Farm Vehicles

UK deliveries of Volkswagen’s latest Amarok pick-up began this summer, providing an additional option for UK agricultural operations. Born out of a collaboration between Ford and Volkswagen, many components are shared with Ford’s new Ranger but the interior is quite different. David Williams tried it out.

Voltloader is transitioning to sustainable haulage with the launch of a new fully electric haulage service initially focusing on the agricultural industry.

This year marks 75 years of the Land Rover Series 1, so a fitting celebration will take place at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show on 4th and 5th November.

Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk saw an influx of Land Rovers from all over the country amass for the venue’s inaugural Land Rover Show.

Claas used an exclusive press event in Germany to show its new 650hp Xerion flagship for the first time, along with smaller tractors from 75–103hp, a new mower conditioner and entry-size combines with styling and features like larger models. David Williams was there.

Demand for second-hand farm machinery is on the rise and Halls have reported selling nearly £5.6 million worth of equipment so far in what has been an exceptionally busy year for dispersal sales.

The Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill offers new powers to make regulations deterring the theft and resale of quads and ATVs.

As Farm Safety Week gets underway, farmers are being reminded to perform vital tyre checks on agricultural machinery to maintain safety on farmland and rural roads.

Yamaha has announced a trade-in bonus of £1,750 against the purchase of its Wolverine RMAX 4 1000, Wolverine RMAX 2 1000 SE, YXZ1000R SS or Viking EPS models.

NFU Mutual is urging farmers to take extra precautions as quad thefts continue to rise this year, affecting many who rely on quads to look after livestock.

Machinery manufacturer Kubota (UK) Ltd has approved use of the paraffinic fuels HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and GTL (Gas To Liquid) for all its diesel engines in an attempt to lower the environmental impact of its agricultural, turf and construction machines.

Kuhn Farm Machinery is offering a £500 discount on its full range of balers, including the FB, VB, FBP, VBP, SB and i-BIO models, from 1st January to 31st July 2023.