New flagship ATV from Kymco
ATV maker Kymco recently developed new 499cc flag ship model and it will be replacing current 450i eventually. MXU500i IRS has the manufacturer’s own 47 bhp petrol engine, and it can propel 500i 80 kph (50mph) and above, says to the maker. There is automatic continuous variable transmission along with selectable high and low ranges, front lockable differential & selectable 2 and 4 wheel drive. The final drive shafts are totally maintenance free. 500i has front winch, 600 kgs capacity tow-hitch & front & rear racks. The other features... [Read more of this review]
Measuring accurately along with a diesel testing kit
Some people are skeptical about what is there inside the fuel tank. Fuel Guard, a company of fuel solutions, has come up with diesel testing kit just for these guys. The manufacturer says that this instrument is made for measuring biodiesel level in all the diesel fuel down to one percent. Apart from that, it also detects any contamination from different substances like water, petrol, coolant, etc. The reading will be taken through stainless steel probe that is dipped inside measured diesel amount. All the readings are stored along with date an... [Read more of this review]
Annual sprayer testing helps to improve standards
The season spring spraying is really close and maybe now is a the best time to double-check of your sprayers are fit for their purpose and still has NSTS certificate that is valid. Introduction of National Sprayer Testing Scheme in the year 2003 has done a lot in raising the quality of the working crop sprayers. This test isn’t mandatory but the introduction will reinforce the traceability in schemes of crop assurance and the production protocols of retailers. A lot of sprayer operators are seen as machine operators elite, their desire of verification... [Read more of this review]
Off-road wheelchair for use in agriculture
Latest off-road wheel chair from Molten Rock is made by a team having agricultural engineering background. It lets users to remain involved and active in rural business running. Molten Rock director Chris Swift has been using wheel chair for more than 16 years and hence knows about the challenges faced by mobility impairments while in the outdoor environments. He says that something that enables people to travel off-road is pretty exhilarating for wheel chair users. Boma 7 is RWD and is comes with electric 800W motor. There is a battery having... [Read more of this review]
Working in the forests made safer by 3M
3M a manufacturer of safety equipments recently launched protective multi-system head gear solution which is designed for using in the forestry environments. It gives protection for both face and ears and there are a lot of different accessory combinations which you can use. They include safety eyewear, face shields, and PVC sweat band for ventilation and extra comfort. Ratchet head band can be adjusted according to your preferences. There are 8 possible positions along with 3 vertical settings. You can use it with or with out the protective earmuffs.... [Read more of this review]
Pundits predict positive tractor sales for 2012
The number of tractors over 50 hp which were registered in UK for the last year was about 14,094 which shows an increase of about 5.06 percent as compared to the last year. This figure shows a decline of the numbers of 2008 where the sales of tractor were the highest at 17,104. Agricultural Engineers Association says that the sales outlook is pretty strong with the UK farming enjoying good prosperity period. There is also an incentive for making early decisions of purchasing and it will be spurred by Initial Annual Allowances (tax) which will be... [Read more of this review]
New tires from Michelin will tackle two problems
Michelin will be launching two new combined sizes of tires for reducing the transport widths and maintain low compaction. These new tires are made using Ultraflex technology which are patented by them. First of the new dimensions, IF or Improved Flexion 800/70 R38 CFO or Cyclic Field Operation will be launching this month with second size – IF 900/60 R38 CFO being launched in the month of May. The new tires are made for working in pressure that is less than 2 bars and new 2.05 m of diameter on the CerexBig tires give high clearance of ground... [Read more of this review]
Merlo add 2 new models to their Multifarmer range
Merlo, a telehandler manufacturer recently extended their line up of multifarmer with increased performance and power for the 2 new models. The telehandler/tractor models combination machines have 3b Deutz 156hp stage engines with drive from 40kph two speed hydrostatic transmission. There are two choices of boom configurations upfront – MF40.7CS comes with 2 stage boom which lifts to 6.7 m with 4,000 kg of maximum lifting capacity and MF40.9 CS comes with similar max lifting capacity but has 3 stage boom for lifting it to 8.8 m. There is also... [Read more of this review]
Trio cultivator to under go major overhaul
SUMO recently released a revised model of the mounted Trio cultivators on their open day and this manufacturer from Yorkshire also provided preview of the latest drill – Versaplus. The idea of 1 pass Trio cultivator is same but aside from the 2 rows of cut away discs and the stands, almost all other aspects of this machine is being updated for the New Year. It is available in the 3m and 2.5m models and the weight here is lesser than the predecessor. There isn’t any strength lost either, according to the manufacturer. Sumo says that the leading... [Read more of this review]
JCB announces a £31m project for engine development
JCB recently announced new plans for investing £31 million in an engine development project for UK. It will create about 350 jobs in Wales and Midlands plants between the year 2016 and 2021. These programs will the start soon with the £4.5m that they got from Government’s Regional Growth Fund as an award. Research and design of this new project of engine will be taking place at the Foston, Derbyshire premises where the Dieselmax engine of the firm is manufactured. The new generation 4.4 litre Ecomax engine, (see picture) will get installed in... [Read more of this review]
