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Agriland
a day ago
- Automotive
- Agriland
51ac ploughed in 24 hours by Kverneland and Agxeed
Kverneland has partnered with Agxeed to establish a new challenge in the world of agricultural robotics by ploughing 20.8ha (51.37 ac) in a 24-hour period. The event took place at Birch Farm, Stonegrave, North Yorkshire using a driverless 156hp Deutz-powered AgBot 5.115T2 pulling a five-furrow Kverneland LO 300/85 plough. Working on-land at furrow widths of 40cm (16in) and at a depth of 22.5cm (9in) to prepare land for maize and fodder beet, the rubber-tracked autonomous AgBot operated at forward speeds from 5.6kph up to 8kph, slowing only to carry out headland turn sequences. Agxeed fuel economy Telemetry from the AgBot confirmed that fuel consumption from the diesel-electric powertrain totalled 382.72L over the 24-hour period, delivering a fuel efficiency figure of 18.4L/ha. Kverneland suggests that the output would have taken an operator using a similar powered tractor pulling a five-furrow plough two working days to complete. Agxeed is a Dutch company partially owned by Claas The company also believes that the Kverneland No.28 bodies mounted on the LO plough makes it one of the easiest on the market to pull, and it is this low draft requirement that resulted in the favourable fuel consumption figures. Creating this record has highlighted the efficiencies available from using autonomous tractors for repetitive tasks, according to the company, as the technologies are now capable of more complex tasks such as ploughing. One stop The 7t autonomous tractor was equipped with a 1.5t front weight to reinforce traction for the fully-mounted, five-furrow Kverneland LO plough. The AgBot was momentarily stopped during the night, to top-up its 375L fuel tank for the remainder of the 24-hour work period. Other than a brief nighttime halt to refuel, the combination worked continuously for 24 hours The total area ploughed during the 24-hour challenge was verified by North Yorkshire farmer and former director of the Society of Ploughmen, James Whitty. Kverneland UK would like to thank the following for their cooperation in this exercise: Peter Armitage of Birch Farm, Stonegrave, near York, for providing the location; and James Whitty for verifying the area ploughed.
Agriland
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Agriland
First Fliegl loader leans on Kaweco-based design
At a recent event to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary, Fliegl – the German manufacturer best known for its trailed products – showed the first loader to be produced since its acquisition of the production rights for the Kaweco loader range in February. The Fliegl 2527 is the company's first attempt at building such a machine, and it is said to be a Kaweco 25-27 in all but name. The 25-27 was the last and most modern model to be produced by the Dutch company before its owners, Royal Reesink, decided to close the factory last October. The Kaweco 25-27 was the last model developed by the company The Fliegl version has the same specifications and performance with an operating weight of 2,500kg, a lifting capacity of 1,850kg, and a reach of up to 2.9m. Just like its predecessor, it is powered by a 37hp Yanmar stage V diesel engine that is slung low in the chassis to lower its centre of gravity, although whether this will be considered enough power for a busy farmyard is yet to be seen. Fliegl factory The machines are to be produced in the same factory as the Cargos range of silage wagons, a series of machines originally developed by Claas and sold on to Fliegl in May 2022 when Claas withdrew from that particular market segment. Claas and Fliegl enjoyed a close relationship long before the transfer of the Cargos harvester range As a specialist trailer manufacturer, silage wagons are a natural progression for Fliegl. Claas are now devoting their resources to building up the tractor side of the business while also racing to keep ahead in an ever more sophisticated harvester market. Silage wagons, although harvesting machines, are somewhat stagnant in terms of market share and development potential so the decision by Claas appears to be quite sensible in hindsight. A loader for attachments As for loaders, there is a growing market for them as modern tractors become too big for the farmyard. There is little point in struggling on with a 150hp tractor and loader in a situation much more suited to a smaller, dedicated machine. Fliegl already manufacture a wide range of attachments for loaders Fliegl already produce a wide range of buckets and attachments for materials handlers, so producing a loader itself might be considered a natural step forward. Yet, in doing so, Fliegl does risk being accused of competing with its customers, which is rarely a sound business move. Reports from Germany suggest that although this first model is a copy of the Kaweco loader, further machines will be developed to Fliegl's own specifications and design parameters, proffering the intriguing possibility that they may be built to match the implements rather than the other way round.
Otago Daily Times
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Otago Daily Times
Increased supply at equipment sale
A bird's eye view of the Glen Islay Machinery Sale near Clinton last Wednesday. PHOTOS: GREGOR RICHARDSON A massive lineup of agricultural machinery and equipment was auctioned at the Glen Islay machinery clearing sale at Wairuna near Clinton over two days last week. A row of tractors on offer at the Glen Islay machinery clearing sale in South Otago last week. The lots to sell on the first day included a 2010 Case track tractor selling for $210,000, a Coolamon grain chaser bin for $180,000, a 2023 Massey Ferguson tractor selling for $165,000, a Claas disco mower for $70,000 and a 8m seed drill for $60,000, online auction platform Bidr shows. Camila Miers, 10, of Hamilton, sits on a Case 600 tractor at the Glen Islay machinery clearing sale near Clinton last week. Carrfields livestock representative Matt McBain said the volume of equipment for sale was the greatest he had seen for several years, which was to be expected from the vendors' about 8000ha of farming land.
Powys County Times
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Powys County Times
Jaguar and John Deer machinery sells at sale near Powys
A large crowd and online buyers from across the UK were attracted to a farm machinery dispersal sale on the Powys border at the weekend. Top quality implements, machinery and vehicles went under the hammer and sold for up to £126,500 at the successful auction organised by Halls auctioneers on behalf of Jones of Lydham at Glebe Farm, Lydham, near Bishops Castle. The Jones family, which has farmed at Glebe Farm since the 1930s, has retired from agricultural contracting to focus on their farming and fabrication businesses. Pete Jones, 58, started the agricultural contracting business in 1992, a year after returning home to Glebe Farm to help his late father, David, having previously worked away in a number of engineering roles and in Australia. RECOMMENDED READING: He began silaging for a neighbour and said the business grew almost by accident as his contracting services were sought by farmers in the Bishops Castle area. He invested in quality Claas combine and forage harvesters and tractors from Morris Corfield over the years. The sale, Halls' fourth major farm dispersal of the year, proved to be a roaring success. More than 280 lots went under the hammer, ranging from tractors, harvesters and a full suite of modern farm machinery to workshop tools, building materials and livestock handling equipment. Top price of £126,500 went to a 2020 Claas Jaguar 860 forage harvester. Other leading prices were £51,000 for a 2017 Claas Axion 810 tractor, £49,500 for a 2007 Claas Lexion 570+TT Combine, £42,600 for a 2011 John Deere 6930 Premium tractor, £42,500 for a 2019 Case IH Maxxum 145 tractor, £40,200 for a 2017 Claas Arion 650 tractor and £37,000 for another 2015 Claas Arion 650 tractor. The auction was organised by Halls chairman Allen Gittins, a long term friend of the Jones family, who described it last week as one not to be missed. Buyers heeded his advice as the sale saw a roaring trade for the quality lots on offer. 'We were delighted with the positive feedback from many people who commented about the smoothness of the auction, reaffirming our reputation for delivering high-performing dispersal sales which reach the local, national and international farming community,' said Allen. 'The high prices achieved highlight the continued demand for quality, second-hand machinery which has been well maintained. Farmers from across the UK made the most of the opportunity to buy ready-to-go equipment directly from a respected, local farming family. 'Our sincere thanks go to everybody who attended and supported the sale, whether in person or online. We are now booking future on-farm dispersal sales for the rest of this year and look forward to providing a full, tailored service to farmers across Shropshire and surrounding counties.'
Agriland
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Agriland
FTMTA figures signal return of confidence to market
Throughout the spring, there have been whispers in the trade of a market recovery in 2025 and, with the release of the latest sales figures from the FTMTA, those hopes appear to have materialised more emphatically than anyone had anticipated. In April 2025, the new tractor market stood at 291 units, a 52% increase compared with the same month in 2024. This surge in sales has brought the year-to-date total to 1,025 units compared with 1,069 for the first four months of 2024, which is just 4% lower in a year of the major manufacturers predicting yet more gloom and recession for the season. FTMTA power ratings Over a quarter of all tractors sold were within the 141-160hp category, which for April 2025 accounted for 28.8% of all new tractor registrations for the month. Tractors in the power band of lower than 100hp have accounted for just 8.68% of all new tractor registrations so far in 2025, while the over 200hp category accounted for 12.9% of tractor sales for the year-to-date. The new series of smaller tractors from Claas are claimed to be a great success for the company The monthly average tractor horsepower figure for April 2025 was 151hp, which is a marginal drop from 153hp in April 2025 – this might reflect dairy producers buying on the back of firm milk prices. According to the FTMTA, the two largest tractors registered were each rated at 439hp. However, it is difficult to identify the models from this figure as there are different methods of measuring power and whether this is the rated or boost figure in not published. Used tractors also enjoyed a boost in sales of 19% The FTMTA data also shows that 323 imported used tractors were first-time registered in Ireland last month, 60 more units than in April 2024. The year-to-date used tractor registration figure now stands at 984 units, some 49 units more year-on-year, underlying a pent up desire to renew the tractor fleet. Telescopic loaders up a third It is not just tractors that are benefitting from this new-found confidence, as the Irish market for new telescopic loaders – reported at 72 units – shows a 33% increase over April 2024. On a year to date basis, the latest FTMTA data shows new telescopic loader registrations increased by 15.1% to 381 units compared with the same four months of 2024 when 331 units were registered. Sales of telescopic loaders are up, but not by as much as tractors, suggesting that they are not yet displacing front-end loaders The Irish wheeled loader market recorded an increased number of new registrations in April 2025 at 38 units compared with April 2024 when 20 units were sold, a year-on-year market increase of 47%. The resurgence in sales is not confined to Ireland. Ritchie Bros, an auction company based in the UK but serving vendors and buyers globally, recorded a 50% increase in sales for the first part of this year compared to 2024.
