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  1. B

    Back to 24m

    Thinking of going back to 24m from 36m. My boom height control system on my 36m is woeful and needs a big upgrade which is huge money so I’m thinking of going back to 24m which would also allow me to go back to granular fert instead of liquid (I’ve posted a thread on that in the cropping...
  2. chester

    Chafer auto contour

    Have a 2015 Guardian with 24m booms with the above fitted. I bought it third hand and the chap I bought it from said he didn’t use the auto height because it was rubbish. I’ve been using it and it’s ok, but when I switch off at the ends it lifts as it’s supposed to, but on switching back on some...
  3. J

    JCB 527-58 Telehandler 2014

    I have a recurring problem when the machine is operating in the rain. When reverse is selected, it starts beeping however before it moves the beeping stops and it won't reverse. forward is no problem however it seems to only occur when operating in the rain. Has anyone got experience with this...
  4. 4x4plant

    Safe load indicator

    Good Morning this post is probably for Ace or anyone who might offer advice We have a Manitou MT1436 (new shape) the safe load indicator locking out & going crazy on just moving or pushing empty boom out I have a video I will try & attach below Really appreciate any advice I suspect back axle...
  5. W

    Thistles

    I re seeded a field last year and there's a lot of thistles growing on it, what's the best spray or way to get rid of them? It's a 10 acre field so might spot spray with knapsack
  6. News

    AMAZONE to showcase a range of new kit at CEREALS 2024

    AMAZONE Ltd will again take the opportunity at Cereals 2024 to showcase kit that reflects the shifting trends in crop establishment. These shifting trends are also supported by government help through the SFI and grants available through the Farming Equipment Technology Fund. The Condor 12001-C...
  7. CPM RSS

    OFO: Seizing spray windows

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The UK is seeing fewer and fewer ‘perfect’ spray days, so being ready to utilise any weather window that comes along is increasingly important. CPM speaks to a farm manager whose investment in a new self-propelled sprayer with pulse width...
  8. CPM RSS

    Sprayers: Technology rules

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As increasingly technical sprayers become mainstream in the market, the future of widespread spot spraying looks set. CPM pinpoints some of the latest technologically advanced products to hit the market for a flavour of what’s around the...
  9. Exfarmer

    Planning uplift

    Suggestion in the Times yesterdayday that land bought by Compulsory Purchase should be limited to existing value plus a percentage for disturbance. Suggested that to Farmers would limit value paid to 200% of current land value. This would enable houses to be built very much cheaper when...
  10. Moggytom

    John Deere 6400 PTO will not engage

    Have John Deere 6400 4WD and have not used the PTO all winter. went to use it now and the PTO knob when lifted and turned to right does not start the PTO but the light comes on to say the PTO is engaged. it was working perfectly last time I used it. does anyone have any suggestions ( I am a...
  11. J

    Manitou mlt735 2014

    What is ecu code 520720 SPN 07 FMI
  12. D

    Tofu

    It's made from soy milk. Not a UPF so can't be knocked on that angle. Apparently achieving 'supercharged' growth in sales on the basis of being a meat alternative. So where is the soy grown ? Japan ? What happens to the meal after the bean has been milked ? Why are the cartel, via the dairies...
  13. Farm Classifieds

    T7017577 2018 FENDT 655 ROGATOR

    T7017577 2018 FENDT 655 ROGATOR Advert added by: Chandlers (Farm Equipment) Ltd Machinery Details Category: Sprayers Self-propelled sprayers Price: £115000 Condition: Used Description FENDT ROGATOR 655 SELF PROPELLED SPRAYER, 50KPH 6000L TANK, 36/18 METRE...
  14. Massey 6470

    Massey Ferguson load sensing issue

    I’ve a MF 6718S VT 2020 tier 5 here in Northern Ireland- when I put the sprayer on it that works off the load sensing it turns the front suspension off and makes the suspension light flash and the only way to reset it is to hold the suspension button while raising or lowering the sprayer boom -...
  15. Brisel

    Second wheat varieties

    As a distraction to the soggy non existent spring drilling programme, I'm looking ahead to the autumn and want to reduce my spring cropping area, currently about 1/3 of the farm thanks to blackgrass. Winter barley for feed isn't really any good for blackgrass control in terms of herbicide...
  16. R

    Pivot steer loader diff lock

    Thinking of replacing old Volvo shovel and Merlo loader with something like 320 jcb, Manitou 533 or similar, some have limited slip diff, some self- locking and Wiedermann ( possibly JCB?) have proper diff lock, how do people get on with either? I have had a Kramer 55kl on demo, a little sticky...
  17. Land Cruiser

    Telescopic Boom Lubricant for 2022 JCB

    Hello everyone new to the forum and new to industrial machinery too, I have a 2022 JCB 540-200 telelift, my question is what lubricant should I use for the boom & pads? My mechanic first said red grease, then said liquid grease spray would work but last week when I asked a different Manitou...
  18. cubby

    Sprayers

    Who are the people to talk to about sprayers Looking for a 12 -24 mounted if possible thanks
  19. chester

    Fendt and Teejet controller

    Using a Chafer Guardian sprayer with Teejet controller on Fendt section control. How do I get the sprayer to turn on straight a way when starting off in corner’s please without having to put it in manual and then switching to auto when I get some speed up. It won’t spray below a certain speed...
  20. davidroberts30

    Grain maize questions

    Just thinking aloud here.. Getting on for spring barley,maybe better off with something else. Thinking a couple of ton of grain maize off the 10a might be better. Would be all fed in house to beef. Can sow it with the combi, Have small conventional combine header to cut it(if it will do it)...
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