions when working your thumb actuates
covering ease of use and comfort. in low ceiling buildings. Return the usual boom and
to ground sets the desired work auxiliary functions –
Driver modes position (angle of the boom as well as new smart
All models have a continuously retracted). As the boom is lowered, functions such as the
variable hydrostatic transmission and it self-retracts and stops when Auto Grab, bucket
four-wheel drive. Compact models get the memorised position is shake and
reached. And with Auto boom float.
Grab there is no need for
TECHSPECS
Bobcat R-Series telehandlers
the operator’s thumb to
keep pressing the roller
to open or close the
Model Size Power Max Max Max
grapple bucket or other
lift lift height reach
clamp attachment. After
TL26.60 Compact 100hp 2600kg 5.9m 3.0m
the roller is over-pressed
TL30.60 Compact 100hp 3000kg 5.9m 3.0m
the action is carried out
TL30.70 Compact 100hp 3000kg 6.8m 3.9m automatically.
TL35.70 Large 135hp 3500kg 7.0m 3.9m The R-Series is sold with a
TL34.65HF Large 135hp 3400kg 6.4m 3.3m three-year warranty, or 3000 hours,
TL38.70HF Large 135hp 3800kg 7.0m 3.9m which is extendable to five years and
TL43.80HF Large 135hp 4300kg 7.5m 4.0m 5000 hours.

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First Impression // Bobcat R-Series
Screen time
The new seven-inch
touch-screen colour display
provides interactive information.
A radio is built in and a phone page allows the operator
to dial contacts. The screen shows the view from the rear
Colour coding
camera as soon as reverse gear is engaged. The backlit controls are
within easy reach and
they are identified
using colour coding,
which is identical day
and night. Orange is
for drive controls,
blue for work controls
and black for utility
controls. A rotary
control nearby can
also be used to change
screen functions.
Emissions control Job

Engines are upgraded versions of Manager
the Bobcat D34 Stage V variant. The new
They use DPF after-treatment, Job Manager
which automatically regenerates allows you to
with no impact on performance save and recall
and without custom settings
disturbing for different
operators attachments or
at work. applications to work with the best
machine settings such as auxiliary
flows in/out, boom speeds, Auto
Grab, creep or reverse fan timing.

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First Impression // Massey Ferguson 5713S
Last off
the line
Since succeeded by the 5S in MF’s line-up, John Stonehouse took delivery
of one of the final 5713S tractors. FMJ went to find out if it’s been a worthy
TECHSPECS
2021 Massey
Ferguson 5713S
Engine AGCO Power
4.4-litre four-
cylinder,
turbocharged
Rated power 130hp
replacement for a 2006 MF 5455 Max Torque 545Nm
WORDS AND IMAGES DAVID LALEY @ 1500rpm
Transmission Dyna-6
48x48 semi-
fter 15 years solid graft on 2006, I headed to Massey Ferguson to its limits most days in all types of powershift
A their 360-acre mixed farm,

Staxton-based farmers Basil,
dealer Tim Robson to inspect a 5455.
I was immediately impressed with
weather and conditions. If it wasn’t
completing yard work, it was carting
Rear linkage
Category III
Max lift capacity 5.2t
Mary and John Stonehouse swapped the additional electronic controls muck, leading bales, power
Oil flow 100 litres
their 2006 Massey Ferguson 5455 and high-capacity twin flow hydraulic harrowing in front of our drill and, per minute
loader tractor for a modern 5713S. system. The tractor also came with for many years, completed all of our Rear spools Four
The 5455 had been their first new the optional sloping bonnet, 945 front mowing too.” Fuel tank 180 litres
tractor, bought to replace an loader and power shuttle. I also liked For the first nine years of its life AdBlue tank 25 litres
International 885, and fitted with the torque characteristics of the gutsy the 5455 clocked in excess of 1000 Tyres Front,
Michelin 440/65
Perkins four-cylinder engine, which hours per year, before a modern R28; rear, Michelin
made me think it would be suited to telehandler joined the fleet in 2015, 540/65 R38
“The tractor’s loader a whole host of other tasks such as reducing the 5455’s workload to Height 2.8m
Wheelbase 2.55m
and weighing mowing and power harrowing.
“Despite one or two niggling
around 250 to 300 hours per year.
“Last winter it sheared its four- Turning circle 8.5m
system are the main electrical faults the 5455 performed wheel drive coupling and the splines Loader FL4121
parallel lift
highlight” exceptionally well from the moment on the input shaft of the differential, Loader lift height
it arrived, which was a relief to my and while we made a temporary 4.06m
a front loader and powered by parents,” he smiles. “We never had repair that breakdown was enough Lift capacity at full
height 2090kg
a 4.4-litre Perkins 100hp engine any issues with the brakes or the to persuade us to swap it for a new
matched to a Dyna-4 16x16 electro- Dyna-4 gearbox despite the tractor tractor.”
shift gearbox with power shuttle. being pushed
“Having looked at various Clinching the deal Below: John
options for replacing the John began comparing the like for Stonehouse has been
885 back in like specification of John Deere’s very impressed with
the 5713S’s ability
6125M and Massey Ferguson’s as a loader tractor
5713S in a bid to find a around the yard

Right: The 5713S’s loader
is equipped with the FL
Companion weighing system
worthy successor to the 5455, with

a few additional creature comforts.
“There was very little between the
price of both tractors, however David
Franks of Massey Ferguson dealer
Franks Curtis put a fantastic deal
together on an Efficient specification
5713S, fitted with a Quicke-based
FL4121 parallel-lift front loader and
FL Companion precision weighing
system,” explains John.
The Stonehouses’ 130hp Massey
Ferguson 5713S was one of the last
to be supplied new following the
launch of the updated 5S range and
arrived on their farm in March this system are the main highlight,” he
year. The loader’s FL Companion says. “The FL4121 loader is much
weighing system was fitted during more efficient and user friendly
its first 50-hour service. compared to the 945 fitted to the
Launched as part of Massey old 5455. The loader’s controls are
Ferguson’s revamped S-Effect global integrated into the 5713S’s multi-
range of tractors in 2017, the 5713S function joystick, also used for
sat at the top of the five-model 5700S changing gear ranges incorporating
range available in a basic Essential the forward and reverse shuttle.
spec or more luxurious Efficient trim. It’s simple to use, cycle times are
While some of the 5713S’s features much faster and the SoftDrive shock
have impressed John immensely, absorption system makes loading on
both he and his father admit they all surfaces and ground conditions
have taken longer to adapt to the hassle free. Like the 5455, the 5713S is
higher specification tractor and are fitted with the twin-flow pumps that
still learning how to make the most offer up to 100 litres of oil flow per Above: Headstock on Below: John Stonehouse
the FL4121 loader is bought this high-spec
of the technology it’s equipped with. minute, perfect for loading, unloading equipped with the 130hp MF 5713S to replace
“The tractor’s loader and weighing and moving bales efficiently.” Clic-On locking system a 100hp 5455 from 2006
“The overall package for the

price was too good to turn down”

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Left: The it a tractor you can just jump in and
5713S’s seat
is fully out of and go straight to work like
suspended, most dedicated stock tractors. I’m
providing a
also not a fan of the push buttons
comfortable
perch for a used to control the rear linkage,
day’s work or the two-handed operation
Right: Linkage,
demanded by the pick-up hitch lock
PTO and light lever compared to the smoother
controls are rocker switches on the 5455.
located neatly
in the cab pillar “That said the armrest is well laid
out, panoramic visibility is second to
none and once acclimatised you do
feel a part of the cab, which is great
when spending long days leading
silage bales.”
This 5713S features the Efficient
specification cab equipped with Essential features
suspension, air conditioning and The Essential cab features Massey
loads of storage space
Ferguson’s T-lever for controlling
the Dyna-6 transmission, air
Trusted companion conditioning, a fully suspended
However, it’s the FL4121’s FL seat and electronic linkage and
Companion weighing system, a PTO controls neatly located in the
small in-cab terminal and normally right-hand cab pillar. There’s plenty
a £3000 extra that John has enjoyed of storage space surrounding the
using the most. “I wanted to start operator.
assessing ways on improving grass Externally the 5713S features
growth,” explains John. “This has a comprehensive set of work and
involved trialling different fertiliser road lights
Below: Having the
applications and rates to see which including automatic
loader controls
is able to produce the most grass at beacon activation incorporated into
critical times of the year. We can use for road work and the multi-function
joystick is one of
the system to weigh all of the round comfort light delay the main reasons
silage bales we make, for leaving and John bought the MF
Left: The 5713S
comes equipped monitor grass yield entering the cab
with an extensive and work out how at night. While
lighting package
many tonnes of John says he
far superior to the
5455 it replaced grass each field has prefers the
produced so we can 16x16 Dyna-4
find solutions to improve growth in transmission
both old and new grass leys.” that was fitted
While John has been impressed to the 5455, he
with the 5713S’s front loader admits the
performance, forward visibility 40kph road
and oil flow, he remains slightly speed provided by
unconvinced with other aspects of the 24x24 Dyna-6
the tractor. “We’ve put 150 hours on transmission is
the 5713S so far and while the overall useful for leading
package for the price was too good silage bales back
to turn down, in hindsight some of to the farm
the additional extras and creature safely and
comforts compromise its ability as efficiently, but
a fully-fledged stock tractor perhaps not
compared to the 5455,” reckons John. entirely necessary
“It’s only the second tractor we’ve for a stock tractor.
had cab suspension on and the “In truth the Dyna-4 Above: Cab
comfort this provides is unrivalled, transmission is better access either
side for a
but it means the tractor sits higher suited for the role we utility tractor
than the 5455, which has taken some had in mind for this leaves a lot to
getting used to negotiating our lower tractor,” says John. be desired
buildings. I’ve also yet to adjust to “While its top speed is

three cab steps instead of just two great for hauling silage bales, it’s
fitted to the 5455. The cab certainly not as easy to switch between ranges
doesn’t feel as nice to access, nor is on the move, and all too often the
Left: The sloping bonnet gives a forward
transmission seems like it’s spending
view that is second to none, says John too much time trying to speed

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Below: Cab suspension brings improved comfort
but does mean the 5713S sits higher than the 5455
making low sheds more nerve racking
match.” The Dyna-6 transmission but the tractor’s fuel use compared Above left: The to be redeployed in a different role
Dromone pick-up
features 24 clutch-less changes, nine to the 5455 and some of the older to make the most of its additional
hitch has proved
speeds in the field working range, tractors we operate is poor and invaluable despite features compared to previous stock
and comes equipped with an Eco we’ve yet to determine if it’s how tricky in-cab controls tractors they’ve run.
to operate it
mode as standard that reduces the we’re running the tractor or if we’re “Currently it’s fulfilling tasks that
tractor’s revs when it reaches its top just not making the most of the Top: The 5713S is aren’t necessarily suited to its
road speed. engine’s technology.” powered by a 4.4-litre, specification or configuration,” he
four-cylinder AGCO
Despite this, the 5713S has so far Power engine with concedes. “It’s an excellent loader
Stable on the road remained trouble-free and John SCR technology tractor with great visibility and we
“The taller 38in tyres and larger disc admits long-term the tractor is likely love the weigh companion system.
Above: The category
brakes fitted to the 5713S make it a III rear linkage is The more we use the tractor the more
very stable and safe tractor on the capable of lifting 5.2t we’re warming to it, and our goal now
road, while it’s also performed well in Left: John Stonehouse
is to widen its responsibility and use
the field with a grassland subsoiler,” says it’s taking time to it for all of our muck spreading,
says John. “There’s also a double adjust to technology in additional silage work, and it could
his new 5713S
pneumatic trailer line fitted, well be used for all our secondary
which makes it ideal for all of cultivations in the future.”
the haulage work we carry out.”
John says he’s yet to unlock the
130hp AGCO Power engine’s full “It’s an excellent loader tractor
potential. “It’s a fantastic engine, with great visibility”
Above and below: Michelin 540/65 R38 tyres

adorn the rear of the 5713S while it sits on 440/65
R28 Michelins on the front

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First Impression // Pöttinger Aerosem 3002 ADD
Drill
FMJ visits Peter Cargill, a farmer in Angus
who, after much consideration, invested in
a new Pöttinger Aerosem drill. We find out
how it’s working in his system
deliberation
WORDS AND IMAGES DAVID WYLIE
fter 17 good years with an The mixed farming operation contract and also for the spot market.
A Amazone drill, Peter Cargill
had been considering a
grows 175 acres of spring barley, 100
acres of wheat, 50 acres of winter
Peter feels this crop is suited to the soil
conditions and he enjoyed a 10-tonne
new drill for the last few seasons. barley and 75 acres of grassland used per hectare yield in one field in 2020.
He trialled a drill and front fertiliser for silage and grazing to feed their He uses a seed bio treatment before
combination system with a local 150 beef cattle, along with their 600 drilling, known as Kick-off, which is
contractor, as traditionally he had fatten lambs. 75 acres are rented to said to provide a complex of
always used a grain only system, potato farms and 25 acres for vining phosphate, zinc and manganese plus
and fertiliser was broadcast after peas. The land is also used to potassium and nitrogen. Amino acids
sowing. However, given the crop produce stubble turnips after winter assist seed germinating and encourage
yield showed little or no difference barley. Straw is retained for bedding speedy emergence, improve root
between the two systems, he opted and excess straw stock sold. development and increase winter
to stick with his grain-only approach. “We can have all the fancy hardiness and drought tolerance,
As a result, he invested in a new machines in the world, but if you along with improving root mass and
Pöttinger Aerosem 3002 ADD don’t manage the soils well, then emergence performance.
3m-wide drill. A £12,000 capital cost longer term we’ll be in trouble, as Below: Peter operates Peter was attracted to the Pöttinger
saving was made by investing in a we’re here to pass it to the next two 2014 New Holland drill as it has a number of useful
tractors – a T7.170 and
grain-only drill and without the front generation in good health,” says Peter, T7.185, both bought in
features. “We liked the design of
fertiliser unit. To buy and maintain who has based all activity around 2014 the coulter bars, as both have
this is by far his preferred approach. keeping the soil in tip-top condition.
Peter Cargill is a third-generation
farmer and his family have been Drilling for whisky
farming at Brunton Farm in Angus, At the time of our visit, Peter was out
Scotland, since 1939. They started off drilling spring barley with his new
with 120 acres, which has increased Pöttinger Aerosem 3002 ADD 3m
to 550 acres following the purchase drill. The Laureate barley variety is
of another nearby farm. produced for whisky distilling under
“We can have

all the fancy
machines, but
if you don’t
manage the
soils we’ll be
in trouble”

Left: The drill has five
different hopper
cassettes to suit grain
sizes. Peter sows at
5kg/ha for OSR up to
220kg/ha for spring
barley
Far left: Peter will be

carrying out regular
servicing and
maintenance duties
himself on the drill
equal pressure front and rear, and the Peter also likes the packer roller, the points when worn and greatly
follow-on wheel for pressing the seed
into the soil works well. We also like the
float of the levelling bar for the power
which has a strong cast centre
section with hard wearing rubber
outer rib coating to help produce
reduces drill downtime.
Weighing up guidance
TECHSPECS
Pöttinger
harrow function, which puts less strain a nice firm seed bed across the full Peter drills by line of sight and uses Aerosem 3002
ADD
on the tractor pulling the drill.” width and much better consolidation the standard marker wheel to line-up
Working width 3.00m
Pöttinger says its double disc coulter than the previous drill. There are with the point on the bonnet of his
Seed hopper volume
system ensures precise seed other all-metal packer options for New Holland tractor. However, he 1250 litres; 1850
placement even in the most difficult different applications and soil is considering a GPS system in the litres with hopper
extension
conditions. Also, the large coulters are conditions from light to heavy not-too-distant future. That said, his
Number of coulters
slightly offset and form a clean and soils, but Peter feels the packer drill lines are extremely straight, 24/20
tidy seed slot. The maintenance-free, roller set-up he has chosen is a although he concedes it takes a lot Seed row spacing
equal length coulter arms with an good all-rounder for various soil of concentration to achieve. 125mm/150mm
offset of 30cm ensure maximum conditions in his fields. The dual disc He feels a GPS system would Pressure per coulter
Up to 50kg
reliability even with a high level of coulter system allows the depth to lighten his workload and allow him Coulter disc diameter
plant residues. With up to 50kg be adjusted for the entire machine to multi-task from the ‘farm office’ 350mm
applied to each seed coulter, reliable centrally using just two turnbuckles. situated in the cab of his tractor. The Press wheel diameter
330mm
operation is also said to be guaranteed, The design of Pöttinger’s power other benefit of GPS is drilling in the
Transport width
even at high travel speeds. And their harrow mechanism has been well autumn, as he finds it quite difficult 3.00m
V-shaped seed slot prevents received, as it cultivates the top three to see the marker lines during damp Filling height 1.96m
the seed from rolling. The inches of soil and has a simple soil conditions. It would also increase Filling opening
press wheels have a diameter system for changing points with a his available working time in low 2.25 x 1.22m
of 330mm. lynchpin that releases to exchange light conditions. Power requirement
140hp
At the time of our visit, Peter Machine weight
deployed his 180hp New Holland T7 1264kg
tractor fitted with a 3m He-Va combi-
disc cultivator in advance of drilling
a field previously used for potatoes

Front Link
First Impression // Pöttinger Aerosem 3002 ADD
that had to be heavily cultivated. the hopper makes it easier to fill by Peter doesn’t yet use GPS
Otherwise his drill and front press hand, while a robust roller tarpaulin to achieve his super straight
cultivation and drilling
arrangement is used for a one-pass provides a dustproof and rainproof
lines, but it’s being
approach. cover. With an optional hopper considered
On the front of the New Holland is extension fitted, the seed hopper can
a He-Va press with its front-mounted be expanded from 1250 to 1850 litres.
pivot system, which is pulled (rather From filling the seed hopper and
then pushed) and helps to add that calibration through to emptying
extra bit of soil consolidation when residual seed from the tank, all
drilling. It also becomes a useful adjustments can be made on the
counterweight for the tractor with left-hand side or rear of the machine
the Pöttinger drill mounted on the with controls easily accessible and Loading the
Aerosem’s hopper
rear hitch. To help ensure low soil positioned ergonomically. Simple
is easy with this
compaction from the tractor tyres, metering wheel selection is via the 2008 Manitou
Peter runs them at just 8psi and PÖTSEM app and terminal, with MLT627 Turbo
re-inflates them to road the tractor convenient access to the seed hopper
to different fields. using the loading platform. The drill
In the cab of Peter’s tractor, the has five different hopper cassettes to
drill is controlled with the use of suit grain sizes – Peter can be sowing
Pöttinger’s power control terminal, at 5kg per hectare for OSR crops,
which can operate all ISObus- whereas spring barley is drilled at
compatible Pöttinger machines. a rate of 200-220kg per hectare.
The functions are performed directly The Aerosem is said to have a
at the push of a button without unique coupling and its compact
pre-selection or an additional control design is possible because the coulter
Right inset: The power control
unit. The most important keys are rail and power harrow packer are terminal can operate ISObus-
labelled directly with the machine- close coupled. This ensures the compatible Pöttinger machines
specific functions. This is said to help centre of gravity is placed far forward
drivers regardless of whether they and the parallel guidance of the unit are definitely covered
have used the machine before or not. means that when the working depth even when shallow
The colour display provides of the power harrow is changed, it drilling, resulting in a
at-a-glance information on functions does not influence the seed uniform germination
and the operating status of the placement depth of the coulters. of every seed.
machine. To name but a few, the The tines on the Aerosem are
control terminal is used for entering located between the seed rows. Protecting seed
row spacing and seed/ha or inter- These tines are arch-shaped to Pöttinger’s intelligent distribution
plant distance in seed row and has prevent clogging, even in heavy system (IDS) produces a high
a menu guidance for calibration, organic material. The edging tine volume of air and low air velocity is
tramlines and seed flow rate. pairs are slanted inwards for a designed to protect the seed and
seamless pass-on-pass finish. Peter any dressing against damage.
Easy operation has the ‘Perfekt’ harrow tines fitted, Special distributor head inserts
The Aerosem seed hopper features which are designed for an especially allow sowing in different row
a large opening for filling from large intensive levelling effect. These widths, which protects the seed
bags or a front loader bucket. A wide offset tine lengths smooth the surface against cracking and ensures
bag support with a handrail on top of over completely to ensure that seeds reliable germination. The IDS
ADD models feature

mechanical metering
with a side-mounted
land wheel but Peter’s drill
has electronic metering
“The new drill produces

a good seedbed and
offers a lot of flexibility”

Aerosem ADD drills
are equipped with
a mechanical land
wheel drive as
standard
Above: The power harrow is praised as

it cultivates the top 3in of soil and has
a simple system for changing points
Left: The drill

produces a good
seedbed and offers
a lot of flexibility
for Peter Cargill’s
different soil and
seed types
Right: From filling the

seed hopper and
calibration through to
emptying residual
seed from the tank, all
adjustments can be
made easily on the
machine
Pöttinger claims with active

tramline switching the seed rate is
automatically reduced for a seed
saving of up to six per cent.
“So far, so good,” Peter comments
on performance to date. “The new
drill produces a good seedbed and
offers a lot of flexibility to tackle
different soil and seed types, and we
Above: The seed hopper can be expanded from are very well supported by Andrew
1250 litres to 1850 litres. Partitions divide the
and Liam at our local Pöttinger
tank for seed and fertiliser
dealership.”
While it’s early days, Peter has
Above: The tines distributor head ensures uniform been impressed with the Aerosem’s
on the Aerosem are
crop growth by maintaining a performance over different soil
located between
the seed rows. These completely consistent seed count types and grains and with the great
tines are arch-shaped in all coulter pipes. Its patented back-up from AL Agri. Emergence of
to prevent clogging
controlled flaps feed the seed the spring barley has been very even
through the funnel system into the and uniform seed spacing within the
air stream and back to the riser tube. seed row is impressive.

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Serious customers asking
CEREALS 2021
serious questions are definitely
not here for a day out
Sprayers Agrifac Endurance

As well as presenting its latest Endurance II,
8000-litre self-propelled sprayer, which is
available with booms up to 55m wide,
on show
Agrifac also focused on its latest technology
to improve precision.
First step is individual nozzle control with
pulse width modulation, which, working
with DynamicDosePlus, enables variable
rates to be delivered according to
Back after a year’s enforced furlough, the Sprays instructions from a prescription map down
& Sprayers Arena at Cereals 2021 put on a fine to an accuracy of 25cm.
The AiCPlus system, which employs
show of the latest application equipment and boom-mounted cameras, is for spot spraying
technology. FMJ explored the new machines on the move. The cameras feed information
to spot spraying software that identifies the
WORDS MICK ROBERTS IMAGES TIM SCRIVENER difference between crops and weeds, based
on shape, structure and contrast and then
S
prays & Sprayers yielded a fine crop of new sprays just the weed.
machines on show and working in the Achieving optimum applications relies
demonstration arena at Cereals 21. For many on a level, balanced boom and for this
manufacturers the event provided the first Agrifac provides its
opportunity to show off machines that were StrictHeightPlus system,
either completely new or had been launched which works in
in lockdown or before. conjunction with
Concern that manufacturers would stay away again this BalancePlus and
year proved unfounded, as the busy working demonstrations featured up to variable geometry.
25 different self-propelled and trailed machines. There were also plenty of
new nozzles, controls and technology to see on the stands surrounding the Agrifac Endurance
main arena.
Manufacturers were obviously not only pleased to be attending, but also
happy with the response from visitors. One well-known maker’s comments
were echoed by many others: “We took a big, difficult decision to be here. But
we put in place all the necessary precautions to keep our staff and customers
safe and it has worked well. While there clearly are fewer visitors, the people
we have spoken to are serious customers asking serious questions – they are
definitely not here for a day out to celebrate a bit of freedom!”
Likewise, visitors keen to find out about the latest developments could not
have been disappointed, with the chance to see a large number of machines
making their UK debut at the event.

Amazone Pantera 4504
Three sensors are fitted into four separate clusters, maintain the correct droplet size in response to forward
mounted across the boom that are said to provide a better speed changes. Flow rates are adjusted by automatically
overview of the crop and to distinguish between misses and switching between nozzles or using a combination of all
tramlines. four – a process that takes a fraction of a second.
It is compatible with all nozzle types, including air
Amazone Pantera 4504 inclusion and twins, and operators can select the most
Making its first public appearance, the Amazone Pantera suitable for the water volumes, speeds and pressure
4504 introduces a new operating system, with a modified ranges for the specific application.
spray circuit and filling station to help improve productivity
and increase work rates. Chafer Interceptor
This ‘SmartCenter’, which provides a 60-litre induction Hydraulic track width adjustment is a new option on
hopper, is encased under a guard on the left of the machine. Chafer’s self-propelled Interceptor. Providing a total axle
There is a choice of control from the straightforward adjustment of up to 420mm from the narrowest setting,
Comfort-Pack, with TwinTerminal 3.0, up to the Comfort- it allows machines on narrow, 380mm tyres to work at
Pack Plus, which offers touch-screen operation of all the settings between 1.8m and 2.2m.
main functions, including automatic rinsing. Both axles can be adjusted individually or linked to the
New twin-pressure stable AR piston diaphragm pumps same width. Operators set the target width on a terminal in
deliver a total capacity of 520 litres per minute. Repositioned the cab and make the change using switches on the dash.
on the right-hand side to reduce the noise while filling, they The axles then slide in or out when the vehicle is moving
can deliver rates of up to between 3-5kph.
700 litres per minute. Adjustments are made using two
Up in the cab the cylinders on each wheel – one to extend/
AmaDrive 7.0, vehicle 7in retract the axle beam and the other the track
touch-screen terminal is rod. Sensors on cylinders monitor the wheel
now integrated into the position to an accuracy of less than 1mm.
armrest. New sprayer
operating software, John Deere
developed in-house, is Mazzotti MAF 4080
displayed on either an 8in While still presented in its yellow livery,
AmaTron 4 or the 12in Mazzotti is now owned by John Deere,
AmaPad ISObus terminal.
Altek Smart
Spray Altek Smart Spray
Turn compensation and

automatic flow adjustment
with conventional quad nozzles is delivered Altek Smart Spray
without pulse width modulation by a clever
new system from Altek and Lykketronic.
Called Smart C Spray 124, it uses GPS and
software to automatically adjust the application
rate across the width of the boom. This
compensates for the different speeds they travel
during a turn – increasing flow towards the faster
moving tips and reducing it at the slower turning
centre section.
The system also switches between nozzles to
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Mazzotti MAF 4080
Knight Trailblazer-LITE
Latest addition to the Knight Farm Machinery trailed range
is the entry-level Trailblazer-Lite, which is designed for those
working to a tighter budget. Equipped with an active
air-suspended axle, the new Lite version comes with a
3600-litre capacity tank. The standard 24m-wide gull-wing
boom is fitted with single nozzle bodies on a stainless steel
spray line and control is via a Müller 430 terminal and
Knight’s own MAXImiser plumbing system.
In common with the higher spec models, it includes
simplified plumbing, an air purge system, auto-clean water
tank fill and new induction hopper that aids effective
cleaning of the whole system after work and minimises
risks to both the operator and environment. Of course, it
also includes Knight’s Union Jack wheel livery!
Househam Claas X10 cab

which is steadily updating the sprayers with Househam‘s AirRide and Harrier self-propelled sprayers are
its own engines, cab, and other equipment. now being fitted with the Claas X10 cab to provide higher levels
The latest 175hp, 4000-litre, MAF 4080 of refinement and operator comfort. Replacing the current
compact self-propelled, which made its Excalibur unit, the new cab offers more space, a higher-spec
UK debut at the show, is available with
a hydrostatic 40 or 50kph transmission.
John Deere is interior and better visibility. Views to the boom are particularly
improved, thanks to large, sweeping corner windows and a
Elsewhere it now also boasts a host of steadily updating redesigned engine canopy with chamfered corners.
Deere designed features, including the Standard features of the X10 include automatic air-
Cat 4 cab and ISObus control via a choice
the sprayers with conditioning, a Bluetooth radio, three-way tilting steering
of the 4240 or 4640 Greenstar terminals. its own engines column and adjustable sun blinds on all windows. There’s
Also new is the M-Spray system. also a larger buddy seat with a 27-litre fridge fitted underneath.
Adopted from John Deere’s existing ranges, this dual-circuit All of the vehicle and boom controls have been integrated
solution system has a dedicated 600 litres per minute pump, into the cab’s original controls for a seamless operator
which fills the tank in less than seven minutes. There is also experience, without the
a new operator filling station, also from other JD sprayers. Knight Trailblazer-LITE need to fit additional
A new range of MK booms offers widths from 24m to 36m, switchgear.
including a triple-fold 36/24m version. All come with Entry-level AirRide
individual nozzle control as standard and Norac boom models will have a simpler
levelling options. interior spec with air-
Chafer Interceptor

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Househam Claas X10 cab
Syngenta 3D ninety nozzle
suspended cloth seat, while Harriers get

a high-back leather version with climate which are highly susceptible to drift.
control and heating. This will, however, also In field trials at the Syngenta Barton
be available as an upgrade on all models. Blackgrass Innovation Centre, the 3D ninety
gave a 2.5 percentage point improvement
Landquip PowerTrac in blackgrass control, compared with
With its ‘why hasn’t this been done before?’ conventional low drift nozzles – equating to
development, Landquip’s new over 150 plants per square metre in the trial
PowerTrac trailed sprayer range plots. The 3D ninety also performed nine
with hydraulically powered axles per cent better than the existing industry-
should help get standard grass weed application 3D nozzle
operators out of Powered at the recommended 200 litres per hectare.
potentially sticky
situations.
axles Hardi Aeon
A year in should First seen at the Agritechnica show in
development, the 2019, the Hardi Aeon Centuraline high-spec
dedicated hydraulic help get trailed sprayer made its UK debut at Cereals.
system employs a out of Available with 6200- and 5200-litre
high torque, load- polyethylene capacity tanks, it comes
sensing axial piston potentially equipped with ComfortTrack wheel steering,
pump driven by the
tractor’s PTO to
sticky which offers a turning radius of 6.7m from
its 27-degree steering angle. The axle is also
transmit up to 130hp situations fully suspended.
to the axle. Providing There is a choice of the Delta Force or
power on demand, the system Landquip PowerTrac
air-assisted Twin booms – both in widths
offers two forward and two up to 39m, mounted on the existing ParaLift
reverse speeds powering the axle parallel lift system. Spraylines come with
at up to 18kph for in-field applications. PrimeFlow prime and circulation, with separate shut-offs
PowerTrac sprayers will be available with capacities for each nozzle. Individual control is an option.
of 6000, 7000 and 8000 litres and feature a completely There are two 280 litres per minute piston diaphragm
new pneumatic, level-ride axle suspension system with pumps – one powered by the PTO and the other
quadruple air bags. Steering or non-steering axles can hydraulically – which work together. The ISObus-compatible
be specified with track width options from 1.8m to 2.0m. machine is equipped with all-electric valves, which are all
The steering option offers a 20-degree tight-turn axle; air operated by the new Fluid 8000 control system.
brakes are standard, although ABS is an option.
Hardi Aeon
Syngenta 3D ninety nozzle
As well as designed to cut drift, the new Syngenta 3D
ninety nozzle also offers a better balance with the
demands of improving application efficacy and minimising
environmental impact. Fully compatible with pulse width
modulation systems, the novel nozzle design combines the
highly-regarded performance of the company’s renowned
3D nozzle, with completely new 90 per cent drift reduction
technology (DRT).
Key elements in its drift reduction ability are an internal
pre-orifice and its 55-degree angled body. Syngenta’s
research revealed this to be the optimum angle to deliver the
most consistent results and greater overall spray deposition.
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FLEETPROFILE A Morbark 3400XT
is crucial to cope
with amenity green
BROSTERS waste. The recycling

depots get a wide
range of large
material
RECYCLED
LANDSCAPE
Dave Broster’s operation is like many cereal-based
farms, however diversification has introduced a
significant side gig. FMJ met the team to find out
how environmental services sit alongside farming
WORDS AND IMAGES KEN TOPHAM
D
ave Broster moved is used to make compost originates Right: The finished
compost is low
to Diggle Green Farm from Cheshire, Greater Manchester,
odour and clear of
in 1977 when he was Lancashire and Yorkshire plastic. Matured
just a toddler. His conurbations. With up to 16 lorries compost is stockpiled
for autumn spreading
father farmed grass on the road each day, four of which
and cereals but their are Brosters’ own Volvo FH540s, Below: The team
land was heavy and hard to manage. they haul from source to their can get through kitchen compost caddies and the
4000t a day.
As a youth, Dave wondered what composting sites. There is a daily Bunning Lowlander Warrington site takes civic amenity
could be done with their heavy haulage schedule to arrange before 150s have become and kerbside garden waste.
the staple spreader
clay to make it less of a hardship. any farming happens.
In the late-1990s he started to bring Raw material is sourced from Handling the load
in compost to spread and in 2002 kerbside collections, green bins A number of Doosan wheeled loaders
gained planning permission and and kitchen compost caddies, plus operate at both sites. DL350s work at
a waste licence that allowed him amenity green waste from council Warrington while the slightly smaller
to handle biodegradable material. recycling depots. The process is
A contract in 2004 to process green not a quick turnover and the level
waste from Greater Manchester of contamination is hampering.
has seen things snowball. Brosters run two systems: an
Brosters is a name that covers in-vessel composting system
the farming business, with at Todmorden with a 200,000t
‘environmental’ as a suffix for licence, a site acquired in 2015;
their composting division. The and an open-air windrow system
farming runs hand in hand with at their Warrington base that can
the composting, and a handful of process 74,999t per year.
operators switch between tractors The two sites accept different
and industrial-spec shovels. waste streams. Todmorden handles
The biodegradable material that kerbside collections, green bins and

Above: One of the
many stages of
screening. Getting
a uniform product
with no litter takes
a lot of effort
“Compost
comes from
Greater
Manchester,
and Lancashire
and Yorkshire
conurbations”
DL300s operate indoors at product is shredded into smaller Above left: The and non-biodegradable material
windrows of raw
Todmorden. “We like the Doosan particles using either an 800hp like plastic, stones, textiles and
material sanitise
shovels,” explains Dave Broster. Morbark shredder, a 915 Jenz through heat. Under metal. The Doppstadt and a
“We spec long booms, which they shredder or 635 Doppstadt, then the rows are pipes Komptech Hurricane Windsifter-S
drawing air to reduce
can supply with a Z-bar linkage either placed into a bunker or a smell and increase
produce the end product, which is
and is a big plus. And we use Ulrich windrow where it sits until the bacterial activity PAS 100-compliant compost.
toe-tip buckets so we can fill bunkers sanitising process is complete. The objective of the composting
Above: The Todmorden
and load vehicles more easily.” The next stage is maturation, site is completely process is to turn waste into a
The sites work on an eight-week followed by screening using specialist covered. Two external valuable nutritional product that is
filters reduce odour
composting process. Initially the equipment to remove large particles clean, safe and improves the quality
where the extracted
air is pumped through of farmland through adding natural P
and K with organic matter to the land.
“Unfortunately, contamination is our
biggest issue,” explains Dave. “We
find anything from a spoon to a car
tyre in the material, but the amount
of plastic is the main issue because
it’s hard to separate. We take on
average eight to 16t of contamination
for further re-processing each week,
which could be reduced through
education at kerbside level.”

FLEETPROFILE
BROSTERS
Land improvement Bunning Lowlanders and an ECE Right: Doppstadt
machines are as
The compost produced is good for spreader, meaning a spare spreader
common as Fendt in
soil and one of the main reasons is always on hand. The spreaders are the fleet. This AK635K
Brosters’ compost operation exists of modest size, partly dictated by the shreds raw compost
to a uniform size for
at all was to improve the heavy land moss land, which needs to be treated the sanitising process
around the home farm. Now there’s respectfully. In places there are four
roughly 35.000t a year to spread and to five feet of black stuff before you Below right: The
Broster business
incorporate. As a result the plough hit clay. runs four Volvo
has featured heavily in the arable side Compost is trickled out to the land FH540s for shifting
compost between
of the farm. “It took us a number of throughout the year, and all fields are
transfer stations and
years to balance out the land,” says within 10 miles of the Warrington treatment facilities
Dave. “The compost is heavy in base. A JCB Fastrac 4220 and Stewart
phosphate and potash with a ph trailer haul compost to stockpiles in
of about 7.3. We add some nitrogen the fields, the 2017 tractor seeing few
and lime to balance out the ph and other duties contribute to the 6500
nutrients, but adding so much organic hours on the clock.
matter has really helped soil health,
so now we’re using equipment that Fixed on Fendt
will incorporate the compost without The Fastrac is the only non-Fendt
ploughing. We’re still learning and tractor under Dave’s umbrella. “I used
being careful with weed control.” to be all New Holland and wouldn’t
Growing wheat, barley and oilseed have anything else, but I bought a
rape, Dave likes to get harvest done six-furrow Kuhn plough and our
and straw baled before the evenings TM150 wasn’t quite man enough for
draw in. “I like early varieties,” he says. it. I hired a Fendt 820 and that was it,
“As well as the heavy land at home, we moved over as each tractor was
we also farm quite a bit of moss land, replaced. Fendt have been excellent
which is best harvested as early as so far and dealer back-up is very good
possible.” from Clarke and Pullman, but on the
After harvest, the spreading team odd time Fendt themselves have
kick into action, usually working in been involved they have bent over The CX combine
was performing
a gang of four with three spreaders backwards for us.” well in the OSR
and an excavator for loading. In an average year the tractors but has since
Generally they only go out to spread will clock about 1200 hours, all on a been upgraded
to a CR 8.90
when conditions are good, with three three- to five-year rotation. The 930
The fleet’s two
combines usually
work together. The CR
proved to offer better
output than the CX

Farm facts
Brosters
Location
Warrington, Cheshire
Business Arable farming,
contracting and compost
Core fleet
● 2021 Fendt 516
● 2020 Fendt 828
● 2019 Fendt 716
“As well as the heavy land, we ● 2017 Fendt 936
also farm a bit of moss land, ● 2016 Fendt 930
● 2015 Fendt 724
which is best harvested early” ● 2014 Fendt 720
● 2017 JCB Fastrac 4220
● 2021 JCB Loadall 542-70
● 2013 JCB Loadall 536-60
● 2017 Agrifac Condor
Top left: (l-r) Cameron

Hodkinson, Daniel Broster,
Adam Speedman, Steve
Marsh and Dave Broster
Left inset: Dave Broster

examining his Zyatt wheat.
The crop had established
well after some wet
post-drilling conditions
Left: The New Holland combines

harvesting oilseed rape. With so
much compost going on the land the
straw is baled rather than chopped

Dave uses himself is a 2016 model Above: John Deere a field in no time, using four Bailey will McHale HS2000 wrappers.
and has under 3000 hours, but some balers are the weapon bale trailers that hold 32 bales with One of Brosters’ biggest acre
of choice, and an L1533
of the fresher tractors have over and two V451Rs work hydraulic sides to save time with munchers is their Agrifac Condor
6000. There’s a good mix of ranges well for hay and straps. Dave’s eldest son Dan usually self-propelled sprayer with 42m
haylage
too, from a 516 to the 936, the largest handles haulage, and with two booms. “Dan had been looking at
on the fleet, however the 700-series tractors loading in the field he takes the Agrifac machines but I thought
are most popular in the fleet. Top right: With rain on the trailers to the yard where a JCB they’d be too expensive,” says Dave.
the way, three balers
Though there are plenty of loading and three loaders
unloads and stacks. “Ours was second-hand from Agrifac
machines knocking around, including work to get the bales themselves and came from a
JCB Loadall telehandlers, the team in, covering nearly Baling and spraying Shropshire farm and for what we got
150 acres in a day
use tractor-mounted loaders to As most of the crop baled is dry, the
handle bales. With 550 acres of Above right: Sowing weapon of choice for round bales is
is largely done by a
grassland to harvest two to three Vaderstad Rapid, but
a pair of John Deere V451 variable
times a year there are plenty of bales, in 2019 a 6m Kuhn chamber balers and an L1554 baler
and hay and haylage are sold to a combination arrived from the same stable. Though
wide range of customers, from livery Brosters do try to maintain one man
yards to farmers. to a machine, the balers will easily
The carting team is slick and clears transfer from tractor to tractor, as

Left: The team were
applying foliar spray
at the time we saw
the 42m Agrifac FLEETPROFILE
BROSTERS
Condor working
Below: Brosters
run a seven-furrow
Kverneland LO 100
Variomat on-land
plough, seen here
behind the 936 “42m took a bit
Below right: The
of adapting to.
spreading team use
a Hyundai excavator
There’s so much
with a Geith muck
bucket. The reduction
boom to consider”
in wheelings is worth
the effort of the
tracked machine
as a machine it has worked out your head spin. Dave has a good Below: When the dramatically over the last ten years,
forecast predicts
financially. 42m took a bit of adapting team, with his wife and eldest son the acquisition of the West Yorkshire
rain Brosters call
to and you have to treat it gently Dan around him, along with some on a large proportion site testing their mettle in 2015, but
as there’s so much boom to consider, highly skilled and dedicated of the Fendt fleet the site recently winning a further
to get the hay baled
but we’re really pleased with it.” operators to help take the strain. and collected
contract is testament to the Broster
The Broster business has a lot The business has grown team’s determination.
going on. The farming alone is
enough to keep in check, but add
the contracting, HGVs and waste-
handling facility and it could make

No till.
Strip till.
Conventional.
For versatility Don’t compromise

Representing a unique opportunity for growers to own multiple drills within a
single machine, the izona iPass has been designed to offer no-till, strip till and
conventional seed row placement at the push of a roll pin. This flexible set up
delivers exceptional consistency when drilling into both cultivated land and VERSATILE CONSISTENT ACCURATE
high residue stubble and cover crops and allows operators to choose the best For all drilling In wet and dry Seed and
applications conditions fertiliser placement
configuration for their field and the season. Combining high output features
with straight forward design means the izona iPass achieves accurate seed and
fertiliser placement for uniform establishment field after field.
To discuss further with our sales team call: 01905 841845
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Built in NO-TILL SEED DRILLS
Britain
When crop prices are
in the doldrums,
growers start looking
for cheaper ways
With no-till crop establishment a popular option, we look at the principles

behind this method of getting seed into the ground, and round up UK
manufacturers offering suitable seed drills and their most popular models
WORDS GRAEME KIRK IMAGES MANUFACTURERS
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stablishing cereal crops can be Above: Weaving’s the soil’s ability to drain water away in wet weather and
an expensive business, as Sabre 6000M drill increases moisture losses in dry weather. Meanwhile it
needs about 210hp
conventional systems require for a 6.0m working also starves the crop’s roots of essential air and nutrients,
multiple steps that consume width. That equates resulting in reduced yield potential and even higher
to 35hp/m
expensive diesel and farm labour production costs per tonne of crop harvested.
– and the heavier your soil, the
greater the costs. It is not surprising, therefore, Do not disturb
that when commodity crop prices are in the Below: The Dale The aim of a no-till drill is to disturb soil only in the
doldrums, growers start looking for cheaper Drills Eco M is the seeding and rooting zone, where it creates tilth and
company’s most
ways to get seed into the ground. And what popular no-till drill, drainage, aerating the soil and alleviating compaction.
could be cheaper than a one-pass alternative? seen here at 6m width This creates a perfect environment for quick germination
The development of no-till systems coincided and growth, while the soil between the seeded bands is
with the increasing realisation that left undisturbed leaving moisture for the newly
conventional full cultivations, established plants to tap into. These undisturbed banks
and even min-till systems, can of soil also support the weight of farm traffic, minimising
over-work the soil and destroy the damage caused by wheelings and compaction. Just
its structure. This leads to as important, weed pressure also decreases as less soil
multiple issues that are is disturbed.
mainly linked to harming Surface trash becomes less of an issue too. Healthier
worm populations and soil means a large worm population and high level of
worm activity. worm activity that sees this material being taken
Ultimately, this reduces down into the soil to use as a food source.
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J. Brock & Sons
Anecdotally, this natural trash hopper can be fitted on drills up

clearance system results in to 9.0m and 10,500 litres on larger
healthier crops less challenged by drills.
disease.
No-till drills claim to be suitable Claydon Drill
for use in all soil types and in all Hybrid M
climates, and they can be used The best-selling model from
with any seed capable of being the Claydon Drill range is the
air-sown. Savings compared to company’s Hybrid M3 machine
min-till are said to be about half the with a working width of 3.0m
cost and half the time, while versus that is particularly popular with
ploughing this rises to as much as owner-operators. The drill is
one-third of the cost and one-fifth offered in four widths up to 6m
of the time. and provides all the benefits of the
Claydon Opti-Till System, developed
J. Brock & Sons during the past 20 years on the
Brock Campaign family’s arable farm in Suffolk. The
Tine Drill land there now boasts exceptional
The Brock Campaign Tine Drill (6, 8, condition, is healthy and resilient,
9, 10, 12, 13.35m) is a new product and has excellent drainage. This is
from small-scale Essex-based flotation wheels located centrally in Above inset: Brock’s despite challenging conditions in
Campaign drills
manufacturer J. Brock & Sons. the frame that help avoid headland the past two years. The firm claims
feature a heavy-duty
While the firm says it was not strictly scrubbing, while also providing very low-disturbance tine that long-term use of the Claydon
designed as a purist direct drill, the effective depth control without Drill has reduced the impact of
tines have a low-disturbance point seedbed compaction. During extreme weather while producing
and are strong enough to drill transport, these large, braked wheels consistently high yields.
standard cereal crops direct into also help carry the drill safely without The company says its latest Hybrid
stubble when required and give causing negative drawbar weight. models are the most versatile drills
effective results. Brock says the recommended on the market. They can be used to
The fact there are no rear packer power requirement for its drills is sow direct into stubbles or cultivated
wheels means the drill is suitable for about 35hp/m, typically 220hp for a soils (min-till and plough), with or
use in both wet and dry conditions. 6.0m drill, 280hp for an 8.0m version without fertiliser placement between
The strong sprung tines are spread and 400hp for 12.0m drills. or in the seeded rows. With a few
across four rows and maintain an Standard equipment includes an simple, quick modifications it can
accurate sowing depth in all ISObus-compatible Topcon Artemis also be used for conventional sowing,
conditions. The low-disturbance control unit with section control, low-disturbance establishment and
tapered point used by the drill’s Accord metering, a seed-only hopper zero-till seeding.
tines creates a good environment of 5000 litres on drills up to and The lower disturbance LD option
for seeds to germinate. including 9.0m and 7000 litres on is the choice for no-till operators.
Another key benefit of the drill is larger models. A seed and fertiliser It consists of a twin-tine unit and
the unique positioning of its large option with an 8500-litre 50/50 optional double front cutting discs,

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NO-TILL SEED DRILLS
Right inset: Claydon’s Hybrid M3
drill with the optional LD (low
disturbance) kit that reduces the
amount of soil moved
allowing Hybrid M drills to sow

directly into stubbles, chopped
straw, cover crops and grassland.
For ultra-low disturbance drilling,
where soils are already in excellent
condition, the Hybrid drill’s standard
leading tine can be replaced with
twin 330mm-diameter front cutting
discs for minimal soil disturbance.
Recommended power requirement
is 50hp/m. Standard equipment
includes a 1750-litre seed-only
hopper or 2100-litre seed/fertiliser
hopper with 50:50 split depending
on model, hydraulic fan and RDS
Artemis four-channel ISObus/
CANbus control unit. GPS variable
seed rate function is one of many
options.
Claydon Drill
The Hybrid M mounted range
is complemented by the Hybrid T
trailed drills from 3.0m to 8.0m seedbeds, and have hydraulically Horizon Agriculture
designed for large-scale farmers pressurised, contour-following DSX
and contractors. drilling assemblies that ensure Sly Agri rebranded as Horizon
consistent seed depth across the drill. Agricultural Machinery Ltd in 2019
Dale Drill The standard row spacing is 12.5cm to focus on regenerative and
Eco M across the range, although by only conservation-
The Dale Drills Eco M Tine Drill is the using half the rows a spacing of 25cm friendly farming.
company’s best seller from a range can be achieved. This allows fertiliser
The aim of a no-till Horizon believes
that includes Eco S, Eco L and Eco XL to be placed in the alternate rows. drill is to disturb that properly
variants. The Eco-M models (3, 4, 5, 6, Dale Drills recommends a minimum preserving,
8m) encompass the same features as power requirement of 25hp/m, so
soil only in the maintaining and
the company’s larger Eco drills, but a 6.0m drill would be comfortable seeding and replenishing soil
are packaged in such a way that behind a 175hp tractor. is vitally important
they suit smaller applications. A Control and metering systems from
rooting zone for the future of the
low weight-per-metre ratio leads RDS and Accord are standard, along agricultural industry
to minimal compaction. with centrally mounted transport and the Horizon DSX direct seed drill
All the Eco drills use narrow wheels on ultra-low disturbance has been designed using lessons
tungsten-tipped tines to reduce soil tyres. A two-tonne split hopper learned from generations of hands-on
disturbance while still being able to enables both seed and fertiliser to be experience.
run when conditions get more drilled simultaneously. Radar ground Central to the latest drill is its
difficult. They are capable of drilling speed detection gives accurate and second-generation DSX opener. This
into no-till as well as conventional variable seed rates. has been optimised for narrower row
spacings (from 14cm to 25cm), while
Dale Drills geometric adjustments have resulted
in boosted performance by allowing
increased forward speeds. Altering
the depth control system on this new
opener has also allowed it to be fitted
with an optional load-sensing pin
neatly incorporated into the depth
handles that detects load on the side
wheels and can automatically adjust
individual row pressures (from 50 to
235kg) according to varying ground
conditions. Drilling depths of up to
110mm are achievable.
This wide range of row spacings
means an offering that includes 32
trailed drills in four working widths
from 4.0 to 9.0m. Horizon
claims that the unique

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NO-TILL SEED DRILLS
geometry of its opener discs
means that its drills require
approximately 45 per cent less
downforce than a vertical disc, and
that this, in-turn, means that its drills
can be pulled by smaller tractors.
As an example, a 6m DSX with 32
coulters has been successfully pulled
behind a 140hp tractor.
RDS iSOCAN is standard, along
with hydraulic brakes, a 4700-litre
hopper with 60:40 or 50:10:40 seed/
fertiliser separation and 710m-wide
tyres.
Horizon
Izona Right: Horizon DSX

iPass drills come with a
The Izona iPass is a new high-output 4700-litre hopper that
can be split 60:40 or
drill capable of being a no-till, strip even 50:10:40 seed/
till or conventional seeder. The seed/fertiliser for
manufacturer is a sister company companion crops
to Mzuri, which is now targeting

the strip-tillage market.
Izona says the drill offers an
opportunity for growers to own
multiple drills within a single
machine. The iPass has been
designed to be equally at home
drilling into cultivated land as
it is drilling into high residue
cover crops and stubbles.
The iPass features Savings
auto-reset leading tines
and front discs to clear
compared to front cultivation zone. A unique ball is standard, along with a combined
crop residue from the min-till are said joint system gives the coulter arm seed/fertiliser hopper with a volume
seeding zone to produce exceptional ground following and of 7000 litres and a 60/40 split.
a clean till of moist friable
to be about half self-steering capabilities for uniform The iPass metering system can
soil while band placing the cost and emergence over undulating ground. accommodate all fertiliser
fertiliser to promote good The iPass is currently available in compounds and seed types.
root development. half the time 6.0m and 8.0m versions. Both are
Accurate seed depth is available with row spacings of 33cm Sumo
maintained with independent, or 25cm, which means either 18 or 24 Direct Drill (DD)
hydraulically pressurised coulter coulters on the smaller machine and The Sumo DD is said to be an
arms, each free to self-steer behind 24 or 32 coulters on the wider unit. essential tool for a zero-till crop
the path of the leading tine. Izona A commercial 18t-rated axle with establishment where seed
says uniform row widths are flotation tyres and hydraulic brakes placement is required with
maintained even on headland turns.
The coulter legs are suspended by Below: Izona’s two Izona
a parallel linkage that ensures the iPass models can
be ordered with row
coulter angle is unaffected by depth spacings of 33.3cm
and offers control independent to the or 25.0cm
Tramspread

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NO-TILL SEED DRILLS
minimal soil disturbance. It has
independent, contour-following
coulters that allow for a consistent
and even seed placement across the
full width of the drill. Trailing angled
covering wheels provide a constant
ground pressure for good soil to seed
contact.
Key points claimed for the DD
system include crop residues
remaining on the field surface, from
where they can be incorporated for
their nutrient value and soil health.
More emphasis is also placed on to
Sumo
using cover crops that effectively
‘add’ to the soil rather than leeching
from it. Weed pressure also decreases Weaving Machinery The Sabre delivers an even and
as less soil is disturbed. Sumo says Sabre accurate quantity of seed to each
using the DD results in fewer passes The Sabre drill has been Weaving coulter, even with seed rates as low
on a field, which in turn means less Machinery’s outstanding performer as 2kg/ha and at working widths of
compaction, as well as less fuel, since it was launched at the 2020 6.0m. The electronic metering system
labour and Lamma Show. Robustly built, it and hydraulic fan deliver accurate
machinery
expense.
The Sabre has been is simple to use and allows crop
establishment even in challenging
sowing rates of everything from fine
rape seed to large beans.
The core Weaving’s outstanding wet and high trash working RDS iSOCAN controls are standard,
range
includes 3.0m
performer since it conditions. The Sabre Drill is capable
of direct drilling and working in
with GPS forward speed monitoring,
hydraulic fan with oil cooler and
mounted and was launched min-till and conventional tillage Mitas flotation tyres. The ISObus-
4.0m to 9.0m systems. It has a row spacing of ready machine can be fitted with
trailed 16.6cm and the suggested power applicators, liquid fertiliser kit and
machines, although 3.0m and 4.0m requirement is about 35hp/m. a variable rate software upgrade,
versions with a front seed tank and a The Weaving Sabre Drill is said to among other options.
toolbar on the rear are also available. place seed consistently and precisely, Weaving ‘s range also includes the
The row spacing averages about even in the toughest conditions. The 3-8m GD Drill that uses double-disc
20cm across the range, and Sumo four rows of high clearance carbide- coulters rather than tines. This drill
recommends between 120 to 500hp faced tines make large amounts of offers low-cost, low-disturbance
for the DD range, which works out at trash a complete non-issue. The drill drilling into cultivated or non-
40hp/m for the smaller machines features a settling area for trash before cultivated soils, and also has the
rising to about 55hp/m for the largest it hits the third and fourth rows, said ability to drill direct into thick cover
units. to eliminate blockages or issues. crops.
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Call your local dealer or our advisors now on 01440 820327 to discuss
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MACHINE
2018 VALTRA S374
Valtra verdict
In 2018 B&F Potatoes invested in a
new Valtra S374 to complete primary
cultivations, ploughing and potato
ridging. Operator Richard Bannister
gave us his assessment of the tractor
WORDS AND IMAGES DAVID LALEY
Above: The S374 has
F
armers Steve and John little trouble pulling
Bannister and Mike and Tim this set of Grimme
ridging bodies on
Field formed B&F Potatoes the Yorkshire Wolds
in 1993 to supply local markets.
Since then, the business has grown
significantly, as advanced cold
storage facilities have been installed,
a farm shop opened and an
impressive fleet of tractors acquired. Right: External cab
features include 12
At present, the family operation worklights and a set
grows 2100 acres of potatoes on of adjustable mirrors
their and other local farmers’ land.
The business also features in-house They’re easy to use, comfortable “While the mid-range Fendt and
washing and peeling facilities, on the road and we’ve had excellent Valtras were powerful and versatile
employing more than 50 members service from Scrutons.” enough to cope with most tasks,
of staff. Potatoes are supplied to we required additional power for
customers including wholesalers, Seeking power dragging up land, sub-soiling and
markets and restaurants. As B&F’s potato and combinable potato ridging,” says Richard. “Up
The Bannister family also farm crop acreage increased more power until recently the vast majority of
1000 acres of cereals and contract was required to carry out primary this was carried out by larger Fendt
harvest a further 1300 acres of cultivation work, particularly in tractors and Challengers we hired
combinable crops. In order to the spring when preparing land for in when we were preparing land
complete this work efficiently potato planting. for potatoes.”
a large fleet of Fendt and Valtra
tractors, supplied by local AGCO
dealer Wilfred Scruton, are used Profile
to complete all of the major tasks. B&F Potatoes
Up until autumn 2018 the vast Machine 2018 Valtra
S374
majority of the farm’s ploughing,
Year purchased 2018
cultivation and potato preparation Used for Three years
work was carried out by Fendt 700 Operator Richard
Vario and Valtra T-Series tractors Bannister
between 180 and 240hp. Location Butterwick,
North Yorkshire
“Both tractors are fantastic
all-rounders with an excellent
power-to-weight ratio, and are Right: Operator
suited to a wide range of tasks,” Richard Bannister has
been very impressed
explains John Bannister’s son with the S374’s land
and machinery operator Richard work performance
Bannister. “They’re great for
secondary cultivation work, powerful
enough to handle a fully-mounted Far right: Traction
six-furrow reversible plough, and is provided by
Vredestein VF
can soon be transferred on to 650/60 R34 and
narrower wheels for potato work. 710/75 R42 tyres

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2018 VALTRA S374
“The Valtra was better

value for money and we
plumped for a S374”
While this worked well, the flexible solution,” says Richard. Above inset: Behind the Fendt had to offer, the Valtra was
Bannister family decided they “We’d also decided to upgrade the S374’s striking better value for money and as a result
exterior lurks an
wanted a much larger, new frontline to a fully-mounted, seven-furrow 8.4-litre AGCO Power we plumped for a 400hp Valtra S374
tractor of their own to complete their reversible plough to support our engine that boosts that Scrutons had in stock.”
to 400hp
primary cultivations and potato smaller ploughs, which would Valtra’s flagship S-Series was first
ridging. They also wanted a wheeled demand a lot more power to pull Above: B&F potatoes launched back in 2000, their success
tractor that could handle a larger on our tougher land too. bought this 400hp hampered by some niggling electrical
Valtra S374 new in
plough and help with haulage work. “It came down to a straight fight October 2018 to pull
faults. Rather than persist with the
“We felt buying our own high- between a Fendt 939 Vario and the a larger plough original series, Valtra withdrew the
power tractor to complete this work latest Valtra S series. While we all range so they could develop
all year would be a better and more liked the superior levels of comfort something better.
In 2008 Valtra relaunched the
S-Series following a joint AGCO
development programme with
Massey Ferguson. The revamped S
shared the same platform as Massey
Ferguson’s 8600 range, married to
an 8.4-litre six-cylinder Sisu engine
with the latest SCR technology. Both
ranges were manufactured at Massey
Ferguson’s Beauvais facility in France
and featured a CVT transmission
developed by Fendt. The most
significant differences between both
ranges were their cabs and interior
controls.
Left: Richard is a huge Versatile flagship

fan of the S374’s
SmartTouch armrest,
The Bannisters’ 400hp S374 arrived
which includes the in October 2018 and has now clocked
tractor’s performance- 3800 hours completing the vast
monitoring terminal,
multifunction lever
majority of their primary cultivations,
and electronic joystick a significant proportion of their
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Left inset: Although
Richard enjoys
Tech spending time in
specs the S374, he reckons
it’s not quite as
2018 Valtra S374 comfortable as
Engine AGCO Power Fendt tractors
AWF 84 8.4-litre,
six-cylinder, Left: B&F Potatoes
twin-turbo chose this Valtra
Rated power 370hp S374 over a Fendt 939
Max power 400hp @ Vario back in 2018
2000rpm
Above right: Valtra’s
Max torque 1600Nm
spacious four-post
@ 1500 rpm
cab is well liked by
Transmission AGCO operator Richard
AVT Bannister for its
Front linkage 5t head and legroom
Rear linkage 12t
Right: The S374 comes
Hydraulics 205 L/min equipped with a 12t
Fuel tank 630 litres category III rear
AdBlue tank 60 litres linkage fitted with
category IV hook
Length 4.8m
ends and six electronic
Front tyres Vredstein spool valves
VF 650/60 R34
Rear tyres Vredestein
VF 710/75 R42 Below: The S374 also
has to carry out its fair
share of grain carting
ploughing and their potato ridging. “The impressive low-down torque

It’s also occasionally called upon of the engine is perfectly suited to
to run a bed-tiller and pull a K-Two heavy draft work. In fact, I’ve never
Curve 1400 trailer during harvest. known a tractor with so much pulling
“Aside from a number of niggling power and usable traction. We’ve
Right: The luxury
electrical issues and flaking external also used it successfully with our suspended, adjustable
paintwork it’s been a fantastic tractor 4.5m He-Va Combi Disc and five-leg and heated seat comes
equipped with full
to operate so far,” says Richard. “We’ve He-Va sub-soiler, which demand a lumbar support
used it with a fully-mounted seven- lot of power, while it also spends
furrow Kverneland LO85 reversible much of spring yoked to our Far right: Slimline
dashboard and
plough, with which it performs Grimme ridging bodies.” steering wheel help
exceptionally well in all conditions. Two sequential turbochargers are with forward visibility

RUNNINGREPORT
2018 VALTRA S374
fitted to the AGCO Power engine armrest. All of the controls fall easily
to improve torque characteristics at to hand, they’re well laid out and
lower revs, which in turn place the there’s nothing to confuse a less
engine under far less stress. The AWF experienced operator.”
84 motor produces an impressive Valtra’s SmartTouch armrest
1600Nm of torque at just 1500rpm. incorporates an intuitive
“It’s well designed and reminds performance-monitoring screen that
me of an old-fashioned high-capacity can be accessed and navigated like a
engine with loads of low-down grunt mobile phone or tablet with taps and
that never gives back no matter what swipes. Not only is the operator able
implement it‘s pulling through the to monitor the tractor’s performance,
ground,” says Richard. “We’ve been they can programme the hydraulics
impressed with its fuel efficiency and transmission, save preferred
and reliability. Other than routine settings and profiles for specific
servicing the S374 has never needed implements, and also access the
any mechanical repairs.” tractor’s auto-guidance screens and
The S374 also comes with Sigma safety cameras.
Power, Valtra’s power boost system The armrest also includes Valtra’s
controlled by the tractor’s automated Multifunctional lever, used to control
electronic engine management. This direction of travel, driving speed and
provides up to 10 per cent more cruise speed, as well as
programmable hydraulics. A joystick
“The rear linkage to the right of the lever provides three
is one of the electronic hydraulic service controls.
Other notable armrest features
strongest and most include spool valve and PTO
reliable I’ve used” switches.
Left inset: The S374 is power when needed for hydraulic or Comfort cab
fitted with a 630-litre
PTO work. Sigma Power can also be The fully-suspended cab is fitted
fuel tank and a 60-litre
capacity AdBlue tank engaged when the tractor is operating with Autocomfort, which uses linked
on the road at over 20kph. sensors to automatically adjust the
positioning of the cab suspension to
Shared components suit specific tasks. A comprehensive
The S374’s 400hp are transmitted via climate control system is also fitted as
the tractor’s Fendt-derived AGCO AVT standard. “It might not be as luxurious
Below: External
transmission, which features two or comfortable compared to the
hydraulic and PTO programmable work modes. Work Fendt tractors we run but it’s still a
controls are located mode A is for all field and heavy draft clever and well thought-out cab,”
below the light
clusters on both
work between 0.03 and 28kph, while reckons Richard.
rear mudguards work mode B is used for road haulage The S374 comes equipped with a
up to 50kph. 5t integrated front linkage equipped
“It’s very straightforward to set up with two electronic spool valves,
and while the overall package isn’t while the Category III rear linkage
quite as smooth compared to with category IV hook ends boasts
operating one of our Fendt’s fitted an impressive 12t lift capacity. The
with the Vario box it still performs rear linkage features six electronic
well on the land and road,” says spool valves – four controlled by the
Richard, who is also a huge fan of rocker switches and two situated on
the spacious and quiet four-post cab. the joystick. The S374’s closed centre
Externally, the S374 comes hydraulic system provides an oil
equipped with 12 worklights, pump flow of 205 litres per minute.
upgraded projector headlights as well “The S374’s rear linkage is one of
as adjustable mirrors. A full set of the strongest and most reliable I’ve
external hydraulic and PTO controls used,” says Richard, who reckons the
are located below the light clusters S374 is likely to stay at least one more
in the rear of the mudguards. year before they consider replacing it.
“Once you’ve negotiated the four “It’s a brilliant land work tractor fitted
steps and large wide-opening door with an incredible engine and
it’s a great place to spend long hours hydraulics, but as the business has
in,” says Richard. “The four-post cab continued to grow, resulting in more
and slim steering column provide road work, the likelihood is we’ll look
fantastic visibility while I’ve also towards the additional comfort of a
been really impressed with the Fendt 900 Vario when we come to
design of Valtra’s SmartTouch replace it,” he concludes.
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View from the seat
Machinery cabs have become offices, canteens and a social space for buddy-seat dates,
and many operators spend serious hours behind the wheel. Here’s how Harry Upton
has customised his Fendt 828 Vario to suit his needs during long stints at the controls
WORDS AND IMAGES KEN TOPHAM

Fendt’s 800-series has a nice cab but with
a few additions it can make a very pleasant
B
W Upton & Sons farm near Ellerdine in workspace for long harvest hours
Shropshire, operating an arable enterprise
alongside contracting and stubble-to-stubble
arrangements. Their Fendt is the first from the
German marque on the farm in 20 years, driven by
Harry Upton who took over drilling duties from his
dad two years ago.
The Fendt 828 arrived in autumn 2020, just in time
for the wet weather, much to Harry’s annoyance as very
little winter drilling was done. Spring 2021 wasn’t much
of an improvement, but by the time we saw the 828 the
year was looking pretty decent. Irrigation had kicked
off and cereals were looking good.
Harry had a part in specifying the Fendt, which is a
Profi Plus with some extras fitted by dealer RVW Pugh
during the pre-delivery inspection, the main additions
being the roof bar and mirror guards. Additional storage
to the left of the operator, cooled by the air-con, plus an
improved buddy seat, have both been worthwhile
additions. The seat also makes a decent table for dining.
See and be seen 9

The roof bar is more of a practical addition with LEDs
for side and signal lights, and marker lights on top for
additional presence on the road. The added lights draw
attention to the size of the outfit on dark nights when
Harry is travelling. Also aiding visibility is a third-party 8
camera for seeing into trailers while loading. Air horns 5
add a nice finish to the cab and should get the attention
of any wayward drivers.
Internally Harry has kept it
simple. The Väderstad E-Keeper PROFILE
iPad bracket is a handy unit, even Machine
when not drilling, and is mounted 2020 Fendt
with RAM Mounts fitted by Fendt. 828 Vario
Left: Harry Upton takes great pride
The clean interior includes a Operator in looking after his Fendt 828 Vario.
custom floor mat, while Harry Harry Upton The interior is immaculate.
skipped the £500 Fendt coolbox Location
in favour of a Halfords offering Ellerdine,
that has a warming or cooling Shropshire
KEY UPGRADES
option.
Harry’s 828 embellishments Durite reversing camera approx. £150, durite.co.uk
4
have a good balance of function Agri-Guards Mirror guards £150, agriguards.co.uk
over form. “The 828 has lots of RVW Pugh roof bar £POA, rvwpugh.co.uk
places to store stuff inside the
Custom floor mat £140, WD Agri Plates (Facebook)
cab and a usable toolbox in the
Midland Alan 78 Multi Plus CB radio £99.95, radioworld.co.uk
step, but for bigger stuff, like
ratchet straps, you need a Ross Agri Services large toolbox £305, rossagri.co.uk
spacious box. The Ross Agri one MPOW magnetic phone holder £15, ebay.co.uk
is good for those larger bits you Hadley 37in air horns £179.94 each, lalightbars.co.uk
carry around,” he comments. Halfords 14-litre 12V electric coolbox £50, halfords.com

OPERATORSTATION
FENDT 828 VARIO
1 2 3
Cab up close
1 The large screen makes 4 Fendt’s cab organiser lets as the primary function and works well inside the cab
for a handy trailer-loading you keep papers safe and has some marker lights. Harry when the ambient temp is
monitor, together with an room for some extras. It will added the camera himself. tolerable.
2 after-market camera also keep food and drinks
7 The Fendt toolbox 10 The Ross Agri Services
mounted on the roof. cooled using the tractor’s
The sturdy MPOW phone air-con. integrated into the cab steps toolbox is a useful addition
holder doesn’t drop devices. is a decent size, in which for bulky items. Harry uses
5 Useful under-seat storage Harry can fit a full set of the space for ratchet straps.
2 A trusty Midland CB radio is generous enough for spanners and a hammer
sits alongside a very useful some cleaning products. The 11 Mirror guards are
bank of plugs for accessories personalised mat is a nice 8 The buddy seat was becoming very popular as
and implements. touch and has a nifty cut-out upgraded from a more basic the price of plastic mirrors
for the exhaust brake. version and gives a good increases.
3 The Väderstad E-Keeper surface when folded down.
bracket lives in the 828 and 6 RVW Pugh made the roof 12 The Hadley air horns not
is a nice piece of kit, keeping bar for the Uptons, fitting a 9 The Halfords Cooler box is only look good but will also
the iPad safe and secure. set of high-level indicators reasonably priced at £50 and wake the dead when blown.
3 1
12 11
10
The 828 is the first Fendt to join the Upton Farm fleet in twenty
years and is kept pristine when time and conditions allow
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CRIMPING CEREALS
Michael Carpenter
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rable farmers may not Michael
A be aware of how easy it

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All that’s needed are anaerobic protection
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Alternatively, it could be moved by this has been proved to be a benefit of
trailer to a new destination and harvesting grain earlier and crimping
treated on the buyer’s farm. with the preservative CrimpSafe 300.
There are other options as well as
ither way, there are many crimping that may suit a farmer in
E contractors who keep the different circumstances, although
necessary equipment for crimping some grain preservatives, including
and there are also new platforms Above right: Correctly propionic acid, are in short supply
facilitating very cost-effective trading crimped and this year, so supplies need securing
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OPERATORPROFILE
JAMES HUGHES
James’s first season on a
self-propelled harvester
10 QUESTIONS WITH…
was on the new Grimme
Varitron 220
FMJ: What’s your favourite FMJ: What tools are essential

machine you’ve operated? to keep on the tractor?
JH: The Varitron 470, without doubt. JH: I have a toolbox with a socket
We had one of the first in our area. set, Allen keys and set of ratchet
James Hughes started operating It was in a wet year and it made spanners. And of course a lump
harvesting effortless, and the hammer. Most simple adjustments
tractors on his family’s farm. He
land was still in decent shape and repairs can be done with that kit.
has been working for Ivan Curran after. We have 700 acres of
in County Dublin for 24 years, potatoes to lift in mixed land types. FMJ: What development in
now operating the most up-to-date farming has transformed
FMJ: What’s your best your job?
kit in their potato enterprise and worst day? JH: Again the Grimme 470. We grow
WORDS AND IMAGES KEN TOPHAM JH: Worst day was horrific, 130 acres of Lady Rosetta, which are
witnessing a worker knocked down an early crisp variety and last year
by a loader. He sadly lost his life. We two of us lifted 120 acres but without
FMJ: What was the first thought we were safety conscious a bunker harvester we would have
tractor you operated? but that really woke us up. It still had five or six people. With labour
James Hughes: I’ve been around sends a shiver down my back. Best hard to get it has saved us so much
tractors all my life but the first big days are when you’re digging spuds aggravation for that early part of the
tractor was a John Deere 3050 we Below inset: Back in and the trailers are going out full season when everybody is busy
bought new on our farm at home. 2018 when Broadleas and clean – that’s very satisfying. combining.
Farm had its first
We used it on an Amazone drill. bunker harvester, a
It was quite the tractor in the day. Grimme Varitron 220 FMJ: What don’t you climb into FMJ: What machine would you
the cab without? like to get your hands on?
FMJ: What is your JH: Lunch bag and flask. I like a cup JH: We have lots of big, modern
current tractor? of tea. The lads on the farm have kit and nice tractors but my boss’s
JH: I drive a 2017 New nicknamed my flask ‘the bowser’. brother-in-law brought his Fendt
Holland T7.245 Auto I do have a cup of tea on the go 724 to our yard and I thought it was
Command, which is a most of the time when we’re fantastic – tech, visibility, compact.
great all-round tractor digging, got to make it fresh It would be the perfect tractor for
for what I do on the though! what I do.
potato side of the
farm and suits a wide
range of tasks. I also “Be safe – if you think something is
drive the Grimme
Varitron 470.
risky don’t ever take a chance”
After wet weather James is FMJ: What’s playing in the cab?
grateful to have the Varitron, JH: Today FM. I’ve listened to that
which excels in tough conditions
station for 20 years. They have a
good mix of music, politics, sport
and news.
FMJ: What advice would you give

young or aspiring operators?
JH: Be dedicated, it’s a full-on job. Be
prepared to learn every day. And be
safe – if you think something is risky
don’t ever take a chance. And have a
good mindset, everyday has
challenges.”

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WORKINGVEHICLE
NEWS
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The latest pick-up,
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First glimpse inside Ineos Grenadier

he interior of the INEOS
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“When we started thinking
about the Grenadier’s interior,
we looked carefully at modern aircraft,
boats and even tractors for inspiration,”
said Toby Ecuyer, head of design. “The
layout is functional and logical, designed
with ease of use in mind.”
Toggle switches and dials on the centre
and overhead consoles are widely spaced
and clearly labelled. Auxiliary switches
have been built in, pre-wired to support
the addition of winches, work lights and throughout, with drain plugs in the rubber Storage includes a dry box under the rear
other accessories. The infotainment system flooring and wipe-down upholstery seat, a lockable central console cubby box,
is accessed via a 12.3in touch-screen, or meaning the interior can be hosed out, and secure side-mounted storage in the rear
by using a rotary dial, with Apple CarPlay including water-resistant anti-stain Recaro load area. There is also scope for
and Android Auto integration. seats. Carpets and leather upholstery will customisation with a wide range of interior
Hard-wearing surface materials are used also be available. options and accessories.
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on the new Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this year. The FCEV concept is part of JLR’s
aim to achieve zero tailpipe emissions by 2036, and net zero carbon emissions across its supply
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10,000 refuelling stations worldwide. JLR’s Project Zeus is part funded by the government-
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SUZUKI JIMNY
Top: Standard tyre fitment Above: Proper

is Bridgestone Dueller H/T, levers shift the
which offer surprising five-speed manual
levels of grip and low-high
transfer box
To focus on the Jimny’s

The Jimny has returned to flaws and quirks is
dealers, and woodlands, as a
two-seat commercial vehicle missing the point”
Off-road odyssey
After being withdrawn as a passenger vehicle, the Suzuki Jimny has returned in the
form of a two-seat van. FMJ escaped to the Welsh wilderness to see how it performs
WORDS AND IMAGES PETER SKILTON
P
erfectly imperfect. That’s how not meeting emissions targets. So the Jimny And with a price of just £19,999 including
Dale Wyatt, Suzuki GB’s director was removed from showrooms. VAT, it’s not hard to see why.
of the automotive division sums Except now it’s back, this time in the form The two-seat Jimny LCV makes sense as
up the Jimny. And there’s no of a light commercial vehicle, where the a commercial vehicle. No rear seats and a
better way of describing this emissions regulations are slightly less metal mesh bulkhead mean a decent boot
little off-roader. To focus on the Jimny’s stringent. You’ll need to move quickly if with an 863-litre capacity, plenty of space
flaws and quirks is missing the point of what you want one though – Suzuki will bring for dogs, smaller livestock or conventional
makes this Suzuki such a great vehicle. After in just 480 models this year, of which a bales. The glazed rear windows mean it’s
all, if you need an off-roader like the Jimny high proportion are already allocated. light inside and there’s decent visibility over
you’re probably not so every corner of the vehicle.
fussed about how it
handles high-speed bends The right
or long-distance motorway ingredients
cruising. The Jimny isn’t the first
The Jimny went down time Suzuki has used this
a storm when it was winning formula for a
unveiled in 2018. Demand successful off-roader (see
outstripped supply and panel) so it’s no surprise to
models traded for well see hard-wearing, no-frills
over their retail price. The plastics for the interior and
problem is, the Jimny’s simple seating, although
simple engineering meant there are some modern
an engine that placed the touches. It’s got air-
company’s overall average Unlike other commercial conditioning, a DAB
emissions output into the four-wheel drives, the Jimny’s radio with Bluetooth
rear windows aren’t covered
red, resulting in fines for and automatic lights

Above: The simple interior Below left: There’s only one spec Below right: Off-road driver
uses hard-wearing plastics level but air-con, a DAB radio and aids are limited to hill hold
with high-beam assist. The diminutive
and durable seat coverings electric windows are standard and hill descent controls
stature is echoed inside and the
bulkhead does restrict seat adjustments.
It didn’t pose a big problem during our
drive but it might make it hard for those
over six-feet to get comfortable.
The Jimny has some handy driver aids,
including cruise control, although more
useful will be the hill hold and hill descent
controls. After all, a Jimny would be wasted
if not used for regular off-road excursions.
And it’s here that it absolutely excels, as it
proved during our test drive through the
Welsh wilderness.
Under the bonnet of the Jimny is a 1.5-litre
There was
petrol engine producing 101hp and 130Nm of nothing in
torque, which drives all four wheels through
Suzuki’s Allgrip Pro system. The good news
a Welsh
here is the inclusion of a proper lever to quarry or
engage the four-wheel drive. The engine is
perky and responsive, while the five-speed
woodland
manual transmission shifts smoothly over that could
rough terrain. The gearing is short, although
the long throw of the main gear lever means stop the
momentum can be lost if you’re trying to Jimny”
shift on the fly over obstacles.
Agile off-roader
The Suzuki’s success comes down to its Right: A bulkhead and
compact form and lightweight stature, mesh screen behind the
front seats limit seat
which allows it to be nimble and agile over adjustment for taller
all terrains. It can squeeze into spaces larger drivers
vehicles can’t (with plenty of black plastic
trim to deflect bodywork damage) and
bounces its way over bumpy tracks. The
Suzuki uses an old-school ladder chassis
design using three-link rigid axle suspension
with coil springs. What it lacks in composure
it makes up for in ability.
There was nothing in a Welsh quarry or
woodland that could stop the Jimny, and all
on stock tyres. It bounced its way over fallen The Jimny’s pedigree is
trees, floated along loose gravel tracks and plain to see. This 1987
SJ413 has covered more
climbed like a mountain goat regardless of than 250,000 miles
how steep or loose the ascent, all while

WORKINGVEHICLE
SUZUKI JIMNY
TECH SPECS
Suzuki Jimny Commercial

Engine 1.5-litre, four-cylinder Transmission 5-speed manual Four-wheel drive Yes Low-range? Yes Power 101hp
Torque 130Nm Max speed 90mph 0-62mph 13.0 secs Claimed combined economy 36.7mpg
Unladen weight 1090kg Gross vehicle weight 1435kg Towing capacity 1300kg Max payload 150kg
Ground clearance 210mm Wheelbase 2250mm Dimensions (LxWxH, m) 3.65x1.65x1.72
Warranty 3 years (60,000 miles) List price £19,999 (inc. VAT)
leaving the biggest smile on your face. and durability. No matter where you point Comparisons have been made to the Dacia
This is a very fun off-roader to drive, the Jimny, it’s going to get you there and Duster, but they’re significantly different.
combined with endless character and back without so much as a hint of drama. In fact, this is better likened to a side-by-side
charm – exactly how it should be. But And probably for years and years. utility vehicle like the John Deere Gator,
it’s got a serious side that’s ready to go to except the Jimny comes in cheaper and
work. In a world of sterile SUVs purporting Utility vehicle is arguably more versatile.
to be capable (but mostly hiding behind The Jimny won’t be for everyone. There are Suzuki could easily sell ten times the
a wealth of complex electrics) the Jimny better handling vehicles if you spend more number of Jimny LCVs than it has available,
is a refreshing take on what such a vehicle time out of the mud and there are more both through its car and ATV dealers. Those
should be. And with that reassuring comfortable off-roaders, but there’s nothing who are lucky enough to get their hands on
simplicity comes a sense of reliability on sale today quite like this little Suzuki. one won’t be disappointed.
EVOLUTION OF AN ICON Early versions of Suzuki’s

compact, lightweight off-roader
included pick-ups and soft-tops
Suzuki’s first iteration of a compact four-wheel drive was launched in 1970.
The soft-top LJ10, short for Light Jeep, used a 360cc, two-stroke engine but
weighed just 600kg. The LJ20 brought more power and a hard-top version
in 1972. The 1975 LJ50 saw the Jimny name first introduced, while 1977 saw
a more powerful four-stroke engine and a pick-up variant.
The second-generation SJ410 arrived in 1981 and had more of a lifestyle
approach. Its 1.0-litre engine lasted until 1984 when a 1.3 was fitted, known
as the SJ413. A five-speed gearbox was one of many upgrades.
A new, softer looking Jimny arrived in 1998. It was hugely underrated but
won loyal fans during its 20-year production. The current Jimny was launched
in 2018 to great acclaim and demand outstripped supply, before emissions
regulations cut its life short. The 2021 Commercial is now the only model on sale.

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Refined simplicity
The Massey Ferguson 4200 was highly anticipated after the lengthy
production run of the trusty 300s. Luckily, the new machines were
a hit and the British-built tractors became best sellers
WORDS HOWARD SHERREN IMAGES HOWARD SHERREN/MASSEY FERGUSON
The Massey Ferguson Production of the 4200 range 4235, 85hp 4245 and the 95hp 4255,
4200 series tractors lasted for four years before they were while the 100hp 4260 and 110hp 4270
were designed to provide superseded by 4300 series. Looking use a six-cylinder. The most popular
efficient, low-cost similar, the later range saw a number is undoubtedly the 4255, which was
operation in agriculture, as well as of updates before production moved literally sold in its thousands across
in specialist roles such as orchards, to France. the UK.
horticulture and forestry. Launched The engines are very good
in 1997 under the banner of ‘Refined Perkins power performers with plenty of grunt, but
simplicity’, the basic models span Massey Ferguson stuck with Perkins on the downside some users find the
from 52 to 110hp in both two- and Below: The 4200
engines to power the 4200 series, Perkins units to be a bit on the thirsty
four-wheel drive, with various options Series represented developing high torque at low revs. side when pushed hard. However,
ensuring that tractor and implement considerable The three-cylinder 4215 and 4220 fuel tanks are generous at 127 litres
investment in
combinations could be effectively development for
produce 52 and 60hp; four-cylinder on the four-pot machines or 202 litres
matched to each operator’s needs. Massey Ferguson models include the 65hp 4225, 75hp on the larger pair.
“Massey Ferguson stuck with

Perkins engines to power the 4200”

When it comes to servicing, levels reverse shuttle, 18/6-speed Linkage control
can be easily checked but removal Speedshift and 12/12 or 24/24-speed As with many tractors of this period,
of the glass-fibre side panels is often Powershuttle. The Powershuttle the linkage control comes with the
awkward and time consuming. A
higher-powered 3kW starter motor TECHSPECS transmissions feature clutchless
control of forward and reverse via
choice of either electronic or manual
versions. MF’s electronic linkage
was used on the later 4300s with a a lever on the left-hand side of the control (ELC) has been tried and
sealed solenoid after issues on the Massey steering column. This is the one to tested for a number of years and
older 4200 models. Look to see if Ferguson 4255 seek out and has 30 or 40kph top features simple controls of the
a potential purchase has this later Engine Perkins speed. position and draft intermix,
4.4-litre, four-
component, which offers increased cylinder, This hydraulic shuttle feature maximum lift height and speed
reliability and faster starting. turbocharged also allows operators to fine tune of drop.
Power 95hp
Oil and coolant leaks can be a direction change characteristics Another feature of the electronic
Transmission
problem, but they are usually easily Powershuttle by simply turning a dial on the control is ‘active transport control’
rectified, though check for excessive 24F x 24R dashboard. It is easily adjusted for safer, more comfortable road
breathing and ease of starting. Smoke Top speed 40.0kph and set for quick cycle time changes transport. But for customers who
needs to be investigated further, as Hydraulics 38L/min for loader work, or to engage gently prefer the traditional system, a
do engine knocks and rattles. Rear linkage for sensitive applications. mechanical rear linkage control
4000kg (5000kg)
Problems can occur with is also available. The majority of
PTO speeds
Geared up 540/1000 rpm Powershuttle boxes due to the tractors were supplied into the
Transmission options include the Fuel tank capacity fact that although there is a
8/2 and 12/4 manual gearboxes, 130 litres conventional looking clutch pedal
eight- or 12-speed with manual Length 4.01m
there is no direct mechanical
“The majority of
Below: Sloping and standard bonnet versions
Width 2.05m
connection to the gearbox. This six-cylinder tractors
were available with the launch of the 4200 range offers the ‘feel’ of a conventional
clutch for on-the-move gear and
will be fitted with
range changing and precise inching the standard cab”
control but improper use can cause
clutch-pack problems. If operators
ride the clutch or use it as a footrest livestock sector and in most cases
the packs will burn out quickly. will have mechanical controls, so
With the oil hot, give tractors search for ELC models if you want
a thorough test drive and look for the extra sophistication.
signs of power loss through the Lift capacity starts at 2600kg, rising
transmission and check the to 3000kg on the 4245, 4000kg on
Powershuttle produces a smooth the 4255 and 4260, while the flagships
change in each direction. are capable of lifting an impressive
OU LO GS
The sloping nose helped The grille and side panels are The 4255 is fitted with the
T F OK
…
TO HIN
the 4200 become one of removable to assist servicing Perkins 1004.4T engine to
OR
the best-selling ranges for and daily maintenance. The achieve 95hp. It is shoe-horned
T
Massey Ferguson, often front grille and lights are into the sloping bonnet so
teamed with loaders. The renowned for rotting, while radiator condition is crucial
bonnet gives unrivalled side panel latches can fail. for cool running.
forward visibility.

Front fenders were

standard but expect MASSEY FERGUSON 4200
HISTORY
many tractors to be
missing them
1986 | 300 Series launched, replacing

the 200 Series. The range consisted of
three-, four- and six-cylinder models
powered by Perkins engines.
1997 | 4200 Series launched, following

significant investment by MF. Range
had 12 models up to 105hp.
1999 | 4300 Series introduced,

comprising seven models from
67 to 116hp.
2002 | MF 4345 is the last tractor

produced at Banner Lane, marking
the end of the firm’s UK production.
Over 3.3m tractors had been
manufactured within the UK.
2003 | 5400 model range replaces

4300, built at the Beauvais tractor
factory in Northern France.
5000kg. The 4245 and larger

models have the hook-type link,
and although the arms don’t look
that robust no problems have been
reported in this area. The pick-up
hitch is a standard drop-down unit,
but look out for a hydraulic push-out
unit, which was available as an extra.
The 4200 uses a number of
separate pumps comprising a
Rear linkage capacity is Two rear spools are The cab steps are renowned
4000kg. Hook ends are standard and a third for getting knocked and
common but linkage drop optional. This example bent, especially on livestock
rods can often seize and shows a free-flow return tractors. In many cases they
fail. Linkage stabilisers will through the oil filler. Trailer can be repaired but may
often be worn and require brakes are also standard. require strengthening
replacing. underneath the cab.

OU LO GS
The dashboard is an
T F OK
The seat was one of the best There was a choice of either array of analogue
…
TO HIN
on the market at the time, with bonnet- or side-mounted dials with an LCD
OR
plenty of padding and a tough exhaust depending on the display for hours and
T
covering. Mechanical and air model. Steering gives both tilt PTO speed. Check that
adjustment were fitted. Grey and telescope, which may need all the gauges work
plastic can become brittle. refurbishment in higher hours. and read clearly.
28-litres-per-minute pump to supply

the steering and hydraulic services, MASSEY FERGUSON 4200 SERIES – TYPICAL USED PRICE GUIDE
which include diff-lock and four-
wheel drive controls and linkage. Year Model Hours Specification Price
The second supplies 38 litres to the
rear spools at 210bar, to a total of
1998 4270 6000 Cabbage/cauliflower harvesting rig £16,000
up to three single or double acting
valves. The final pump is 25 litres and
1998 4270 5400 MF 845 loader, 50% tyres £16,250
powers the rear linkage depending
2000 4255 5850 MF 877 loader, air con, front fenders £18,500
on whether it is fitted with ELC.
A very useful feature is TwinFlow, 2000 4260 3800 MF 895 loader, front fenders 50% tyres £21,500
which gains extra external hydraulic
power when working with a front-end 2001 4255 3950 MX100 loader, good tyres £16,500
loader by combining the delivery
from the two pumps by moving a 2001 4255 4900 Stoll loader, air con, 50% tyres £17,950
single lever in the cab to isolate the
rear linkage. 2001 4235 3500 Trima 3.4 loader, new rear tyres £19,750
speed is given on the dashboard. Oil-cooled discs stop the tractors and
“It’s worth taking PTO discs can burn out if abused,
especially on heavy engaging
have been both reliable and effective.
Metal discs are changed to a semi-
time to check a operations such as feeder wagons organic variety to reduce noise when
tractor has the and muck spreaders. braking but try stopping at speed and
All models are available in listen out for nasty noises. Leaky
specification that two-wheel drive, including the 4260 master cylinders will need sorting
you require” and 4270, but expect most models to promptly.
drive all four wheels, with a front axle
Trusted driveline that provides an excellent 55-degree Cab choices
An interchangeable shaft gives 540 steering angle for a 9.2m turning Various cab options tailored each
and 1000 PTO speeds, operated by circle. The front diff lock is standard tractor to the original customer’s
a mechanical lever to the side of the and locks simultaneously with the requirements. A choice of Standard,
driver, later changed to an electronic rear to provide true four-wheel drive. Lo Profile, Profile and HiVisibility
switch on the 4300s. The PTO speed Check hubs and the front axle seals configurations were offered, the latter
sensor can give problems when the for leaks, as dirt and twine often two offering a steeply sloping bonnet
internal plastic disc just inside the cause damage on stock machines. to enhance visibility for loaders or
rear housing gets blocked with debris Pivot wear can be an issue if there has front-mounted equipment. A Versa
and fails to spin. Check this if no been a lack of grease round the pin. cab offers a seat reversible though

The side console is

The 4200 is available with both uncluttered with rocker A crude rear linkage control
manual and Powershuttle switches for four-wheel can be fitted to the rear
options. Manual clutches may drive, diff lock and a push fender. Rear light lenses
need changing regularly. Check button for the splitter. are the same as the 300
the range change spring isn’t Carefully check each Series and replacements
broken as it is a costly fix. function works. are readily available.
180 degrees, while a flat roof option on all models and features a glass air-suspension seat with automatic
gives a lower overall height. roof to give better views of raised adjustment. Seat covers take wear
The majority of six-cylinder loaders – it’s a must when buying a extremely well and many higher-
tractors will be fitted with the machine for loader duties. hours tractors still remain intact.
standard cab, which has all the Grammer seat options include a The dashboard uses either
features of the low-profile but deluxe mechanical suspension seat, a analogue dials, digital display or
with a flat floor and a deluxe seat. manually adjusted mechanical version digital with a performance monitor.
A Visio-Roof option was available or the top-of-the-range super deluxe Instead of using bulbs in the warning
lamps, LEDs offer long, maintenance-
free working lives. The lever
quadrant to the right looks somewhat
dated with a variety of short, stubby
manual linkage, PTO and spool
levers, but simplicity is a strong point
here and there’s little to be concerned
about. Check air conditioning works,
if specified.
Mechanics over looks

The 4200 range has a lot to offer,
however with multiple options it’s
worth taking time to check a tractor
has the specification that you
require. Low-hour tractors are still
around, yet don’t be put off by
poor paint quality, which has
afflicted some 4200s. On many
it just peeled off and rusted
without too much persuasion,
resulting in some being
repainted. Others might require
a touch-up, and some corrosion
addressing, especially in the front
grille, but while cosmetics can be
fixed, ensuring a tractor is
Above: The 4200 Series hasn’t
quite got to classic status yet mechanically sounds is arguably
like its 300 series predecessor much more important.

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Diesel dilemma
Operators are increasingly experiencing issues with blocked fuel
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FMJ explored the problems and some available solutions
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TECHNICAL // CLAYDON VS MZURI
From its first appearance at
Cereals in 2011, the Pro-Til
has won multiple awards
and gone on to export to
more than 20 countries
“This case is about

modern descendants
of Jethro Tull”
Patents at court
Patent law and decisions from the Intellectual Property Enterprise
Court can be dry and impenetrable affairs, but a recent judgement
involving two UK-based seed drill manufacturers includes a vital
lesson for on-farm inventors
WORDS GRAEME KIRK IMAGES MANUFACTURERS
n the opening paragraph of his judgement in launched by Claydon in 2018 that Mzuri had infringed two
I the matter of Claydon Yield-O-Meter Limited

v Mzuri Limited, handed down
on 22 April this year, His
of its patents – UK Patent No 2 400 296 (the 296 Patent)
titled “Improved seed drill” and European Patent UK
No 2 051 576 (the 576 Patent) with the same title.
Honour Judge Hacon writes: “In 1701 Mzuri had counterclaimed that both patents
Jethro Tull invented a seed drill, a should be revoked.
mechanical device for sowing seeds The development of the Claydon Drill goes
with relative precision. It ultimately back to the start of this millennium. In an
led to the end of broadcasting seeds article from November 2004, Jeff Claydon said
by hand in agriculture, pushing the idea had its roots back in 2001 when he
forward the agricultural revolution faced trying to grow wheat profitably
of the time. This case is about modern at £60/tonne. He said it was clear
descendants of Jethro Tull.” to him that the way forward was to
These more recent inventors were cut out the costs of ploughing and
Jeff Claydon of Claydon Drill and conventional cultivation – and that
Martin Lole of Mzuri, who found meant a shift towards direct drilling.
themselves in front of Judge Hacon The problem was that none of the drills
during a virtual hearing conducted on the market at the time were suitable.
Above: A drawing of
by the High Court of Justice between 24 and 26 February the Claydon Drill from “We had 1200 acres of heavier land
this year. The case was the culmination of a claim the 296 Patent that was totally unsuitable for drills

Above: Jeff Claydon has a history

of inventing his own solutions to
problems he faces in day-to-day
farming
Left: Suffolk-based Claydon,

which employs over 50 staff
and is still family-owned, is
set to achieve record sales in
2021, half of production being
exported to 35 countries
Left: Jeff Claydon with Right: The tine alignment on

an early version of his Mzuri’s Pro-Til drills was found to
original Claydon Drill infringe Claydon’s 396 Patent –
although the judge later also
found the patent was invalid
Below: This
illustration from
Claydon’s 296
Patent shows the
“The issue was whether
alignment of the
soil-loosening
the invention was made
(16) and seeding
(40) tines available to the public”
with a disc wheel,” he added. “On our soils, you would The judge’s decision on this initial question relied on
just end up with the seed sitting at the bottom of a slot two of the central novelties described for the Claydon Drill
with no drainage.” in the 296 Patent. The first related to whether the Mzuri
He studied the weaknesses of the existing drills and drills used a ‘frame’, as defined by Claydon’s patent; the
came up with a new design that overcame the problems other was the use of two in-line tines, one for opening the
associated with direct drilling into heavier soils, and the ground and the other for placing the seed, which was key
Claydon Drill – as described in the to Jeff Claydon’s invention.
296 Patent – was born. In the early He heard extensive evidence from expert
years of using the drill, Mr Claydon witnesses and ultimately found that
estimated he was saving about Mzuri’s claim that it did not use a
£42,000 annually on establishment. frame was incorrect, while the
“The fields may not look as neat way the tines were aligned on
and tidy as they do under traditional its drill was directly
cultivation,” he said, “but direct comparable to that described
drilling is all about cost savings, not in the patent. “Subject to the
appearance.” Word of mouth saw validity of the 296 Patent, it
about 12 Claydon Drills working from Hertfordshire to has been infringed by Mzuri,” the judge concludes.
East Suffolk during 2003, while this number had grown So, one-nil to Claydon, but the judgement then moves
to 32 drills by the autumn of 2004. on to the validity of the 296 Patent.
Mzuri counterclaimed that it was not valid because of
Patent infringement alleged prior use of the invention by Claydon itself. This is
Judge Hacon’s judgement begins by looking in detail at a fundamental aspect of patent law: the Patents Act 1977
the 296 Patent, which has a priority date of 29 March 2003. states there can be no novelty or inventive steps where
This was the date on which the patent application in the invention has been made available to the public at
respect of the invention was first filed, and was the date any time before the priority date.
when the invention could be made public – a factor that So, had there been prior disclosure of the Claydon Drill?
would also prove critical to the case. He outlined the In his judgement, Judge Hacon notes: “It was not in dispute
detailed legal arguments from both sides as to whether that before the priority date of the 296 Patent, Claydon
Mzuri’s Pro-Til and Pro-Til Select drills had infringed tested a prototype of its seed drill. At the end of August
Claydon’s intellectual property. 2002 it was tested in a field on the farm for 10 hours,

Right: Martin Lole describes

the three-year court case as
entirely avoidable and
detrimental to agricultural
innovation in the UK
including travel to and from the workshop, split over two a tramline instead of the more conventional method of
days. The issue was whether at any time during those shutting off the seed flow.
two days the invention was made available to the public.” In fact, Jeff Claydon discussed this early set-back on
Mzuri’s case was that the prototype could have been his company’s stand at Agritechnica 2019. When asked
sufficiently observed from nearby roads and from a if he had been impressed by anything at the show, he
public footpath to allow an enabling understanding mentioned the medal-winning WideLining
of the invention to be obtained. Indeed, a solicitor at System from Väderstad, billed as the
Shakespeare Martineau, Daniel Kelly, gave evidence first system to apply a tramline without
that he had visited the Claydon farm on 15 October shutting off individual rows on a
2019 to take photographs of the field in which the precision drill, thus maintaining plant
drill had been tested, and of its surroundings. populations in the field. “Oh,” he said,
Mr Claydon confirmed that he and his “I came up with that in 1978, but
brother Frank had started testing the I promoted the idea in a farming
drill prototype at 06:30 in the corner magazine and then found we
of a field closest to the public couldn’t patent it!”
footpath. He added he had By the time of the trial under
not seen anyone else in Judge Hacon in February, there were
the vicinity of the testing two live points that could affect the
while it was taking place. validity of the 296 Patent, and would
have to be thrashed out by Jeff Claydon
Missed opportunity and expert witnesses. The first was whether
In his witness statement, any hypothetical observer could have seen the
Jeff Claydon said he had Above: A CAD drawing of the
alignment of the tines, and the second was whether he
had experience of patents before Mzuri Pro-Til drill entered into or she could have seen strips of undisturbed soil and,
the drill prototype was tested, and evidence during the hearing if so, what they would have deduced from those strips
had learned the hard way that regarding the alignment of the tines.
public prior disclosure of his invention would negatively “The two points in fact boiled down to one,” the judge
affect his ability to patent it. This related to his attempts in notes. “Would the observer have either seen or deduced
the late 1970s to patent a process whereby the spacing of that each of the tines of the first row was aligned with
drill coulters could be changed hydraulically to produce one of the tines of the second row?”

Above: Mzuri celebrated the 10th

anniversary of the popular Pro-Til “The 296 Patent is
drill this year, developed by farmer
and engineer Martin Lole on his
farm in Worcestershire
invalid. Had it been
Right: Claydon claimed that Mzuri valid, it would have
had infringed two of its patents;
Mzuri counterclaimed that the
patents were not valid
been infringed”
Speaking on behalf of Mzuri, agricultural engineering Judge Hacon that this would not be case, and he summed
consultant Philip Wright said when the tractor reached a up as follows: “The experts’ evidence on balance suggested
headland it would always have to be lifted out of the soil. to me that an observer of the prototype being tested in
“The tractor would have slowed or stopped,” he was August 2002 would have believed the tines in the first and
reported as saying. “The prototype would have been lifted second rows were aligned.
well clear of the ground for between 15 and 40 seconds. “There were periods, possibly many, during which it was
Since the observer is taken to be a person skilled in the likely that a skilled person, standing on the footpath would
art [of drill design], he or she would have noticed details have been able to see the prototype in
that an ordinary member of the public would not. action and been able to deduce
“The skilled person would have noted the two from its appearance, and from the
rows of tines and would have understood that (a) appearance of soil left in its wake,
those in the first row were cultivating tines and all features of construction of the
those in the second row were seeding tines; prototype.
and (b) each seeding tine would need to be “If Mr Claydon or his brother
in line with a cultivating tine.” had noticed such a person, I do
Mr Wright also suggested the not believe that Mr Claydon
role of the latter tines would could have taken action
have been understood that would have
because it would be prevented the skilled person
apparent that the drill from seeing or inferring each of those
left in its wake strips of features, including the alignment of the tines.
undisturbed soil between Above: Judge Hacon found “Mr Claydon had to test his prototype, nobody saw any
strips of disturbed soil. The skilled that the Mzuri Pro-Til’s of the testing and I entirely understand why he believed
soil-loosening tines (b)
person would have realised that were in line with seeding that his invention was not publicly disclosed.
the seed had been sown in the strip tines (f), and infringed Unfortunately for him, in law the prototype was made
Claydon’s 296 Patent
of disturbed soil created by the available to the public. The 296 Patent lacks novelty
corresponding tine of the first row. because of the prior use of the invention in August 2002.”
Evidence from Dr Andrew Scarlett of Scarlett Research Further legal argument regarding Claydon’s 576 Patent
Ltd, expert witness for Claydon, failed to counter Mr ended with the judge deciding that it had not been
Wright’s assertions sufficiently to reassure His Honour infringed by Mzuri, but this was irrelevant anyway as the

Left: The latest Claydon Hybrid Below: Sales of Claydon drills are
T6c drill has been designed to be now measured in 1000s, and the
cheaper and neater to appeal to distinctive yellow seeders can be
a wider audience of farmer across found in more than 30 countries
Western Europe around the world
Left: Previous innovations

from Jeff Claydon include
the Yield-o-Meter, the
first on-combine yield
measurement system,
which he invented 40
years ago
Right: The latest seeding

tines used on Claydon drills
can place fertiliser too.
The tines in this second
row include lateral wings
that lift the disturbed and
broken up soil in the trench Above: Two in-line tines, one for opening the ground
created by the first tines, and the other for placing the seed, are key to Jeff
leaving a temporary void Claydon’s invention that was previously protected
to take the seed under the 296 Patent
prior disclosure discussed for the 296 Patent had also Below: His Honour that a device works before deciding
Judge Hacon
invalidated it. handed down his
whether it is worth patenting. This
The judge’s final conclusion was concise and to the judgement on 22 judgement therefore may endanger
point: “The 296 Patent is invalid. Had it been valid, it April this year innovation as it could make patents
would have been infringed. The 576 Patent revokable, unenforceable, uneconomical
is not valid, nor was it infringed.” and completely unviable.”
“Without reward there is no incentive to
Patent implications innovate,” Mr Claydon said, “and without
Commenting on the judgement, Jeff innovation there is no progress to create
Claydon said patents were not given better, more efficient equipment and
out lightly. “They are difficult to obtain processes.”
and costly to maintain,” he added. Speaking for Mzuri, Martin Lole described
“Applications involve many checks to the three-year-long court case as entirely
the prior art, all of which the Claydon avoidable and detrimental to agricultural
patents passed, so we have no regrets innovation in the UK. “We have been
about bringing this case to court. Our disappointed to have been the target of a
only regret is that although the judge court case brought about by another British
found the defendant to be infringing manufacturer that sought to claim damages
one of our patents, we lost the case on and prevent us from selling our flagship product
a pure technicality. into the market,” he said.
“The decision raises the question of The judgement leaves Mzuri free to sell its
how any new agricultural machinery Pro-Til drills now that the 296 Patent has been
can be tested in private, on your own revoked, although Claydon has a moral victory
land prior to the patent being approved in that if the patent had stood, it had been
when there are so many smart phones infringed. The fact the patent only had three
and drones about. The ruling could render years to run will undoubtedly soften the blow
virtually any patent worthless because somebody to some extent, but the case was an expensive exercise
‘could’ have seen a prototype invention in some way for both sides, and the possible effect of stifling innovation
prior to patent approval. in the agricultural sector going forward will be welcomed
“Small-scale field testing needs to take place to ensure by no one.

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Q&A
the PTO gearbox is cooled by a small oil cooler located in
the base of the radiator cooling pack.
There are several things that can affect the performance
of the front PTO. The first is solenoid failure, which will
prevent the PTO from engaging. The second is clutch-pack
or seal failure, as a result of over-heating. The third factor is
failure to service the front PTO gearbox, which features an
integrated oil filter accessed from the front of the tractor
next to the PTO outlet shaft.
Failure to service the PTO gearbox and regularly clean
Any machine, any question – get the oil cooler can cause the oil to overheat or prematurely
an expert answer to your queries degrade. The depleted/dirty oil eventually causes clutch
plate and internal seal damage inside the PTO gearbox.
Tractors that don’t see regular front

PTO work may have underlying
“The front
issues that can catch you out
PTO gearbox
features an
integrated
oil filter
accessed next
to the PTO
outlet shaft”
This results in the clutch
pack slipping under load.
Symptoms of failure can
start with the PTO shaft
slowing down as the PTO
drive loses performance.
Eventually the PTO will just
Q Swinnerton Machinery Ltd, North Warwickshire stop. However, it’s worth noting that with the PTO shaft on
agricultural engineers and tractor transmission specialists, the implement disconnected, the output shaft may still
recently repaired a 2012 New Holland T7.270 that had turn when the PTO is engaged. This is because there is no
suffered front PTO failure while using a front-mounted load on the clutch pack, giving the misleading impression
mower as part of a triple set. The tractor had not seen that the PTO drive is still operational.
regular front PTO work for several years prior to the The solution is to remove the PTO gearbox, which can be
acquisition of the mowers and suddenly lost PTO drive extracted in a couple of hours. Repairing it involves either
without any warning. Tom Swinnerton explains what stripping it down and rebuilding it with OEM parts or
happened and how the problem was resolved replacing it with a service-exchange unit. Costs can vary
from around £800 for parts up to £2000 for a service
A The front PTO gearbox on the larger/long-wheelbase exchange unit.”
New Holland T7 and Case IH Puma
Far left: It can be
tractors is a self-contained wet-clutch misleading if the
design that features its own front PTO shaft
still turns when
independent oil system. The PTO disconnected from
gearbox incorporates a step-drive, an implement
powered by a small driveshaft
Left: Cleaning the
extending from the engine crankshaft oil cooler should be
pulley. The PTO drive is activated on the list of regular
maintenance to
electronically using a solenoid, which
prevent overheating
engages a clutch pack inside the PTO
gearbox. To protect the gearbox during
extended periods of operation, oil inside
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Model Zone // Buying Guide
Farming’s top models

For nearly every working machine there is a model equivalent. Here are
the latest scale models that won’t look out of place in any miniature fleet
Fendt 942 Vario tractor

with front mower
Siku 1:50
Siku’s smart, largely diecast Fendt 942 Vario is well built. The front
wheels do not steer but the mower detaches from a fixed height
A-frame, on which details include a metal hood, plastic bed and six
discs. The tractor features black mudguards on the front axle and
painted lights in the bonnet.
£20 ● www.siku.de
Open access
The cab has folding driving
mirrors, folding warning beacons
and both the left-hand door and
rear window open giving good
access to the interior. Inside is a
folding passenger seat, detailed
instrument panel behind the
steering wheel and Varioterminal
and multi-function joystick detail
on the armrest.
Collecting bales
The four-wheel bale accumulator
attaches to a drawbar on the
baler. It has an extendable
drawbar, two detachable side
extensions and painted tail lights
on the rear bumper. Wiking
provides three large square bales
to use with the accumulator.
Krone BiG Pack 1290

HDP VC baler and accumulator
Wiking 1:87
Wiking’s limited edition all-plastic baler is only available from Krone.
The tandem-axle baler has a movable drawbar stand and floating pick-up,
where detailing includes two height wheels, crop guard and a freely rotating
feed auger. There is also a fixed black access ladder on the bale chamber.
£30 ● kroneukltd-merchandise.myshopify.com

Renault 56
Replicagri 1:32
This Renault 56 is the latest in Replicagri’s growing range
of classic Renault tractors. The metal tractor features
steerable front wheels and movable rear linkage, and a top
link and drawbar are provided for the lower links. There
are sidelights in the mudguards, a ploughing light and
yellow plastic headlights.
Around £45 ● www.replicagri.com
Fordson E27N
Major
Britains 1:32
Britains has released this new
Major to celebrate 100 years of
farm model production. The
tractor is a good replica of the
original model released in 1948
and is well built and finished.
Like the original, it has a clevis
drawbar and driver. Randomly
included in the 7500-model
run are 100 gold tractors.
£29.99 ●
www.britainsfarmtoys.co.uk
Under the hood
The hinged bonnet lifts revealing the MWM
2.6-litre three-cylinder engine. On the driver’s
platform is a detailed instrument panel behind the
steering wheel, two gear levers and a silver quadrant
lever beside the black driver’s seat. Attached to the
back of the seat is a blank number plate.
Rear connections
Links are supported on two rams
and a slide under the rear axle
secures them in the raised
position. There is a fixed-length
top link, external hydraulic block
with five connectors and black
PTO shaft. On the rear
mudguards are the tail and work
lights, both with plastic lenses.
John Deere
6300 with
640A front
loader
Schuco 1:32
Based on the John Deere 6400 model Schuco Looking inside
released in 2016, the 6300 tractor features front Provided on the cab are access steps, work and
linkage mounting brackets and a working front sidelights, folding driving mirrors and correctly
loader. Although neither the loader nor bucket sized windscreen wipers. Both cab doors and the
detach, it lifts smoothly on twin rams and there rear window open, while inside the cab are black
are two rams for tipping the bucket. ribbed matting, a detailed instrument panel, foot
Around £73 (€84.99) ● www.schuco.de pedals and control levers.

Development
programme for
Series 70 was
handled by New
Holland’s
harvesting team
Game
Changers
Blank The New Holland G/70 Series

was a game changer because
it was one of the first heavyweight
ranges to be developed completely
sheet of from the ground up. Several

of its innovative
paper
features became
benchmarks for
future tractor design WORDS STUART GIBBARD
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organisation in 1991, plans equipment.
existed for a new heavyweight This was an advantage because the
Ford range to replace the then team had no preconceived ideas as to
current Series 30 models. By the beginning what the design should be and was
of the 1990s, big arable farmers and determined to build exactly what
contractors demanded greater productivity the market wanted. It was one of
from their tractors to cope with the move to the first tractor ranges,
increasingly larger cultivation equipment. particularly within Ford, to be
For instance, in Europe, the next step from completely developed from
the 3m and 4m power harrows, which had a blank sheet of paper. It was
been the norm, was to 6m machines to also one of the first to be
keep in with the 12m or 24m sprayers and designed using CAD systems.
tram-lining systems.
This meant a big jump in America and
horsepower requirements Specifications the rest
to a level of power that was When Ford had taken
beyond the capabilities of Ford 8970 (1994) over New Holland in 1987,
the Series 30 design. Engine Ford six-cylinder it adopted some of NH’s
A proposal, put together turbocharged and operating methods, such as
at the end of 1990, for four intercooled diesel; all the product lines having
new tractor models in the capacity, 7.5 litres; bore, two product managers, one
Above: The Ford Series 70 tractors
200hp bracket using 112mm; stroke, 127mm; for America and one for the were launched in January 1994
identical engines with horsepower (DIN) rest of the world, with
different fuelling or 240hp; rated engine particular emphasis on designed two different versions of the same
intercooling to meet the speed, 2100rpm. Europe. This policy was tractor range, one for America and Australia,
separate power demands Transmission adopted for the big tractor and another with increased lift capacity,
was initially turned down Powershift 18x9; speed line and David Templeton larger radial tyres and different transmission
by Ford. The programme range 2.7 to 40kph. soon realised that what speeds for Europe. The European product
was then put on hold for Hydraulics Pump America wanted was very manager was David Pearson, and it was the
nine months but was capacity, 117 L/min; different to what the first time there had been any British
re-submitted to the Fiat lift capacity, 8870kg. European market required. involvement in a large Ford tractor.
board after the merger and Dimensions Length, America was less reliant The big tractor range, designated Series
was eventually given the 5148mm; Wheelbase, on the hydraulic lift and 70, was originally scheduled for production
go-ahead on 26 August 1991. 3115mm; Height, wanted a pull-type tractor at Antwerp, but as North America would be
Codenamed P396, it was 3105mm; Weight 8744kg with dual rear wheels and the main market for the new machines, it
a two-year development two-wheel drive options. was decided to use up spare capacity at the
programme costing $5m. Europe, on the other hand, Versatile plant in Winnipeg. The Versatile
The new range was designed in needed big single wheels, four-wheel drive, factory, acquired by Ford New Holland in
Pennsylvania by a team led by David plenty of front-end weight and a hydraulic 1987, was reorganised to house the Antwerp
Templeton, an engineer who had come lift capable of handling seven-furrow assembly line, which was shipped across
to the company from the New Holland mounted ploughs and 6m power harrows. from Belgium.
machinery side. This was his first tractor Consequently, Templeton basically The Series 70 power units, although built

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Game Changers // Tractor design
The most revolutionary

aspect was the optional
SuperSteer front axle
Right: New Holland

identity was adopted
for the Series 70
tractors from 1996
in England at Basildon, were developed at 8670 was a 170hp model while different axle. Built in conjunction with Dana-Spicer,
Troy in Michigan. They were based on the fuelling made the 8770 a 190hp machine. the complete four-wheel drive axle moved
7.5-litre Genesis family of engines recently The intercooled 8870 and 8970 tractors sideways in the direction of turn allowing
introduced for the Ford Series 40 tractors. developed 210hp and 240hp respectively. a greater 65-degree turn angle. The front-end
Emissions systems devised for American Identical models were released under the weights moved with the axle, which pivoted
Ford six-cylinder truck engines were also Fiat banner as the Fiat G Series in the on a ball and socket joint.
incorporated into the design. terracotta livery. This meant that the big tractors had a
Transmissions were based on a Funk remarkably tight turning circle that was
Reduced gas powershift with nine multi-plate clutches less than 30ft. The cab offered the latest
The Series 70 tractors were some of the first and a set of helical gears giving 18 forward levels of operator comfort and electronic
to be developed to meet the USA’s proposed and nine reverse speeds, all controlled by sophistication.
engine emissions regulations that eventually a single lever. Advanced features of the The Ford Series 70 and Fiat G Series were
came into force on 1 January 1996. gearbox included programmable gear given the family name GA for Gamma Alta,
Complying with the regulations meant selection and an automatic transport meaning ‘High Range’. In North America, the
reducing noxious gases and particulates and mode with a 25mph (40kph) top speed. Series 70 was known as the Genesis tractor.
passing the stringent US federal smoke test. The transmissions for North America had The new tractors were launched in January
Significant changes were made to the fuel revised ratios and 16x9 speeds. 1994. The UK retail price for the 8970 in
systems, including the injection timing, The closed-centre load-sensing hydraulic basic build with the SuperSteer axle was
pump calibrations and specifications. The system had electronic draft control. The £85,660.
fuel injection equipment was supplied by European model 8970 had a lift capacity Eventually badged as a New Holland
Bosch. Air-to-air intercooling was also fitted of 19,550lb (8870kg), which was reduced tractor, the G/70 Series sold well in all the
to the two most powerful models in the to 15,000lb (6804kg) on the equivalent key farming regions around the world,
Series 70 range. Later work was carried out American models. The European tractors including North America, Australia, Western
at Basildon to meet proposed EEC legislation were fitted with flange rear axles, while Europe and Japan. By June 1996, more than
on emissions. their American counterparts had bar axles, 10,000 had been built.
The same 7.5-litre turbocharged six- allowing greater track-width adjustment for The Series 70 became an industry leader
cylinder engine provided the basic power row-crop work, plus an optional 112in rear in its class and was awarded a silver medal
unit for all four models in the Series 70 axle for dual wheels. by RASE in 1998 in recognition of its efficient
range. They had a higher compression ratio engines and innovative features. It was also
than similar units in the Series 40 tractors Radical axle the first of a new generation of tractors with
and had an impressive 44 per cent torque One of the most revolutionary aspects of a distinctive sloping bonnet – the shape of
rise and excellent fuel consumption. The the tractor was the optional SuperSteer front the future.

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boom suspension, air con & Grammar seat. boom suspension & air con. boom suspension, air con & Grammer seat.
2018, JCB 526-56 Agri Plus 2017, Merlo TF42-7-140-CVT 2007 Merlo 40-7
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Tel: 01476 562561
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sales@sharmans-agri.co.uk Matt: 07387 419392
Grantham Eltisley Melton Stamford Lowdham Pytchley
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WE ARE HIRING !
Due to expansion we are recruiting for Service Technicians at our six current depots and in the Chesterfield & Towchester area.
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or
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BALE EQUIPMENT
Kuhn i-Bio combi baler, on 500 x Alpego CF 400 Cayman

22.5 tyres, shop-soiled, new, £POA. Tel: cultivator, 4m working width, top
07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW134R] spring safety system, £24,850. Tel:
07831 470379. Dorset. [IW120R] Amazone ZA-M Max spreader, 2x
Vicon RV 5216 SC 14N baler, new, sets disc’s, £1,400 + VAT. Tel: 07770
Supercut 14 knife chop system,
CULTIVATION 692891. Norfolk. [IW116R]
ISOBUS, £32,649 + VAT. Tel: 07831
470379. Dorset. [IW122R]
McConnel Shakerator, three leg

Lemken Smaragd cultivator, 3m, with packer roller. Tel: 07495
c/w seven legs, discs and crumbled 989958. Carlisle, Cumbria. [HIW56R] Vicon RO-M-1100 HD spinner,
roller, £2,750 + VAT ono. Tel: 07976 1550 ltr hopper, 10-24m, led lights,
Lely Welger RP202 round baler, 794383. Shropshire. [IJW87R] trim flow, £6,595. Tel: 07831 470379.
from local farm, sold due to
FEEDING & BEDDING Dorset. [IW121R]
retirement, £POA. Tel: 07817
832978. Cumbria. [IW154]
Farm Force Ringleader culti-

press, 4m, £2,700 + VAT. Tel: 07770 Blaney X10 bale feeder, with Kuhn Axis 30.2Q spreader, GPS
692891. Norfolk. [IW110R] conveyer, new, £5,800. Tel: 07817 compatible, new, old price, £POA. Tel:
832978. Cumbria. [IW155] 07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW137R]
Bale ejector, taken from a Claas 4
string baler, complete with all pipes and LOADERS &
spool valve, baler is not for sale, £250 +
VAT. Tel: 01647 252730 call evenings
ATTACHMENTS
only. Near Exeter. [HIW100R]
Kuhn HR 6003 power harrow,

2010, used this spring, £11,900. Tel: Teagle Telehawk bale shredders,
07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW128R] loader-mounted, new and used, £POA.
Tel: 07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW136R]
Browns bale handler, over the top

type, for round or square bales, new
MetalFach round baler, new, made ram seals, repainted, as good as new,
by Zetor UK, heavy duty pickup reel Euro 8 brackets, £995 + VAT. Tel:
with side augers and feed in forks, 07760 236534. Somerset. [IW107R]
net and sting, makes 4ft bale, on
wide tyres, a well-made and easy to
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upland farms, only needs a 80hp crumbler rollers, hydraulic folding, feeder/bedder, in as new condition, SEE DETAILS AT THE END
tractor upfront! £14,500. Tel: 07817 surplus to requirement, £2,350 + VAT. big saving on new price, £9,250. Tel: OF THE SECTION
832978. Cumbria. [IW158] Tel: 07949 078781. Beds. [GHW17R] 07817 832978. Cumbria. [IW153]
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Bale handler, spikes and tubulars, Fleming transport boxes, 6ft, 6ft6” Hydrema 912 dump truck, only
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Tel: 07970 471773. Devon. [IW124R] £750 and £795. Tel: 07817 832978. Kioti 2400 Mechron K9 UTV, 515 07710 372273. N Ireland. [HIW119R]
Cumbria. [IW157] hours £9,500. Tel: 01305 889924.
Dorset. [IJW27R]
Bale handler, on euro brackets, in Kubota/Bobcat 1.5t digger, c/w x2

stock, new, £POA. Tel: 07817 832978. Dodge RAM 2500 4x4, 6.7 litre buckets, £5,900. Tel: 077183 67214.
Cumbria. [IW156] MX Multimass weight block, 2019, Cummins turbo diesel ‘Big Horn’, US N Ireland. [HIW118R]
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£925 + VAT. Tel: 07760 236534. pearlcoat with black interior, sport oil samples - can warn of many
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mats, genuine Carfax report, finance
Genuine JCB 5ft ditching bucket, available, part exchange welcome,
with pins, very good condition, fits delivery available, £59,500 + VAT. Tel:
MOWERS & TOPPERS
3CX/8060, £320. Tel: 07774 428853. 0161 747 8749. Manchester. [IJW16R]
Tamworth. [IJW35R]
Soft Hands bale grab, new, euro 8

brackets, £875 + VAT. Tel: 07970
471773. Devon. [IW126R]
Claas 970 forage harvester, 2017, Abbey rotary pasture topper,

40ph auto lube, V8 MAN engine, approx 7ft working width, hydraulic
McHale bale handler, on euro fully serviced and ready for work, fully offset, twin rotor, good blades,
brackets, £875. Tel: 07817 832978. first to see will buy it, £POA. Tel: shaft driven, mechanically sound,
Cumbria. [IW159] 07976 702858. Powys. [IJW77R] good condition, £1,195 + VAT. Tel:
07760 236534. Somerset. [IW105R]
Cherry Products bale grab, brand

new, 2019, barn stored from new,
Manitou brackets, will pick up 3 x
80cm bales, £2,500 + VAT. Tel: 07966
535492. Maidenhead. [HIW78R]
TO ADVERTISE HERE Manitou 526 Turbo telehandler, 2004,

Nugent bale handler, spikes and FREE SEE DETAILS 3,400 hrs, Manireach, manual joystick, Malone disc mowers, heavy duty,
tubulars, JCB Q fit brackets and AT THE END OF rear hitch, very tidy and original. VAT new, available in 7ft, 8ft and 9ft cut,
pipes, £650 + VAT. Tel: 07970 THE SECTION receipt, €POA. Tel: 00353 (0)87 244 from £4,800. Tel: 07817 832978.
471773. Devon. [IW125R] 6272. Co Wexford, Ireland [HZ10R] Cumbria. [IW160]
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Kuhn FC 302G mower and Bomford 4600 tri-wing mower, Redrock 3500 gallon tanker,
grouper, 2013, £POA. Tel: 07710 ex Demo, 2019, £13,000 + VAT. Tel: 2020, tandem axle with rear steer,
372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW127R] 07770 692891. Norfolk. [IW114R] air and hydraulic brakes, load Kuhn Merge Maxx 950 and 1050
sensing, sprung drawbar, loading rakes, new in stock, £POA. Tel:
arm ready, 710/50/26.5 tyres. Tel: 07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW131R]
07702 501272. Somerset. [IW100R]
Samasz drum mower, 2012, 1.85m

Taarup Kverneland 3128 mower cutting width, good curtain, straight
conditioner, disc, £3,950 + VAT. Tel: tinwork, good saucers, ready to
07770 692891. Norfolk. [IW115R] mow! £1,495 + VAT. Tel: 07760 Sitrex Haybob, 2007, 3m working
236534. Somerset. [IW104R] Joskin 2500 tanker, c/w 7.5m width, wide tyres, all new tines,
trailing shoe, new in stock, £POA. Tel: good frame - no welds, just needs a
07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW138R] few springs, £1,095 + VAT. Tel:
07760 236534. Somerset. [IW106R]
PLOUGHS
Tanco M10A rear mower and M3A Spearhead Excel S180HD flail
front autocut triple mower, new 32ft mower, £3,250 + VAT. Tel: 07770
cutting width, steel conditioner tines. 692891. Norfolk. [IW111R]
Tel: 07702 501272. Somerset. [IW101R] Claas Volto 1320T tedder, 2013, in
excellent condition, £12,500. Tel:
MUCK & SLURRY 07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW129R]
Pottinger 455 Plus plough, ex
demo, 5 furrow, vari, £25,000 + VAT.
Tel: 07770 692891. Norfolk. [IW119R]
Kuhn 9530D butterfly mowers, also

FC3215 front at special price, £POA. Tel: Galvanised vacuum tanker, 2250
07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW142R] gallon, on 30.5 x 32, sprung d/bar, Vicon Acrobat hay turner, in good
£5,500. Tel: 07710 372273. Co. condition, couple of broken tines,
Tyrone. [IW140R] but all works, £200. Tel: 07980
Kverneland ED200 plough, 4 and 472329. Somerset. [HIW43R]
5-furrow, rev, vari width, auto reset,
£POA. Tel: 07710 372273. Co.
Tyrone. [IW139R]
TO ADVERTISE HERE
McConnel Rhino 6 rotary pasture
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rams, suit smaller tractor, good
Marshall MS90 muck spreader,
new, on heavy duty axle and wide
tyres, one in stock, last one
FREE!
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working order, £995 + VAT. Tel:
07760 236534. Somerset. [IW108R]
available till late Nov, £POA. Tel:
07817 832978. Cumbria. [IW161]
END OF THE SECTION 2015, 1 owner, £POA. Tel: 07710
372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW130R]

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Claas 3500 liner rake, 4 rotor, JPM multi-purpose trailer, 14t, c/w Marston 12t dump trailer, twin Fraser M15S grain trailer, 10.5t,
spare wheel, very nice condition for ramps, call for more. Tel: 07976 rams, v.g condition, £6,500. Tel: very good condition, £4,900 + VAT.
work, £POA.Tel: 07976 702858. 702858. Powys. [IJW145R] 07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW135R] Tel: 07770 692891. Norfolk. [IW112R]
Powys. [IW149R]
Bailey silage trailer, 2018, 16t, all

Livestock trailer, 24’ x 8’ on sprung the extras, £POA. Tel: 07976 JPM low loaders for sale, call for
commercial axles, £4,250. Tel: 702858. Powys. [IW152R] more info, £POA. Tel: 07976 702858.
Kuhn GA 6501P rake, twin rotor 07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW132R] Powys. [IW148R]
20’ new, £11,900. Tel: 07710 372273.
Co. Tyrone. [IW141R]
SPRAYERS
Bailey 16t silage trailer, corn fully

AW corn trailer, 14t, been loaded air/oil brakes. Tel: 07976 Ifor Williams low loader, 14 foot, 3
refurbished, £POA. Tel: 07976 702858. Powys. [IJW143R] axle, mud guards, barn stored, every
702858. Powys. [IW150R] night, good brakes, lights all working.
Tel: 07976 702858. Powys. [IJW141R]
Hardi LX800 mounted sprayer,

12m boom, very good condition,
£1,600 + VAT. Tel: 07770 692891.
Norfolk. [IW113R]
Larrington Majestic trailer, 18t,

TRAILERS ABS, 2013, £15,500 + VAT. Tel: 07770 AW M12 trailer, hyd gate, 2012, AS Marston grain trailer, 8t twin
692891. Norfolk. [IW117R] excellent, £8,250 + VAT. Tel: 07770 axle, in good condition and good
692891. Norfolk. [IW118R] tyres, £3,750. Tel: 01652 656572.
Lincolnshire. [IJP11R]
TRAILERS WANTED
Herbst 20t dump trailer, on 560 x

Dunbar low loader trailer, approx 22.5, air/hyd brakes, 2020, £17,500. Tel:
24ft long, carry around 15-18t, 10 07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW133R]
stud high speed tri axles with twin Weeks bale trailer, approx. 20ft
wheels, air suspension, air brakes, long and 7ft2” wide, single axle,
fixed drawbar, good floor, road TO ADVERTISE HERE FREE good tyres, brand new bed and Farmer and contractor requires
lights, sprung ramps, nice high spec SEE DETAILS AT THE END lades, very smart useful trailer, 12-20t Agri dump trailers. Email:
trailer, £6,395 + VAT. Tel: 07760 OF THE SECTION £2,295 + VAT. Tel: 07760 236534. details to farm@murrell1.plus.com.
236534. Somerset. [IW102R] Somerset. [IW103R] Tel: 07770 692891. Norwich. [LAW7R]

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McConnel PA7070T hedge cutter,

hyd head roller, 2014, 7m, 3pt
mounted, £POA. Tel: 07710 372273.
Stocks dual wheels, 18.R38 dual Wheel for Vaderstad carrier Co. Tyrone. [IW146R]
wheels clamps, ex John Deere or Rexuix rolls, 400/60-15.5,
Full set of wheels and tyres, for 6820, £450. Tel: 01673 885200. BKT. Tel: 01673 885200.
compact John Deere tractors, 25 x Lincolnshire. [HIW102R] Lincolnshire. [GHW94R]
12.00-9 rears, fronts 27x10.50-15. Tel:
07976 702858. Powys. [IJW142R]
McConnel PA 55E cutter, joystick

control, 1.2m head, in good working
order, £POA. Tel: 07976 702858.
Powys. [IW151R]
Lemken pair of wheels, 550/60- Goodyear Sure grips, 16.9 x 34,

22.5, 10-studs, PCD 320mm, centre 80% tread, very good condition,
Mitas tractor tyres, brand new, 12.4 hole 280mm. Tel: 01673 885200. £1,000. Tel: 07432 013174.
11 36, £600, collection from Tirley, Lincolnshire. [HIW101R] York. [GHW121R]
Gloucestershire unless own courier
is arranged and paid for by
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VEGETATION CONTROL
on request. Tel: 07774 467 439. McConnel flail mulchers, 1.6 and
Glos. [HIW15R] 2.25m, Z linkage, special price, £POA.
Tel: 07710 372273. Co. Tyrone. [IW143R]
Kuhn spare wheels with BKT

420/55-17 tyres, £150. Tel: 01673 McConnel PA6065 Evolution
885200. Lincolnshire. [HIW104R] cutter, VFR RH cut, 1 owner, 2016,
£POA. Tel: 07710 372273. McConnel Swingtrim fingerbar
Co. Tyrone. [IW144R] cutter, cable or electric joystick,
Goodyear 12x4/ 11x28 tyres, x 2, £POA. Tel: 07710 372273.
second-hand, original straight bar Co. Tyrone. [IW145R]
Diamond wall tyres, 60% tread, wall
very good, £POA. Tel: 07972 913704.
West Midlands. [HIW14R]
TO ADVERTISE HERE
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Alliance 30.5R32 wheels, to fit
New Holland combine, with
replacement spacers, to fit New
McConnel PA35 trimmer, electric
controls, 4.8m reach, 1.2m head,
Spearhead Twiga 836T Orbital
hedge cutter, cuts LH or RH,
END OF THE SECTION Holland TM165, £1,500 + VAT. Tel: gwo, £3,550 no VAT. Tel: 07970 £10,900. Tel: 07710 372273.
07718 897755. Forfar. [HIW86R] 471773. Devon. [IW123R] Co. Tyrone. [IW147R]

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2575327. Padd £POA. Tel: 01823 low loader possi 2015
Lacey, Co Wexfo y 253808 or 0770 600S, 6m bly for sale also.
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MODERN MACHINES FOR FARMERS & CONTRACTORS

September 2021 // Issue 89 // £4.20 www.farmmachineryjournal.co.uk

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