Essential Farm Machinery

Essential Farm

covering East Anglia and the Midlands

PERFORMER CULTIVATOR

Combined disc & tine cultivator

• Available in 3 to 7 metre working widths

• 2 rows of 510mm discs

• 4 rows of tines, with 85cm underframe clearance

• 700mm HD liner or Double U packer

• 50mm or 50/80mm points and 350mm wings available in carbide or standard

• Possibility to add small seeders for a one pass operation December

Prize draw to win a Polaris Ranger at LAMMA 2025

Visitors to LAMMA 2025 next month will have the chance to win a £24,000 Polaris Ranger Diesel utility vehicle.

Designed to handle the toughest conditions and meet the demands of UK farms, the workhorse utility vehicle combines durability with versatility – and will be offered to the winner of a special prize draw.

The two-day show takes place on 15-16 January at the NEC Birmingham. The draw is open to people aged 18-plus who provide their details after completing the online registration form and attend the event.

Notable upgrades for the 2025 Polaris Ranger Diesel includes a bold, restyled front-end design, with new

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More than 600 exhibitors will showcase the latest machinery at LAMMA

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Polaris vice president Reid Wilson said: “Whether it’s tackling a tough task or enjoying a trail, the new 2025 full-size Ranger lineup is stacked with quality enhancements and upgraded features to deliver more capability, durability and comfort.”

Record-breaker

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Organisers say LAMMA 2025 promises to be a record-breaking event. More than 600 exhibitors from across the agricultural sector will showcase the latest advancements in farming machinery and technologies.

Visitors will enjoy exclusive machinery launches, UK product debuts, and live demonstrations – giving them hands-on insight into cutting-edge equipment from renowned brands like JCB, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and New Holland.

A key highlight for 2025 is the return of Kuhn Farm Machinery for the

first time since 2020. Kuhn managing director Sian Pritchard said the show’s increasing popularity and wide-ranging audience were major factors in the decision to return.

A comprehensive seminar and workshop programme will bring together leaders from across the agricultural sector to discuss critical topics such as sustainability, artificial intelligence, automation and the latest market trends.

Event director Sarah WhittakerSmith emphasised the event’s value: “With more exhibitors and product debuts than ever, this year’s show is an unmissable opportunity for learning, networking and discovery.”

A special machinery demonstration arena will offering visitors the chance to see state-of-the-art kit in action. Top manufacturers like JCB and Valtra will showcase their latest machines and equipment.

Registration and attendance is free and now open on the LAMMA website at www.lammashow.com

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Mobile dryer at centre of grain handling systems

• Move away from standalone solutions

• Automated systems require less labour

• Efficiency and cost-effectiveness key

Demand is growing among farmers for mobile grain dryers to be at the centre of new automated drying systems.

“There is a move away from farmers using Mecmar dryers as a standalone solution,” says John McArthur, managing director at grain drying and storage experts McArthur BDC.

“Customers are looking for automated systems enabling them to do more work with less labour. Using Skandia Elevator grain handling equipment controlled by a Mecmar delivers cost effective, automated grain drying systems.”

Another attraction is the strong resale value of mobile dryers due to low depreciation. “Should farming business plans change, capital invested may be more easily recovered, which is essential in these uncertain times,” says Mr McArthur.

Three farmers recently approached McArthur BDC to upgrade their grain drying facilities. “Each of these customers posed a simple question, how do I dry and store my grain as quickly and safely as possible.”

Thoresby Farming

Farm manager Will Baker chose an automatic Mecmar S43T batch dryer when he needed to replace a drying facility for harvest 2024 at Thoresby Farming, part of the 3,400ha Thoresby Estate in Nottinghamshire.

“We worked closely with McArthur BDC on the design of the new plant and took full advantage of its team’s grain drying and storage expertise,” says Mr Baker.

“We slightly modified an existing general purpose shed and installed Skandia grain handling equipment which included an intake and conveyors to the grain store, centred around an automatic Mecmar S43T batch drier.”

Mr Baker says the Mecmar was his dryer of choice. “We knew that its build quality and reliability were key reasons why it has a proven track

record – and it delivers the automa tion we were looking for.”

The Mecmar controls the Skandia intake to automate loading. It then dries and cools grain before an inte grated aspirator cleaner removes dust and chaff. Then grain is unloaded onto Skandia conveyors and transported to the grain store.

Balmanno Farm

John Bruce, of Balmanno Farm near Perth, adopted a similar approach. He needed to increase his storage capaci ty and replace his existing aging dryer in readiness for harvest 2024.

“My old system was complex and behind the times,” he explains.

“Once our previous dryer had dried the grain, it was put into storage bins and cooled, put back through an old handling system, loaded into trailers and taken to the grain store.”

This was labour intensive, requiring someone to be on site at all times to monitor what was happening and empty the bins into the trailers. The new 2,000t capacity storage shed is much more efficient.

The system is based on an automatic Mecmar D24T which features touchscreen controls and an aspirator cleaner. This is filled by the indoor trench Skandia conveyor in 17 minutes.

“Once dried, the Mecmar automatically unloads the grain onto the newly installed Skandia chain and flight conveyors, which transport the grain directly to the new store.”

Learning curve

“The first crop that the Mecmar had to dry were the winter beans, which wasn’t straight forward and it was a steep learning curve, all were well dried without scorching and stored away for long term storage.

“Being able to monitor the drier on my phone was a huge help as it reduced the visits to the site and increased the accuracy of the timing to visit before events reaching trigger points.”

“The Mecmar was our drier of choice’

Balnamoon Farms

Angus-based farmer Jack Carnegy, of Balnamoon Farms had been using a Mecmar D24T batch drier for three years as a standalone machine. He also wanted to upgrade his grain drying and storage capability to make it more efficient.

“We had been using a telehandler to feed the hopper which then fed the Mecmar. I wanted a more automated solution and it was just a case of utilising the full potential of the Mecmar’s capabilities.”

Following discussions with McArthur BDC around the design of a new system, Carnegy took the decision to build a new store with a 3,500t capacity and install Skandia grain handling equipment.”

Trench intake

An outdoor Skandia trench intake now feeds the Mecmar and once dried and cooled, grain is automatically unloaded onto an inclined Skandia conveyor that connects to a horizontal conveyor which fills the grain store.

“There is far less pressure on the telehandler and operator to be dedicated to the drier, enabling both to be used handling grain elsewhere without slowing down the drying process,” says Mr Carnegy.

McArthur BDC is exhibiting on stand 8.410 at LAMMA 2025

A Mecmar D24T dryer within a Skandia grain handling system.

Cultivation equipment set to woo visitors

Family-run firm Grange Machinery will exhibit a number of new innovations at LAMMA 2025.

Based in Holderness, East Yorkshire, the company manufactures agricultural machines and wearing parts that offer affordable solutions to farmers across the UK, Europe and as far as New Zealand, recently launching in Australia.

The product range aims to helps reduce crop establishment costs while improving soil structure and efficiency in the field. Machines are designed to be adaptable and can transform existing systems, offering greater flexibility and efficiency.

A brand new development is the frontmounted disc bar, designed to be fitted to the front linkage of the tractor to allow the user to add pre-cultivation pass ahead of a drill or to aid in a primary cultivation system.

Wavy discs

The disc bar consists of a full width set of wavy discs to cut through trash and cover crops in front of the drill. This clears the path for the drill to improve seed-to-soil contact and aid in trash flow. It can also prevent crop residue blocking the coulters.

Grange Machinery is renowned for working closely with farmers to refine and enhance its

This has led to the development of a new point design, says managing director Rhun Jones.

“We are always driving to offer wearing parts of the best quality and durability. Having machines spread over several continents –all with varying soil types – has led Grange to develop point technology further.

The addition of tungsten tiles and a slight change to the angle of the wings has allowed the wearing part to perform even better in some of the most challenging and abrasive soil types that we see machines working in.

“The combination of tungsten paste and tiles

now sees the wearing part durability increase significantly. It will also offer the key elements of low disturbance loosening, that is positive soil uplift with minimal surface disturbance.”

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Grange Machinery will also show its new TineDrill Toolbar, designed to work with a variety of different front tanks supplying seed and fertiliser to the drill coulters.

Features include individual ground contour technology, hydraulic seed depth control, the option of a hydraulic levelling board system and rear double harrow. The first production machines have proved themselves in the field this season.

Also fresh from being put through its paces for the first time this year is the new TopTilth Cultivator.

This features a dual disc system that is hydraulically lifted/lowered independently of the frame to offer a 3-in-1 cultivation implement. It can be used as a low disturbance loosener with the discs lifted out or as a full width shallow disc cultivator with the legs hydraulically lifted out or as a seedbed preparation tool with all components engaged. It has also been put to good use with a seeder.

Grange Machinery will be on stand 18.520 at LAMMA 2025.

Machinery distributor appoints commercial director

Robbie Polson will be on hand to meet visitors at LAMMA following his recent promotion to commercial director at Opico.

Mr Polson joined Opico as business development manager in 2022 – and has also spent time working at sister company Stocks Ag while being involved in a number of projects across both businesses.

Instrumental in bringing distribution of the Alpego and Ovlac brands to Opico, Mr Polson’s new role encompasses the management of the UK sales team alongside strategic involvement as part of the senior management team.

Career path

His career began as a sales demonstrator for a British agricultural machinery manufacturer before switching to sales and establishing a UK dealer network for an Irish trailer manufacturer.

After a short time in the food sector outside agriculture, Mr Polson returned to the industry. He says his passion for machinery stretches back to his teenage years working alongside family and friends on farms across the UK and abroad.

“I have always been interested in agricultural machinery. Throughout my teens, spending

my holidays and free time learning about agriculture, working on all types of farms, and using different types of machinery.

“This made working in agriculture the obvious choice – I knew it was where I wanted to focus my career. My various roles have allowed me to gain worldwide experience through travelling further afield buying and selling farm machinery.”

Mr Polson has built a deep understanding of the UK market and his hands-on experience has been invaluable throughout his career, allowing him to bring both a commercial view and practical expertise to every role.

Opico managing director James Woolway said: “Robbie’s experience and enthusiasm for the industry combined with his commercial acumen was a key factor when promoting him to the commercial director role.

“His fresh approach has already helped Opicol evolve to the changing UK market and he has been instrumental in the integration of the new brands into our business.

“I am confident he will lead the way in developing dealer and customer relationships.” Opico will be exhibiting at LAMMA 2025 on stand 440 in Hall 6.

Robbie Polson: a lifelong passion for agricultural machinery

Kramp renews Cultivate a Generation grants

• Up to £40,000 available for coming year

• Biggest UK supplier for farm spare parts

• 44 grants awarded from 400 applications

Machinery and parts supplier Kramp has announced that its Cultivate a Generation grant scheme for farmers, agricultural engineers and students.

Some £40,000 is being made available as grants for Kramp equipment, ranging from £500 to £3000. Seven categories are available: engineers, arable farmers, livestock farmers, young farmers, small and large contractors, and family support.

Kramp announced it was adding £10,000 to last year’s amount, making a total of £40,000 available in 2025. This will be topped up using proceeds from Kramp’s LAMMA stand. Winners will be drawn monthly.

Dealer support

“The Kramp shop at LAMMA is there to show farmers the range available to them when they visit a dealer supported by Kramp’s retail offer,” says Des Boyd, sales director at Kramp UK

“We’re pleased to make our LAMMA shop not-for-profit by donating the proceeds to our Cultivate a Generation grant fund.”

Winners will be able to use the grants to purchase items from the Kramp warehouse

In total, 44 grants will be awarded in 2024 from 400 applications. Reflecting on the success of Cultivate a Generation in its first year, Mr Boyd says he has been delighted by its impact on the successful applicants.

New entrant

Bayley Anderson, an apprentice engineer from Cambridgeshire, secured an agri-engineer grant in April. “I was really thrilled when I heard I’d won and excited too,” says Bayley.

“I’m fairly new to the industry and am currently saving for a decent air compressor for my van.

“These winnings will go towards that. But more importantly, Kramp has contributed to my future, and I can’t thank them enough.”

Income stream

Another grant winner in 2024 is Isabel Verey, who won the young farmer category in February. The 20-yearold is in the process of taking over the family farm from her father.

The farm comprises a 40-cow suckler beef herd and a livery yard.

Biggest-ever Kramp stand for LAMMA

Kramp returns with LAMMA with a stand twice the size for 2025. The expanded space will showcase Kramp’s full range of services, supplier demonstrations and ample opportunities for dealer networking.

Visitors can look forward to purchasing a variety of items, including clothing, hand tools, lighting, and footwear, directly from the stand. All proceeds from sales at LAMMA will go towards Kramp’s Cultivate a Generation grant fund, supporting the agricultural community.

One of the highlights of the retail area will be the return of the popular trouser-hanging challenge. Visitors will be able to test their strength and endurance by seeing how long they can hang from a pair of Kramp work trousers — a fun way to engage with the brand, says the company.

For those in the dealer network, the business zone offers a space with seating, meeting facilities, and refreshments. This area will also feature the Kramp Workshop Solutions display, where farmers can enter a competition to win £3,500 worth of racking for their workshop.

Kramp’s non-OEM private label range will have its own dedicated area, featuring hand tools, sprays, paint, lighting, and general spare parts. Global experts in lighting and paint will be on hand to guide visitors through the products and answer any questions, it says.

In addition, Kramp’s stand will be supported by top suppliers, including Kärcher, Hytek, Donaldson, Agrolog, Rossi, and Knipex, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging experience for all attendees.

Isabel says she is working hard to diversify her income streams following the decline of the basic payment scheme. She applied for the Young Farmer category, hoping winning would see her implement her ideas.

“Initially, I was really surprised when I heard I’d won, but it soon sank in and felt great,” says Isabel.

“As water is one of our biggest issues on the farm, I’d been thinking of ways to alternate our livestock grazing while fixing drainage.

“The money went towards fencing and water management and helped me show my parents that my ideas work.”

For details about the grants, visit: https://bit.ly/krampgrant

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Guide to selecting the right work light

Selecting the appropriate lighting for farm workshop is crucial for efficiency, safety and getting the job done. Choosing the right work light means considering various factors – including brightness, power source and durability.

To help farmers reach the right decision, JCB has published a comprehensive guide on the factors to consider:

1. Type of work and environment

The first step in choosing the right lighting is understanding the specific requirements of your work and the environment where you’ll be using it.

Indoor v outdoor: For outdoor work, ensure the light is weather-resistant and durable enough to withstand elements like rain, dust, and extreme temperatures.

Detail-oriented tasks: If you need to perform precise tasks, such as electrical work or carpentry, opt for a light with a focused beam to highlight small areas effectively.

General illumination: For broader work areas, like construction sites, a powerful site light with a wide beam is preferable to illuminate larger spaces.

2. Brightness and light output

The brightness of a light is measured in lumens. Here’s a basic guideline: Head torches: Typically range from 100 to 400 lumens. Higher lumens are beneficial for intricate tasks and for seeing long distances. Work lights: Range from 200 to 5,000 lumens. Choose higher lumens for illuminating larger areas.

Site lights: Often range from 2,000 to 20,000 lumens or more. These are ideal for extensive job sites requiring broad and powerful illumination.

Power source

Consider how the light is powered: Battery-powered: Offers portability and convenience. Look for lights with rechargeable

batteries for cost-efficiency and eco-friendliness. Another consideration if you use 18V power tool batteries, does the light give you the option of using your existing batteries. Ensure the battery life aligns with your work hours.

Corded: Provides consistent power without the need for recharging. Suitable for prolonged use but may limit mobility due to the need for an electrical outlet.

Hybrid options: Some lights offer both corded and battery-powered functionality, providing flexibility.

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A work light must be rugged to withstand the tough conditions of a job site:

Materials: Look for lights made from highquality, impact-resistant materials. Some lights are also oil and chemical resistant. Water and dust resistance: Check for IP (Ingress Protection) ratings. An IP65 rating, for example, means the light is dust-tight and can handle water jets from any direction.

Shock resistance: Ensure the light can withstand drops and impacts. This is indicated by the IK rating, which ranges from IK00 (no protection) to IK10 (highest level of protection).

5. Portability and ease of use

Consider how easy it is to transport and set up the light:

Weight and size: A lightweight and compact design is beneficial for portability, especially for head torches and smaller work lights. Mounting options: Look for versatile mounting options such as hooks, magnets, belt clips, tripods, or clamps to suit various requirements. Adjustability: Features like swivel heads or adjustable brightness levels enhance usability and functionality.

6. Battery life and charging time

For battery-powered options, battery life and charging time are critical: Battery life: Ensure the battery can last through your entire workday. Some models offer replaceable batteries to extend usage time.

Charging time: Fast-charging capabilities can be a significant advantage, reducing downtime between uses.

7. Light temperature and colour rendering

The colour temperature, measured in Kelvin (K), affects visibility and comfort:

Cool white (5000K-6500K): Provides bright, clear light, ideal for most work environments

Warm white (2700K-3000K): Less harsh, suitable for prolonged use in confined spaces

Colour Rendering Index (CRI): A higher CRI (close to 100) means the light renders colours more accurately, which can be crucial for tasks requiring colour differentiation

8. Additional features

Modern work lights often come with extra features that can be very useful:

Dimming options: Allows you to adjust the brightness according to the task at hand

Beam focus: Some lights offer adjustable beams to switch between a wide floodlight and a focused spotlight

Safety features: Overheat protection, low battery warnings, and emergency SOS modes can enhance safety on the job

9. Cost and warranty

While it’s tempting to go for the cheapest option, investing in a high-quality light can save you money in the long run through durability and efficiency:

Budget: Set a realistic budget considering the features you need

Warranty: A longer warranty period is indicative of the manufacturer’s confidence in their product’s durability

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Mass rally celebrates 60 years of MF137

More than 200 historic tractors came together for a mass rally at last month’s Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show.

Some 203 Massey Ferguson 135s – a model which sold more than any others in the series and remains in use across the world today – were showcased at the event, held on 9-10 November at the Newark Showground.

One family which has well and truly caught the bug of collect ing and restoring Massey Ferguson tractors is the Evans family, who farm 600ha (1500 acres) of carrots and parsnips at Retford, Nottinghamshire.

Lewis has just finished restoring his latest 135, which was rescued from the grasps of the scrap man several years ago.

life on farms in Pembrokeshire, mainly on potatoes, and has numerous farm modifications and repairs.

The historic model has had a place in the family’s hearts since Matt Evans’ first tractor –bought when he was 12 – won best restoration by an under-25-yearold at the show in 2015.

Martin and Susan Evans, along with sons Matt and Lewis and daughter Danielle, now have over 40 classic tractors in various states of restoration, and brought eight 135s, a 6499 MF and a Ford 6810 to the show.

Good and bad

“We buy them in any condition – we prefer the worse ones as we like to do the mechanical work on them,” says Matt. “The engines are relatively simple to do – we like rescuing them.”

“I think the 135s are the best tractors; they’re simple to work on, have a foot throttle and hand brake, and plenty of power,” he says. “They’re comfortable to drive, with light steering – I put a different gearbox in this one so it does 30mph.”

After a complete overhaul and engine rebuild, Lewis was keen to finish it in time for the show – and displayed it alongside ‘Phill’ – another 135 awaiting restoration and named due to the amount of filler holding the rusty body together.

On the button

“We bought it in 2017 and it starts on the button,” explains Martin. “It spent its working

“These tractors are survivors and utterly encapsulate how many generations have worked producing food for the nation’s table. t’s what these tractors are all about – even in this state you can still run them and make a living with them.”

Fearless driver

And the history of the machines is interesting, too. “We bought ‘Evan’s’ from north Wales – it was built in 1965 and its sister is still on the same farm,” says Matt.

“The previous owner was Evan Jones, a real character and utterly fearless tractor driver.”

There’s a financial element to restoring tractors – of course it

can be costly, but it can generate a profit, too. “I funded my Master’s degree by buying and selling Grey Ferguson parts,” says Matt, who is a qualified vegetable and arable agronomist.

“We bought ‘Covid’ (another 135) as a wreck from Plymouth for £1,000. We dragged it out of a hedge and it started straight up. We’ve done a lot of mechanical work, put on new tyres and body panels, and it’s worth about £5,000 now.”

But it’s unlikely to be for sale, instead being put to work and enjoyed on the farm. “We do working days, ploughing matches, mowing and baling hay,” he adds. “We get them out as often as we can, in all conditions – they’ve all got a story to tell.”

Tractor enthusiasts celebrate 60 years of the Massey Ferguson 135.

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on a 700ha heavy clay farm at Hatley St George, Bedfordshire

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Twin hold roll pin blade removal system and backward leaning air borne upper blade for trash lift and ease of trash flow

backward leaning air borne upper blade for trash lift and ease of trash flow

Twin hold roll pin blade removal system and backward leaning air borne upper blade for trash lift and ease of trash flow

Seed depth tail 40mm deep holding the seed at correct depth and placing seed on either side of seed terrace

at correct depth and placing seed on either side of seed terrace

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Drilling at 40mm depth

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facing upper blade holds field surface minimising soil eruption in the stale seed bed

Downward facing upper blade holds field surface in place minimising soil eruption in the stale seed bed

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