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ISSUE 8 • June 2012

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Features Include

New Wizard Plus Control Box

5 Tine Bar Pick Up

Progressive Greasing and Oiling

New High Performance Netter

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Developing a reputation for excellent reliability Over the last decade the McHale range of balers have been operating in over 5 continents in some of the worlds most difficult conditions and have developed a reputation for providing high output, excellent reliability, operator comfort and top resale value.

Paul McHale – Marketing Manager McHale “For the coming season, the F500 balers will be replaced by the new F5000 range of balers. The new F5000 balers from McHale brings baling to a new level, with better intake capabilities, better chopping options, smoother drop floor operation, superior controls and up to 10% higher density bales.”

The F5000 line up consists of 3 models: The F5400 nonchopper baler. The F5500 15 knife chopper baler and the F5600 fully automatic, load sensing, 23 knife machine chopper baler.

“The F5000 range of balers has a lot of features, which simplify life for the operator, and delivers a machine, which is more reliable and easier to maintain.”

The F5000 range of balers is equipped with a split-drive gearbox, which ensures that power is evenly distributed between the rollers in the bale chamber and the pickup and chopper unit.

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a 2-metre galvanised high intake pick up. For more difficult short grass conditions the F5500 and F5600 will be fitted with a five tine bar pick up system which is estimated to give 25% better ground cleaning and 25% more crop transfer.”

The complete pick up reel and chopper unit has been mounted to maximise reel flotation, which improves machine performance when working in undulating ground. A new optional small diameter high throughput crop roller is also available for the F5000 baler range. This crop roller helps to level out uneven swaths and has the ability to increase baler throughput.

The rotor on all F5000, machines is welded on both sides for superior strength and on the drive side the rotor is fitted with a double row bearing with a long service life. On the F5500 and F5600, the knives can be raised and lowered from the tractor cab. On the F5500 and F5600, the operator has the option to upgrade the chopper unit on the machines to a selectable knife system.

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On the F5500 this provides the operator with three options: they can choose to engage and chop with a bank of 8 knives or a bank of 7 knives. Should fine chopping be required the operator can choose to engage both knife banks, which will give a 15 knife chopper system - capable of delivering a chop length of approximately 65mm.

Likewise on the F5600 the operator can choose to engage and chop with a bank of 12 knives or a bank of 11 knives. Again, if fine chopping is required the operator can choose to engage all 23 knives - delivering a chop length of approximately 46mm.

To ensure that the machine always delivers a good chop quality, two monitoring systems have been put in place on the F5500 and F5600 balers. Firstly, the control box on these machines shows the knife working pressure Secondly a sensors monitors the distance between the tip of the knife and the spine of the rotor. If anything changes the control box notifies the operator.

All machines in the F5000 range are fitted with the McHale tried and tested drop floor unblocking system, a feature which operators have come to love for it simplicity of use and effective unblocking cycle, which can be done from the tractor cab.

The density system on the bale chamber of the F5000 baler range is capable of delivering 10% more density than the earlier range. As a result the F5000 series of balers have the ability to deliver harder, better-packed, higher density bales.

The bale chamber itself is 1.23 by 1.25 meters and is formed by 18 heavy-duty rollers. The heavy-duty 50mm tapered roller shafts are made from high-grade steel and all roller assemblies utilise high quality 50mm bearings on the drive and non-drive side. The roller ends are fitted with a unique reverse-thread sealing system, which hinders the crop from getting into the bearings.

The F5400 is fitted with a manual centralised greasing block, which can be greased with a grease gun. An automatic progressive greasing system supports the F5500 and F5600 bearings.

When a bale is ejected from the machine, the bale chamber roller bearings on the drive and non-drive side, the rotor bearings and the pick up gears, automatically receive a measured amount of pressurised grease in sequence through individual steel pipes.

On the F5400 and F5500 balers, bale density can be easily adjusted using the density valve on the machine platform, while on the F5600 bale density can be adjusted using the control box from the comfort of the tractor cab.

High quality, heavy-duty chains ensure reliable operation all around the machine. The main chain coming off the gearbox is an endless ‘diamond’chain for maximum strength, while all 4 | AGRINEWS | ISSUE 8 JUNE 2012

other chains on the drive side of the bale chamber are inch and a quarter or 20B. Once the P.T.O. is engaged, the continuous oiling system supplies oil to the chamber drive chains, the rotor drive chain, the pick up chains and the pick up cam track.

A new high performance netter has been designed and developed for the F5000 range.

The net tension can be simply adjusted on a variable pulley on the right hand side of the machine. This netter is very reliable and features: Endless adjustment of tension to ensure optimum net usage and bale shape.

180-degree wrap around on the rubber feed roller, eliminating any net slippage while feeding.

Capacity to take rolls of net wrap up to 1300mm in width and any length.

On the F5400 and F5500, net can be adjusted by moving a handle on the machine. On the F5600, net adjustment can be controlled from the control box in the tractor cab.

Net loading has been optimised on the F5000 baler range by the simple yet very effective rock and roll net loading system.

An 8 stud axle is fitted as standard on the machines and various tyre options are available.

On the F5000 range three control boxes are available. The F5400 is equipped with a ‘Wizard Control Console’ with a four digit display containing all the functionality required to operate the machine.

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Paul McHale – Marketing Manager McHale “A new ‘Wizard Plus Control Console’ has been developed for the F5500 baler. The Wizard plus contains a large graphic display, which allows the operator to control machine features such as drop floor, knife position, knife selection”.

On the large graphic display the operator can see

• Floor Position • Knife Pressure • Knife Position • Tailgate Position • Net Feed Indicator • Voltage Supply Display • Lube Alarm

“This is a very user friendly box, which give great functionality and visual displays” The F5600 is equipped with an ‘Expert Plus Control Console’.

This advanced control console with a large graphic display, when combined with the load-sending valve, is capable of making tailgate opening and closing fully automatic. The operator can also adjust the net and density from the tractor cab. If the machine is equipped with the selectable knife option, knife banks can be selected from the tractor cab to get the required chop length.

On the large graphic display the operator can see

• Knife pressure • Knife position • Tailgate position • Net feed indicator • Lube alarm

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NEWS & VIEWS Paul McHale – Marketing Manager McHale “This year a number of pre-production machines worked around the factory. The end user feedback has been very positive. Overall I think the new range will be in high demand for the 2012 season, so I would recommend you talk to your local McHale dealer soon to ensure availability” The new McHale F5000 series of balers are designed and built to exacting standards, providing higher intake capacities, more chopping options, higher bale density, lower running costs and better operator comforts.

About McHale McHale was founded by brothers Padraic and Martin McHale. The company evolved from a farm machinery retail outlet, which is still in existence today. This background was an excellent foundation for the design and manufacture of farm machinery, due to the direct contact with the end user.

In 1989 McHale’s commenced manufacture of Balewrappers in Co. Mayo. The company has since grown at a phenomenal rate. Exports account for 90% of sales and machines are sold in 5 continents. This success is attributed to the company philosophy of specialisation, intensive testing/ product development with end users and a commitment to investing in research and development and the latest production technologies and equipment.

In 2002 McHale entered the baler market with the launch of the McHale Fusion, which has firmly established itself as the leading integrated baler wrapper in the high volume balage markets in the world. In 2005 a standard fixed chamber baler was launched, this machine was designed from the Fusion and shares 85% of the same components.

Since its launch it has developed a name as being a heavyduty silage baler. Due to its success, a non-chopper baler the F540 and a fully automatic baler the F560 have also been added to the McHale F5 Baler Range. For the 2011 / 2012 season this range will be replaced by the F5000 range.

The West of Ireland provides an ideal testing ground where the terrain and climate are more demanding on machinery than anywhere else in Europe. The company is now one of the largest employers in the region and manufacturing takes place in a purpose built facility which utilises the latest in laser and robotic manufacturing technology and operates to ISO 9002 accreditation.

The company has a wide range of models, which cover all sizes/ shapes of bales, from a basic three-point linkage to a remotely controlled trailed wrapper. The range includes Trailed Round/Linkage Balewrappers, High Speed Trailed In line balewrapper, Large Square Trailed/ Linkage Balewrappers and a Mini Linkage Balewrapper, Round/Square Bale Handlers, Bale Splitters and Blockcutters. Fixed chamber balers and the Fusion integrated Baler wrapper.

■■ FURTHER INFORMATION For additional information, please contact Paul McHale on +353 87 9975 711 or by email at paulmchale@mchale.net

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Mike Pryce Tel: 01691 830308 2012 Greenfields Farm, Four Crosses, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6RF

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The Royal Highland Show Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh from Thursday, June 21 to Sunday, June 24.

The Royal Highland Show and its organisers the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland are well accustomed to handing out awards to prize winning livestock, food and drink products and innovative farm equipment. It was voted the best agricultural show in the UK by readers of a national farming magazine and in March it won a second top award - the Best Event in Scotland. Visitor numbers in recent years indicate that David Dunsmuir and his show management team have already earned a resounding endorsement from the farming and general public. The last two attendances have broken through the 180,000 mark, with a record in 2010 of 187,644.

RHASS President Alex Fergusson said: “The Royal Highland is the country’s biggest rural shop window so it made sense to invite a full breadth of local organisations and rural businesses to

play a role in promoting the attributes of this fantastic part of Scotland. Most people already know the region as a beautifully scenic area, but we wanted to highlight the many interesting, adventurous, delicious, exciting and enjoyable experiences that can be had here.”

For many though, the “Highland’s” big attraction is the livestock – more than 5000 head of the finest cattle, sheep, goats and horses, not to mention poultry.

To encourage youngsters to get involved in livestock showing, there are already young handlers and showmanship classes for dairy cattle, sheep and Clydesdale horses. This year, the beef section has a class for 12-16 year olds to present an animal that will have been shown in the earlier main competitions.

The Royal Highland is the largest equestrian show in Scotland with classes for light and heavy horses, private driving,

heavy horse turnouts, harness and grooming plus top class show-jumping - in all some 3000 horses and ponies.

Future generations should benefit from new energy sources and for today’s younger generation, the show is all about giving them a flavour of farming and food production and how it all fits into a living countryside. “A day in the life of...” will be the theme in the Dobbies Children’s Discovery Centre, run by the Royal Highland Education Trust. With free admission to the show for children under sixteen, RHET is expecting some 25,000 to descend on the Centre!

Once shopping, lifestyle, crafts, countryside activities, rural skills, outdoor living, honey, sheep shearing, forestry, motors and music are added to the mix, including a special show recording of Radio Scotland legend Robbie Shepherd’s “Take The Floor”.

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Wingaway use Bird Alarm cries to scare your pest birds. The Alarm cries are not only environmentally safe but also more effective.

Wingaway offer a wide range of products all designed to solve specific problems and all products come with one year's free warranty which can be extended to 2 or 3 years.

A consultancy service is also available and we are happy to design and build to your specific requirements. Prices and quotations on request.

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Available in models ranging from 10m3 to 24m3. Perfect for the farmer who wishes to add complete bales in their TMR mix. Unique discharge roller system provides a very consistent feed discharge.

Trailing Shoe, Disc Injector and Dribble Bar Applicators are available as an option on our range of vacuum tankers.

The Xcel 1250 has a 12 tonne capacity with spreading width in excess of 16 metres with most materials, very consistent spread pattern.

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Richard Noble, the Man Behind Bloodhound SSC Datatag, the company behind the world’s most successful equipment security and registration scheme-CESAR, helped sponsor Richard Noble OBE, pioneer of the Thrust2 programme, to attend the recent CEA ‘Constructing the Future’ conference.

Thrust2 held the world land speed record from October 1983 to September 1997. On October 4, 1983 the jet powered car reached a top speed of 650.88 mph and broke the record at 633.468 mph (average speed of two runs within one hour).

Noble is now the leader of the Bloodhound Project which is hailed as the engineering adventure for the 21st century! The Bloodhound SSC (Super Sonic Car) has been designed to run at

speeds up to 1,050 mph. The car, which will be piloted by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE, will take part in the race to reach 1,000mph in South Africa, later this year. Continuing the connection to construction equipment, Wing Commander Green was at the wheel of the successful JCB Dieselmax that secured the world record for a diesel-powered car in 2006 averaging over 350mph. He had previously set the world land speed record

when he became the first man to go supersonic on land at over 760 mph.

The primary objective of the Bloodhound Project is to inspire the next generation to pursue careers in science, engineering, technology and mathematics by demonstrating how they can be harnessed to achieve the seemingly impossible, such as a 1,000+ mph land speed record.

Datatag Recruit Vince Wise, Ex-Avcis (ACPO Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service)

Datatag, the power behind the official CESAR equipment security and registration scheme and the leading supplier of ‘motorcycle’ security systems, has announced a strengthening of its team with the appointment of Vince Wise.

Vince, a serving police officer from 1981 until his retirement from the service this year, is well known in vehicle crime circles having worked in the National Criminal Intelligence Service, the Hampshire Vehicle Crime Desk within the Force Intelligence Bureau and AVCIS (ACPO Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service). In the latter role Vince was able to conduct in-depth investigations into equipment and vehicle crime with visits to Poland, Romania, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Vince was instrumental in recovering millions of pounds worth of 8 | AGRINEWS | ISSUE 8 JUNE 2012

high-end vehicles, agricultural and construction equipment.

Datatag, which is celebrating 20 years in business this month, is an official sponsor of British Superbikes and the British Supersport Championship.

In his new role Vince will work directly with the police, crime prevention organisations and the insurance and asset finance industries to raise the level of awareness and increase the level of detection of vehicle enabled crime. Vince will also plan and present special training courses to disseminate proven vehicle identification techniques for traffic police. An advanced course for specialist vehicle examiners will be available from Datatag in the coming weeks. Further training courses will be available to insurance underwriters and claims officers, asset finance underwriters and fraud investigators. Datatag’s unique and specialised training courses are a huge assistance to commerce in helping them identify asset identity and document fraud, which in turn helps reduce insur-

ance premium rises. Datatag’s Sales Director Chris Harrison commented “This is a great appointment and we welcome Vince on board. This shows our commitment to provide a holistic approach in supporting crime prevention and police in terms of not only infrastructure but key expertise that can be fed back to law enforcement internationally” Datatag’s new Police Liaison and Training Officer commented “For years I have seen Datatag grow as a company. I have been impressed by its enthusiastic management with a strong sense of direction and the displaying of a ‘can do’ culture. When I was invited to join the team, and having an insight to its future, I knew instantly it was where I wanted to be to build a second career”.

■■ FURTHER INFORMATION Datatag and CESAR will be at the CEREALS exhibition, Lincoln 13-14 June.

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Root mass is significantly greater in Kickstart-treated crops (right) in farm trials carried out by Fielder.

Inset: Barrie Hawkin says the new Kickstart seed treatment provides a complete nutrient package for the emergence and establishment phases.

New Phosphite-Based Seed Treatment Boosts Establishment A new plant growth stimulant combining phosphite with zinc, manganese and other important nutrients is available as a seed treatment from a network of UK distributors for 2012 autumn drilling.

Manufactured by micronutrient specialist Fielder (UK) Ltd, Kickstart is compatible with all fungicide and insecticide seed treatments and is suitable for cereals, oilseed rape and most other crops.

Alongside generous levels of phosphite, zinc and manganese, Kickstart also provides phosphate, nitrogen, potassium and amino acids, all of which have an important role as Fielder UK’s Barrie Hawkin explains.

“This is a seed treatment that provides a complete nutrient package for the emergence and establishment phases,” he says.

“It could avoid the need for certain other applications.

“Kickstart is formulated to move stand-alone manganese seed treatments to the next level with the phosphite and zinc encouraging better nutrient translocation within the germinating seed.

We’ve seen a threefold increase in root biomass initiated by the phosphite/zinc complex, giving the germinating seed greater capacity to extract water and nutrient from the soil to speed emergence and establishment.

“Trials we are carrying out this year show an improvement in the evenness of crop establishment and a dramatic increase in root growth. Kickstart has clearly demonstrated an ability to help crops overcome early manganese deficiency.

“We have also seen improved winter hardiness and greater drought tolerance as a result of the better start that crops have as a result of the enhanced nutrient availability at a critical stage. I would expect the results we have seen to date to translate into increased yields.”

Fielder has twenty years experience in foliar phosphite and phosphate nutrition, working in mainstream crops as well as beet, edible brassicas, carrots, onions, lettuce and herbs. The company has spent three years researching phosphite-based seed treatments, with Kickstart applicable as a plant growth stimulant to anything grown from seed. Kickstart is supplied in 20 litre drums sufficient to treat eight tonnes of cereal or maize seed or six tonnes of oilseed rape or pulse seed.

■■ FURTHER INFORMATION Barrie Hawkin – Fielder Email: fielderag@farming.co.uk • Tel: 07774 418047

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National Sprayer Testing Scheme Farmers in the UK have taken on board the concept of sprayer testing so much so that over 85% of the sprayer area of the UK is now covered by an NSTS tested sprayer.

Sprayer testing was launched as a concept in the UK in 1997 charges the machine owner for the job, thus making NSTS comwhen the Agricultural Engineers Association started their mercial at the point of use. An element of the charge is a regissprayer testing scheme. NSTS was launched in 2003, quickly tration fee levied against each test carried out, which provides becoming a requirement of Assured Food Standards, Crop funding for the scheme. Each machine upon achieving the Assurance schemes and supermarket protocols and achieving required standard is issued with a uniquely numbered report the requirements of the Voluntary initiative in helping stave off and decal stating the machine has passed is fixed to the machine. the threatened pesticide tax.

Machine owners can check the date of their test by logging onto Farmers embraced the concept of a third party looking at the the NSTS database and entering their report number. Based on sprayer to make sure it is functioning correctly and capable of this information machine owners are sent a reminder that their applying pesticides at the correct rate and on sprayers are due for their annual re-test. target. Machine owners also quickly found out The results of tests are returned to the NSTS that this made machines more reliable, contriboffice where they are entered onto a database. uting to less downtime during busy spraying Plant protection Crop assurance certification bodies have direct periods. Also accurate application helps reduce products are part of access to this data for verification purposes. pesticide usage and thus cost.

What of the future? Sprayer testing in the UK the armoury for food NSTS now test over 14,500 sprayers per year. security, producing is here to stay. There is a testing requirement in Additional test protocols have been developed for the Sustainable Use Directive for Pesticides, sufficient food for a granular applicators and fogging machines makwhich will be law and an International Standard growing population. ing a grand total of around 15,000 pieces of applifor machine testing in its final stages of being cation equipment tested annually. agreed. Plant protection products are part of the armoury for The NSTS is carried out by over 600 qualified technicians who food security, producing sufficient food for a growing population. all hold a Certificate of Competence in Sprayer Examining; inde- They need to be applied accurately and on target, part of that is pendently assessed and awarded by NPTC/City & Guilds. These making sure the machines are working properly and capable of technicians are either self-employed sprayer specialists or work being calibrated by a certificated operator. for sprayer specialists or dealers. The networks of machine examiners cover the whole of the UK, including Isle of Man and ■■ FURTHER INFORMATION the Channel Islands.

For more details of the NSTS visit our website To access the NSTS test machine owners contact their nearest www.nsts.org.uk or preferred test centre, a high proportion of tests are carried on Duncan Russell – NSTS Manager farm with the machine owner present. The machine examiner

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Amazone to refine their electronics at Cereals 2012 With a desire to reduce the number of control boxes for each specific machine in the tractor cab, operators are looking to consolidate the functionality of each box.

Amazone’s AMATRON+ controller has helped in the past for operators who have more than one piece of Amazone equipment and have been able to operate spreader, sprayer & drill from the one box. However, with the introduction of GPS-Switch, Amazone’s automatic section shut-off controller, this has meant two boxes instead of one. If this facility is being used alongside a GPS controller for reading an application map for variable rate application then this has resulted in a third box.

The new Amatron3 in-cab controller for sprayers, spreaders and drills offers a high-resolution 6” screen that gives the operator a much clearer and brighter view of the machine’s functionality and the new software layout simplifies, for the operator, the programming sequence in comparison to the existing AMATRON+. The toggle button in the top right hand corner enables the user to flick between two screens: Firstly: the standard display is of the machine functions which includes the number of sections working, forward speed, application rate, working pressure, etc and alongside the soft keys for the electrohydraulic functions such as boom folding & tilt.

Secondly: the display offers the user a view of the field boundary with the area already applied showing in green. The full functionality of the GPS-Switch can be accessed via this second screen. Amatron3 not only has the ability to work a as CANBUS controller for machine function but also as an ISOBUS controller with Task Controller being gradually introduced during 2012 to enable data to be transferred from PC to Amatron3 as well as being able to be used with third party software such as FieldNav. For 2012, GPS-Switch is already being delivered with the 50 hour trial software of GPS-Track guidance system. With GPSTel: 07780 471481 | Email: sales.agrinews@gmail.com

Track, the display can be used for light bar guidance from an A-B line and can be used in 3 functions of line to cope with bends and corners. GPS-Track can also be used as a stand-alone system for guidance when mowing or cultivating when the auto shut-off system is not being used. GPS-Switch can also specified with GPS-VRA where a ‘shape’ file can be loaded via a USB stick to enable a variable rate application map to send a altering spread rate to the AMATRON+ There is also a new range of ISOBUS-ready job computers now available for basic spreader functionality which will also be on show with a third party controller.

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The new seven-strong Farmall A range will makes its debut to UK and Irish customers at the respective grassland events. The range extends from the 55hp Farmall 55A to the 115hp Farmall 115A tractor.

Farmall 55A – the farmyard specialist Farmall 55A is a new 55hp single specification tractor open station tractor. Standard specification is an 8x8 synchro transmission with left hand mechanical shuttle enabling quick and easy direction changes in shuttle type operations. Standard equipment also includes one rear double-acting remote valve and 540 rpm pto.

Whilst these tractors are designed primarily for working in and around yards and livestock buildings, the rugged and robust construction also makes the tractor very capable in a support role within many other environments. Available in either 2wd or 4wd, these tractors are equipped with an easy access spacious, comfortable operator’s platform.

A folding roll over protection is also part of the standard equipment. When folded this allows the tractor to access areas with a door height of 2m.

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Farmall 65A, 75A, 85A, 95A, 105A, 115A – for farmyard and field Farmall A, which supersedes JX range, brings new features, an increase in power, two additional higher powered models and a new ergonomically designed cab. These six new models which span the 65 – 115hp range are all available in 4wd.

Standard specification on Farmall 65A, 75A, 85A, 95A is a 12 x 12 mechanical shuttle, while the Farmall 105A and 115A benefit from a 12 x 12 powershuttle. In addition, the powershuttle is available as an option on Farmall 85A and 95A. Internally the ergonomics of the cab have been given a complete overhaul with remote valve levers, hand throttle and rear 3-point hitch control relocated to improve the simplicity of operation. The heating and ventilation unit is now relocated to the rear of the cab to improve the feeling of spaciousness and enable a high visibility panel to be incorpoTel: 07780 471481 | Email: sales.agrinews@gmail.com

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rated into the roof. This optional high visibility panel will be especially valuable for front loader operations enabling drivers to keep the loader in view when stacking bales or operating in low roof buildings.

Farmall 65A and 75A are ideally suited to perform the support role on large livestock units whether operating yard scrapers or powering straw choppers. The Farmall 85A and 95A combine power with economy and make ideal loader tractors, while the extra power available from the Farmall 105A and 115A makes these tractors ideally suited for high pto power tasks like operating diet feeder wagons.

Outside of the farmyard these tractors will play an important role in transport, slurry / manure spreading, fertiliser application, silage making and a variety of other field operations.

Maximum rear lift capacity is an impressive 3,565kg and up to three rear remote valves can be specified.

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Midlands Based John Deere Dealers Show Commitment to Serving Customers Midlands based John Deere dealers Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) & Agricultural Industrial Services (AIS) are pleased to announce a number of new appointments across the sales team based at their Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Newport and Sudbury Depots.

Nigel Worthington has been appointed as Commercial Director of Rea Valley Tractors & Agricultural Industrial Services. Nigel’s responsibilities will include group sales and managing key supplier relationships. On starting his new role Nigel comments, “Good business comes by doing the basics right across all departments. If the parts team get the right part to a customer quickly, or a technician can fix a problem first time on farm, then those guys have done more to help future company sales than anyone that day.” Nigel comments “During the last three years, I have watched with interest at the coming together of RVT and AIS, and I’m thrilled to now become part of its continuing development” “We work in an ever more volatile industry, with weather, currency, markets and production costs all affecting a farmer’s

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The opening of a new depot in Welshpool has increased the company’s ability to better serve customers in the region with familiar faces Gordon Potter and James Potter heading up the Mid-Wales territory. Ian Vance will continue to be based at Shrewsbury managing existing customer relationships and fleet orders. Ed Davies

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who also joined back in December will concentrate on north of Shrewsbury, into Oswestry and Mid Wales.

RVT and AIS owner and Staffordshire farmer Simon Clarke said “The recent appointments are key for our group as we move into the future. We share the same philosophies around delivering high quality customer service at all of our depots. The appointment of Nigel, Chris and the recent opening of our Welshpool depot demonstrate the commitment we have towards meeting our customers’ expectations.”

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Rea Valley Tractors and AIS Ltd warmly invite you to a series of baler demo days taking place in May and June this year. The events, which will be organised across the Midlands, will give visitors the opportunity to demo the new John Deere 960 round baler, as well as the new 5R and 6R series tractors. The 644 round baler will also be showcased.

The events will take place at the following locations: Cold Hatton, Nr Crudington, Shropshire – 12th June By kind permission of D.J. Shakeshaft Walford & North Shropshire College – 19th June By kind permission of Neil Ridgeway

Please note that these dates are subject to change owing to weather conditions. To register your interest and be kept up to date, please contact Laura Dickinson by email lauradickinson@reavalleytractors.com or phone 01743 289104.

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Massey Ferguson to show Award-Winning Tractor Range and more at Cereals 2012 Cereals 2012 will mark the UK debut of a wide range of new models from Massey Ferguson, the home of straightforward, dependable machinery.

Taking the spotlight will no doubt be the MF 7600 Series, which now boasts eight tractors in two chassis sizes ranging from 140hp up to 235hp.

Also on show will be the new MF ACTIVA S and MF DELTA combines, the high density MF 2170 XD baler and the brand new MF 3645 compact specialist tractor.

“Cereals will provide farmers with an opportunity to see brand new machines only seen at the large European shows.

“On show for the first time in the UK will be the most up to date, award winning tractor ranges as well as cutting edge harvesting technology like the high density MF 2170 XD baler,” says Ben Agar, Market Services Manager.

The Cereals Event line-up includes:

• MF 7600 Series: Eight new models in two ranges from 140hp

to 235hp (ISO max). Lightweight and versatile – the MF 7600 Series is ideal for all applications from cultivations and crop establishment through to top work and haulage

• MF 9280 DELTA: Industry-leading high capacity rotary combine, equipped with HyPerforma threshing and separation system

• MF 7300 ACTIVA S: Top economy and performance from AGCO SISU Power engines with Selective Catalytic Reduction technology as well as a choice of two well-proven separation

New GX models from Kubota deliver outstanding performance and economy Kubota UK will be showing its all new M110GX and M135GX tractors at Cereals.

Exhibited alongside the company’s latest 85hp M8560 and 100hp M9960 tractors, the 110hp and 135hp new GX models boast key developments to deliver outstanding performance and fuel economy. The range topping M135GX is powered by a Stage IIIB compliant 135hp engine, with features including a high comfort cab with superb allround visibility, a new 24x24 speed semi-powershift transmission and a fully suspended front axle.

The new M135GX is powered by a 6.1 litre common rail direct injection with four-valves per cylinder with full electronic control. Matched to the new transmission, the tractor offers advanced features including work cruise and auto modes for the ultimate in flexibility, efficiency and output. New engines that are Stage IIIB compliant power the new M8560 and M9960 tractor models. Offering enhanced all-round performance and refinement, the engines are matched to advanced transmissions fitted with work cruise and eco 40K as standard.

“Kubota tractors offer an unrivalled mix of value, proven quality and performance,” says General Manager of Sales and Marketing, Dave Roberts. “The new M110GX and M135GX are a clear indication of the growing strength of Kubota in the UK agricultural market. Quiet and comfortable, they deliver excellent performance with easy to use features to boost productivity. Make no mistake. Kubota means business.”

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• MF 2170 XD Square Baler: Heavyweight flywheel and crank arms increase bale weights by up to 20%

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New John Deere 6R Series tractors for 2012 New small and medium frame tractors from the John Deere 6R Series tractor range can be seen on the John Deere stand at Cereals 2012 in June.

With the addition of these new smaller models, nine tractors altogether are available for 2012, from 105 to 210hp (or 125 t o 2 4 0 h p w i t h I n t e l l i g e n t Powe r Management, for road and pto applications). Featuring the new John Deere tractor family styling, all 6R models offer new levels of power, performance and operator comfort, including improved suspension and cab visibility, more powerful hydraulics and increased lift capacities.

The small frame 6105R, 6115R and 6125R models are equipped with a Stage IIIB 4.5-litre four-cylinder PowerTech PVX engine rated from 105 to 130hp. John Deere’s fuel efficient diesel-only PowerTech engines use field proven technology to meet the latest emission standards, based on exhaust gas recirculation.

The medium frame 6130R model is powered by a 130hp four-cylinder engine

mounted on a six-cylinder frame, while the other two medium frame models, the 6140R and 6150R, are equipped with a Stage IIIB 6.8-litre six-cylinder PowerTech PVX engine rated at 140 and 150hp respectively. Employing John Deere’s established full-frame design, these new tractors also have a longer wheelbase to provide improved stability for loader applications.

In addition, a higher permissible weight and payload allow bigger and heavier implements to be carried.

An integrated front hitch with a lift capacity of 4000kg and a new front pto are also available ex-factory for the first time on 6R Series tractors. The front hitch is fully compatible with the new John Deere H-Series front loaders, which have been designed to provide maximum visibility and to match the new tyre sizes and tractor chassis dimensions.

Transmission options include the newly designed 24-speed DirectDrive, which combines the handling comfort of an infinitely variable shift transmission (IVT) with the power efficiency of a mechanical unit, while providing fuel savings of up to 10g/kWh compared to an IVT. The new 6R ComfortView cab has over 20 per cent more space and a similar increase

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Front tank option now available from Vicon A front tank option along with improvements to spray tank cleaning systems has been introduced across the Vicon sprayer range for 2012.

The iXtra front tank offers an 1,100-litre capacity giving the potential for 2,900 litres of total capacity when combined with an 1,800 litre/24m iXter tractor-mounted sprayer.

It is a combination that can make the iXter a viable alternative to a trailed sprayer. Cleverly, the moulded GRP tank benefits from full recirculation with filling via the mounted sprayer’s induction hopper. It is a system that allows both tanks to be managed independently and the operator can choose from fully automatic liquid transfer, or manual control.

Agitation and cleaning is simply done by a 12v electrically driven pump, avoiding the need for extra hydraulic connections or PTO shafts on the tractor. Agitation is achieved using two injector nozzles, with cleaning by two rotating nozzles.

Standard specification includes electric Easy Set valve panel, clean water wash system via two integral clean water tanks, lighting and parking wheels.

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iXtra front tank provides 1,100 litres of extra spray volume, giving a front/rear tank combination the capacity to almost match a trailed sprayer.

Comfort and iXclean Pro now being introduced. iXclean Pro offers a fully automated wash down function from one touch of a button – and Vicon is currently the only sprayer manufacturer to offer this capability. Residue levels after carrying out just one automated tank wash are now well below one per cent, says the company.

Rollason Engineering Hales Farm, Fosseway, Moreton Morrell Warwickshire CV35 9DF Tel: 01926 651111 Email: sales@rollasonengineering.co.uk www.rollasonengineering.co.uk

D & J SMITH Stanford Bridge, Worcester Worcestershire WR6 6SQ Tel: 01886 853697 • Fax: 01886 853697 Mobile: 07836 771094 Email: david@dandjsmith.co.uk

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NEWS & VIEWS

Stiga: 75 years of garden excellence 1939-2010

First ever British STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Just one week before athletes from around the world commence their gold medal bids in London, visitors to the CLA Game Fair will enjoy a different type of sporting action with the inaugural Great British Championship of STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® taking place at the event. Considered the major league of lumberjack sports worldwide, the STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Series championships started more than 25 years ago, but a competition has never yet taken place on British soil. Now, as the country gets truly into the sporting spirit this summer, it is only fitting that the first ever British competition of STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® should also be held here.

Six exciting disciplines set to enthral spectators Six exciting disciplines make up STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® : the Underhand Chop, Standing Block Chop, STIHL Stock Saw, Single Buck, Springboard and the always-appealing (and noisy!) Hot Saw. Technically as well as physically demanding, each event tests athletes’ handling of an axe or chain saw and their skill with wood. What is more, each STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® discipline is a real thrill to watch with competitors racing to cut through great hunks of wood (some taking three slices off with a chainsaw in under six seconds), hopping up onto planks more than 2.5m high as they race to fell a simulated ‘tree trunk’ in the springboard event for example, and wielding literally razor sharp axes with centimetre-tight accuracy and skill.

Andrew Crawford, CLA Game Fair Director said: “The CLA Game Fair is delighted to host the first ever British STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® Championship at Belvoir Castle this summer.

This prestigious event will give the Olympics a run for its money, proving that sporting action, entertainment and excitement in the beautiful Great British countryside is second to none.”

A full programme of STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® events will be published in advance of the CLA Game Fair, where we will also present our range of the world’s best-selling chainsaws, plus an extensive choice of outdoor power tools for land and woodland owners, farmers and gardeners.

Stiga is owned by the GGP Group manufacturer of one of the largest range of lawnmowers and garden machinery in Europe. Stiga lawnmowers and garden equipment are distributed in the UK by GGP UK Limited; when you buy from us you are buying direct from the manufacturer. Stiga is well known for the quality and reliability of its lawnmowers, lawn tractors and garden equipment.

The Stiga name has been associated with lawnmowers, garden tractors, and ride on mowers for over 75 years.

Buy from us with confidence at competitive prices with the after sales support you would expect from a leading manufacturer and distributor. All Stiga garden machinery sold on this site is delivered fully assembled and made ready for use by your local approved Stiga dealer.

Stiga products have comprehensive manufacturer›s warranties (the period varies according to the model), which give you peace of mind and protect your investment. When you buy a Stiga mower you are buying a quality machine that will provide you with years of service and reliability.

■■ FURTHER INFORMATION Stiga are also well known for their high quality Snow Blowers, you can find out more and purchase your Snow Blower online at www.stigasnowblowers.co.uk

Charles H. Hill Ltd Moor Lane, Horstington, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire LN10 5HH

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY

DISINFECTANT AND CLEANERS

Arctic Cat would like to extend a warm welcome to their new dealer for Devon.

ARCTIC CAT is extending their dealer network all around the UK!

A wide selection of disinfectants and cleaners ALWAYS IN STOCK

All types of poultry hous es was hed and dis infec ted

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D F M Motors Langdon Road Holsworthy Devon EX22 7SF Tel: 01409 241380 Fax: 01409 241007 DEACON'S NURSERY NATIONAL FRUIT TREE SPECIALISTS

Prices held for the Olympic year 20% of until end of June 2012

20% DISCOUNT ON ORDERS OVER £40 HURRY – FOR LIMITED PERIOD ONLY OFFER ENDS 30TH JUNE 2012

One of the UK›s largest suppliers of top and soft fruit trees and bushes.

Over 350 different varieties of Apple tree plus an extensive selection of other top fruit trees such as Plum, Pear, Peach, Nectarine, Cherry and much more. We also specialise in soft fruit including Raspberries, Strawberries, Currants, Gooseberries and Hybrids to name but a few and even the more unusual plants such as Kiwi, Hops, Cranberries, Figs etc.

Tel: 01983 840750 or 01983 522243

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Wingaway offer a wide range of products all designed to solve specific problems and all products come with one year's free warranty which can be extended to 2 or 3 years.

A consultancy service is also available and we are happy to design and build to your specific requirements. Prices and quotations on request.

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NEWS & VIEWS

Scrubs up well Weather conditions that are ideal for getting the grass growing also promote the growth of dense vegetation and heavy scrub. You can cut through all that with tractor-mounted Wessex Scrubmaster rotary slasher.

Constructed from heavy gauge steel plate and boasting an exceptionally high performance drive system, the Scrubmaster is built to last. So much so, say Broadwood, that their parts department receives calls for spare parts of Scrubmasters in excess of 30 years old.

Testimony to its reputation for serious s c r u b c l e a r i n g a b i l i t y, t h e re a re Scrubmasters working in woodlands and forest areas across the UK and Europe.

A choice of cutting systems is available.

The blade assembly comprises four heavy duty reversible blades mounted on a hardened steel square plate. This delivers over 2000 one ton impact cuts per minute

with a clean cutting action that’s ideal for woody material and taking down grass and weed growth.

Alternatively, chain cutters are preferable in areas where there may be tree stumps and boulders which can damage blades. Three high tensile chains lacerate woody and fibrous scrub growth with ease. Described by Broadwood as unstoppable and built to last, the Scrubmaster has adjustable side skids positioned so the machine can cut close to trees in plantations.

A fully floating headstock allows it to be dragged across rough ground with minimal stress to the frame and a heavy gal-

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vanized chain takes the strain of lifting.

The heavy gauge steel tailgates contain debris beneath the machine to give it a thorough mulching and for manoeuvring without lifting there is the optional rear castoring wheel. The Scubmaster is definitely one to have on your side when you’re heading into the rough. Wessex have built their reputation with over 35 years of manufacturing high quality accessories.

■■ FURTHER INFORMATION Broadwood International Tel: 01420 478111 www.broadwoodintl.co.uk

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LRS (Lincs) Limited

Units 9-10 Belton Lane Industrial Estate, Belton Lane Grantham, Lincs NG31 9HN Tel 01476 565999 Fax 01476 565990 Email info@lrs-uk.com www.lrs-uk.com

MRW Moto

Viewlands High Knells Houston, Carlisle CA6 4JW Tel 01228 675718

Dans Motorcycles

Keypoint, A34 Northbound Filleybrooks, Stone Staffordshire ST15 0PT Tel 01785 812002 Fax 01785 819009 Email dan@dansmotorcycles. co.uk www.dansmotorcycles.co.uk

X P Bikes

17 Hareleeshill Road Larkham ML9 2EX Email sales@xpbikes.co.uk www.xpbikes.co.uk

Quad Zone

Mill Cottage, Kidderminster Worcestershire DY14 9HP Tel 01299 832699 Mobile 07773 523540 Email quadzone@btinternet.com www.quadzone.co.uk

Auto Links

Lake Road Garage Brynmawr, Gwent NP23 4AP Tel 01495 310548 Email wayne@autolinks.co.uk www.autolinks.co.uk

NEWS & VIEWS

Yamaha Grizzly 300

Easy-to-use, at Work and Play For 2012 Yamaha will introduce the Grizzly 300 which is designed for leisure and utility owners who are looking for an easy-to-use quality 2WD ATV at an affordable price. Starting with a clean sheet, our design team have built a 2WD ATV which we believe achieved these goals. Easy-to-use yet sophisticated, compact yet powerful, high quality yet affordable, focused yet versatile, the new Grizzly 300 offers more for less.

The Grizzly 300 replaces both the Grizzly 350 2WD and Big Bear 250 for 2012, and with its abundant overall engine and chassis specification and easy-to-use character, this quality ATV is ready to work hard and play hard.

Engine Technical Highlights

• 287cc liquid-cooled 4-stroke single-cylinder engine • Smooth, quiet and powerful performance

• Compact 4-valve combustion chamber • Convenient push-button electric starter • Strong low to mid-range torque gives 227kg pulling power • Smooth power delivery gives high levels of traction • Easy-to-use CVT automatic transmission with centrifugal clutch • High and low gear settings, with neutral and reverse • Right-hand operated 4-position drive select lever • V-belt primary drive with high-volume air cooling chamber • Reliable, low-maintenance shaft drive • 32mm CV carburettor for efficient and economical performance • High-level radiator with electric cooling fan • Single-axis balancer shaft for smooth running • Quiet and compact exhaust system

Manor Farm, Great Wishford, Salisbury Wiltshire Tel: 01722 890296/955 • Fax: 01722 790975 Email: websales@smhquads.co.uk www.smhquads.co.uk

suzuki atv: the right tool for every job

Put Pryce our versatile atvs to the test, Mike • Tel: 01691 830308

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find your dealer at: suZuKiatv.Co.uK or Call 0500 011 959

2012 Greenfields Farm, Four Crosses, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6RF Email: admin@mikeprycemachinery.com www.mikeprycemachinery.com

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WILDCAT coming soon to the UK GSR Racing For more information call or visit:

Pro-Turf International Ltd

Simmonites Ltd

Glebe Farm, Causeway Lane Oak Farm Nursery, Station Hill, Winchfield, 755 Thornton Road, Thornton GSR RACING - DN22 0PX0PX Gamston Near RetfordNear - Tel: +44 1777 838 139 Gamston Near Retford DN22 Hook Bradford BD13 3NW Contact: Guy Smith RG27 8BX+44 01252 560 250 Contact: Mark Calzoni PRO-TURF International Ltd. - RG27 8BX Hampshire Hampshire - Tel.: Tel: +44 7831 279 200 Contact: Andrew Marks or David Wise Tel: +44 1274 833 351 SIMMONITES Ltd. - BD13 3NW Bradford West - Tel.: Email: guy@gsr-racing.co.uk Tel: Yorkshire +44 1252 560 250 +44 1274 833 351 Fax: +44 1274 835 117 Email: sales@pro-turf.co.uk THORNEY OFF ROAD - NN13 5TW Crowfield Northants - Tel.: +44 1908 238 798Email: info@simmonites.com www.gsr-racing.co.uk www.simmonites.com www.pro-turf.co.uk

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951cc Arctic Cat engine

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