LAMMA 16 Exhibitor PR

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Once again, TFF is offering a free to use PR facility to all those exhibiting at LAMMA16
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ALO UK LTD QUICKE AND TRIMA
Hall: 5 Stand: 511

ALO UK Ltd Quicke and Trima
315 Elm Drive
Hartlebury Trading Estate
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 4JB
UK Tel: 01299 250922
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Limited edition loader and Original Parts range unveiled at LAMMA

UK based loader manufacturer, Alo, will be revealing an exclusive preview of their new Limited Edition loader at LAMMA 2016.

“The new limited edition loader will be available to order from March, and LAMMA offers the perfect platform to reveal it,” says Neil Forknall, managing director for Alo UK.

“As well as the loader, we’ll be showcasing our latest range of Original Parts for the first time, on a new bespoke display stand, which will be available for dealers to put up on their own sites throughout the UK,” says Neil.

The new Original Parts range on display is available to purchase, and includes numerous accessories, spare parts and maintenance kits for Quicke and Trima.

Manufactured and tested under stringent conditions, the range will ensure optimal loader performance and will provide end-users with the confidence and peace of mind that their machines’ are in the best possible condition to get the job done.

Neil is confident that pro-active maintenance goes hand-in-hand with peak loader performance. “Today when end users buy a tractor, front loader and accessories, spare parts are often not considered. But they’re crucial in ensuring the customer maximises the efficiency and longevity of the loader.”

In support of the launch, Alo has also produced a ‘best practice guide’ to encourage loader maintenance. According to Neil, replacing bushes and pins can often be overlooked but it really should be considered as essential maintenance. It improves the precision of the loader but also extends loader life. The best practice guide will be available at LAMMA for farmers to use.

Alo has received a lot of interest in the Original Parts range already, and hope to generate more at LAMMA. “We’ve put resource into production of spare parts, and believe there to be a great demand for them, it will be great to speak to farmers at the show about optimising loader performance with the new range,” adds Neil.

Distributors of Quicke & Trima front loaders, complete with a wide range of original implements suitable for both loaders & telescopic handlers. Shear Grabs, bale handlers & material handler implements will be displayed

 

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John Deere highlights new kit at LAMMA


John Deere’s flagship 9620RX tractor and 8800i self-propelled forage harvester, range-topping 6155R tractor, PowrSpray solution system for R900i Series trailed sprayers and both entry level W-Series and redesigned T-Series combine harvesters are among the new machines for 2016 being featured for the first time on the John Deere stand at LAMMA in January, following their initial European launch at Agritechnica.


In addition, the latest FarmSight precision farming developments on show include the MyJobsConnect job management tool and the prototype John Deere Manure Sensing system, which is based on the same HarvestLab near-infrared (NIR) sensor technology used on the 8000 Series foragers.


The new four-track 9620RX tractor had a starring role in the 2015 Lord Mayor’s Show in London in November, in support of the Worshipful Company of Farmers modern livery company and the NFU’s Back British Farming campaign.


It was driven in the parade behind a fully restored John Deere 4020 tractor from the 1960s (picture supplied by the NFU), to help illustrate technological progress in agriculture and to mark 50 years of John Deere Limited in the UK and Ireland – the company started trading from its present day site at Langar, near Nottingham, in January 1966. The 4020, nicknamed BEV after its original registration plate, will also be featured alongside the 9620RX on the company’s stand at LAMMA.


The new mid-size 6R Series tractors, including the 6155R, feature the latest Stage IV engines rated from 110 to 155hp, improved manoeuvrability, enhanced operator comfort and a wide range of transmission options. John Deere’s intelligent power management system (IPM) provides a 20 to 30hp boost on the four-cylinder models and 40hp on the six-cylinder versions.


These tractors feature CommandARM controls and a Generation 4 CommandCenter touch screen monitor with swipe function display, while the redesigned TLS+ front axle suspension offers improved steering and driving on the road.An electrical loader-ready joystick is also available for use with John Deere’s latest R Series front loaders, which feature new mounting frames and hood guards and are easy to attach and operate.


PowrSpray is the company’s latest innovative development in crop care technology, and features two hydraulically-driven centrifugal pumps. The first fills the sprayer at up to 1200 litres/min, while the second, a 1000 litre/min spraying pump, has Direct Rate Control for fast changes of application rate and the highest spraying accuracy.


The self-priming, low pressure filling pump fills the sprayer rapidly even with the tractor engine at idle, thus reducing fuel use and noise during the filling process. In addition, Direct Rate Control of the spraying pump is able to adjust between minimum and maximum output in less than three seconds, increasing rate control accuracy to a level that conventional systems cannot match, particularly for variable rate applications.


John Deere’s new T-Series combines have undergone a comprehensive redesign for the 2016 harvest. Many components have been changed to achieve the best straw walker combine performance possible, enabling operators to achieve an increase in output of up to 15 per cent.


The result of this redesign is a number of leading features in this class of combine, including the largest active separation area on the market and a larger cleaning shoe area; the fastest unloading rate and crop conversion; exclusive 40kph top speed and tracks; increased precision farming benefits with ConnectedCombine and MyJohnDeere.com; and more power from the new Stage IV engines.

 

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OPICO HE-VA stand [B10a]

New 3m Trailed Combi-Disc offers Low hp, Single Pass Cultivation


A new 3m HE-VA trailed Combi-Disc will be launched on OPICO’s stand [B10a] at LAMMA, offering a high output, versatile machine for deep soil loosening and surface cultivation in a single pass.


Designed so the depth of both the subsoiler legs and discs can be adjusted hydraulically from the tractor seat,the operator can make independent adjustments on the move for accurate control of cultivations.


Commenting, James Woolway, OPICO’s Managing Director said, ‘Following the success of the mounted Combi-Disc launched a year ago, the trailed version will significantly reduce the weight on the back of the tractor allowing lower hptractors where appropriate, whilst being easier to transport longer distances on the road.’


New for 2016, there is an optional minimal disturbancedisc opener availableon the trailed version. This slices through the surface layer in front of the subsoiling leg to reduce soil burst, minimising surface disturbance and keeping blackgrass seeds buried.


There are fivehydraulic reset tines on the 3m Combi-Disc which subsoil to a 400mm (16") depth, with quick-change replaceable points. The 510mm diameter scalloped Sabre discs which follow the subsoiler legs will cut and mix to a depth of 125mm (5"). The two rows of opposing discs can be hydraulically adjusted and, as they are pushed deeper in the soil, the angle of the disc is automatically altered,increasing their aggressiveness, to thoroughly mix and chop crop residues. The following V profile press roller gives good consolidation to leave a weatherproof finish.


The Combi-Disc is an excellent tool for working ploughed land prior to drilling or for incorporating stubble and organic matter in a min-till system. A seeder kit can be added to plant cover crops or oilseed rape whilst cultivating, theseed is distributed behind a soil mat to ensure soil throwfrom the discs does not disrupt seed distribution.


The machine on OPICO’s new stand [B10a] at LAMMA is the trailed 3m Combi-Disc. It retails at £24,017 + VAT. The minimal disturbance disc openers are a new optional extra and cost £3,943 + VAT.




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Single-Pass HE-VA Disc Roller and Variocast for cover crop establishment


A new combination of the HE-VA Disc Roller and Variocast 16 will be launched at LAMMA 2016, providing a versatile solution to help growers maximise the benefits of cover crops.


The Disc Roller’s two rows of discs and V profile press are designed to shallow cultivate and consolidate at speed providing the perfect shallow stale seedbed for blackgrass control. The market leading Variocast 16 small seed broadcaster has now been integrated into the design allowing farmers to optimise the timing of cover crop establishment.



This HE-VA combination can be used behind the combine to create a fine tilth for good seed-to-soil contact which, whilst consolidating to lock in moisture, encourages weed and cover crop germination. At the same time this versatile machine chops, incorporates and spreads crop residues to speed up breakdown and increase valuable organic matter levels in the soil.


3m to 8m working widths are available in trailed and mounted formats with various specifications of Variocast for seed sizes ranging from mustard to peas.


A 6.3m HE-VA Disc Roller equipped with the Variocast 16 will be on display at LAMMA. It has two rows of discs, a soil mat and a 600mm V-profile press roller. The mat is positioned behind the discs but in front of the seed outlets and roller which ensures the soil from the discs doesn’t disrupt the seed’s passage to the soil surface. This has a big impact in generating uniform seedling emergence.


The two rows of opposing discs are hydraulically adjustable from the tractor seat and incorporate HE-VA’s unique Depth-Synchronised-Disc system which automatically alters their vertical angle as their depth is changed. This effectively pulls them deeper into the soil and increases their aggressiveness.


The V-profile roller’s rings are spaced at 125mm, closer than many competitors, assuring level surface consolidation and a weatherproof finish.


With a 400-litre hopper, the Variocast 16 small-seed metering unit is ground-speed radar-controlled. It has electronic seed rate adjustment and is GPS compatible to provide variable rate sowing as required. It is fitted with a hydraulic fan which can be adjusted to work at widths of up to 12.5m with a strong airflow for heavy seeds making for an unequalled evenness of spread.


Sixteen metering rollers feed the same number of outlets resulting in accurate seed distribution across the machine width. These seed rollers are interchangeable depending on the rate required - running from 0.5kg/ha and up to 80kg/ha with an accuracy of +/- 0.1kg/ha.



The HE-VA 6.3m Disc Roller with the Variocast 16 will be on display on the OPICO HE-VA stand [B10a] at LAMMA. It retails at £47,401 +VAT.

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OPICO HE-VA stand [B10a]


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Single-Pass HE-VA Disc Roller and Variocast for cover crop establishment


A new combination of the HE-VA Disc Roller and Variocast 16 will be launched at LAMMA 2016, providing a versatile solution to help growers maximise the benefits of cover crops.


The Disc Roller’s two rows of discs and V profile press are designed to shallow cultivate and consolidate at speed providing the perfect shallow stale seedbed for blackgrass control. The market leading Variocast 16 small seed broadcaster has now been integrated into the design allowing farmers to optimise the timing of cover crop establishment.



This HE-VA combination can be used behind the combine to create a fine tilth for good seed-to-soil contact which, whilst consolidating to lock in moisture, encourages weed and cover crop germination. At the same time this versatile machine chops, incorporates and spreads crop residues to speed up breakdown and increase valuable organic matter levels in the soil.


3m to 8m working widths are available in trailed and mounted formats with various specifications of Variocast for seed sizes ranging from mustard to peas.


A 6.3m HE-VA Disc Roller equipped with the Variocast 16 will be on display at LAMMA. It has two rows of discs, a soil mat and a 600mm V-profile press roller. The mat is positioned behind the discs but in front of the seed outlets and roller which ensures the soil from the discs doesn’t disrupt the seed’s passage to the soil surface. This has a big impact in generating uniform seedling emergence.


The two rows of opposing discs are hydraulically adjustable from the tractor seat and incorporate HE-VA’s unique Depth-Synchronised-Disc system which automatically alters their vertical angle as their depth is changed. This effectively pulls them deeper into the soil and increases their aggressiveness.


The V-profile roller’s rings are spaced at 125mm, closer than many competitors, assuring level surface consolidation and a weatherproof finish.


With a 400-litre hopper, the Variocast 16 small-seed metering unit is ground-speed radar-controlled. It has electronic seed rate adjustment and is GPS compatible to provide variable rate sowing as required. It is fitted with a hydraulic fan which can be adjusted to work at widths of up to 12.5m with a strong airflow for heavy seeds making for an unequalled evenness of spread.


Sixteen metering rollers feed the same number of outlets resulting in accurate seed distribution across the machine width. These seed rollers are interchangeable depending on the rate required - running from 0.5kg/ha and up to 80kg/ha with an accuracy of +/- 0.1kg/ha.



The HE-VA 6.3m Disc Roller with the Variocast 16 will be on display on the OPICO HE-VA stand [B10a] at LAMMA. It retails at £47,401 +VAT.

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How can that be worth nearly 50 thousand pounds even with 30% discount it will be to much

 

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STAND B15 ​

After a successful 2 days at the Midlands Machinery Show on the 25th and 26th November including winning the Best Agricultural Stand in Show AND the Best Overall Stand in Show, we are pleased to be exhibiting at LAMMA on the 20th and 21st January 2016.

Please mark these dates in your diary to come and experience the PROFORGE collection and view the latest range of machines being launched at LAMMA. Also on display will be a wide range of Herbst Trailers from our stock with on hand personnel to give product support.

A selection of Machines on show will be;

- Proforge Inverta disc cultivator & its big brother the InvertaMax
- Proforge Disrupta and Cultilla
- Proforge Moledrainer Collection
- A popular selection of Herbst Trailers

Be sure to look out for our new HandiWeight range of Tractor front weights which were a big talking point at the Midlands Machinery Show!

In the meantime, please sign up here to receive priority access to our latest special offers, discounts and news.

Also please take a moment to browse our website www.agri-linc.com to view up-to-date machinery stock and wearing parts.

We look forward to seeing you.

 

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Claydon Drills
Hall 6, Stand No. 624


Claydon Drills (www.claydondrill.com), the world's leading experts in Direct Strip Seeding technology, will launch two new products at LAMMA 2016 In addition to the Claydon Hybrid T4 4m trailed drill the company will also show the Claydon TerraStar, a simple, low cost, low disturbance, shallow cultivator.

The Claydon Hybrid T4 4m trailed drill is based on the pioneering system which the company has perfected over the last 13 years and builds on the success of the company's existing range of drills. It can be used to deliver seed only or a combination of seed and fertiliser, a system which is becoming increasingly popular with farmers and agricultural contractors throughout Europe and Scandinavia. Simple to set up, easy to use and with very low operating costs, the Hybrid T4 will sow directly into stubble, in min-till situations or on ploughed/cultivated land, across the widest range of soils, conditions and crops. This enables owners to handle any crop establishment situation with just one drill and at a much lower level of capital investment.





Versatile, flexible, simple and with low operating costs, the Hybrid T4 incorporates 13 individually adjustable tungsten carbide leading tines which eliminate compaction, aerate the soil, optimise drainage and create tilth for the seeding zone. The following seeding tines create additional tilth and place the seed at exactly the required depth, above the drainage channel. This highly effective system encourages very deep, complex rooting structures to develop quickly, which minimises soil erosion and ultimately leads to stronger, healthier crops with improved yield potential.



Delivering an average seasonal output of 1100ha behind a tractor of at least 149kW (200hp), the Hybrid T4 is carried on the lower link arms and incorporates a 3500-litre hopper which can be used just for seed or provide a 60:40 split between seed and fertiliser. Measuring 7.92m long and 2.95m high, the new model incorporates seven support wheels which are fitted with 10.00/75-15.3 deep-cleated tyres that run on clean, dry, uncultivated ground to ensure even seeding depth, the weight of the hopper being carried on a separate frame.



Folding to 3m wide for transport, the Hybrid T4 weighs approximately 6000kg and is equipped with single-point depth control, Accord metering, RDS Artemis control system which provides variable rate seeding, hydraulically-driven fan, Claydon-designed metering heads for improved flow and seeding accuracy, together with a tramline kit. The double rear toolbar can be equipped with a range of press wheel and harrow configurations to fully cover the seed and leave the soil smooth and level.



Options include four cameras to enable the operator to monitor the drill from the tractor cab, six work lights, a range of seeding tines to suit different crops and conditions, blockage sensors and a front tool bar to carry cutting discs or press wheels.



Claydon TerraStar

The Claydon TerraStar perfectly complements the Claydon Straw Harrow to provide farmers with a simple, low-cost, low disturbance, shallow cultivation option. Operating at 15km/h, it creates an ideal tilth which encourages volunteers and weeds, including blackgrass, to chit, while also assisting with drainage.



Like other Claydon products the TerraStar is fast, efficient, effective and has a minimum of wearing parts, making for extremely low-cow operation. Weighing 1750kg and with a working width of 6m, the TerraStar is equipped with two knife bars on each side and, as its name suggests, incorporates 'star' points which pluck divots from the top layer of soil to create a shallow cultivation effect. Claydon suggest using the TerraStar behind a tractor with at least 110kW (150hp) to achieve the forward speed required for optimum results and put the machine's hourly work rate at approximately 9ha. Operating depth can be adjusted to allow multiple passes in the field and a rear consolidation option will be available to achieve optimum results.



Terra Star can be used as a mechanical weeder, with multiple passes reducing the need for glyphosate, as well as for stubble management and reducing slug populations. Folding to 2.8m for road transport, it costs from £15,000 + VAT




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HORSCH UK LTD
Stand: B38
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HORSCH expands the Express KR range

08 Dec 2015

HORSCH’s new 3m Express KR power harrow and drill combination, on show a LAMMA 2016, is the first model in an already expanding range. Shown for the first time in the summer, Horsch has recently announced an expansion of the range at Agritechnica 2015 with 3.5m and 4m working width models now also available, and has added a new simple and safe calibration system.



Ideal for intensive seedbed preparation

The 3m, mounted machine features the proven drill components of Horsch’s renowned Pronto model integrated with a powerful 10-disc Kredo rotary harrow. The machine is ideal for intensive seedbed preparation even in very difficult and stony soil conditions.



The Express KR features hydraulic rams to control working and sowing depth allowing it to be easily adjusted from the tractor cab. The drill is controlled by the Horsch terminal, which is ISOBUS compatible. The frame of the Express KR is designed in such a way that the working depth of the rotary harrow does not influence the sowing depth.



Proven Pronto’s drill technology

Built with Pronto’s drill technology, the Express KR uses the TurboDisc 2 seed coulters to precisely follow the soil surface for consistent seed depth. These where launched on all Pronto drills for 2015. Four rubber dampers per coulter transfer a coulter pressure of up to 120 kg and guarantee a smooth coulter control even at high speeds. The TurboDisc seed coulters can be lifted completely on the hydraulic rams allowing the Kredo rotary harrow to work on its own or even uncoupled completely from the drill via four fixing points.



New calibration mechanism

To carry out the calibration test, the operator can stand behind the machine and push the calibration bag with the integrated mechanism under the calibration flap. The mechanism opens and closes the flap without the operator putting their hands inside the machine.



The compact and stable design sees the 1500 litre seed hopper located close to the tractor enabling tractors from 150hp to handle the machine with ease. A number of packer options are available.

• More information on the company and its products can be found at www.horsch.com

 

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LAMMA KNOWLEDGE TRAIL
Collect BASiS & NRoSO points at LAMMA


LAMMA is once again providing our visitors with the opportunity to collect BASIS and NRoSO points on both days of the event.


CPD points available:

Knowledge Trail (6 points maximum) -


BASiS members have the opportunity to collect 6 points per day by taking part in the LAMMA Knowledge trail. A new stamp card system has been introduced this year for BASiS, visitors will need to collect the cards from the BASiS stand.

For attending LAMMA visitors will receive 2 points, you will then need to visit any of the four exhibitor stands listed below and your card will be stamped upon successful completion of their knowledge trail.
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• Agrovista (Hall 7, Stand 767) - 1 point​
• Bayer (Hall 7, Stand 716) 1 point​
• British Sugar (LimeX) (Hall 7, Stand 797) - 1 point​
• Dow AgroSciences (Hall 7, Stand 744) - 1 point​
• DSV (Hall 7, Stand 781) - 1 point​
• Fibrophos Ltd (Hall 7, Stand 739) - 1 point​
• Pro Cam (Hall 7, Stand 737) - 1 point​
• Yara (Hall 2, Stand 218) - 1 point​

Completed cards need to be returned to the BASiS stand or the collection boxes situated at the steward helpdesks in Hall 7 . Alternatively, post them back to BASiS after the event.

2 points -


Visitors will receive 2 NRoSO points for attending LAMMA, you will need to collect your points by visiting the CropTec stand (799)

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Stand, G52a



LAMMA hosts SULKY’s first UK exhibition with new equipment

Sulky-Burel UK, the new British subsidiary will be on show in its own right at LAMMA 2016 with a strong line-up of innovative equipment for fertiliser spreading, seed drilling and cultivations.



The stand will feature several new models including the X40+ mounted spreader with automatic continuous weighing, X50+ ISOBUS mounted spreader with ECONOV section control, and XT 130 trailed spreader, also with ECONOV section control.

The display will include the established DX30+ mounted fertiliser spreader with automatic continuous weighing, which is ideal for grassland.



Several high specification seed drills will also be on display. Machines include the top of the range XEOS PRO 3.00m combination drill with CULTIDISC drilling bar, XEOS TF seed drill with front tank and 4.50m foldable CULTIDISC drilling bar, as well as the 6m wide KRONOS folding tines seed drill.



Visitors to the stand, G52a, will be able to meet the new Sulky-Burel UK team as well as discovering more about the brand which won a Gold medal at Agritechnica for its involvement in the Connected Nutrient Management project.

The Sulky Burel UK team, attending LAMMA, from left to right:

Serge Suffissais (SULKY Export Manager), Harvey Sherwin (Sales), Richard German (Technical), Stuart Dickson (Sales), David Parsons (Sales support and Marketing), Serge Nourry (Product Manager - France), Gilbert Simon (Technical Manager Export), Robin Immink (UK Manager), Stephen Treadgold (Sales), Joshua Spencer (Technical) and Joachim Brossard (Sales Support – France).


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Looks like half of Gregoire Besson are working for Sulky UK.

 

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Join P & R at Lamma 2016

Hall 4, stand 498​

Being held as usual at the East of England Showground, Peterborough, on Wednesday 20 – Thursday 21 January 2016, the 2016 show promises to be the biggest and best yet!

As ever, P & R Hydraulics will be in attendance and you can find us in Hall 4, stand 498. Why not pop over, say hello and put faces to names?

Our Technical Director Justin Gill will be there with Colin Filby, Internal Sales Engineer. This will be Colin’s first time at LAMMA, so he’s genuinely looking forward to meeting people and putting faces to names of existing contacts of his. Additionally, James Roberts, Technical Sales Manager at Hy-Pro will be there to discuss their products and help us with technical enquiries.

It’s likely we will be focusing on products from Danfoss, Turolla and Hy-Pro; we will also be showing the new Webtec VFD190 flow-control valve.

 

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STAND R31

GREAT PLAINS NEW X-PRESS SET TO MAKE UK DEBUT

Trailed and mounted examples from Great Plains’ new X-Press short disc harrows range will be making their UK public debut appearance on the company’s stand (R31) at LAMMA alongside selected machines from the manufacturer’s tillage, planting and seeding ranges including the manufacturer’s latest direct drill offering, the SpartanII 607.


Flexibility is the key


The new X-Press, claims the manufacturer, is now more versatile than ever with increased options in specification providing solutions for a wide range of tillage tasks from shallow cultivations as part of a cultural grass weed control strategy, to stubble cultivation incorporating residue, cultivation and levelling of ploughed or vegetable ground.


Built around an all-new chassis utilising tubular steel to the wing sections, new options include a levelling board, side deflectors and hydraulic control of disc gang angle adjustment from the tractor cab.


Depth control settings have been upgraded and refined by the use of colour coded spring clip spacers and the choice of cultivation discs has been expanded. 515mm diameter Turbo Coulter blades for minimal disturbance applications are now available as well as conventional notched cultivation discs and SoilRazor discs, which are designed for chopping and sizing tougher crop residues such as cover crops and maize. Both SoilRazor and notched discs are available in 508mm or 560mm diameters allowing for a progressive cultivation option varying front to rear.


The new mounted X-Press models are available in 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 metre working widths. The 3-metre mounted model to be displayed at LAMMA will be fitted with an ST toolbar which has also been updated and now features a headstock design that has been modified to suit modern tractor linkage dimensions.


The new trailed X-Press units come in widths of 5.0, 6.0 and 7.0 metres.


Depending on specification and working width, the power requirement for mounted units ranges from around 70hp to 180hp and from 140hp to 480hp across the trailed model range.


New direct drill on show


Great Plains will also be showcasing its latest direct drill offering, the new 6-metre SpartanII 607. Equipped for grain and fertiliser or grain only use and folding down to 3-metres for transport, it features a new, patented seed tower configuration with half the number of towers as its predecessor. Towers now incorporate tramlines with auto rate adjust, integrated blockage sensors and an individual row shut-off option. Other improvements include a variable rate hydraulic drive - which replaces the previous mechanical system, operator-friendly seed calibration from the rear of the machine, improved on-road handling and relocated, easier-to-access weight packages. Providing up to 250kg pressure per row in order to penetrate in no-till establishment systems, the weight packages can now be quickly and easily removed for min-till operations or to reduce compaction.


Other products to be exhibited at LAMMA include the recently launched 4-metre Saxon minimal disturbance and Centurion cultivator drills, YPE Planter, SLD 460 one-pass cultivator, 4.6 metre CultiPress and a DTX 300.


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LAMMA 2016 AgriArgoUK - McCormick Stand R88​

A simple to use continuously variable ‘CVT’ or ‘vario’ transmission features in new additions to the McCormick X7 Series, bringing the benefits of seamless acceleration, precise speed control and intelligent powertrain management to deliver improved productivity and fuel economy.

The McCormick X7 VT Drive tractors build on the success of the Pro Drive semi-powershift models that farmers and contractors first started using last year. The 24x24 speed Pro Drive transmission with its manual or auto shifting through ranges and speeds is a genuinely smooth operator – but VT Drive takes operator comfort, speed control and powertrain efficiency to another level.

“There will always be operators perfectly content with a powershift transmission, especially one like the McCormick Pro Drive that provides push-button control, adjustable shift response to suit different situations and a number of automated features,” says Paul Wade, product specialist.

“But VT Drive provides a premium experience, with speed adjustment available to the finest degree for any task, and selectable modes that automatically get the best from the tractor in terms of power, performance and fuel economy.”

Five McCormick X7 VT Drive models are now available – a trio of four-cylinder tractors with peak outputs of 136hp to 166hp for draft work and up to 175hp for pto-driven implements and road transport, and a pair of six-cylinder machines with 171/181hp and 180/194hp outputs.

They are pretty much identical to their Pro Drive counterparts but use ZF’s latest continuously variable transmission – Terramatic – which draws on unrivalled engineering experience in CVT drives. The transmission and engine are controlled as a single entity by purpose-designed control software developed by McCormick manufacturer Argo Tractors to provide a full suite of operating modes and settings to suit different field work and road transport situations.

“As with the Pro Drive transmission, a clear objective was to make the new VT Drive system easy and intuitive to use while still providing the features that make CVT so attractive,” says Paul Wade. “A driver new to this type of transmission can jump in the seat and drive away safely and confidently with just a few minutes’ instruction; but time spent in the seat will be rewarded by an understanding of the more sophisticated features that make the most of the new transmission.”

McCormick X7 VT Drive tractors come as standard with a seat-mounted control console and one of the biggest touch-screen terminals available. The 12in colour display of the Data Screen Manager complements the information shown on the tractor’s instrument panel and provides an easily navigated set of screens for various transmission, engine, pto and hydraulic functions.

As an option, it can be configured for monitoring and control of implements equipped with ISOBUS electronics and the tractors can also operate with integrated satellite guided steering for maximum productivity and driving ease.

VT Drive operation
Start the engine, move the left-hand shuttle lever from neutral to either forward or reverse, release the hand-brake and press down on the accelerator pedal – those are the only actions needed to start driving a McCormick VT Drive tractor.

On the way to a field, the infinitely variable transmission accelerates the tractor seamlessly, then automatically achieves the operator’s required ground speed using the least engine revs. The result is a quiet, smooth and more economical journey, with engine braking available for steep hill descents when the transmission ‘freeze’ feature is engaged.

In the field, the operator can switch out of Auto to one of three other settings: in Manual mode, upper and lower engine rev limits can be imposed to keep the power unit within a band that fully exploits the engine’s power and torque characteristics. This mode is therefore ideal for heavy draft work with ploughs and cultivators.

Cruise provides a constant working or transport speed, with the engine and transmission responding in harmony to inclines or other changes in load on the tractor. The operator can set a reverse Cruise speed for headland turns and recall the memorised working speed with the press of a button; likewise the chosen transport speed when Cruise has disengaged by the brakes being used.

The only times an operator need move the hand throttle is when operating in Manual mode – to maintain revs for optimum hydraulic performance working with a loader, for example – or to set the engine speed in PTO mode.

When using a pto-driven implement, the transmission automatically alters ground speed if necessary to compensate for any significant changes in load and so keep the pto speed constant – such as when moving through different soil types with a power harrow or rotary tiller, or when baling along an uneven swath.

Speed adjustment
With no range or other gears to change in the VT Drive transmission, the operator can regulate the tractor’s ground speed using the accelerator pedal, which is the most natural option for road travel and loader work, or the EasyPilot multi-function controller, which is easiest for most field applications when the tractor is often running over a bumpy surface.

In Cruise mode, speed-up and slow-down (+/-) buttons on the EasyPilot controller are used to fine tune the tractor’s speed: “Pushing the EasyPilot controller increases ground speed, pulling it back towards the operator slows the tractor,” explains Paul Wade. “The controller returns to the centre position in both cases, and the further the controller is moved, the faster the transmission responds.”

A light touch on the brake pedal – upon reaching a road junction, for example – puts the transmission into ‘power hold’ status, which keeps the tractor stationary even on a slope but ready to move off again promptly.

For maximum controllability, the operator can select one of four speed bands to suit different situations. The factory set default speeds, starting at 0.5kph in each case, are up to 3kph – the so-called ‘creeper’ band; up to 12kph and 21kph for different types of field work; and up to the maximum speed of 40kph or 50kph for road travel. For VT Drive tractors operating specialist planters and harvesters, the transmission can be wound down below the 0.5kph default by engaging Cruise with the creeper band selected.

“The operator can also adjust each speed band and therefore the sensitivity of response to control inputs to suit particular applications,” points out Paul Wade. “When the engine is switched off, any new setting is saved ready to use again; also, forward and reverse target speeds can be memorised for instant recall in the road band and in any one of the other three.”

The big attraction of CVT, of course, is that unlike tractors with a purely mechanical transmission, the X7 VT Drive can never be in the wrong ‘gear’ for a given situation.

“Being able to run at the optimum speed can improve output, get jobs completed faster and use less fuel,” Paul Wade emphasises. “Optimising work quality, such as when making seedbeds for potatoes and other crops, is another benefit. The McCormick VT Drive system gives the operator so much more control and yet it’s so easy to use.”

Seat-mounted console
An uncluttered and clearly laid-out seat-mounted console carries all the controls routinely used by an operator, who will undoubtedly feel less tired at the end of a working day because of the reduced control operations needed.

The EasyPilot controller, shaped to fit comfortably in the hand, carries the speed-up and slow-down buttons, a lift/lower switch for the three-point linkage, and a button each for Cruise speed set and recall, and forward/reverse shuttle.

“Forward and reverse can also be selected using the left-hand shuttle lever as usual or by holding in the enable button and moving the EasyPilot controller fully forward or back,” notes Paul Wade. “How the transmission responds to these controls is adjustable, so operators not only have a choice of shuttle controls but also a means of adjustment to suit different situations and their own preferences.”

Without moving a hand from the controller, the driver can also activate headland management sequences and operate a hydraulic spool valve – to turn a reversible plough, for example. Other hydraulic valves are operated using either the mini joystick or the lever switches that provide a proportional response at the time- and flow-adjustable spools. Four-wheel drive, diff locks and optional auto guidance and fast steering are among the other major functions engaged using clearly-identified buttons on the console.

Two dials mounted on the side adjust the hydraulic linkage settings and a small ‘turn and click’ encoder dial selects and adjusts functions displayed in the tractor’s instrument panel and on the Data Screen Manager.

Data Screen Manager
The impressive Data Screen Manager terminal is mounted at the front of the armrest console. It has a 12in colour display that responds instantly to fingertip touch and a port for transferring data in and out using a USB memory stick.

The DSM’s home page display complements the tractor’s instrument panel by showing information such as the rear hitch position, front and rear pto status and wheelslip, and the engine/transmission management mode being used. The speed band selected is displayed and the maximum speed in each band is clearly shown on the perimeter of an analogue speedometer display positioned above a similar one showing engine revs – both are supplemented by digital readouts.

An Application Menu page displays icons to access transmission, auxiliary valve, three-point hitch and pto settings. Tapping the Transmission icon displays the ‘split throttle’ panel showing Manual mode maximum and minimum engine rev settings, the ‘engine droop’ setting – ranging between maximum economy and maximum power, shuttle modulation and the top speed set for each of the four transmission speed bands.

On the Auxiliary Valve page there are scales for flow and timing at each of up to four rear and two mid valves, all of which can be allocated to different tasks and isolated individually if required, and the Hitch page displays traction control, draft/position control, drop speed and lift limiter settings. On all DSM pages, a prominent icon makes it easy to return to the Dashboard display with a single tap of the screen.

For other News and pictures of McCormick tractors from users and dealers, visit the McCormickAgriUK page on Facebook and follow @McCormickAgriUK on Twitter.

 

[llamedos]

See Defy3D nozzle in action at LAMMA '16
Hall 1, Stand 119

Hypro Spray Nozzles address the major crop spraying challenges and get the balance between drift reduction and adequate spray coverage right, even on difficult targets such as small grass weeds, tall targets or thick canopies.

We research, evaluate and test our nozzles with leading Ag companies such as AGCO, Jacto and Syngenta. The Hypro range includes ESI; six stream liquid fertiliser jet, GuardianAIR; the finest air-induction nozzle and new '3D' nozzle optimised for all over coverage of pre-emergence herbicides and small grass weeds.

Visit us in Hall 1, Stand 119 for nozzle demonstrations, enter our competition and ask for your free nozzle sample and recommendation.
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[HyproMarketing]

NEW PROSTOP-E ELECTRIC NOZZLE VALVE FOR THE HIGHEST PRECISION SPRAYING
HALL 1, Stand 119

A working demonstration on the new ProStop-E electrically-actuated nozzle valve will be on display on the Pentair Hypro stand. The new electric valve allows individual nozzle control for precise matching of spray swaths and can virtually eliminate spray overlaps.
In farmer trials in the US, fitting ProStop-E and moving from 7 sections to 24 reduced our test farm’s recorded sprayed area by 2.5% and consequently reduced the spray bill by the same amount. There is potential to improve this further with individual nozzle control and we are repeating the trials in the UK and Europe this year. By preventing selective herbicide overlaps, areas of poor crop growth were also eliminated.
A ProStop-E Can Node is available that allows each valve to be individually actuated along the spray boom with daisy chain wiring between each one fitted by industry standard M12 connections.
ProStop-E fits onto a standard nozzle body, such as the Hypro ProFlo, in place of the diaphragm check valve and uses an innovative locking collar for easy orientation. A quarter turn ball valve is actuated by a 12V supply and combines very low power draw with high flow throughput. Response time is an instantaneous 180 milliseconds at 250mA to maximize responsiveness and spraying precision.
ProStop-E is compact and lightweight and enjoys a high level IP67 protection against water and dust ingression. The new nozzle valve is currently being evaluated by a number of sprayer manufacturers. It is also a viable retrofit option to improve spraying precision with existing sprayer models when coupled with an appropriate controller or software upgrade.

 

[Farmpress]

NEW JCB LOADALL TIER 4 FINAL TELESCOPIC HANDLERS TO MAKE THEIR UK DEBUT AT LAMMA 2016​

Stand Number: B7​

Outward changes to new JCB Loadall telescopic handlers making their UK debut at the LAMMA show, Peterborough in January 2016 are so subtle that even the most ardent machinery enthusiast will be hard-pressed to spot them.

JCB engineers have created a compact ‘one can’ solution to meet Stage IV / Tier 4 Final emissions rules. The engine’s efficient combustion means there is no need for an expensive diesel particulates filter (DPF) and its additional service requirements, so there is just an SCR system to reduce NoX.

This solution is compact enough to be combined with the exhaust silencer in a single assembly housed beneath the engine hood where it is protected from the weather, mud and dust. The engine hood itself is unchanged – so visibility to the side and rear three-quarters is just as good as before.

Because the lack of an external exhaust silencer is about the only visible clue to the under-bonnet changes, JCB has added a ‘Loadall’ decal to the door and ‘Agri’ decals in bright red to identify the latest versions of the World’s Number One telescopic handler!

The first JCB telehandlers produced to the Stage IV / Tier 4 Final specification are the Loadall 531-70 and 536-60; the 536-70 in standard and LP (low profile) forms; the 541-70 and high-lift 535-95; and the 550-80 and 560-80 bulk handling machines.

All have 4.4-litre or 4.8-litre JCB EcoMAX T4 Final engines with the same power and torque characteristics as before and outputs of 109hp, 125hp and 145hp, so adding SCR has had no impact on machine performance. As a result, the latest machines maintain the competitive ownership costs established by their predecessors through low fuel consumption and high productivity, making Loadall handlers the most cost-effective option for efficient on-farm materials handling.

Average fuel consumption of just 5.97-litres/hr – £2.65/hr at current red diesel prices – has been recorded by JCB LiveLink telematics from more than 4,200 Loadall handlers, ranging from the 2.6 tonne, 5.6-metre 526-56 to the 6 tonne, 7.9-metre 560-80 bulk loader, while clocking up more than 2.5 million machine hours on a range of agricultural applications.

Apart from the inherent fuel efficiency of the JCB EcoMAX engine, a significant contribution is made by JCB’s industry-leading Smart Hydraulics package, which includes a regenerative oil flow system that allows the boom to be lowered faster than usual at modest engine speeds. Side-by-side comparisons show this can be exploited to improve loading cycle times by as much as 20% or to reduce the amount of fuel used to move a given amount of material by 15%.

A new high flow auxiliary hydraulics option delivering up to 105-litre/min flow at 190 Bar for bale spreaders, sweeper brushes and similar implements with a high demand for oil and hydraulic power joins other Smart Hydraulics features. These include the new ‘auto’ mode for the Smooth Ride Suspension (SRS) boom cushioning, which saves having to switch modes with the Loadall stationary; an auxiliary hydraulics pressure relief valve for quicker and easier attachment change-over; and the Bucket Control System, which saves operators having to make repeated joystick movements to shift sticky materials from a grab or bucket.

 

[llamedos]

Dale Drills to Launch 12m EcoMax at LAMMA 2016

Stand Number: B70

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Direct drilling specialist Dale Drills will launch a new 12m version of its flagship Eco Drill at LAMMA 2016.

The Eco Max has been developed to meet increasing demand from large farms and contractors, both here in the UK and in Eastern Europe.



With a daily output of 100 hectares, the new model uses the Eco Drill’s tried and tested seeding system to sow directly into uncultivated stubbles or into min-till and conventional seedbeds.

A key feature of the drill is that it needs a tractor of just 240hp-300hp to pull it – around 20hp for every metre. Most drills of a similar width require between 40hp-50hp per metre.



It means the Eco Max offers true, low cost crop establishment while keeping compaction to an absolute minimum – fitting seamlessly into controlled traffic farming (CTF) systems, reducing production costs and increasing yields through improved soil health.



Its low draught, 12mm wide, long-life tungsten carbide tipped boron steel tines also cause minimal disturbance, helping to maintain good soil structure.



The drill, which is equipped with 96 seeding tines mounted on 48 drilling assemblies, attached to the chassis in three rows of 16, works to a depth of 100mm. It weighs 9,979kg and is 9.76m long - 1.2m longer than the existing Eco Drill.



The drilling assemblies are attached to a new A frame which is 275mm longer than that of the Eco Drill. The new design ensures a huge inter-tine clearance of 750mm, allowing crop residue to flow through easily, while row spacing can be adjusted from 125mm to 250mm for cereals and up to 500mm for oilseed rape.



Parallel linkages and variable hydraulic pressure – controlled by Dale Drills’ own adjustable self-cleaning press wheel system – provide unbeatable contour following capabilities in all conditions and soil types, ensuring seed depth is consistent.

The drill’s outer sections fold hydraulically, giving a transport width of just under 3m, with a height of 3.95m.



The Eco Max comes with a 5,500 litre hopper – the equivalent of about four tonnes – which can be split between seed and fertiliser. Its four metering units can be switched on and off as required, giving the drill 3m sectional control, depending on options.

Steering axels are fitted to improve manoeuvrability when turning on the headland, while 710mm wide Michelin XBIB tyres which can run at 6psi come as standard. Other equipment includes a RDS iSOCAN Artemis electronic seed metering system, radar speed sensor, low hopper level sensors, tramliners, and an 8in hydraulically driven fan to blow seed from the tank to the coulters.

A lower link arm connection will also be available as an optional extra, further improving the drill’s manoeuvrability.

The Eco Max is based on a prototype currently being used by Bedfordshire farmer Robert Barnes.

James Dale, who runs Dale Drills with his brother Tom, said: “It’s something that we’ve been looking to develop for quite a while but up until now there just hasn’t been the demand. But interest has been growing in the last two or three years. People are starting to see the benefit of having a wider machine – increasing output, reducing costs and keeping the trafficked area in fields to an absolute minimum, helping with compaction and protecting the soil.”

 

[Shelbourne Reynolds]

New heavy-duty hedge trimmer range aimed at meeting contractor demands

Stand Number: R64​

A new line of heavy-duty, contractor-targeted Shelbourne hedge trimmers is being launched at LAMMA 2016 by Shelbourne Reynolds, incorporating upgrades including a new mainframe design, greater slew arc, and uprated oil and cooling capacities. The new HD800 machines will be offered alongside three models from the existing HD700 range also made by the Suffolk firm.

There are three telescopic models in the new line, with reach capabilities of 6m, 7m and 8m, and two VFRT (variable forward reach telescopic) variants, providing 6.5m and 7.5m reach, plus upto 4.1m forward/rearward travel. While the established Powerblade HD700 models provide the basis for the HD800 line, the new machines have been almost completely reworked in a three-year design process based on feedback from existing HD700 users.

The new mainframe design around which HD800 machines are built creates a slightly wider platform which, while still keeping the trimmer fully within the width of modern tractors, allows for a layout that improves service access. It incorporates a heavy-duty top link area, forklift shoes for easy out-of-season relocation, and a flip-down foot plus a relocated right-hand stand for improved stability when the trimmer is dismounted from the tractor. A toolbox is an integral feature, as is a hose/cable storage area.

Utilising axle brackets for maximum stability and strength, the design of the new models ensures they mount as closely as possible to the tractor but do not require removal of the lower link arms, making attachment faster and more convenient. All 800 series machines can be both axle and 3 point linkage mounted with no modifications to the mainframe required.

HD800 models benefit from a bigger slew cylinder for increased power and strength, and a greater slew angle, increased from 90 degrees to 103 degrees to allow the head to be moved further behind in line with the tractor for road travel. Slew pin size and slew cylinder bush quality have been upgraded to match, and there is an integral slew locking pin.

The heavy-duty pillar is common to all HD800 models, and is designed with an open base to prevent trash build-up, while there is now a stop bolt on both the bottom and the top of the pillar to reduce stress on the slew ram and improve pillar stability. A pivoting bump stop protects the cab, moving out of the way during work, while it’s now also easier to access the wear pads.

A larger lift cylinder provides greater lift capacity for a wider range of heavier heads. A head movement angle of 248 degrees is common to all machines in the range, courtesy of a larger head angle cylinder with 40mm pivot pins. Reach cylinder size has also been uprated.

Bigger pins and bushes provide greater contact area between the two. As an example, 70mm pins on the outer boom and 60mm pins on both main pivots of the inner boom provide 35 per cent greater surface contact between pins and bushes for longer life. Longevity is also improved by individually-greased bushes. Other hydraulic upgrades include an improved main rotor valve incorporating an uprated relief valve, better main valve and high pressure filter access, and relocation of the VFRT valve to the main valve plate.

To fulfil the additional capability these upgrades bring, a new hydraulic tank design with a raised filler/breather pipe increases oil capacity by 30 per cent to 222 litres, while cooler and fan size have each been increased by 20 per cent and hose clamp design has been improved. A removable oil cooler tap screen and easy-to-clean radiator, plus an expanded mesh pre-filter screen at front and rear, all make cleaning of the cooling area easier when servicing the machine, while the service area is now protected by a gas-strut-equipped top cover.

Protection of electronic controls has been further improved to bring them fully under cover, while Powerblade HD800 specification is completed with a full LED rear light package and a 180-degree strobe light for maximum road safety.

New Shelbourne Reynolds Powerblade HD800 hedge trimmers

Model Reach Boom type

HD860T 6.0m Telescopic
HD870T 7.0m Telescopic
HD880T 8.0m Telescopic
HD865VFRT 6.5m Variable forward reach telescopic

HD875VFRT 7.5m Variable forward reach telescopic

Existing Shelbourne Reynolds Powerblade HD700 hedge trimmers

Model Reach Boom type

HD755 5.5m Fixed
HD760T: 6.0m Telescopic
HD762VFR: 6.2m Variable forward reach

 

[llamedos]

A smorgasbord of new machines from New Holland at LAMMA

Stand Number: R66

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First opportunity for many UK farmers to view new T7.315 Heavy Duty Tractor

·New T8, FR Forager and CX combine will also be displayed

·Models from the new range of construction equipment range will be featured

New Holland will use LAMMA 2016 to present its newest machinery to its largest UK audience yet.
Following a successful launch at Agritechnica and subsequent customer and dealer days, the New Holland stand at LAMMA will host its newest tractor, combine and forage harvester among an impressive 17-model line-up of the company’s machinery range.

The award winning T7.315 Heavy Duty Tractor is expected to be the main attraction on the stand.The two-model T7 Heavy Duty tractors pack more horsepower on a dynamic chassis, making them suitable for numerous applications, including primary and secondary cultivations, drilling and general haulage. Maximum horsepower of 288 or 313 is available all the time on the T7.290 and T7.315 respectively, while maximum torque of 1282Nm is available over 500rpm with no turbo lag.

Other new machines set to be showcased on the stand include the new CX8.80 combine harvester and FR Forage Cruiser 650. Both were launched at Agritechnica and include updated cabs to offer premium comfort and a productive workspace for operators.

The new T8 tractor series with Tier 4B engines will make its presence known on the stand, as one of the largest and highest horsepower tractors in New Holland’s line up. The Tier 4B engines use the company’s ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR technology, which offers improved engine performance and reduced fuel consumption without the need for additional diesel particulate filters and engine gas re-circulation.

James Ashworth, New Holland’s Marketing Manager, said: “LAMMA presents the first opportunity for many UK farmers, and those further afield, to see our new machines and we’re looking forward to giving them the guided tour on the stand. LAMMA remains an important date in the New Holland calendar and we are delighted to continue to support this ever-growing event.”

Other equipment on New Holland’s stand includes two machines from its range of construction equipment, including the L220 Skid Steer and W170 Wheeled loader which are now available through selected New Holland dealers across the UK.

The machinery line-up on the New Holland stand is planned as follows:
• NEW CX8.80 with 22ft header

• NEW FR Forage Cruiser 650

• NEW T7.315 Heavy Duty

• NEW T8 Tier4B

• Big Baler 1290

• Roll Belt 150

• L220 Skid Steer

• W170 Wheeled loader

• T7.260

• T7.210

• T7.225

• T6.175

• T6.160 Auto Command

• T5.105

• T4.95

• LM7.42 Elite Telehandler

• Boomer 50

• PLM (Precision Land Management) Trailer

New Holland will be bringing its Precision Land Management (PLM) technologies to LAMMA 2016 on 20-21 January and visitors will have the chance to view demonstrations of several of its auto guidance products.

John Downes, New Holland's PLM product specialist, says: "Precision farming technologies are revolutionising agriculture. They are becoming an essential tool for many farmers as they strive to reduce input cost, improve yields, and increase efficiencies. New Holland's PLM products offer cutting-edge solutions to meet a wide range of crop management needs and budgets. LAMMA provides us with the perfect opportunity to showcase our innovative PLM technologies."

New Holland's extensive PLM offering includes displays, guidance and telematics systems, mapping software, crop input control systems and data management software.

Demonstrations of New Holland's EZ-Pilot™ assisted steering system; PLM™ Mapping software; a range of displays; and the new PLM™ RTK Connect correction service for accurate navigation will take place on the company's stand throughout the event.

For more information about New Holland's PLM technology visit: http://agriculture.newholland.com/us/en/PLM/Pages/PLM_Overview.aspx​