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CONTENTS TRACTORS AND TYRES

ARABLE Post-em herbicide stack for early drilled crops .........................14 Super El Niño and the price of sugar.............................................18 Grassland efficiency is improved by subsoiler ...........................24

Farmers share their spring cropping plans .................................26

MACHINERY Bateman expands self-propelled sprayer range .......................31 Robert Davies Machinery opens to public ..................................35 New Valtra T Series launched in Finland ......................................49

Claas thinks big with the Arion 4 CMATIC ...................................55

CHEFFINS FARM SALE

LIVESTOCK Getting cattle ready for winter housing .......................................60 Tight supplies keep beef prices elevated ....................................61 Preparing ewes ahead of lambing .................................................64 Dairy-tech in action at Hartpury farm...........................................67

Calf scour .................................................................................................68

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MUCK AND SLURRY

FARM PLANNING AND MAINTENANCE

Out & about ............................... 4 Grain & fertiliser update ........ 6 News in brief ...........................10 Milk and livestock prices .....90 Market analysis .......................91 Classified...................................96

Agricultural contractors ....101 About people ........................153

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Meet the Farmers Guide team Managing director Julie Goulding julie@farmersguide.co.uk 01473 691888

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GRAIN & FERTILISER update

Could you explain the UK grain trade to a complete ‘outsider’? The UK cereals market largely trades on two AIC contracts, but the farmer and consumer have little or no relationship with each other and to many ‘outsiders’ that’s hard to comprehend, writes Cecilia Pryce, head of research, compliance and shipping at Openfield. The fact a middleman matches up sellers to buyers and moves the goods when required, makes it similar to most grain markets globally, but relatively unique compared to other UK Cecilia Pryce, head of research, agriculture compliance & shipping. supply chains. Nominally, the UK will consume around 22.7M/mt of combined wheat, barley and grain maize during the 2026/27 crop year. Of which the UK has produced 17.6M/mt, one of the lowest in recent history and far from the 23M/mt in 2019/20. But most tonnes will still need moving from farm to destination. The UK has around 30,400 wheat growers and for the sake of ease, we will say wheat and barley are grown on the same farms. That gives nominally 582mt of grains to be moved from each farm unit. To do this job, there are 1,613 TASCC registered hauliers all with a variable number of lorries. If grain moves just once that’s over 600,000 trailer movements. Moving grain costs money and some never leaves the farm it was grown on while other grain is moved multiple times and over many miles. An efficient supply chain minimises miles and costs, but the hauliers also have to move the circa 5M/ mt of annual imported maize, wheat and barley when we don’t grow enough domestically. The number of destinations that grain can be delivered to is not published, but there could be close to 800 different destinations and that doesn’t include any farms buying straight grains. At this point, it’s worth reminding the ‘outsider’ that due to legislation every tonne that is moved must be fully traceable and is traded on a contract that requires it is sampled and weighed before tipping off with the merchant or co-op managing most of these logistics.

What is also forgotten is that most of the grain is traded by a merchant or co-op who buys and sells grain at different times such as when the farmer wants to sell or when the consumer wants to buy. The ‘outsider’ also needs to understand that grain is harvested only once a year yet gets delivered just in time to many destinations throughout the year while merchants or co-ops manage that risk and ensure that contracts are honoured to both buyers and sellers and grain is stored for later requirements. This job is not to be underestimated because it’s very rare that consumers go hungry or grain doesn’t get collected. Furthermore, regardless of popular thought, the quality of the grain bought and sold is matched to buyers requirements and contract terms and most consumers are relatively flexible on their ability to consume grains that don’t make the original contract specification for a cost, which is not the case in many other industries, but it means that the UK grain industry is probably one of the country's lowest producers of land fill waste. Hopefully as a reader, you’re not a complete ‘outsider’ and will be able to explain the mechanics of the UK grain trade to anyone who is. There is always someone who will have a gripe, but it must be remembered that farmers, soils, varieties, and every grain grown is unique, and we’re part of a very big global grain industry that has been doing this job for centuries and the process works. I feel we have a domestic grain industry to be proud of, but every part of the supply chain needs looking after: farmer, haulier, merchant, storekeeper and trader alike, or one day the shelves may have less on them than is needed, and then an ‘outsider’ will be asking why… and you will be able to tell them that something broke, which part breaks, and if it ever happens, only time will tell, but it will probably be due to an unintended consequence of a badly thought out idea from a complete ‘outsider’ who didn’t understand.

Fertiliser matters Through the autumn, fertiliser markets continued to strengthen, driven primarily by rising European gas prices. Higher energy costs left some manufacturers operating Lucy Hassall, Openfield’s at negative fertiliser manager. margins, leading to production curtailments and plant shutdowns. Market conditions remain challenging. However, the government’s recent announcement regarding the upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) charges, due to take effect in January 2027, was welcome news. Given the uncertainty surrounding the potential impact of these charges on fertiliser prices, it’s encouraging to have greater clarity on the likely implications, which are expected to be minimal. Looking ahead, the spring delivery period is likely to be challenging. Securing fertiliser requirements well in advance is advisable, as further price increases will also be expected during this period. FG

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NEWS

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Farmers battling soaring input costs and crippling cashflow pressures have been left frustrated by a budget that offered little tangible support to ease the strain on their businesses. Charlie Reeve reports. The Autumn Budget was billed as an opportunity for the new chancellor and prime minister to show that they had heard farmers’ concerns. Instead, it left much of the industry disappointed. During an interview with Farmers Guide in August, prime minister Andy Burnham said that the government had got to “bring back solutions that are equal to the scale of the challenges that farming is facing”. However, farming groups have described the recent Budget as a “major missed opportunity” and “deeply frustrating”. NFU president Tom Bradshaw said the government had failed to act and had left farmers feeling abandoned. Meanwhile, the CLA suggested that rural areas had been overlooked. “There are too many policies that stifle growth and entrepreneurship in the countryside, and there is still an ignorance of the unique difficulty of running a rural business,” said CLA president Gavin Lane.

Extended cut to red diesel The major positive announcement for farm businesses was an extended fuel duty cut. The government confirmed that the 3.7p/litre cut for red diesel and 5p/litre cut in duty for road fuel would now remain in place until July next year. Although, red diesel prices remain exceptionally high at roughly £1.15/litre, putting considerable pressure on businesses. The Treasury also confirmed that it would temporarily suspend tariffs on fertiliser until December 2027. However, the NFU says fertiliser tariff reductions would provide only limited relief, especially with the carbon tax on imported fertiliser still due to come into force at the start of next year. Farm diversifications may see some benefits from changes to business rates with the threshold in England for Small Business Rates Relief increasing from £12,000 to

£18,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure. It was also implied that applications for funding towards building on-farm reservoirs would open shortly. From April 2027, The National Living Wage will rise to £13.21 an hour, which could put more pressure on labour-intensive businesses such as fruit and vegetable growers.

Tax changes The threshold for Business Asset Disposal Relief will be reduced from £1m to £500,000 from April 2027, which could come at a cost for businesses. Oliver Bond, director at accountancy firm Old Mill, said: “It was £10m a few years ago - there is ever diminishing tax relief for entrepreneurs. “The newly announced founders’ relief - levying 10% capital gains tax on lifetime disposals up to £10m - could be good news, but the devil will be in the detail.” Guy Coggrave, chief executive at GSC Grays, added that changes to capital allowances provided greater upfront relief for some investment while reducing the main writing-down allowance. “Property-owning estates face another challenge through the increasing taxation of property income. Many traditional estate houses already deliver relatively modest net returns once repairs, maintenance, compliance and management costs are taken into account,” said Mr Coggrave. “Increasing the tax burden will inevitably cause some owners to question whether retaining all of those properties continues to make commercial sense.”

Cheffins said: “This was a clear opportunity for the Labour government to reverse the punitive changes to APR and BPR which were introduced two years ago. “An increase or removal of the £2.5m cap was an opportunity to rebuild bridges between the current government and the farming industry and there will be many who were disappointed that this opportunity wasn’t taken up.” Cambridgeshire arable farmer Hannah Darby told Farmers Guide that their farm business had already postponed investment plans due to concerns over inheritance tax and could be forced to sell farmland to pay future inheritance tax liabilities. Ms Darby said she had hoped the government would have taken notice. “There didn’t seem to be anything positive in what the chancellor announced in parliament for farmers, let alone any movement on inheritance tax,” she added. “The lack of confidence from farmers like me will now limit the willingness to take up new technologies and things that will help combat climate change. “We will continue to have discussions of the next steps forwards and what difficult decisions have to be made in preparation for paying a IHT liability.” FG

No mention of IHT There was no mention of any retrospective changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) or Business Property Relief (BPR) on inheritance tax, despite persistent calls from cross-party MPs and the farming sector. Simon Gooderham, managing partner at

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Farmers rethink autumn drilling plans Farmers Robert Jenness and Andrew Barr told Farmers Guide how changing weather patterns, rising input costs and crop performance are influencing their autumn drilling decisions and plans for the coming season. Norfolk farmer Robert Jenness said he had made changes to his winter cropping plans for the coming season in response to this year’s dry conditions and increased demand for forage. He also reduced his OSR area by 10% this year due to rotation requirements and field sizes. “Winter wheat and barley both lose around 5-8% for SFI 2026, which I have managed to get an agreement for,” he continued. Mr Jenness said this year he started drilling one week later than usual due to the ground being very dry. “We also finished one week earlier, as conditions were quite stable, which has been a welcome change. Our pace was nice and gentle, but pre-em spraying was hard to time due to windy days and dry soils.” Mr Jenness explained that the farm’s cropping pattern has changed

over the past few seasons, with very little spring cropping currently taking place. “This is likely to continue this season, given the dry conditions, high input costs and lower yields from spring crops. These crops are also less attractive financially at the moment.” Andrew Barr, Kent farmer and United Oilseeds director, said that autumn drilling has gone “reasonably well” for him, particularly when compared with the challenges of the previous two seasons, which were heavily affected by wet weather. He explained that while the past couple of years were dominated by excess rainfall, this season has been all about managing around dry conditions and waiting for sufficient soil moisture. “We drilled a little earlier than usual in places but then had to stop and wait for moisture before restarting.”

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in specialist sprayer workshop Thurlow Nunn Standen has invested £500,000 in a purpose-built sprayer workshop at its Littleport branch, expanding its aftersales capacity following the addition of the Amazone franchise in December 2025. Scheduled to open at the end of October, the facility will support the dealer’s Fendt Rogator and Amazone crop protection machinery business, alongside servicing and repairs for other major sprayer makes. The building can accommodate up to four sprayers, or a single machine with a 36m boom

He added that timing operations around weather forecasts has been “critical” this autumn. Mr Barr has changed his approach to spring cropping. “Given the challenges we have experienced in recent seasons, particularly around spring weather patterns, we have reduced our reliance on spring-sown crops and shifted more area into winter cropping,” he explained. The farmer is planning to grow significantly less spring crops than he would have grown historically. “In previous years, spring crops accounted for around 30% of our cropped area, but this season that figure will be closer to 10-15%. Poor spring crop performance and increasingly dry spring conditions have influenced that decision. “We are, however, trialling some spring barley drilled in November, as several growers have reported encouraging results from this approach in recent years.” Mr Barr added that changing weather patterns are the main factor influencing his spring cropping decisions. FG

fully extended. Measuring 40.25m long by 18m wide, it provides room for technicians to work around an unfolded boom undercover. Previously, work on the largest machines had to be conducted outside. Bringing these jobs indoors should reduce disruption from poor weather and improve working conditions, with TNS expecting faster turnaround times and more efficient repairs. The Littleport operation already services more than 60 sprayers annually, according to the team, with the Amazone franchise expected to increase that workload. The workshop will give technicians

somewhere to bring machines back for repairs, reducing reliance on carrying out work on farms. Head of service and branch operations at TNS, Adam Cuttridge said: “The growth of our sprayer business, particularly since taking on the Amazone franchise, has increased demand for specialist aftersales support.” The investment follows a recent TNS open day showcasing Amazone equipment, where drills and cultivation machinery demonstrated the breadth of the manufacturer’s range beyond crop protection. Among the machines discussed was the Condor 02 tine drill, with changes intended to broaden suitability for farms combining direct drilling with minimum tillage. Features included individual coulter shut-off, a closer row-spacing option and an optional rear harrow. While the open day put the machinery range in front of potential customers, the workshop investment adds capacity to support the growing sprayer business after machines have been sold. Construction took approximately six months and was managed by TNS’s Specialist Installations Division, which oversaw the project from planning and design through to tendering and construction. Local contractors completed the main building work. Seven insulated vehicle doors provide access. The fully insulated building has a 6m eaves height. The facility will support customers across Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, providing a dedicated base for specialist sprayer servicing, diagnostics and repairs. FG

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DOE SHOW: More machinery, more reasons to visit The 67th Doe Show returns to Ernest Doe & Sons’ headquarters in Ulting, near Maldon, Essex, on Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th February 2027, bringing together machinery, expert advice and exclusive show deals. This will be the first Doe Show with Mark Crosby, Ernest Doe’s divisional head of agriculture and construction, as show director. Mark said: “It feels like a full-circle moment for me. Having attended the Doe Show first as a visitor and later as a supplier, I’ve watched it grow and develop year after year, showcasing the latest machinery and technology as it comes to market. It’s become a key date in the farming calendar, where customers can see what’s new, get expert advice, find a good deal and catch up with friends and colleagues. After shadowing Graham Parker last year, I’m excited to take on the Show Director

role, bringing my own perspective and new ideas to build on that legacy and give customers even more to look forward to.” A highlight will be the CNH marquee, showcasing the latest machinery from Case IH and New Holland. CASE Construction Equipment makes its Doe Show debut, alongside displays spanning agriculture, construction, professional groundcare, fruit, viticulture and specialist vegetable machinery. Specialists and manufacturer representatives will be on hand. It is a chance to compare equipment and discuss your business needs. Working demonstrations are set to return, weather permitting, with even more machinery lined up. Torrential rain prevented demos at the 2026 show for the first time in over a decade, so the team is keen to put on a display worth waiting for. Visitors can expect the largest line-up of

vintage tractors ever assembled at the show. With over 150 trade stands, there is plenty to explore. The country store shopping village brings together Ernest Doe’s suppliers, offering farm and workshop essentials, tools, outdoor clothing and footwear, alongside products for the home and garden. From barbecues and pressure washers to specialist arb equipment and precision farming technology, there is something for everyone. Alongside exclusive Doe Show Deals across the site, visitors will find a huge range of used, exdemo and ex-hire machinery and implements, all priced to sell with substantial savings to be had. Entry and parking are free, with complimentary hot soup and refreshments. Save the date! We look forward to welcoming you to Ulting, CM9 6QH, on 2nd–4th February 2027. For more information, visit doeshow. ernestdoe.com. FG

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it to be very economical,” says Andrew. “It’s a good fit for what we are doing. We work on a lot of tender soils, so minimising compaction is important, and we’re not afraid to lift without a trailer to keep wheels off the field.” This season, the 2017 machine was traded in with UK importer J Riley Beet Harvesters (UK) Ltd for a refurbished 2024 model. “Changing the harvester made sense financially,” explains Andrew. “The new machine has central tyre inflation, which I think our growers will appreciate, plus more capacity.” “Backup is a huge factor,” he adds. “Rileys have looked after us extremely well, so I didn’t look

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NEWS IN BRIEF Merlo appoints AL Agri as Angus dealer

Water availability divides UK pumpkin harvest Access to large volumes of water proved to be the deciding factor for British pumpkin growers this year, with farmers able to irrigate achieving good yields, while those without sufficient water lost up to half their crop. Farmer Eleanor Gilbert, known online as Berkshire Farm Girl, said this summer’s drought had a devastating impact on the pumpkin crop at Rookery Farms, with yields down by 50%. She added: “Here in Berkshire, we experienced one of the driest growing seasons in decades, with exceptionally high temperatures and very little rainfall during critical stages of crop development. “Pumpkins are about 90% water, so without the rain they have really struggled to flower and develop fruit. The plants became stressed, growth slowed, and pumpkins struggled to reach their normal size and shape.” On the other hand, Jennifer Vaudrey of Frogs Farm in Suffolk said that the farm had a bumper year. She said: “We were lucky with pumpkins this year, because we have a reservoir in the next field to irrigate, and we were able to irrigate them at the right time. Thanks to this, we had some massive ones growing.”

Merlo UK has appointed Forfar-based AL Agri as its agricultural dealer for Angus and surrounding areas in eastern Scotland. The agreement, which took effect on 1st October, will see AL Agri supply Merlo’s agricultural telehandlers and provide parts, servicing and repair support to existing and new customers. Established in 2016 by directors Andy Mitchell and Liam Wylie, AL Agri supplies new and used agricultural machinery and operates a team of technicians supporting farmers across the region.

Merlo UK national sales manager Owen Buttle said the appointment would strengthen local aftersales support, adding that access to parts and knowledgeable technicians was important throughout a machine’s working life. AL Agri director Andy Mitchell said telehandlers were central to day-to-day farm operations and that the partnership would allow the company to offer Merlo’s range alongside its existing support services. The appointment forms part of Merlo’s ongoing development of its dealer network in Scotland.

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Despite recent rainfall, 82% of England remains in drought.

remains in drought despite recent rainfall, as water supplies struggle to recover from an exceptionally dry spring and summer. The group said England would need at least 120% of the average rainfall over the next six months to be considered out of drought by spring. East Anglia and Devon and Cornwall are considered amongst the areas most at risk of drought continuing into next year.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Permeability testing: Obtaining representative samples The accuracy of permeability testing depends on the quality of the sample collected. Soil, rock and aggregates testing laboratory Geolabs says that a minimum of 3-5kg of representative material is typically required. Samples should be placed in an airtight, watertight container immediately after excavation to preserve their natural moisture content and prevent any alteration of the material’s properties before testing. It is also essential to maintain photographic

records of the sampling process. Environmental regulators, including the Environment Agency (EA), may require evidence that samples were obtained correctly and from the stated location. Without suitable photographic documentation, test results may be rejected, potentially resulting in additional site visits, resampling, and retesting costs. To ensure the laboratory can prepare and test the sample to the client’s requirements, several key parameters should be provided.

These may include the desired sample preparation method, such as compaction effort at the as-found moisture content, the effective consolidation pressure to be applied during testing, and the pressure differential required for the permeability assessment. As every project has unique design criteria, these parameters should be confirmed with the project’s engineer or technical adviser to ensure the testing programme is appropriate and produces meaningful, compliant results.

Soil samples should be sealed immediately after excavation to preserve moisture levels and prevent disturbance to the material’s properties prior to testing.

DEFRA forecasts from April revealed risk of same-day SFI closure Information obtained by Farmers Guide through an Environmental Information Regulations (EIR) request showed that DEFRA was aware of the possibility of SFI26 Window 2 closing within hours of opening, following forecasting carried out in April and May 2026.

Window 2 opened on 22nd September but closed at 3:48pm the same day, after receiving 12,204 applications worth almost £264 million. Referring to its highdemand forecasts, one of which came close to the actual number of applications submitted, DEFRA said:

“The modelling was done on a monthly basis, but the expectation based on our high scenario demand forecast was that the scheme would need to close shortly after Window 2 launched in September, including scenarios that led to closure on the day of opening.”

When he appeared before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee on 27th October, farming minister Stephen Morgan confirmed that DEFRA had been “modelling high demand” when asked how many farms the department expected to apply for SFI26

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Robust post-em herbicide stack inevitable for early drilled crops

Late autumn flushes of blackgrass could present a significant problem in early drilled crops. Following the arrival of muchneeded rain after the summer drought, some arable growers elected to drill their winter cereals early. ProCam’s Paul Gruber explains to Farmers Guide what this decision means in terms of grassweed control and why application accuracy shouldn’t be underestimated when tackling blackgrass.

“Although early drilling gives crops more time to get established before the onset of wetter, colder conditions, they will face stiffer competition from problematic weeds including blackgrass which will have benefitted from the same favourable conditions as the crop,” Paul explains. “Growers who decided not to delay drilling at the expense of

creating a truly stale seedbed must therefore be prepared to apply a robust stack of post-emergence herbicides to ensure any flushes of weeds not controlled by preemergence actives are dealt with effectively.” Paul outlines that the longevity of pre-emergence herbicides applied in the early autumn could be

compromised. “The residual activity of actives applied when the soil was still too warm could be reduced compared to those applied in cooler, late-sown conditions,” he says. “As such, post-emergence treatments will need to include a wider stack of active ingredients, preferably with a range of modes of action. But be aware that a large stack of herbicides could pose a phytological risk to the crop, so expert agronomy advice is essential.” Prior to deciding what the postemergence herbicide stack should include, Paul explains that it is vital to understand the weed burden being tackled: “Know which species you’re trying to control, where they are most prevalent on the farm or within a particular block of land, and understand when they are likely to germinate during the season,” he says. “The latter will depend on soil type and how the weather unfolds, so spray plans must remain flexible to deal with any changing or unforeseen conditions.” Which actives are included in post-emergence stacks will depend,

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Barley options ProCam’s post-emergence herbicide options for winter barley include Cadou Met (60g/L diflufenican, 240g/L flufenacet and 70g/L metribuzin), Tower (250g/L chlorotoluron, 40g/L diflufenican and 300g/L pendimethalin), Zippo (400g/L flufenacet and 100 g/L diflufenican) and Osprey (480g/L flufenacet). “With access to a large range of co-formulated products and straight actives, ProCam agronomists are well-equipped to make post-em herbicide recommendations to suit all scenarios,” Paul explains. “The inclusion of metribuzin in Cadou Met adds to its excellent grassweed efficacy by also offering good control of broadleaved weeds, while the chlorotoluron element within Tower adds an extra active ingredient into the overall arsenal of grassweed tools.”

Wheat choices In terms of post-emergence options for winter wheat, ProCam has Agardia (400g/L cinmethylin and 38g/L picolinafen), Fundatis (200g/L bixlozone and 125g/L beflubutamid), Xerton (417g/l ethofumesate), Proclus (600g/L aclonifen) and Osprey (480g/L flufenacet). “ProCam’s in-house trials have shown that picolinafen offers a distinct advantage over diflufenican when tackling blackgrass,” Paul explains. “It also offers superior control of difficult broadleaved weeds such as groundsel and mayweed. “Similarly, ethofumesate provides robust control of annual meadow grass and is also effective against wild oats, while its persistent activity adds some useful top-up efficacy against blackgrass. It’s a useful partner to the likes of Tower, adding yet another active into the mix. And with Fundatis bringing bixlozone to the party alongside beflubutamid, wheat growers also have an extended collection of postemergence options to choose from.”

Accuracy counts Paul concludes by explaining the importance of applying herbicides

accurately. “By the time crops get to the post-emergence timing, blackgrass plants could already be at a size which makes them difficult to knock back,” he explains. “And with unpredictable, narrow weather windows making the temptation to rush applications that much harder to resist, there’s a danger crops could be left exposed. But even the most robust combination of products won’t be effective if they aren’t applied accurately. For example, increasing forward speed from 6kph to 8kph can reduce blackgrass control from more than 80% to less than 65%. At 12kph that falls to less than 55% control, and at 16kph to below 45%.” Spray nozzle choice, boom height and water volume can all have a similar impact, with a reduction in water volume from 200 litres down to 100 litres reducing average treatment efficacy by 10% or more. Meanwhile raising boom height from 50cm to 100cm can reduce treatment efficacy by approximately 15%.

“There will always be occasions when the sprayer has a short window of opportunity to cover a lot of ground,” Paul concedes. “But, outside of these restrictions, it will almost always pay dividends to spray a little more methodically to ensure crops are properly protected. And, for an extra level of security growers should consider using an adjuvant to improve spray coverage, with products such as Velomax proven to increase blackgrass control by an average of 7.8%.” FG

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Newly sown maize. Increasingly erratic weather patterns are making it even more critical to match maize varieties to individual farm conditions, according to Andrew Cook of seed breeder KWS, who urges growers to consider new varieties with early harvest potential. This year’s drought has highlighted the importance of correct variety choice for the 2027 season, said Mr Cook, with the latest genetics offering potential maize yield and quality gains, and early-maturing options giving

greater harvest timing flexibility. Heat units in 2026 were about 20% above the five-year average, he pointed out, and yields varied considerably between sites, with some farms harvesting as early as August. While many growers achieved excellent results where rainfall was adequate, others were disappointed following rapid crop dry-down in drought conditions. “New maize genetics are continually pushing the boundaries,” said Mr Cook. “KWS has five new

varieties on the British Society of Plant Breeders Forage Maize Descriptive Lists, and they offer significant yield and quality advantages. “For dairy farmers, early-maturing varieties could be particularly valuable in 2027, plugging the gap if existing maize stocks run out before the new crop is ready. Forage shortages have been an issue in recent years, and maximising homegrown feed production is considered the most economic option for dairy units. Meanwhile, biogas growers may benefit from including some of the new early maize varieties for next season to spread the workload.” Maize can benefit the rotation by acting as a break crop to disrupt pest and disease cycles, while potentially enhancing blackgrass control as part of an integrated weed management programme, he said. In addition, maize offers a good option for applying

slurry or farmyard manure in spring. “Where conditions allow, maize can follow a short-term grass ley cut for silage, with an early-maturing variety allowing plenty of time to establish a following grass or cereal crop. Early harvesting will also provide an opportunity for sowing a cover crop to protect soils and limit nutrient losses over winter. This strategy can increase overall farm productivity, as well as boosting valuable forage stocks on dairy units,” said Mr Cook. He also recommended that growers look beyond single-season results when ordering their seed. “I would advise an assessment of variety performance over a five-year period, rather than basing seed choice solely on one year. Taking a long-term view will identify the varieties that perform consistently well and suit individual farm requirements,” he added. FG

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CAN COVER CROPS REALLY DELIVER FERTILISER SAVINGS? The ability of cover crops to retain or fix significant amounts of nitrogen is well established, helping to improve soil health and maintain nutrients for future crops in the rotation. Alfie White asks how does nitrogen translate into fertiliser savings, and do the benefits justify the cost of establishment? East Hertfordshire farmer Andrew Bott has spent more than a decade moving towards a reducedinput system at Finches Farm. He believes cover crops have played an important role in improving soil condition while reducing his reliance on conventional inputs. Despite cutting nitrogen applications to his spring oats by 40kg/ha, he acknowledges it’s difficult to attribute that reduction solely to cover cropping. He explained: “I would make that reduction whether we had cover crops [or not].” Mr Bott views cover crops as part of a farm-wide approach aimed at making his operation more efficient, environmentally friendly and, crucially, viable in the long term. Cover crops help with nitrogen retention that may otherwise be lost over winter, but how much N becomes available to the following crop? And can the resulting fertiliser savings justify the investment?

How much nitrogen can cover crops retain? Research by the agricultural research consultancy ADAS suggests well-established cover crops can lead to a noticeable retention of the nitrogen usually lost from agricultural soils over winter.

Dr Anne Bhogal, Soil Scientist at ADAS, cited research involving Affinity, Anglian and Portsmouth, water companies that found cover crops can reduce nitrate leaching by up to 90%. The amount of nitrogen retained, however, varies considerably depending on the cover crop species, weather conditions, residual nitrogen levels in the soil following harvest, and how early the cover crop is established. Dr Bhogal explained that ADAS had measured anywhere between 15kg and more than 100kg of nitrogen per hectare contained in the above-ground biomass of cover crops, with higher nitrogen levels usually associated with mixtures containing legumes, such as vetch or clover, most likely due to the contribution of nitrogen fixation. However, retention of nitrogen via a cover crop does not necessarily mean the following cash crop will see the benefits of an equivalent reduction in fertiliser requirements.

Capturing nitrogen is only half the challenge One major difficulty for growers is assessing the level of nitrogen held within a cover crop that will make itself available to the cash crop. Professor Simon Willcock, director of Sustainable Farming Systems at the University of Reading, said ensuring nitrogen is released when the following crop needs it is crucial. He explained: “The goal should not simply be to capture as much nitrogen as possible; it should be to capture it, retain it, and then release it at the point when the following crop can actually use it.”

East Hertfordshire farmer, Andrew Bott has spent more than a decade developing a reduced-input farming system. Once a cover crop is terminated, nitrogen remains within its leaves, stems and roots until microorganisms begin breaking the organic material down, in a process known as mineralisation. This process releases nitrogen into forms that can potentially be taken up by the following crop. Professor Willcock explained that species choice was crucial to this process. “Legumes such as vetch have nitrogen-rich residues with a relatively low carbon-to-nitrogen ratio and can decompose quite rapidly.” However, he warned that other species can have the opposite effect. “Mature cereal covers such as rye have a higher carbon to nitrogen ratio and can temporarily immobilise, or ‘lock up’, soil nitrogen as microbes decompose the residue.” “That means a cover crop that has captured a lot of nitrogen can, paradoxically, temporarily reduce

nitrogen availability to the next crop.” Dr Bhogal said ADAS was currently working with AHDB, Anglian, Southern and Wessex Water Niab and SRUC to develop a decision-support tree to help farmers adjust fertiliser rates following a cover crop. The aim is to provide farmers with more reliable information surrounding the amount and timing of nutrient release, helping them use fertilisers more efficiently.

Why termination timing matters Dr Bhogal explained ADAS had also investigated how changes to the timing and method of cover crop destruction influenced nitrogen availability and later crop performance. The Nitrogen release from Cover Crops (NiCCs), research funded by Affinity Water compared cover crops destroyed in January, more than six weeks before crop establishment, with those destroyed in February,

Andrew Bott uses a mixture of species to help retain nitrogen for the following cash crop.

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Dr David McNaughton, managing director of Soya UK, explained that legume break crops can provide meaningful nitrogen benefits to cash crops. “Typically, a crop of soya or lupins will fix at least as much as peas or beans if not more.” He explained that the amount of nitrogen fixed depends on growing conditions but estimated soya could fix around 220kg N/ha, with lupins rising to approximately 240kg N/ha. “In general terms, we assume that two-thirds of this will be removed with the crop at harvest, and a legacy of between 60 and 80kg/Ha of N will be left behind for the benefit of the following crop (which is usually a winter wheat crop).” Dr McNaughton explained that the residual nitrogen can reduce the need for fertiliser applications to the

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Do the financial benefits stack up? Mr Bott said the direct economic benefits of the use of cover crops are often difficult to measure.

He estimates that seed costs amount to approximately £47/ha and drilling adds another £60/ha, bringing establishment costs to around £107/ha prior to destruction and other expenses. His reduction of 40kg N/ha in spring oat fertiliser applications has saved approximately £40–£50/ha. When asked whether cover crops would pay for themselves without Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) or Countryside Stewardship support, he acknowledged that their financial returns could be difficult to justify. He said: “If you added up all the numbers and had your annual budget, then I suspect they wouldn’t pay.” Previously, Mr Bott received approximately £129/ha for cover crops and £350/ha for low-input cereals through environmental schemes, providing a degree of financial security to his farming system. However, he believes focusing solely on annual establishment costs and fertiliser savings overlooks the wider benefits of cover crops within his farming system, and the savings elsewhere. Before Finches Farm switched to no-till cultivation in 2011, operations required three people, three tractors, a sprayer and associated cultivating equipment. After the switch to a less machineryintensive approach, the business was at one stage able to manage approximately 1,100 acres with a single 150hp tractor, drill and sprayer. Alongside these changes, Mr Bott said soil structure and biological activity have improved, while wildlife on the farm has flourished. “They pay because they allow you to move the whole system forward.” “If you looked at it as a holistic thing about improving your farm, and improving the soil, and therefore, as a process of being able to get to a place where you can reduce inputs, then yes, they do pay.” FG

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To drill or not to drill? Farmers on their This year’s spring crops were hit hard by a succession of heatwaves. Greg Shorter spoke to farmers about how that experience is influencing early decisions about next year’s spring planting. Four farmers with four different soil types shared with Farmers Guide their stories of spring cropping in a succession of record-breaking summer heatwaves. It wasn’t all bad news, but the experience impacted the choices being considered for future crops.

High-mag clay The exceptionally dry spring presented some significant challenges for William Oliver’s maize crops this year, particularly during establishment and early growth. With very limited rainfall and increasingly dry seedbeds across his 800ha of mainly highmagnesium clay soil, achieving consistent germination and even crop emergence was difficult. “Some crops were slow to get going,” he explained. “The lack of available moisture restricted early root development and nutrient uptake. As the season progressed, the prolonged dry conditions continued to put pressure on the crop, particularly on lighter soils where moisture reserves were limited.” William had concerns that the difficult start would have a lasting impact on yield potential, especially if the

Norfolk sandy loam This spring and summer, William Barber grew 175ha of spring barley and 136ha sugar beet. He told Farmers Guide: “The spring barley yielded 4.68t/ha. To put that into William Barber introduced poultry sheds to diversify the traditional arable offering of his Norfolk farm.

context, our yield in 2025 was 6.46t/ ha and in 2024 was 8.57t/ha. All our barley normally goes for malting and this is the first year since I have been farming when none of it made malting grade and is all feed (with ensuing price reduction). “We did not start lifting beet until 12th October. Our latest ever start as we physically could not get the harvester into the ground until then. Fortunately, the sugars are good so yield will only be about 20% down. However, we have two fields to lift on very light land and am expecting yield reductions of nearer 40% on them. “Regarding what do we do for next year? Basically, we have limited options. SFI has basically been knocked on the head and it has not helped that we received the sugar beet price for next year after the SFI window had closed! We are being paid the barest minimum British Sugar could pay as if it was any lower they would have had nothing to process. “Spring barley is OK on our land – but only if it rains. So the weather is now a major factor. What will this winter with El Niño bring? We are still well below the average rainfall levels to date so will probably hold back before I make any final decision. Growing nothing could be a cheaper option than growing something – strange world we live in!”

Mixed soils and mixed fortunes Rory Lay runs a mixed farm in Shropshire

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dry weather continued into the critical growing and grain filling periods. However, maize is a remarkably resilient crop, and conditions later in the season allowed much of it to compensate for the difficult start. “Interestingly, some of our heavier land, which we wouldn’t traditionally consider ideal maize growing ground, performed particularly well. The greater moisture holding capacity of these soils proved beneficial during the prolonged dry conditions, highlighting how different soil types can respond in challenging seasons. “Harvest was completed in a timely fashion during September, with generally good dry matter levels and manageable harvesting conditions. “Overall, we were very pleased with the outcome. Despite the challenging spring, the maize recovered well and delivered yields of around 11 tonnes per acre. With good-quality crops harvested in September and some particularly encouraging performances from less conventional maize ground, it has been a successful season and a positive result given the conditions we faced.” “One of the biggest lessons for me has been around drilling dates and crop establishment. With maize in particular, I’ve sometimes been guilty of holding off drilling while

waiting for soil temperatures to rise, but increasingly I’m of the view that, provided soil conditions are suitable, there is a strong argument for getting crops established as early as practically possible. “It’s always a balance, particularly with the risk of cold soils and poor establishment, but getting a crop growing early gives it more opportunity to develop a decent root system and make use of available spring moisture before conditions potentially turn dry. “That’s becoming my thinking across the wider rotation, not just maize. Establishment is arguably one of the most important stages of crop production, and getting that right can make a significant difference to resilience later in the season. “Ultimately, we can’t control the weather, but we can manage our exposure to it. For next year, the focus will be on flexibility, timely drilling and giving crops the best possible start, rather than making wholesale changes to what we grow.”

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spring crop plans which he describes as 440 hectares in total and about 380 combinable on a variety of soils from very sandy sand right up to medium-to-heavy clay and peat in the middle. This spring he planted spring beans, fodder beet, maize and spring barley. The beans didn’t fare too well. Rory explained: “I think it was 2.1t/ ha this year, which I was a bit disappointed with but, since speaking to others, sounds quite reasonable. I’m aiming generally around 5t/ha so that was poor, but there was the intense heat just killing the flowers so then [the crop] couldn’t set a pod. And then we had some slightly smaller beans because we just didn’t get any more rain.” A similar story could be told about the spring barley and the maize: with yields well below average. The bulk of the fodder beet will not be lifted until January/February and, despite the summer heat and attacks from flea beetle and cutworm, the crop is looking promising with green leafy tops. Reflecting on how this year’s experience may influence the year ahead, Rory said: “We had five heat waves, didn’t we? Even so I wouldn’t change anything off one year. It was that intense heat really that was the problem. “We’ve had such different seasons for the last five or six years. We’re on a very mixed

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farm with mixed soil type, we’ve got stock in the rotation and the muck goes back on the ground, so we’re fairly resilient and I’ve got a lot of different crops and different options and it’s not normal that all of them fail in one year. It’s the old adage: ‘up horn, down corn’ which (at the moment) is ringing true. “We’re very lucky. We’re resilient and we can pick different crops for different soil types.”

Clay in the Lee Valley Not everybody is so fortunate as to have their pick of soils. Essex farmer Robert Graham messaged Farmers Guide with his experience farming spring crops on Windsor series London clay. “Spring sown cereals, beans and oilseed rape have all featured at times in our rotation. The reasoning has not been rocket science: spring cropping has many advantages (weed control; improved cash flow; reduced growing costs) and when things go well the margins can be satisfactory. “However, success depends on well-prepared overwinter seedbeds, timely sowing and reasonable growing conditions. For several years now, a succession of mild wet winters without frosts followed by dry spring growing conditions have led to harvests where spring crops have ranged from disappointing to disastrous on our farm. Crop establishment (in both autumn and spring) is becoming

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uncertain, and at the present time spring sown crops are out of the frame.”

National picture For a fuller picture of how spring cropping played out across the country, Farmers Guide spoke to Nick Anderson of farm management company Velcourt. The company’s interests include 48,000ha of arable and root cropping under direct management. Nick said: “In 2026 spring crop yields were poor, although this varied significantly by region. Being almost universally grown on Velcourt farms in 2026, spring barley performance probably provides the best indication. In the North where rainfall was higher and temperatures were cooler, yields were above budget, averaging 6.81t/ha across Velcourt farms in the region. In the South spring barley

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yields were 16.5% below budget averaging 5.27 t/ha. In the Midlands and East Anglia, where lighter soil textures and brash soils formed a large proportion of the cropped area, yields were 34% below budget as an average over all farms in this region, foremost reflecting the challenges and risks associated with farming these soils. Whilst significant reductions in input costs were implemented, this was insufficient to off-set loss of output. “Considering the country as a whole, spring pulses were poor, although there was some regional variation also. The extreme high temperatures at flowering were certainly detrimental to yield. Sugarbeet yields have generally been poor, although yields on silt have been much better. Whilst much of this has been a result of high soil moisture deficits, it has doubtless been compounded by beet moth in the Newmarket area and armyworm on the fens.” Nick was keen to emphasise that one poor harvest was not going to affect decisions about next year’s crop choices. “When considered side by side, the differences in performance of a range of winter and spring crops

between 2025 and 2026 reflect the value of diversity. By way of example, in 2025, across much of the country spring barley out-performed compared to winter sown options. Good rotations with a range of winter and spring crops are a cornerstone of integrated management and significantly reduce business risk. One caveat to this is pulse cropping, winter and spring. Gross margins for pulses are consistently low and yields are often variable. For this reason, the area of pulses grown on Velcourt farms has been significantly reduced, replaced largely by Maize in the South and a range of AD crops in other regions. These are better options at a gross margin level, but further, arrangements to supply crop and take organic manures help to insulate against input cost risk and are aligned with medium term objectives to build soil organic matter to increase resilience. It should be stressed, though, that these are strategic medium-term decisions, not kneejerk reactions to the 2026 harvest result for pulses.” Overall it seems, whatever scale a farmer is working at, those who can diversify their options have the best chance at turning a profit from spring crops. FG

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markets, as well as feed. Maltsters purchase more Laureate than any other variety across the UK, making up 62.7% of total purchases from the harvest 2025 crop. Rob reminds farmers to know the % grain N for their target market. For malt distilling, this tends to be below 1.65%, whereas for domestic brewing it’s between 1.6% and 1.75%. “Getting the nitrogen right is key to gaining premiums for malting barley, and Laureate has proven that it can easily produce a range of grain N for different markets,” he adds. Although the UK has always been the focus, the export market has developed significantly in recent years. “In addition to full approval for brewing and malt distilling on the UK’s Malting Barley Committee (MBC) approved list, Laureate also has approval in two major European malting barley systems: the Danish Preferred System and the Comité Bière Malt Orge (CBMO) in France. “These European approvals open up more potential for Laureate, with the variety increasingly being requested by name for shipments into Europe. “As demand continues to grow, it gives British Laureate growers the potential of four end markets: UK malt distilling, UK brewing, feed, and export to Europe. Laureate’s export potential is a real opportunity for growers in the South of England in particular, because of easier access to ports,” notes Rob. FG

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says one of the key differences between the RB60 and the firms’ other models was the length of the chassis, which is roughly 70cm longer at 8.4m. “The first machines went out on farm in April. So, we’ve got quite a few machines now out working and the full line is now in production,” he says. Each machine is designed, welded, cut, fabricated, and painted in house in Devon. Carl says that the firm builds all its own cabs, chassis, stainless steel tanks, and booms, but buys in engines, along with other components such as wheel motors, tyres, and glass.

Technical features Bateman has installed a new ergonomic joystick and touchscreen interface, featuring multimodal buttons, which allow operators to switch between settings for fieldwork and road use. The cab can be fitted with tinted and heat reduction windows, along with an automatic

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Robert Davies Machinery expands site and opens to public Shropshire-based agricultural machinery dealer Robert Davies Machinery has completed an expansion of its site near Shrewsbury. Farmers Guide deputy editor Charlie Reeve attended an open day to see the new site in action. Robert Davies Machinery (RDM), established almost 40 years ago, has expanded its current site and confirmed plans to open a second depot in due course. The firm stocks a number of major brands including Manitou, Kuhn, Richard Western, Shelbourne Reynolds, Dalbo and Spread-a-Bale. Its expansion began three years ago with upgrades to the machinery wash and parts facilities, followed by a main building extension completed by local construction firm S.J. Roberts, which opened in September. Andy Wynne, managing director at RDM says the new development at the depot represents an exciting new chapter for RDM which has worked from the existing base for over 35 years. "This investment will allow our team to work together to provide the best service to our existing customers and new customers alike,” he adds. RDM is also due to open a second location in North Wales in the New Year. “Over the past 35 years RDM has been fortunate to have a strong customer base and to work with very good suppliers that are committed to growing with us both in the Shropshire/Mid Wales area and in North Wales as well.” “Alongside the main Manitou franchise, RDM offers a range of quality machinery products which

The RDM team at the open day. will continue with the expansion of the main depot and at the new depot in North Wales. “Kuhn Farm Machinery and Richard Western have been long standing partners for us and with the recent changes to dealerships in our area we have been able to grow our Kuhn business which has been good for us. This is something we look to continue into 2027 both at the main depot and in North Wales,” concludes Andy. Peter Smyth, sales director at Manitou UK, comments: “We are extremely proud to be working with Robert Davies Machinery, having built a strong partnership together over the last 35 years.

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RDM confirmed plans to extend its partnership with Manitou. enterprises, across Shropshire, Cheshire, and Wales. “Every industry has its ups and downs, and agriculture is no different. Sometimes when dairy’s up, arable might be down or finding it harder. So, we’re fortunate that we can draw on lots of different sectors,” adds Andy. “We’ve got a really good team here and some of our staff have been with us for 30 years. We need good staff to provide a good service.” Machinery manufacturer Kuhn exhibited at the RDM open day, showcasing a large range of grassland and arable implements. Edd Fanshawe, non-inversion establishment and spraying sales specialist at Kuhn, says there was growing interest in min-till equipment, with more farmers having implements out on demonstration.

Spread-a-Bale showcased a range of its bedding products. Despite a challenging year for arable farming, he says there is still a lot of positivity in the industry. “We’re looking forward to spring now, especially for strip-till with the maize. One of the main benefits of that, based on the trial work we’ve done, is that we’re reducing fuel inputs by 50%,” he continues. With fuel prices remaining high, Edd believes the cost savings will make strip-till more attractive to growers for next establishment.

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Machinery maintenance tips from Certas Energy Ideas for winterproofing your farm have been compiled by Richard Billington, managing director of Certas Energy Solutions. From machinery maintenance and fuel management to security, thorough planning helps British farmers save time, money and frustration during the colder months. These essential tips will help your farm run efficiently through winter, while ensuring you’re ready for the spring when it arrives.

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2. Fuel security and safe storage Before making winter fuel decisions, it is worth assessing fuel usage over the past 12 months. The key question is whether consumption matched expectations. Understanding where fuel demand peaked, when tanks required additional deliveries, and which activities consumed more fuel than anticipated can provide valuable lessons. Sadly, winter is a prime time for fuel theft. Securing fuel tanks is vital. Tools like Diesel Defender, a liquid anti-theft marker, can serve as an effective deterrent. This product colours diesel to make it easily traceable and helps reduce resale value for thieves. Savvy solutions such as Fox Telemetry, a remote fuel monitoring system that alerts you to drops in fuel levels, are a worthwhile investment. Tools like Richard Billington, managing director of Certas Energy Solutions.

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3. Stock up on heating oil Heating oil is an essential part of winter farm operations. Products like Therma35, a highperformance winter-grade industrial heating oil can be stored all year without the risk of spoilage.

4. Consider future fuels To comply with specific environmental or emissions goals, consider switching to cleanerburning alternatives such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). As a drop-in replacement for diesel, HVO can cut life-cycle GHG emissions by up to 90% compared to standard diesel, and is completely biodegradable. Solar panels lessen a farm’s fuel reliance, and can even supplement income, depending on the space available.

5. Order fuel early Ordering fuel early ensures you won’t run out when demand peaks. Certas Energy’s fleet of over 900 tankers ensures timely delivery, even in harsh conditions. Plan ahead to secure your fuel supply throughout the winter. Holding only the minimum amount of fuel or oil required might appear efficient and savvy on paper, but it can leave farms exposed when conditions change unexpectedly. Severe weather causing delays to deliveries, or sudden increases in machinery usage can quickly put extreme pressure on fuel stocks. Winter often brings periods of intense activity that can be difficult to forecast precisely. Poultry businesses may require additional machinery operation during

cold snaps, while arable businesses continue preparations for spring work through any weather Poor weather can also extend working hours and increase the amount of fuel and oil required to complete routine tasks. Building contingency into fuel plans helps ensure operations can continue - even when conditions become most challenging. That does not mean simply ordering significantly more fuel and oil than necessary. Instead, it means understanding where potential pressure points exist, and having a clear plan in place should demand increase unexpectedly. Having a trusted fuel supplier who understands the seasonal needs of agriculture is essential. Certas Energy is the UK’s largest independent fuel distributor. The company says it is committed to supporting farmers to navigate every challenge they face – offering dedicated, tailored solutions for farmers and providing bespoke advice and reliable supply throughout the year. With 130 depots and a nationwide fleet, Certas Energy says it is proud to be fuelling British farming throughout everything winter may bring.

6. Lubricants for machinery maintenance Greg Edwards, managing director of Certas Lubricant Solutions says: “Quieter months provide an ideal opportunity to carry out both routine and essential maintenance, inspect machinery and ensure your equipment is ready for peak workloads in the spring. “Preventative servicing can help to reduce costly downtime, improve operational efficiency and identify brewing issues before they become serious problems. “Reviewing fuel storage infrastructure is equally worthwhile; tanks, pumps, filtration systems and dispensing equipment should all be thoroughly inspected to ensure they remain fit for purpose. “When faced with winter’s cold and wet conditions, machinery can be susceptible to damage if it’s not properly cared for. “It’s important to ensure all farming machinery is well-lubricated to avoid rust and corrosion. Regular lubrication prevents costly repairs and extends the life of your equipment. “Additionally, you should consider using fuel additives, such as Anti-Wax, to prevent fuel waxing, which can clog filters and cause damage to engines. Anti-Wax additives work by changing the shape of wax crystals in fuel, preventing them from forming and ensuring reliable engine operation – even in freezing temperatures. “For optimal performance, we recommend dropping in additives while temperatures are still above 6°C, before waxing becomes a risk.” FG

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During drilling, harvesting and other periods of intensive work, every hour counts. Losing a machine can disrupt schedules and put additional pressure on operations, which makes planning, servicing and maintenance around expected workloads particularly important.

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Could neglected drainage be costing your farm? discharge of drainage outfalls are all recommended. Fencing off ditches and watercourses from livestock can also reduce bank damage and erosion, whilst preventing sediment and microorganisms from livestock manure entering the water. It is also not uncommon for underground pipes to develop blockages caused by tree roots, accumulated silt or iron deposits known as ochre.

When drainage isn’t the problem Repair work on completely blocked clay-pipe field drains, requiring “significant field disruption.”

Identifying drainage problems early is crucial for farmers, with drainage related issues often accompanied by costly repairs and the potential for reduced crop yields. Alfie White reports. Around 6.4 million hectares of agricultural land in England and Wales is drained by piped systems, with many dating back to the early 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. Although these remain adequate, their effectiveness can decline if not maintained properly. Innes Thomson, chief executive at the Association of Drainage Authorities (ADA), warned that the UK too often relies on a “fix-on-fail” approach when it comes to draining. He said: “When it comes to drainage maintenance, we believe that little and often maintenance is a far better, longer-term and sustainable policy to take rather than fix-on-fail.” For farmers, he said this could be by setting aside money each for routine maintenance, including rodding and jetting before blockages become so severe they require excavation. He also recommended carrying out an annual drainage health check to identify minor problems before they worsen.

“Right from the downpipes off the barns to the field and land drainage, farmers and tenants should be taking full care of sometimes very historic systems that are underground.” Andrew Wright, contracts manager at Miles Drainage agreed with Mr Thomsons analysis. He said: “Putting a price on neglecting drainage is difficult, but for a few thousand pounds you can avoid problems that could cost five or ten times as much in the future.”

Simple maintenance could prevent costly repairs As outlined by Mr Thomson, ensuring outfalls and ditches remain clear is one of the simplest ways to improve drainage systems, with their clearance recommended by the AHDB during autumn to minimise damage to soils and crops. For ditches to function effectively, stable banks, a consistent overall gradient and necessary depth to allow

Before deciding to invest in new drainage infrastructure, farmers should consider if soil compaction is contributing to waterlogging. The AHDB explains that compacted soil layers restrict movement of water and air, potentially preventing rainfall from reaching existing underground chains. In some cases, this creates a perched water table, where saturated soil sits above a relatively dry layer as compaction is preventing water from moving downwards. For farmers to investigate this, digging a soil inspection pit following heavy rainfall is advised, allowing for assessment of whether a compacted layer is restricting infiltration. These compacted layers, often referred to as plough pans, can develop following consistent machinery operation.

However, before assuming underground drains are failing, farmers are advised to examine the condition of their soils. To achieve this, the levy board suggests an inspection of soil structure at several points across a field, ideally during spring or autumn, digging to a depth of at least 600mm on arable land and 500mm on grassland. Well-structured soils will break apart relatively easily into smaller units, marked by visible vertical fissures allowing water, air and roots to move through the soil. By contrast, poorly structured soils are often harder to dig and break into larger, dense blocks. Grey or bluish soil layers, sometimes accompanied by rusty-coloured mottling, can also signs of prolonged or intermittent waterlogging. Regarding advice before commencing work on existing drainage systems, Mr Thomson said: “If your land drains flow into watercourses that cross your land, you may have maintenance responsibilities as a riparian owner. However, you may need permits before carrying out work on these watercourses, so it’s worth speaking to your local Internal Drainage Board or Environment Agency office for advice.” FG

Recognising the warning signs To pinpoint existing problems, The AHDB recommends placing yield maps alongside field drainage plans to identify recurring issues.

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Nissen huts, delivering solutions that combine practicality with long-lasting performance. Expertise extends beyond cladding to include building modifications, internal partition walls, galvanised and plastic guttering, and the supply and installation of steel and fibre cement cladding systems. The company says their secret is to work closely with every customer to understand their needs and recommend suitable, costeffective options. Located in March, Cambridgeshire, D&M Cladding Services Ltd offers free, no-obligation quotes throughout East Anglia and neighbouring areas. From straightforward repairs to extensive refurbishment projects, the company says it is committed to providing excellent workmanship, fair prices, and a professional, approachable service you can trust. FG

As 2026 draws to a close, now is an ideal time for farmers to assess machinery, plan essential maintenance and consider the investment needed for the year ahead. An unexpected machinery breakdown during a busy period can be costly, not just in repairs, but in lost productivity and missed opportunities. Winter provides an opportunity to review equipment performance, schedule preventative maintenance and identify machinery that may need replacing before the next season. It is also worth reviewing likely repair bills, servicing schedules and the timing of major purchases. However, investing in replacement equipment or funding major repairs can place additional pressure on

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Farmer-owned RTK: a local base with a network behind it RTK Solutions gives farmers ownership of their RTK base station, with one annual subscription per base covering multiple compatible tractors. Supported by a managed network that grows as more farms join, it offers an alternative to separate RTK subscriptions for every machine. Designed, assembled and tested in the UK, the Version 2 base combines a precise GNSS receiver with industrial hardware. Its modular construction allows individual components to be replaced, helping owners repair and maintain their station over a longer working life. This avoids replacing the entire base when a single component needs attention, making repairability an important part of the design alongside precision and reliable operation. Installation is straightforward. Power over Ethernet supplies power and data through one cable, while Ethernet or farm Wi-Fi provides internet access. An internal battery supplies backup power, and integrated 4G maintains connectivity if the main internet connection fails. RTK Solutions

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completes configuration and position calibration remotely. Owning a base also provides access to the wider RTK Solutions network. Each participating farm adds a physical correction source, building coverage and overlap around those using the service. When machinery travels beyond its own base’s working range, the software can automatically select a suitable neighbouring station where available. For contractors and farms working across separate blocks of land, this combines a local correction source with options further afield. Coverage depends on the location and availability of suitable bases, so RTK Solutions assesses customers’ requirements before supply. The company’s own management software gives farmers practical oversight. Through a customer portal, they can check base health, review connected tractor sessions and manage tractor logins from a phone, tablet or computer. Remote monitoring, diagnostics and software

updates support the system, with automatic failover built into its databases and supporting network. The managed farm package costs £2,995 plus VAT, including the base, PoE adapter, remote setup and first year of network access. From year two, the annual charge is £199 plus VAT per base, covering multiple compatible machines. Compatibility

checks consider the receiver, required activations, correction format and internet connection. For customers who prefer network access without installing a station, Base-Free RTK costs £400 plus VAT per tractor annually. The aim is simple: farmer-owned RTK infrastructure, practical control and support from the people who build and manage it. To discuss machinery compatibility and coverage, visit rtk-solutions.co.uk. FG

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A serious farm maintenance plan will ensure that farm vehicles have the right components that make them fit for work. Stedall Vehicle Fittings is one of the longest established suppliers of vehicle component systems in the UK. The company has come a long way from its founding in St. Johns Gate, London in 1756. In its present iteration, the evolved business operates from a modern distribution centre in Yate, close to the M4/M5 motorway interchanges, where its distribution teams are perfectly positioned to provide rapid 24-hour delivery throughout the mainland of the United Kingdom.

Everyone employed by Stedall Vehicle Fittings prides themselves on offering a personal approach. Regional account managers will happily visit farms to discuss specific agricultural vehicle requirements. With the support of the head office sales team and aftersales department, the company is able to offer near instant communication. By choosing Stedall, farmers can expect high-quality products, attractive pricing, and outstanding technical support, the company claims. The diverse inventory offered by Stedall includes everything from basic hinges to advanced locking systems and under bonnet fire suppression

systems. Most areas of the commercial vehicle sector are catered for. The company collaborates with global manufacturing partners to regularly update and enhance its selection. This ensures that the business can meet the high standards of ISO 9001:2015. Of particular interest to Farmers Guide readers will be the extensive product range for the agricultural sector, comprising many standard items, and a wide selection of LED lighting products at the forefront of the most recent technological developments. Sales and marketing manager, Mark Rabone explains: “We take great pride in our more than 250-year

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New Valtra T Series: familiar feel, all-new underneath Valtra says its sixth-generation T Series is almost entirely new, with a new engine, transmissions, controls and a major electronics overhaul. Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge headed to Finland to find out how much of that change could be felt from the seat. Valtra is bold about the scale of the update behind its new T Series. The manufacturer describes the 6th generation T series as a 99% new tractor with more than 2,400 innovations. Yet, despite how much has changed underneath, the basic cab frame remains unchanged, giving the tractor a recognisably Valtra feel while the engine, driveline, suspension, controls and electronics around it have all moved on. The range runs from the T146 to the T236, topping out at 245hp. The headline mechanical change is AGCO Power’s 7.5-litre CORE75 sixcylinder engine, producing up to 1,184Nm. Valtra says maximum torque is available from around 1,000rpm, with up to 5% fuel saving claimed over the previous generation. That low-revving character was immediately noticeable. In either CVT or powershift-equipped models, Eco mode never felt lethargic, but more relaxed in its response, holding engine revs down without ever giving the impression that the engine was struggling. Moving through Normal and into Power increasingly sharpened throttle response and acceleration. The launch did not provide prolonged heavy draft work, so outright lugging ability needs a longer test.

Powershift or CVT? The ML180 CVT remains, while Valtra has introduced a new two-range, 10-step powershift, developed with similar driving logic to the CVT. The powershift was only driven with an empty trailer, but gear changes were smooth, with little noticeable loss of momentum between shifts, while automatic clutching at a stop and hill-hold made it very easy to use. Most of the time, the changes simply blended into the background. The CVT was smoother again. Used for road work and cultivation, it would almost glide away from a standstill, while seamless shifts between forward and reverse made it particularly easy to manoeuvre. For a tractor spending almost all its time on heavier field work, the 10-step powershift makes a convincing case. As soon as mixed work enters

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the equation, however, the CVT becomes difficult to look past. Conditions were exceptionally muddy, but traction was rarely a concern. With a cultivator in the ground behind the CVT tractor, save for watching the implement enter the soil, there was little indication from the seat that the extra load for the engine had arrived. When placing the tractor, steering effort was very light, while the full lock that was available from a six-cylinder tractor was genuinely surprising, thanks to the rearrangement of the timing gear to behind the engine block. At full lock, the T6 acheives a 4.9m turning radius.

Valtra’s new powershift transmission was easy to use, and the hill hold function worked well.

Inside the cab The cab may divide opinion slightly. Space around the operator was perfectly adequate, with good headroom, legroom and visibility. Valtra argues that keeping it compact retains forestry suitability, however, real-world tractor cabs rarely contain only a driver. Food, drinks, coats and tools all need somewhere to go, and more space is rarely unwelcome. The dark, minimalist interior makes the cab feel a little smaller than it physically is although, stylistically, the design remains one of Valtra’s strengths. One cab-related feature stood out above everything else: SmartTouch Gen 2. The new screen is larger and faster, but what’s really impressive is how little of the machine’s complexity reaches the operator. Large graphics, clear diagrams and straightforward explanations make it very quick to understand. Valtra repeatedly claimed most functions have been designed to sit within two or three button presses, and after using the terminal it felt like the engineers may actually have achieved it. Active Gen 2 remains available for buyers wanting something simpler, but after using SmartTouch it inevitably feels like the budget option. If you glance at an armrest screen even occasionally, SmartTouch Gen 2 is probably the specification to have. Customisation remains central to Valtra’s

The familiar cab set-up includes some of the new Ultra spec trim. identity, with Unlimited offering more than 1.6 million colours among a plethora of customisable options. Above that sits the new Ultra by Unlimited package, adding a more heavily specified interior including premium seating and trim.

Familiar, but better For all the new hardware underneath, the T6 does not feel like Valtra has tried to reinvent the experience of sitting in one. The familiar cab remains, while almost everything the operator interacts with around it has moved forward. The powershift is smooth enough to be a genuine alternative to the CVT for predominantly field-based work, while the CVT remains the pick for mixed duties. Manoeuvrability is exceptional for a six-cylinder tractor, but SmartTouch Gen 2 is arguably the biggest success, making increasing levels of automation feel less intimidating rather than more. FG www.farmersguide.co.uk | December 2026 49

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Tyre specialist that 'keeps East Anglia moving' When machinery breaks down in the middle of a field at 3:00am, farmers generally don’t want to talk to an automated menu. For 40 years, Treadfirst Mobile 24 has built its reputation on being a human connection offering ‘unrivalled expertise’. Since 1986, the independent agricultural tyre and wheel specialist has served as the backbone of the East of England’s farming community. The 24/7 dedicated hotline connects a farmer directly to a real operator, ensuring that tyre breakdowns and repairs are handled with the urgency they require. Commitment to service has kept customers returning for four

decades – including farmers who have been with the company since day one. With several retail outlets across East Anglia, Treadfirst provides MOTs, servicing and tyres for cars, vans and 4x4s. The company’s agricultural inventory is equally vast, stocking everything from wheelbarrow tyres to massive combine harvester tyres. With specialised 4x4 fitting vehicles in the fleet, no location is too remote. The company states that, whether you need a battery for a tractor or a custom wheel-andtyre package for new machinery to save on upfront costs, Treadfirst delivers. FG

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Massey Ferguson strengthens range with

NEW MF 7S MARK 2 A new six model tractor range filling the key 170-250hp sector has been introduced by Massey Ferguson, featuring a new cab, new user interface and a new engine. Farmers Guide took the chance to see it firsthand near MF’s Beauvais plant in France. Slotting between the current MF 7S range and the larger MF 8S Xtra models, Massey’s new MF 7S MARK 2 series has been introduced to plug the gap left by the previous 7700S LWB models. The new range introduces several changes from the MF 7S models, including a new cab, and AGCO Power CORE75 six-cylinder 7.5L engines and Dyna-VT transmissions as standard on all models. In an acknowledgement of the substantial differences between the two ranges, MF is keen to stress that the existing MF 7S tractors will remain in production for customers who require similar power in a compact wheelbase.

AGCO Power engine Under the bonnet is a new AGCO Power CORE75 engine featuring a single turbo and 25% fewer parts than its predecessors for improved long-term reliability, enabling service intervals to be extended to 600 hours. Stage V emissions are met without the need for exhaust gas recirculation and Adblue use is said to be 7%. Maximum power is available across a wide band, while the torque

curve remains flat between 800 and 1,500rpm for all models. MF says that due to efficient power and torque characteristics there’s no need for any form of dynamic power management, resulting in consistent and predictable power delivery. A larger 410-litre fuel tank (+25% compared to MF 7S) and a 56.5-litre AdBlue tank (+88% compared to MF 7S) are both standard and will help increase runtime without stops. All models rise in power by 15hp a piece, starting at the base of the pack with MF 7S.170 MARK 2, and rising to the flagship MF 7S.245 MARK 2, where torque tops out at 1,184Nm. The 2.95m wheelbase (2.88m on MF 7S) and a new front axle contribute to an impressively tight 5.3m turning radius, while a 14t gross vehicle weight allows legal transport of heavy implements. Two brandnew 2m diameter rear tyre sizes – VF 650/70 R42 and VF 710/60 R44 – from the BKT AGRIMAX V-FLECTO range have been designed for the new MF 7S MARK 2.

Stepless transmission A two-stage Dyna-VT ML 180 transmission is standard across all

six models with a 57kph top speed. The transmission and hydraulic oil reservoirs are separate, allowing 96-litres of capacity for large trailers and implements, while a 9.6t rear lift is standard on all models. There are two spec levels – Efficient and Exclusive. Efficient versions are equipped with up to four hydraulic valves: either four mechanical or a mix of mechanical and electro-hydraulic valves with decompression levers for easy connection. Exclusive specification tractors can have up to five electric valves, each capable of delivering up to 120 litres/min and all with decompression levers as standard.

Spacious cab The MF 8S cab now has a different life on the new MF 7S MARK 2. It’s identical, so retains the large 3.4m3 of interior space and a 6.6m2 glass area allowing excellent visibility. MF’s Protect-U design, which separates the cab from the engine, reduces noise, vibration and heat transmission to the operator while also allowing the front wiper to fully clean the inclined windscreen. The spec levels dictate how the cab is laid out, where screens are located, and how much the seat rotates. LED lighting is standard, and with optional extras up to a maximum of 27 LED lights can be had. Four digital cameras can be displayed at the same time onscreen, and optional Category 4 filtration system provides protection during spraying.

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The new cab for the 7S is spacious and has excellent visibility.

The Datatronic 6 terminal has a redesigned interface to simplify navigation to key machine settings. The 12in touchscreen is twice as large as the previous screen fitted to this size of MF tractor and 90% faster, with a higher resolution screen for controls, guidance and data management,

The updated terminal screens have an improved user interface. along with customisable viewing ‘tiles’ in three sizes. It was very intuitive when we tried it out and, as this is the first MF tractor we’ve seen it on, we expect to see it rolled out across the rest of the higher horsepower models soon. The new MF 7S MARK 2 tractors are the first with PTx FarmENGAGE farm operations management software supplied from the factory. Being compatible across all colours, it will allow wireless transfer of data for management and monitoring through the integrated telemetry system. All tractor, machinery, field, cropping and task management data can be shared by USB or through the ‘cloud’. Full production and first deliveries of the new MF 7S MARK 2 will begin in spring 2027. FG

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Low pressure tyres reduce soil compaction use of tyres more suitable for spraying in wet conditions. The effect of a low-pressure VF tyre working at 0.8 bar will be very different from that of a standard technology tyre which will require inflating to at least 1.6 bar to carry the thousands of litres of liquid transported in the sprayer tank, or more if the sprayer is equipped with wide booms. The range of Ascenso VF tyres available from BA Bush & Son Ltd reduces soil stress and soil compaction. Reduced environmental impact while maximising crop yield has to be a major win, the company claims. FG

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fleet, Huw values machines that are reliable, easy to operate, and suited to his business's demands. “I’ve had my M5-112 for a couple of years, and only recently added the M6-132 to my fleet,” says Huw. “I had a loader with this too, as it brings useful flexibility when working away from the farm.” Alongside caring for 800 sheep and a herd of Hereford suckler cows, Huw produces hay and haylage, sharing machinery and resources with neighbouring farmers. His contracting work also includes producing up to 6,000 small square bales each season for local livestock farms. “The M5 is a great little tractor for baling,” says Huw. “It’s light and manoeuvrable.” For Huw, the M5002's manageable size, versatility, and simple operation make it a practical choice for everyday farm work. .

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‘BIG ON CAPABILITY’ For farmers needing a dependable, versatile tractor for livestock and fieldwork, the Kubota M5002 Series delivers impressive power, agility, and practicality at a competitive price, the company claims. With a choice of 95hp or 115hp Kubota engines, the M5002 Series is designed for modern mixed and livestock farms, and Kubota is keen to deliver the message that these machines have the performance needed for daily tasks without the size, weight or cost of a larger tractor. The M5002 can handle bales, run feeder wagons, mow grassland, and move loads. It is a tractor ready for a wide range of jobs.

Made for hard work and easy handling The M5002 Series pairs Kubota’s proven high-torque diesel engine with low running costs, delivering dependable power for demanding farm tasks. A 4,100kg rear-lift capacity lets farmers handle a wide range of implements for grassland, livestock, and general farm work. With 55-degree front-wheel steering and generous ground clearance, the M5002 is easy to manoeuvre in tight spaces, yards, and narrow gateways. If loader work is part of your routine, a matched Kubota front

Huw Owen needs tractors that can handle varied workloads and challenging terrain. With Kubota M5002 and M6002 tractors in his

The Kubota M5002 Series is intended to give farmers affordable access to genuine Kubota performance, versatility, and quality. And with 0% finance* available on 50% of RRP through a 2 + 22 payment plan, upgrading your tractor could be more affordable than you think. Book an on-farm demonstration with your local Kubota dealer to see how the M5002 Series could work for your farm. Find your local dealer at www.kubotadealers.co.uk FG

loader makes moving feed, bedding, and stacking bales easy.

Stay comfortable and in control Farm work can mean long hours, so the M5002 Series is designed to make a farmer’s day easier and more comfortable. The spacious Ultra Grand Cab II provides excellent visibility, including a glass skylight for a clear view of front-loader attachments – especially useful when stacking bales or working at height. Air conditioning, simple controls, and a 36F/36R transmission help workers stay comfortable throughout long days. The electrohydraulic shuttle makes it quick and easy to change direction when the loader is being operated. For those embracing precision farming, an ISOBUS retrofit option offers greater flexibility, accuracy, and productivity with compatible implements.

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Local service helps secure McCormick sale A personal approach to customer service helped DJ Agri secure the sale of a new McCormick X7.618 to farming business R&P Baker. The tractor was supplied to Bob Baker following a demonstration and has since been put to work across a range of general farm duties, including drilling. For DJ Agri, the sale represents an encouraging milestone as the business develops its presence as a McCormick dealer. “It was quite a pinnacle moment for us because we haven’t been McCormick dealers for long,” explained business owner David Filby. He said the customer valued dealing with a small, local business, where direct contact and a family approach

remain central to the service. Keeping its operating area manageable also allows DJ Agri to concentrate on supporting customers effectively, David added. With lower overheads, the business believes it is well positioned to offer competitive service despite challenging market conditions The X7.618 had been with its new owner for around two to three months at the time of the interview, with David reporting positive feedback on its performance across different tasks. DJ Agri also has a McCormick X5.125 demonstration tractor available, giving prospective customers an opportunity to assess the range in their own working conditions. FG

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Claas thinks BIG with NEW ARION 4 CMATIC Claas has introduced an entirely new four-model tractor range, bringing continuously variable transmission, automated loader functions and big-tractor comforts to the 120–160hp bracket. Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge attended a pre-launch viewing in Harsewinkel, Germany. Claas has added a new option to its mid-horsepower tractor offering with the Arion 4 CMATIC, an all-new four-cylinder range that sits alongside, rather than replaces, the

Cummins four-cylinder engine, producing up to 646Nm of torque, matched to a new power-split CMATIC continuously variable transmission developed by Claas Industrietechnik. The gearbox is a central part of the launch, bringing continuously variable drive and some familiar features from the larger Arion and Axion machines into a smaller package. Operators can switch between driving modes without an interruption in drive. There is plenty happening behind the scenes, too. CEMOS Auto Powertrain combines Dynamic Power, Auto Droop and Auto Load Anticipation to manage engine output and transmission response

as conditions change. The latter is designed to anticipate an increase in load, such as a cultivator being lowered into the soil, adjusting engine speed before the tractor starts to labour. An optional 50kph road speed is reached at 1,615rpm, while 40kph comes at 1,300rpm. An automatic trailer overrun brake is standard on 50kph tractors and optional on 40kph versions.

Built with loader work in mind Loader work was clearly high on the development list. Claas has brought Smart Loading across from its handling equipment, with programmable lift

established Arion 400. Launched at EIMA in November, the four models (4.120, 4.130, 4.140 and 4.150) have rated outputs of 120–150hp, rising to 130–160hp with Dynamic Power. Available in Comfort and Business specifications, they are what Claas calls its “smallest large tractor”. And the changes go rather further than a new bonnet.

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The smart loading tech available on the Arion 4 makes it an attractive yard machine. and lowering heights, automatic bucket return and bucket shaking for sticky materials. An integrated weighing function can also record loads against individual jobs through Claas Connect. It’s a useful feature we’re seeing more and more of. A standard wheel-loader driving mode is intended to reduce wheelspin when pushing into a heap, while direction changes can be made using the Electropilot joystick. During our walkaround, Claas drew attention to the suspended front axle arrangement, with components integrated into the chassis to improve the view ahead. The emphasis on visibility continues in the cab. The new five-

post design has 2.8m³ of interior space – claimed by Claas to be the largest in its class – and a panoramic windscreen that extends into the roof, helping operators see a raised loader. This is standard on Business versions and optional on Comfort models. One of the Claas reps likened the tractor to an Axion 9 that had been put through the washing machine on too hot a setting. It was an unusual but understandable way of describing the tractor: largetractor technology, squeezed into something easier to manoeuvre. Claas quotes 69dB(A) in the cab, which is fully suspended and works with the suspended front axle to limit jolts. Depending on

Substantial hydraulic capacity means the Arion 4 should be suited to a variety of tasks. specification, seats can be heated, ventilated and fitted with a massage function. CMOTION controls and the CEBIS connect terminal feature too, alongside dynamic steering, which roughly halves the turns needed between steering locks. The latter is standard on Business models and optional on Comfort versions. Three integrated cameras can also be used to monitor implements and assist with manoeuvring, with images displayed on the CEBIS terminal. Under the technology, the Arion 4 still has guts for conventional field work. Load-sensing hydraulics offer 110 or 150 litres/min, with the higher-output system supplying up to 97 litres/min through one spool.

The rear linkage lifts 5,750kg as standard or 6,250kg optionally, with a 4,300kg front linkage available. A 540/540E/1,000rpm rear PTO is standard, while maximum payload is quoted at 4.2t. Fuel capacity is 228 litres, with service intervals of 600 hours. GPS Pilot, Remote Display View and Claas Connect handle the digital side, while a five-year/5,000-hour Maxi Care Focus component warranty is optional. UK pricing and availability have not yet been specified. With the Arion 400 remaining on sale, the question is whether farmers will see enough value in the CMATIC transmission, loader automation and cab refinements to choose it over the established option. FG

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*Terms and Conditions – Finance for business purposes only. Subject to acceptance and affordability checks. Applicant must be 18 years or over. Promotions valid until 31st December 2026. This promotion must be removed from use on the expiry date. Available on new equipment only unless stated otherwise above. New Qualifying product offers are subject to maximum balance to finance of 50% (based on RRP). The finance product available under this promotion is Hire Purchase. A documentation fee of £195.00, is due on signing. Full VAT is due on signing. First payment is due on signing. An option-to-purchase fee of £85.00 plus VAT, will be collected with the final payment. The customer will own the machine when all payments have been made. This promotion must not be altered. The promotion must not be used for any other purpose than what it was intended for. Alternative finance options are available. Terms and Conditions apply. Images for illustrative purposes only. Finance provided by CLAAS Financial Services Limited, Midpoint, Alencon Link, Basingstoke, RG21 7PP. Registered in England No: 5854271. www.farmersguide.co.uk | December 2026 57

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Chain maintenance tips for RELIABLE FARM MACHINERY PERFORMANCE Just a few hours of winter attention to your drive and conveyor chains can minimise costly downtime in spring. Moisture and residue can cause damage to chains used in balers, combine harvesters, spreaders and other farm machinery. Chains are vulnerable to wear, rust and failure if neglected during the winter months. Agricultural chains work in some of the harshest conditions. They are exposed to dust, soil, crop, residue, fertiliser and moisture, and work under heavy, shock-loaded stress. If left uncleaned and unprotected, debris and damp encourage rust, stiffen joints, and accelerate wear on pins, bushes and rollers. According to the manufacturer, Donghua Agricultural Chain is engineered for demanding field conditions, but even the best chain performs only as well as the care it receives.

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suited to agricultural use is best, working it into the joints so it penetrates rather than just coats the chain. Check chain tension. Incorrect tension is a common cause of premature chain and sprocket wear. A chain that is too tight places excessive load on bearings and the chain itself. A chain that is too slack can jump teeth and wear unevenly. Check tension according to the machine manufacturer’s recommendations and replace any worn components. Measure elongation. Over time, all roller chain stretches. A stretched chain accelerates wear on both the chain and the sprocket, raising the risk of failure under load. Use a chain wear gauge or measure a set number of links against the nominal length. Follow your manufacturer’s guidance for the chain and machine. If a chain is near its limit, replace it now whilst in the workshop rather than later in the field.

Chain maintenance isn’t glamorous, but it is a cost-effective job on the farm. A few hours spent cleaning, lubricating, tensioning and measuring now can prevent breakdowns when time and weather are tight and keeps your operation running when it matters most. Pair a regular maintenance routine with a dependable product, such as Donghua’s Agricultural chain and you’ll start the new season with machinery you can trust. For more information on Donghua Agricultural Chain, contact your local chain distributor. FG

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Getting cattle ready for WINTER HOUSING possible. Thin cows may require additional energy, while cows in good condition may need a more controlled diet to prevent excessive weight gain. Consider how far away each group is from calving and whether the available forage will meet their requirements. Adjusting nutrition to the condition of the animals helps maintain appropriate body reserves and prepares cows for late pregnancy and early lactation. Over-conditioned cows can be more prone to reduced feed intake around calving and excessive mobilisation of body fat, which can contribute to fatty liver. Forage is often the foundation of a winter beef diet, but its nutritional value can vary considerably between fields, cuts and years. Silage that looks and smells good does not necessarily provide the energy, protein and minerals cattle require. Have silage analysed before winter feeding and use the results to formulate a ration suited to the herd's requirements. Consider dry matter, energy, protein and mineral content, as well as fermentation quality, rather than relying on appearance alone.

Body condition scoring helps tailor feed volumes to each cow. As winter progresses and cattle come inside, it is a good time to take stock of herd health and feeding plans, writes Ricardo Borralheiro of Westpoint Farm Vets. The move from grazing to housing brings changes in diet, environment and management, and getting this right can have a significant impact on cattle health and performance over the coming months. A few simple checks now can help identify nutritional problems before they affect fertility, growth or calf health.

Bringing cows inside provides an ideal opportunity to assess body condition and review their nutritional requirements ahead of calving. After a summer at grass, some cows may have lost condition, while others may be carrying more weight than necessary. Feeding the whole herd the same without considering these differences can lead to problems around calving. Body condition score cows as they come inside and group them according to their needs where

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Tight supplies keep beef prices elevated Christmas beef buying has started. At the same time, abattoir prices have increased by 50p/kg in four weeks, presenting a positive image for the beef industry. Stuart Vile, ruminant commercial manager at Meadow Quality, writes. In the last five weeks, the latest British cattle supplies data from the AHDB illustrates a fall in cattle numbers versus 2025 by 9,230 heads. This is putting pressure on abattoirs to meet their ‘retail commitments’. Subsequently, abattoirs are considering whether it’s best to ‘overbid’ on livestock to get supplies as opposed to receiving financial penalties from their retailer for not meeting their orders. From this, we can see that future cattle supplies are driving the beef industry, with calf prices remaining very competitive as calf rearers experience cashflow pressure from a decline in calf availability. The influence of TB removing cows from the industry, hot summers & midge-borne viruses - such as Bluetongue – are taking effect. This is reportedly causing

pregnancy rates to decline, adding to the pressure of obtaining a calf for the supply chain. Will retailers increase their ownership of calves to guarantee a beef supply for their consumers, or will they promote beef alternatives like plant-based or chicken to maintain their margins? This is an important question that should be monitored. In addition to the home market, we need to consider a growing export market for UK Beef, as buyers highly rate the traceability and health standards that are imposed in the UK. Latest figures from the AHDB prove this, showing UK beef exports up 7.2% compared to 2025 at 65,175 tonnes with the EU increasing their purchases by 9.5% against 2025. Furthermore, UK beef producers are continually being entrepreneurs, looking at ways to become more efficient. Dairy beef genetics continue to improve with ‘sire data banks’, enabling the average ‘carcass age’ to fall, thereby reducing possible carbon emittance and improving the flavour of the product. From the rise of GLP-1 injections, such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, comes increased protein demand from users with beef

GB finished beef prices have lifted to roughly 6.50p/kg deadweight. tallow now a sought-after product. Beef the ‘natural’ product is seeing increased world demand and UK farmers have the ‘grass element’ to distinguish it from other competitors. With these factors in mind, UK beef farming must be profitable and the current price per kilogram looks encouraging. Whether prices remain over £6.50/kg after the Christmas period depends on the support of

abattoirs & retailers who no doubt will reflect on ‘consumer household beef purchases’ after the budget, their margins, and future cattle supplies. FG Stuart Vile, ruminant commercial manager at Meadow Quality.

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N3 cattle collars SELL-OUT due to STRONG DEMAND If you’re thinking about virtual fencing next season, you’re in good company. Demand for the new N3 cattle collar, produced by Nofence, has run well ahead of supply, with the firm pausing new cattle orders while it delivers to the farmers who’ve already booked. Nofence says it plans to open orders for cattle collars again once it can serve its customers effectively. It claims that virtual fencing was only the beginning and its products can help to manage cattle more accurately. The new collar is where it becomes precision livestock management: keeping an eye on the whole herd, not just the fence line. The battery charges from two solar panels, keeping the collar running all season. Alongside mobile and collar-to-collar connection, it also connects to satellite, bringing hill and outlying ground into play. The collar can pick up a lot more than just the herd’s position. With the N3 also including heat detection, calving detection, and more signals from the field, following improvements to the app. Nofence says that means farmers can spend more time where it’s

needed without walking every field to check first. In a suckler herd, that can mean the difference between spotting when a cow is in heat and a cow being left empty, or between being there for calving and finding it in the morning. Livestock farmers can now adjust the positioning of a fence out in a field remotely with ease when it’s time for new grass, moving the herd through the app. This allows farm businesses to rotate grazing paddocks more often without moving a single post, strip-graze deferred grass through the back end, or keep cattle off a riverbank or a fresh reseed.

Nofence can also put together a planning proposal for individual herds to suit a budget or a grant application.

Sheep and goats collars Nofence sheep and goat collars are

available to order. The firm advises livestock farmers who are keen to try the products to start with these collars initially to get to know the system and then purchase cattle collars once ordering re-opens. FG

Plan for a decade, not a season Whether it’s a tractor, a bull, or a fence, every new buy on the farm has to earn its keep for years, not one season. The new cattle collar comes with a 10-year warranty, so businesses can plan for it like any other long-term investment. Farmers are invited to register at nofence.com and its team will provide updates when ordering opens, along with any special offers.

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year found airborne dust concentrations were higher from a turbine straw processor compared with a Spread-a-Bale machine. Combi-Bale’s feeding benefits are equally compelling. At Brookhouse Farm in Worcestershire, Sam Jones reported that chopped, fluffed-up forage is easier for ewes and lambs to eat, particularly shy feeders. “The fact that it can be used to bed down with straw as well as feeding haylage is genius,” said Mr Jones. “It really is two machines in one!” Mr Lewis added: “For us, that’s innovation made simple: reliable machinery delivering more from one investment.” FG

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PREPARING EWES AHEAD OF LAMBING Colostrum and gut-defence are key for lamb health during the first 48 hours.

Maximising the number of healthy lambs reared on farm is a key metric for success of a sheep enterprise. Preparing for lambing time and formulating a plan is therefore a crucial element on all sheep farms, writes John Henderson MRCVS. As well as calorie intake, livestock farmers should recognise that ewes have an increased requirement for trace elements and vitamins during pregnancy, as they are also supplying the needs of the growing lamb inside the womb. Any deficiency of these crucial elements of the diet can lead to impaired health and viability of the newborn lamb. Copper deficiency in the newborn lamb leads to poor spinal cord development (swayback). Selenium and Vitamin E deficiency affects muscle health and immune strength, and adequate Iodine is essential to maintain the pregnancy right through to full term. As most trace elements and vitamins can be stored, giving the ewe a supplementary dose of a high-quality mineral drench in mid-pregnancy should ensure adequate levels all the way through to birth. As well as future-proofing the lamb, the ewe herself will benefit from a top-up of the wide range of nutritional components in the drench. Provitamin sheep drench is a high-end vitamin and mineral drench from Provita which contains premium levels of what the ewe and growing lamb require. Available in both a coppercontaining and copper-free formulation, a single 10ml dose at mid-pregnancy fortifies the ewe and the developing lamb. This can be repeated at lambing time to ensure continued delivery to the post-partum ewe and suckling lamb. Despite all our best efforts, there will always be ewes which approach lambing in poor physical condition. A ewe should be ‘fit not fat’ at lambing time, with a body condition score of around 3 out of 5. If the ewe is old, has teeth issues, or any other chronic disease, she will find it impossible to keep weight on her back and satisfy the requirements of the lambs inside her. These ewes will start to break down any body fat for extra

energy, becoming very thin. She will maintain the pregnancy at great cost to her own body condition and general health.

Twin Lamb Disease The excessive amount of fat breakdown releases metabolic waste products called ketones, which become toxic as their levels rise in the bloodstream of the ewe. It is the brain of the ewe that is affected by these toxins, and the ewe becomes dull, standing motionless, sometimes staring upwards. She stops eating and eventually becomes blind due to damage to the vision centre of the brain. At this point recovery is very unlikely and the outcome for both ewe and lambs is poor. The condition is known as Twin Lamb Disease since it is the ewes under most pressure from carrying a heavy lamb ‘burden’ that are at greatest risk. Very early identification of ewes beginning to show signs of Twin Lamb Disease is essential if they are to be saved. Treatment depends on bringing these ewes into increased care and observation and providing them with as much extra energy/calories as possible. Provita Energy Plus and Provita Ewe Two are both designed to help the ewe in early Twin Lamb Disease. Energy Plus contains the necessary concentrated calories with added Vitamin B12 to boost the ewe’s metabolism. Ewe Two also has the essential calories but has been fortified with even more vitamins and minerals to counteract any deficiencies that could be making the situation worse.

Essential lamb care Lambs face unique survival challenges. Because they are small with a high surface-area-to-volume ratio, they lose heat rapidly in cold weather. To

combat hypothermia, they rely on Brown Adipose Tissue (Brown Fat) for a few hours of intense heat production. This must keep them active enough to stand and suckle before switching to maternal colostrum. When cold weather, difficult births, or poor ewe letdown disrupt this process, immediate intervention is vital. Provita Lamb Colostrum is a premium supplement providing essential first-feed nutrition, protective proteins, and probiotics to establish excellent gut health. For exceptionally weak, small, or meconium-stained lambs, Provita Jump Start delivers a rapid kick of energy, vitamins, and minerals to get them up and suckling. Once the lamb is standing, farmers must guard against two major bacterial threats: Watery Mouth Disease and navel ill. Watery Mouth is a 95% fatal E. coli infection contracted from dirty udders or fleece. It causes a fluid-swollen belly and excessive salivation. Prevention relies on a clean environment and early colostrum. To avoid antibiotic resistance, Provita Lamb Response offers a safe, non-antibiotic oral supplement. Given shortly after birth, its combination of protective proteins and probiotic bacteria rapidly populates the gut, helping to block E. coli from establishing a foothold. Navel-ill occurs when bacteria enter the open umbilical cord from wet bedding, causing painful swelling or fatal peritonitis. Micellerate Dermacare is an antiseptic barrier spray that rapidly dries and disinfects the navel. It forms a persistent, breathable seal against dirt and moisture. By combining strict hygiene with Provita’s targeted colostrum, energy, and gut-defence solutions, producers can successfully secure lamb health during the critical first 48 hours.

Flock health Preparation for a healthy lambing begins in mid pregnancy with attention to the nutrition of the ewe and extends to the 48 hours after lambing when infectious diseases of the lamb become a risk. Provita Animal Health have been making first-quality products to assist the sheep farmer at each stage of the flock health year. When looking for lambing products for this upcoming season, consider the Provita product range. FG

Energy Plus and Ewe Two are designed to tackle early Twin Lamb Disease.

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Dairy-tech in action at T H White and DeLaval event The focus on data within dairy farming was also Farmers were able to see the dairy sector’s discussed during a series of seminars at Hartpury latest innovations in use at Hartpury College Agri-Tech Centre, as part of the open day. farm in Gloucestershire as part of an open Oxfordshire-based dairy consultant Simon day, organised by T H White Dairy and Smith estimated that more than a quarter of his DeLaval. Charlie Reeve went along to see the clients were now operating on automated milking equipment in action. systems, and he expected this figure to continue Robotic milking systems, automated calf to increase in the future. feeders, and farm management software were all Mr Smith uses several key performance being used on farm, with visitors able to see firstindicators to measure individual farm hand how the products could help dairy enterprises performance, including annual milk yields, reduce labour and monitor cows more effectively. proportion of milk solids, and milk from forage. Precision farming and data-driven management He suggested many farms target a milk yield of was the key theme for the day, according to Sian roughly 35kg a day based on a seven-day average, Farquhar-Rowlands, head of dairy sales at T H White. while others may target more than 45kg a day. High labour costs and access to better feed and Mr Smith added that the number of average yield data are encouraging more dairy enterprises to consider robotic milkers. Ms Farquhar-Rowlands said: “The stats that you'll get from a robot versus a parlour means you can really get down to a granular level of managing the animal in terms of their health.” She added that there had been a similar trend with automatic calf feeders as well. "There is now a much stronger understanding within our sector in regard to calf management and how they are brought through early on has a huge influence on lactation and yield throughout the rest Robotic milkers can help to of their lives. So, you're fuelling the next reduce labour costs and provide generation into the herd, and your profit valuable insights. margin ultimately.”

days in milk was another key variable, estimating that for every additional 10 days a cow is in milk it is roughly equivalent to just over a kilo of milk a day. Data collected on farm by robotic milkers and recording devices can now be turned into much more valuable insights by farm management software systems, such as DeLaval Plus, using artificial intelligence. Tomos Richardson, solutions specialist at DeLaval, said the firm wanted to ensure that its farmers can get the most efficient amount of yield from their animals. He said the data helps farmers control costs by improving fertility, monitoring animal behaviour, avoiding unnecessary spending, and informing decisions on culling and cow longevity. FG

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Calf scour is among the most common and costly problems affecting young calves on beef and dairy farms. Charlie Reeve looks at ways to prevent it. Good hygiene practices on farm and vaccination of in-calf cows are two of the most effective methods of tackling calf scour. Scour in youngstock affects almost half of all dairy heifers and imposes substantial costs on farms, according to the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH). It can stunt growth rates and even lead to calf fatalities in extreme cases. Helping calves establish a strong immune system and build up antibodies quickly is one of the most effective ways of reducing cases on farm. Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) says good colostrum management, clean calving environments and early action remain key for scour control, adding that consistent small improvements can yield significant gains in calf survival, growth and overall herd performance. SRUC advises farmers to ensure every calf suckles within two hours and weak calves are assisted and monitored for first feeds. It also advises keeping calving areas clean and well-bedded and replacing wet bedding regularly. Veterinary advisor Kat BaxterSmith told delegates at Dairy Day in Shropshire that calf scour

remained the main health issue in young calves. She suggested that good colostrum management was key in reducing calf scour and farmers should focus on getting colostrum into calves as soon as possible. Attention should also be paid to managing colostrum hygiene, as well as testing it for quality and antibodies, recommended Ms Baxter-Smith. Cryptosporidiosis is one of the most common causes of calf scour, according to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). The levy board says that calves usually become infected shortly after birth and develop scour at around five to seven days old.

Vaccination NOAH, the animal health trade association, says that calf scour is best controlled by preventive vaccination of breeding cows and improved management practices. “By vaccinating the cow, between three weeks and three months prior to calving, against the key pathogens known to cause nearly half of scour cases, immunity is passed through the colostrum to the calf, which is then better able to fight disease,” the association says. However, NOAH estimates that only a small proportion of the herd are currently protected by vaccination. FG

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Trace element boluses are increasingly being included in flock management plans with this summer’s drought conditions leading to more farmers considering bolusing their ewes’ mid-pregnancy, usually about five weeks before lambing, if they haven’t already done so before tupping. When choosing and administering a bolus, farmers should consider several animal health, nutrition, management and safety factors. David Bell, national sales manager at Agrimin, said: “It is essential to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines and ensure that the sheep are above the minimum weight stated on the bolus packaging and that they are suitable for the bolus being given, for example they are not prone to copper toxicity when using a product including copper. “A bolus should release a daily consistent supply of

Boluses can help ewes get the right nutrients before lambing. trace elements from day one of administration and can last for up to six months. Our boluses are manufactured to stringent quality standards with high grade raw materials and each batch being tested prior to release for sale, optimising the quality of the minerals released. They are also designed with a blunt smooth end to fit the swallowing reflex.” He added that it is also important to ensure that farmers use the correct bolus applicator and know how to use it safely and to check that the bolus itself is in good condition before insertion. FG

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Vaccinating cows helped reduce cases of cryptosporidiosis. A devastating cryptosporidiosis outbreak that wiped out 20% of calves on a Shropshire dairy farm has been turned around, thanks to a change in approach. Will Davies, who runs Marchamley Farm, was hit hard during the 2024 autumn calving, losing 61 calves out of 300 and spending thousands trying to save others. “It was a nightmare,” he said. “Two people were spending up to eight hours a day feeding calves, giving

antibiotics and rehydration just to keep them alive. It was very stressful and soul-destroying.” Despite strong hygiene protocols and vaccination against other scour pathogens, including rotavirus, coronavirus and E. coli F5 (K99), the issue was identified as cryptosporidiosis. This is a highly infectious parasite that can build rapidly, especially in blockcalving systems and persist in the environment.

The turning point came ahead of the 2025 calving season, with the introduction of Bovilis Cryptium for cryptosporidiosis. By vaccinating cows in late pregnancy, protection is passed to calves through colostrum, helping reduce the clinical signs of the disease. Since introducing vaccination, the farm has seen zero cases of calf scour, not required antibiotic treatments, reduced labour, and noticed stronger growth rates and faster weaning. “It was like a light bulb being switched on,” said Mr Davies. “What a transformation. The only change we made was vaccinating the cows- the calves just flew. It’s an absolute nobrainer for us.” For busy farms, vaccination offers a practical way to reduce disease impact without increasing daily workload, supporting healthier calves and more resilient systems. If scour is a challenge in youngstock, farmers are advised to speak to vets about the options available.

MSD Animal Health’s fivepoint planner covering diagnosis, colostrum, environment, prevention, and treatment, offers advice on managing cryptosporidiosis on farm. It states that veterinary consultation is important for accurate diagnosis of the cause, while colostrum management is critical to setting calves up to have the best possible immunity. The planner also acknowledges that the cause of scour is often multi-factorial and good biosecurity, vaccination and nutrition policies will help to minimise cases of scour on farm. Calf scour can often be minimised through the vaccination of cows during pregnancy, but in situations with very high infectious pressure, treatment of individual calves may still be warranted. Calves with diarrhoea are often dehydrated so it is crucial to provide rehydration in the form of oral or intravenous fluids, in addition to the normal milk feed. FG Shropshire dairy farmer Will Davies.

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That can help keep mud off the road while the spreading operation continues. J Silk Agricultural offers nurse tanks from 80–160 cubic metres, with outlet options to suit the customer. Each is manufactured at the company’s Hertfordshire site. The exterior is finished with a high-build DTM polyurethane paint, specified to provide C5 protection in harsh environments. Inside, a thick bitumen coating provides long-term protection and can be overcoated. Steve Whitby of Slough bought an 80-cubicmetre tank at the end of 2025. Adding a nurse tank has transformed the spreading operation. He increased output and lowered operating costs. The tank’s V-shaped bottom helps it empty fully, even when handling thicker products. Steve was impressed by the manoeuvrability behind a tractor,

noting that if the tractor and spreader could reach a site, the nurse tank could too. Steve plans to add a 120-cubic-metre tank to the fleet. It can be positioned at the next spreading location ahead of time, so product is already available on site when the spreader arrives and the first lorries begin to unload. Demand for buffer storage extends beyond agricultural spreading. J Silk Agricultural is completing the first of two 160-cubic-metre nurse tanks for an industrial application requiring temporary storage of dirty water. The company plans to hold stock of popular sizes and specifications and to offer short and long-term hire. For operators looking to keep product moving and equipment working, a well-placed nurse tank can make the whole process more efficient. FG

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relationships stretch back many years. Expansion has coincided with a difficult machinery market, and the sales team is adjusting accordingly. Smaller equipment is providing opportunities while larger tractor purchases remain harder to secure. Demonstrations are an important part of introducing unfamiliar products, although the team acknowledges that interest must ultimately become orders. Muck spreader hire provides another route for customers to use equipment, with West and Pronar machines among the offering.

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From fixing beet harvesters to selling spreaders Beet harvesters put CC Agri on the map, but the Norfolk business has since developed a much broader machinery offering, with personal service underpinning its ambitions for tractors, loaders and slurry equipment. Daniel Hodge reports. When Chris Coleman left Agrifac to work for himself in August 2021, the intention was to devote his efforts to his own business, perhaps with a little more free time? Four years later, the latter has proved somewhat elusive. From a mobile mechanic working out of a van and his workshop at home, Chris has built CC Agri into a machinery business supplying and supporting equipment across the UK and Ireland, alongside a growing local dealership operation at Stoke Ferry, Norfolk. Sugar beet machinery remains its strongest business, but a walk around the yard reveals how far the company’s offering has expanded. DeutzFahr tractors stand alongside Krone grassland equipment, with Kioti compact tractors, CF Moto quads and utility vehicles, and the recently added Schäffer loader franchise broadening the range. For Chris, however, the starting point remains the workshop. “The whole company’s built on service,” he says. “Service is paramount.”

Chris remains firmly involved in service work himself. During the week of the visit, that included travelling to Cumbria to set a machine going, while another technician was working in Herefordshire. His involvement extends to finding alternatives when replacement parts are unavailable. At the time of the visit, Chris was preparing to re-engineer an existing harvester component after being quoted a 12-week lead time for a replacement. Having discussed the options with the customer, the intention was to keep the machine working rather than lose the remainder of its beet campaign waiting for the part. “I have good people working around me,” he says. “I’m still very hands-on, which is where we get the relationship with the customers.”

Broadening the business CC Agri feels that the challenge now is getting farmers to associate the business with the wider range, particularly those whose existing dealership

Slurry is a particular development priority, with Zunhammer trailed tankers and the Holmer Terra Variant self-propelled machine giving CC Agri a presence at the higher end of the market. A Terra Variant 650 demonstrator has been introducing operators to the self-propelled option, with its continuously variable transmission and crab steering among the features most commonly highlighted during demonstrations. Interchangeable bodies extend the potential uses, although the team expects many UK farmers to purchase primarily for one job. “You can spread a thousand cube a day, no problems at all with a machine like that, as long as you can get your product to it,” he says. So above all, output depends on keeping the applicator supplied. Haul distances, filling arrangements and available working windows therefore matter as much as the machine itself. They also make prompt support essential when a breakdown leaves the rest of the operation waiting. There is already experience within the team to support the slurry expansion. Some staff previously worked closely with Chris on slurry machinery, while other technicians have also developed an interest in the equipment. Chris recognises that growing sales will require more people to become involved, particularly where a stopped applicator can leave an entire transport operation waiting. Growing that slurry presence, alongside stronger local machinery sales, forms part of Chris’s longerterm plan. With younger staff developing within the company, he sees continued adaptation as necessary to provide a future for the team. The machinery range has changed considerably since the days of one man and a van. However, when a customer calls about a faulty machine, the responsibility felt by Chris remains much the same. FG

People behind the products The move into machinery sales followed Chris’s return to independent engineering. Requests for help with beet harvesters came from major manufacturers, eventually leading to discussions about taking responsibility for the Holmer business. Other franchises followed, although Chris says these have come through approaches from manufacturers rather than a campaign to collect brands. Each addition has meant adapting the business to provide the necessary support. Investment is evident around the premises: a workshop mezzanine has increased parts storage, offices have been reorganized, and a dedicated quad bike lift has improved working access. Larger harvester components are held elsewhere on site, alongside parts assembled for individual refurbishment jobs.

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Adding value to the process of drag hose spreading The technology and mechanics around the applications of liquid and solid manures continues to improve. Even under the constant financial strain, companies cannot stand still in the face of pollution regulations and closed windows. Wox Agri Services is continually working on new products, and with the latest Tempest “C” compressor reeler unit, the business is adding value to the process of drag hose spreading. A key innovation is the integration of a 400cfm PTO driven compressor incorporating the Tempest reeler capacity of 600m of 6” pipe (which is as big as some competitors’ standard reeler offering). The compressor unit is ideally suited to marrying up with a Wox Walrus PTO driven pump unit so instant volumes of compressed air can be delivered to the purging of the lines after or during spreading of the liquids. The value of this is a slicker, cleaner, safer and more seamless transition between fields and during spreading, reducing down time along with pipe damage, wear and tear. During the clearing up process when breaking couplings with slurry laden pipes is always an unhealthy task, the proper purging of pipes makes the task somewhat easier. The Reeler unit features the same driveline that Wox Agri services has used on its full range of mounted reelers for some years now. According to the company, the Walrus PTO

pump is the go-to Drag hose pump station. This year, Wox had several clients choosing the option of a “White Iron” Cornell pump unit over a standard Cast Iron product. The performance of these is currently being closely monitored and is showing vast improvements in wear and tear along with reduced down time with un-matched output and performance. Drag hose quality is always under scrutiny and with that the Gollmer & Hummell brand continues to deliver under all conditions. It is very important to understand what pipe

a customer is purchasing as the design and characteristics are not always clearly understood. Wox Agri Services prides itself on promoting the technical aspects of the pipe rather than the cost, while striving to deliver quality and value. The Viper Hose Handler has become integral to drag-hose operations as the need to manage pipe in the field grows. Each purchase from Wox includes operator training to help prevent misuse. Geoffrey Wox is looking forward to seeing customers new and old at the LAMMA show 2027. FG

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Growing pains force slurry system update Increasing cows in milk by 50% has caused a Yorkshire farm to reassess its slurry provision and invest in a new lagoon and slurry separator to make it through winter. Third generation Mark Anderson farms in partnership with his wife and two sons at Layton Fields Farm in North Yorkshire. In less than ten years the farm has grown from just 70 cows to 130 with 102 in milk and 85 followers. “We have been updating buildings, adding cubicles and putting up a new shed with a second planned. However, we hadn’t taken full account of the impact the slurry burden would have on the farm,” says Mark. His sons Matthew and James have to make regular trips off farm to manage slurry. With just the tanks below the main housing and no lagoon or over ground storage the farm has only limited storage. “It’s become a real problem because it takes so much time and fuel to send it to other farms locally. We should be using more of it here, but we are struggling to find more

land and with 140 acres we have more slurry than we can use at times,” he says. To alleviate the problem and install a long-term solution the family has chosen to invest in a new lined slurry lagoon, a new pumping system and a Vogelsang XSplit Compact separator. “The grants have come at just the right time for us and to get a separator of this quality for the farm will enable us to separate up to 40% of our solids which will make managing slurry much more efficient,” he says. The XSplit qualified for a Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) grant which represented almost half the value of the separator. The family saw this as the perfect opportunity to remove solids and only pump nitrogen rich liquid to their new lagoon. “Separating the slurry will help us to manage our inputs, reduce our reliance on bought in fertiliser and provide us with a liquid that is easier to pump and apply with our trailing shoe applicator,” he adds.

Vogelsang XSplit compact separator. For his sons, Matthew and James, the new slurry system offers an opportunity to get more hands on in other areas of the farm. “The boys are keen to do more than just cart slurry and milk cows.

They have a vision for how the farm can grow and be more productive but with the growing pains we have experienced they have been wrapped up firefighting daily challenges,” he concludes. FG

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Bunning is heading to AgriScot Showcasing its popular Lowlander 120 HY TVA manure spreader, leading machinery manufacturer Bunning returns to AgriScot this year. The agricultural engineers will be highlighting how the model can improve spread widths and support timely applications of valuable farmyard manures. The Lowlander 120 HY TVA is the second largest spreader in Bunning’s nine-model Lowlander MK4 TVA range and offers users a 14t carrying capacity. It’s a Hybrid (HY) machine, which means it uses the spreading mechanism from Widebody spreaders to improve spread width and material throughput, while allowing greater accuracy of fine products at low application rates. Crucially for users, the footprint (2,960mm on 650/65 R38 tyres) of the spreader remains the same as standard Lowlander 120 TVA models. Ben Johnson, Bunning’s UK and Ireland sales manager, says HY machines are popular for users who require greater output but are limited by field or road size. “Upgrading to a HY spreader allows greater output and means more

material can be processed. The increased width of the augers can deliver an even flow of products at high rates, which, in turn, can provide wider and more consistent spread patterns.” Standard Lowlander 120 TVA models operate twin 695mm dynamically balanced augers, while the HY spreaders are upgraded to dual 865mm dynamically balanced Widebody augers and large diameter bottom blades (1,100mm). The robust spreader design

includes full width socket-fit floor slats, with 16mm floor chains that are standard on all Bunning spreaders up to the Lowlander 150 MK4 15t spreader. A one-piece rear gearbox ensures a reliable spread pattern with all materials, and a rubber cushion drive coupling reduces shock loads that could shorten longevity of the auger drive gearbox. The spreader on stand at AgriScot will also feature wide 710/70 R38 tyres to illustrate to showgoers the benefits of running wider tyres to lower compaction.

Ben says access to technology is a key consideration for a lot of buyers. “All Bunning spreaders are available with an application rate controller using weigh cells via Isobus or various Topcon screens. This offers precise manure management and application along with accurately recording loads and yearly spreading totals. We are looking forward to seeing old and new customers at AgriScot.” At AgriScot, find Bunning on Upland Hall stand number 224. FG

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Savings on premium slurry storage Owner and director of Agri Tellus Ltd, Andrew Snell has a lifetime of practical farming experience and 23 years in the agricultural equipment industry. Having witnessed first-hand the escalating costs facing British farmers, his aim is to provide premium-quality agricultural products at sensible prices, supported by practical knowledge. The company’s latest slurry storage range combines heavy-duty construction with competitive pricing, while its bulk-purchase programme enables farmers to achieve substantial savings by planning their storage requirements in advance. Manufactured from 1,300g/m² reinforced PVC, with an optional 1,500g/m² specification for additional

durability, the flexible storage bags have a projected service life approaching 20 years under suitable conditions. Suitable for storing slurry, digestate, liquid fertilisers and wastewater, the range also includes dedicated potable (drinking) water storage bags. Flexible storage systems offer a practical, cost-effective alternative to conventional concrete and steel structures. Smaller bags can also be relocated where appropriate, providing additional flexibility. The enclosed design prevents rainwater entering the storage system, reducing unnecessary storage volumes and subsequent spreading requirements, while helping contain liquids and support responsible environmental management. Agri Tellus provides practical advice, installation and ongoing customer support, with temporary slurry storage towers available. Finance options are offered subject to approval. With individual bag lead times of approximately four weeks and bulk orders requiring 10–12 weeks, early planning is essential for farmers considering additional storage capacity for 2026/27 and beyond. FG

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choose from a range of options, including oil or oil/air brakes, greedy boards, a slurry door and variable bed speed.” All spreaders come on large flotation tyres for good ground coverage to help with grip and reduce soil compaction. All machines are supplied with galvanised greedy boards, oil brakes, variable bed speed and a slurry door. Prices for the most cost-effective model start from around £18,000. The diverse range of spreaders imported by Charter Agri allows customers to select machinery that best suits their individual requirements, whether they are looking for a solution for smaller-scale operations or larger commercial applications. FG

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Does chicken manure help prevent flea beetle? Robust designs are essential for spreaders to be able to cope with this kind of increase. And Richard Western manure spreaders are designed for longevity. The company told Farmers Guide about an interesting emerging trend – the use of chicken manure as a deterrent for flea beetle. Agronomists and farmers are now openly discussing the benefits of chicken manure being applied before planting oil seed rape and success stories are being shared.

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Joskin’s spreading portfolio can be divided into two groups: the injectors and the booms. The injector range includes two injectors (the Multi-Action, a simple trailing shoe injector, and the Solodisc, a disc injector that directs slurry direct to roots of the grass). Booms and injectors can be ordered as custom-built machines, or by choosing one of the Advantage series, which are built to a higher spec and better conditions. Moreover, most of the time, the Advantage series is available from stock. The company’s aim is to help farmers improve the way they use slurry, obtain a better quality forage and save on fertiliser costs! Head to www.joskin.com for more information. FG

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Kaweco launches new website

It all started with one muckspreader From seasonal spreading to yearround farming, having the right machinery shouldn’t mean having to own it. In 2003, SW Machinery Hire began with a single 10-tonne rear discharge muckspreader. The continued support of local farmers helped establish the business and fuel its growth. Today, 23 years later, that one machine has grown into a nationwide hire fleet of over 500 machines. The fleet has grown considerably, and muckspreaders remain an important part of the business. Today, SW Machinery Hire offers 12t and 15t rear discharge muckspreaders, 2,400-gallon side discharge muckspreaders and a range of slurry tankers, available for short and long-term hire. From tackling seasonal spreading

workloads to providing additional capacity when it’s needed most, hiring gives farmers access to modern, reliable machinery without the costs and commitments of ownership. Based in Wiltshire, SW Machinery Hire delivers machinery nationwide using its own transport fleet. With flexible hire periods, servicing and maintenance included, customers can concentrate on the job at hand. Alongside spreading equipment, the fleet now includes tractors, telehandlers, trailers, excavators, tracked dumpers and more. From one muckspreader to over 500 machines, the focus remains the same: providing reliable machinery with the flexibility to suit each customer’s needs. Visit www.sw-hire.co.uk to discuss your hire requirements. FG

Kaweco B.V. has launched a completely redesigned website. With a clear structure and comprehensive product information, the new website is intended to better meet the information needs of customers and dealers. The product range assumes centre stage on the redesigned website. Visitors will find clear information about Kaweco’s various slurry tankers, applicators and other machinery. Thanks to the improved navigation, customers can find the right product more quickly and easily view its main features and available options. In addition to product information, the website includes field reports and information about service and parts. Visitors can easily contact Kaweco or find a dealer in their region. The website was developed with a strong focus on ease of use.

The pages have a clear structure and have been developed to format to computer, tablet and smartphone screens. Managing director of Kaweco B.V., Patrik Roelofs said: “With our new website, we want to provide customers and dealers with even better information about our machines and the solutions Kaweco offers. The refreshed design reflects the development our company is undergoing. Visitors can find information more quickly and gain a clear understanding of our products, technology and organisation.” The launch of the new website marks another step in Kaweco’s continued professionalisation. The company plans to expand the new website with new product information, field reports, photographs and additional features. Visit www.kaweco.com to view the redesigned website. FG

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Slurry tanker benefits from separate chassis For five decades, Major Equipment has earned a reputation for durable, practical slurry handling equipment that maximises nutrient use while meeting today’s environmental standards. The Major range includes custom-built tankers, agitators and low-emissions slurry applicators, serving individual farmers, professional contractors and largescale enterprises. The company’s tankers are available in four classes: Standard, Contractor LGP, Alpine and Tandem. Each designed for a specific application. Buyers can tailor vacuum tankers with a selection of components and accessories. “All of our tankers have a separate chassis supporting the

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Compact Contractor Trailer proves its worth in Scottish terrain RG Contracting has been using a Tramspread single-axle Contractor Trailer for over a year across the challenging terrain of south-west Scotland, where the trailer’s compact dimensions and versatility are proving valuable. Based at Port William, RG Contracting provides agricultural services to arable and livestock enterprises. For slurry and digestate application, the business operates eight tankers and three umbilical systems. Much of the umbilical equipment is supplied by Tramspread, including an 18m Suffolk twin macerator dribble bar. Two systems use Tramspread engine-driven pump units, while PTO-driven pumps provide additional capacity. “We’ve been dealing with Tramspread for around 20 years,” says Russell Gaw. “They’re great to work with, the machinery is well made and parts are always available.” Tramspread introduced the single-axle Contractor Trailer in 2025 as a more compact version of the established twin-axle original. As well as incorporating an engine-driven pump unit and compressor, it also

carries a hose spool between jobs. A front-mounted reeler on the towing tractor carries another, while the tractor also transports the dribble bar, creating a self-contained outfit. “The engine-driven pumps are good on fuel and save an operator and tractor,” explains Russell. “That’s especially important during the spring workload when we are really pushed. Being able to send just one person out with each outfit is great. The outfit usually takes 1,600m of hose, which is all 5in so that we can use it wherever and however we like.” For RG Contracting, the compact single-axle configuration was a key requirement. The 900-litre fuel tank keeps the outfit working independently for extended periods. “The twin-axle version would just be too big and clumsy for us,” notes Russell. “We have to get into some very tight yards, and sometimes have to pump out of sheds, which is much easier with the single axle. “The fuel tank will last for three or four days’ pumping, so even on our biggest jobs there’s no need to come back to the yard or worry about filling up from cans and barrels.” The company’s engine-driven

Russell (right) and David (left) Gaw of south-west Scotland-based RG Contracting.

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Rolland’s three-pronged attack The family-run, French manufacturer, Rolland has a three-pronged attack with their spreader ranges. First up is the Rollforce compact range offering five models with vertical beaters from 5–12t capacities, these would be a farmer’s model. The standard Rollforce range offers eight models from 10–20t capacities. These can all be equipped with a vertical beater frame (ESP21) or a TCE spinning deck for a wider spread pattern. Increasing numbers

of contractors and farmers are looking for traceability and are ordering machines with Isobus connection and a dynamic weigh system that can be coupled with variable rates using the onboard GPS. Headland cutoff is included in the package. The third large volume range is the Rollmax series. There are four models in the range from 17m3 up to 35m3. The difference with this range is the wheels are underneath the body. Silage sides can be added

to double up the use of the spreader for grass. Rolland was founded in 1946 – 80 years ago – and will be celebrating their anniversary by

launching a new trailer range and an HD XXL spreader that will spread over 24m wide. Visit www.rollandtrailer.com to request a quote. FG

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Pump seals made tough in Wales If you run a Doda, Bauer or Cri-Man pump, you’ll know how much depends on it. Finding the right seals for pumps isn’t always easy, but there’s now a UK option. RB Mechanical Seals, based in Wrexham, designs and makes replacement mechanical seals for all types of pump. Everything is made in the company’s own UK workshop, so seals can be turned around quickly to get machinery back up and running. The seals are built tough and made to last in the dirty, abrasive conditions you get on farms.

They’re direct replacements for the originals, so they fit straight in. RB can also repair seals and pumps, and that can save around 50% on the cost of a new one. It doesn’t matter who made it originally, RB claims it can repair any seal and send it back ready to go. If you’ve got an older pump or a seal that keeps letting go, the company will work through the problem with you to find a fix. Contact RB Mechanical Seals by visiting www.rbmechanicalseals. co.uk

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AgVantage has added to its specialist crop machinery offering after being appointed as an official dealer for Bauer irrigation equipment. The new partnership will see AgVantage supply and support Bauer’s established range of crop irrigation equipment, bringing together Bauer’s specialist irrigation technology with AgVantage’s experience in potatoes, vegetables and other high-value crops. Bauer has a long-established reputation in agricultural irrigation, with its product range including the well-known Rainstar reel irrigators, as well as pivot irrigation systems, pumps, pipework, couplings and digital irrigation management technology. The company has been developing irrigation equipment for more than 50 years, with manufacturing centred at its facility in Voitsberg, Austria. For AgVantage, the appointment represents a natural extension to its existing portfolio of specialist machinery and further strengthens the company’s ability to provide customers with equipment and support throughout the growing season. Andy Carse, managing director of AgVantage, said: “We’re delighted to be joining the Bauer dealer network. Irrigation is an incredibly

important part of growing potatoes and other high-value crops, so Bauer fits extremely well alongside the machinery and services we already provide. “Bauer is a brand with an excellent reputation for quality, reliability and longevity. Many of our existing customers already operate Bauer equipment, so being able to support them with new machines, parts and service is a very natural progression for AgVantage.” Bauer UK & Ireland sales manager, Adrian Tindall said: “We are very pleased to welcome AgVantage to the Bauer dealer network. The company has a strong presence within the specialist crop sector and, importantly, understands the level of sales, parts and service support that professional growers require. “There is a strong overlap between AgVantage’s existing customer base and users of irrigation equipment, particularly within the potato and vegetable sectors. We believe that makes this an excellent fit for both businesses. “Andy and the AgVantage team have ambitious plans for the business and we look forward to working closely with them to develop Bauer irrigation equipment sales and provide first-class support to customers.” FG

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MILK AND LIVESTOCK PRICING GUIDE 60

GB average farmgate milk price

Five year rolling average

50 40 30 Source: Defra, RESAS, DAERA, AHDB

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A roundup of the milk, cattle, pig and lamb prices as recorded on 30th October 2026. Each month, Farmers Guide publishes a summary of the UK farmgate milk prices, overall all-prime cattle deadweight, GB Standard Pig Price (SPP), and deadweight lamb average prices as provided by AHDB. This issue’s livestock data covers the year leading to late October 2026. Farmers can see from a glance at our graphs how prices have changed over the last year. The UK farmgate milk prices are reported over a longer timeframe of five years and represent the average price paid by all dairies. Milk prices are supplied by DEFRA and devolved equivalents and can be a couple of months in arrears. FG

© Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board [2022]. All rights reserved. The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is a statutory levy board, funded by farmers, growers and other in the supply chain and managed as an independent organisation. The purpose of AHDB is to make our agriculture and horticulture industries more competitive and sustainable through factual, evidence-based advice, information and activity. While Farmers Guide strives to ensure all data contained within the wheat and livestock pricing guide is present and correct, this cannot be guaranteed. Farmers Guide accepts no liability for any errors or omissions, and shall not in any event be liable for any loss or damage arising as a result of the information contained within this page.

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Monthly market UPDATE and FORECAST Wheat values have fallen sharply in recent weeks following a relatively strong start to autumn, prompting farmers to delay grain sales in the hope of a price recovery. UK feed wheat futures stood at £192/t on 2nd November, down by almost £30/t from its early September peak. Renewed talks between Russia and Ukraine have raised the prospect of more Black Sea grain reaching global markets, putting pressure on prices. An increased global supply outlook, with larger crops expected in the US and South America, has also weighed on the market. In the UK, milling wheat premiums are under pressure. Hectare Trading figures show milling wheat premiums fell from more than £25/t early last year to around £8/t last autumn, then declined further to average just £2.24/t in October. Luke Carr, chief revenue officer at Hectare Trading said: “The main driver is the quality of the 2026 UK harvest. Exceptionally good milling wheat quality has left millers well covered, reducing the need to compete aggressively for grain that meets their specifications.” Mr Carr suggested that high road haulage rates were also eroding ex-farm prices and advised growers to compare local prices rather than national benchmarks. “For growers with quality wheat in store, the decision should come down to the net return on offer, storage costs and the risk of waiting for a better premium,” he said.

UK cereals supply Defra provisionally estimates wheat production in England at 10.8 million tonnes, up 0.8% on 2025, as a minor uplift in yields offset a reduced planted area. However, despite a slight increase on the year, production remains relatively low and below the five-year average. Barley was estimated at 3.7 million tonnes, down 11% on the year and the smallest since 2012. Spring barley production fell 23%, partly offset by a small uplift in winter barley. FG Farmers Guide deputy editor, Charlie Reeve

FEED WHEAT

MILLING WHEAT

EAST MIDLANDS • 30-DAY TREND

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OILSEED RAPE

EAST MIDLANDS • 30-DAY TREND

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Hectare Trading benchmark prices peaked at £459.25/t on 8th October.

MARKET INSIGHT FROM HECTARE TRADING Milling wheat prices remain considerably higher than a year ago, but the premium over feed wheat has all but disappeared. For growers holding quality grain, the question is whether that premium will recover or whether the current market offers a better opportunity to sell. For more information visit www.wearehectare.com

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FARM SALE

FARM RESTRUCTURE RESULTS IN SURPLUS MACHINERY SALE Euston Estate has restructured its farming operation to work more closely with its farming neighbours, resulting in a large line-up of mostly modern machinery being offered for sale through an online auction arranged by Cheffins. David Williams attended. Located between Bury St Edmunds and Thetford, Euston Estate comprises approximately 4,240ha of predominantly light, sandy land of which 2,530ha has been farmed in-hand. Crops have included wheat, barley and sugar beet while free-range pigs and poultry are also reared on the free draining soils. A longstanding relationship exists with neighbouring farmers, RG Abrey Farms which has grown potatoes, carrots and sugar beet within the diverse crop rotation. Now the relationship with RG Abrey is being expanded so that all Euston’s arable crops will be farmed by its neighbour, and that has resulted in the farm’s tractors, sprayers and a wide range of other machinery becoming surplus to requirements. East Anglian-based auctioneers, Cheffins, was instructed to manage the disposal through a timed online auction which took place in early September.

Most lots bought` by farmers “Farmers and other end-users placed most of the winning bids although there was interest from the trade too,” explained Cheffins auctioneer, Oliver Godfrey. “The Amazone Pantera sprayer was a highlight, attracting competitive bidding between two

potential end-user buyers, and eventually ending up in Scotland.”

Auction team did a great job Euston Estate farming and conservation manager, Matthew Hawthorne told Farmers Guide that Cheffins was chosen to handle the sale due to the company’s strong reputation and because the late Estate director, Robert Childerhouse, had been previously employed as a farm consultant by Cheffins. “The Cheffins team did a great job, and it helps that they are so familiar with the products they are selling. Not only do they know what each machine does, they also know what is most relevant about each product to potential buyers and that is reflected in the informative sale listings. The online sales platform is amazing, and I think that view holds true whether you are selling or buying.” Matthew said that the only downside to the online format was that several hauliers turned up to collect lots on behalf of buyers, without prior notice. “It’s not Cheffins fault, but it was an issue when lorries arrived unexpectedly to collect three or four items, without arranging for the telehandler or staff to be available to meet them,” he explained. FG

This Fendt 718 Vario Profi was supplied new to Euston Estate in 2019 by local main dealer Thurlow Nunn Standen and registered on a 19-plate. It had a front linkage, two front spools, and was on 650/75R38 rear, and 600/65R28 front tyres. All the tyres were BKT AgriMax, RT765 on the rear, RT657 on the front, all with 70% tread. The Fendt had recorded 10,037 working hours although a new replacement engine was fitted last year. The winning bid was £43,000.

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This Fendt 716 Vario ProfiPlus was a 2016 model, registered on a 16-plate and had worked 12,184 hours. It had a front linkage, air brakes and was on BKT front and rear tyres. The rears were RT765 650/75R38 with 70% tread, and the fronts were RT657 600/65R28 with 60% tread. The original Thurlow Nunn Standen supplying dealer stickers were still attached and, after 38 bids had been placed online, it sold for £39,000.

With the latest iCON operating system this JCB Fastrac 4220 was a 2024 model, registered on a 24-plate, and still carried its Pecks supplying dealer stickers. It was equipped with a front linkage and PTO, carried a 900kg JCB saddle weight and came with 65kph transmission, air brakes, a hydraulic top link, three pairs of rear spools and a pick-up hitch camera. The tyres were Mitas HC2000 ‘High Capacity’ VF600/70R30, all with 80% tread. With 1,796 working hours recorded the JCB made £109,000.

This 1980-manufactured Nicholas R15740 linkage-mounted chain flail mower had a 1.5m working width and was well weathered. It sold for £90.

This Kuhn HR 4003 4m power harrow with a rear packer roller sold well. It had been refurbished by Andrew Guest and was in excellent condition. It achieved £7,000.

As expected, this 2020 Amazone Pantera 4503 4,500-litre, 36m selfpropelled sprayer attracted lots of interest and competitive bidding. It had 4wd and four-wheel steer, AmaSelect four nozzle bodies with individual shut-off, Comfort-Pack 2 which includes enhanced electronic control of the plumbing circuits and an additional clean water pump, and TopCon GPS (EGNOS) guidance. It was on Mitas AC85 380/90R50 tyres with 50% tread. New booms had been fitted this February and the sprayer also carried a Feb 2026 NSTS certificate issued by local specialist, DJ Agri Services. The winning bid of £101,000 was placed by an end-user from Scotland.

The Amazone Pantera sprayer wasn’t the only self-propelled model on offer. This Sands Horizon 5500 came with a 5,000-litre main tank, 36m booms plus 4wd and four-wheel steering. It was new in 2018, registered on an 18-plate and had recorded 6,348 working hours. The tyres were 420/85R34, two of which were BKT AgriMax RT855 with 80% tread, and the others were Michelin Yieldbib IF-type with 50%. The sprayer was in good condition and the winning bidder paid £59,500. www.farmersguide.co.uk | December 2026 93

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Sold in time for autumn drilling, this 2010 Horsch Pronto 6DC 6m trailed hydraulic folding drill with bout and tramline markers was in good condition. It had drilled approximately 16,000ha. The cultivation discs showed signs of wear but remained serviceable and the disc coulters were good. It achieved a winning bid of £12,500.

Both these Richard Western 16t grain trailers sold well. One was manufactured in 2003, with a sprung drawbar, axle suspension, a manual tailgate with a grain chute and a rollover sheet. It was on Michelin Cargo X Bib 560/60R22.5 wheels and tyres with 70% tread and made £6,000. The other was a 2004 model, with a similar specification but on BKT RideMax FL693 tyres, one with 50% tread and the other three with 15%, and it sold for £6,600.

In very good condition and recently used, this Lemken Juwel 8M 6f (5+1) reversible plough was equipped with hydraulic furrow width adjustment, a hydraulic depth wheel and a furrow press arm. It was a 2017 model, had new shins and points, and achieved a well-deserved winning bid of £9,000.

One of only a few ‘included’ lots, this Honda ATV made good money. It was a Fourtrax 420 FM1 4wd model with foot-operated gear shift, it had recorded 1,266 kms and 324 working hours and the tyres had 90% remaining tread. Manufactured in 2023, itwas in very good condition and the winning bidder paid £4,800.

One of several vehicles, this Ford Transit 100 T350 diesel with a tipping rear body was registered on a 2012 12-plate, had recorded 127,051 miles, carried an MOT certificate which expired the week of the sale and was reported as having an engine ‘knock’. It made £750.

New in 2010, this Rolland TC23-35 tandem-axle grain trailer attracted 46 online bids before eventually selling for £8,200. The trailer was tidy, although there was rust on some panels and the rear grain hatch door needed replacement. It was on BKT FL630 Ultra 560/60R22.5 wheels and tyres, two of which had 70% tread and the other two had 30%.

With demand for winter firewood just around the corner, this McConnel PTO-driven circular saw bench was an attractive lot and sold for £220.

With 154,777 recorded miles, this 2010 Toyota HiLux 4x4 crewcab pick-up was registered an a 59-plate, carried a current MOT to June 2027, but was reported as having an engine ‘knock’. The load bed was lined, some of the body panels were damaged and it achieved £1,400.

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MACHINERY

A Cousins V-Form mounted five-leg subsoiler with a hydraulically adjustable rear packer roller sold for £1,300. The winged tines were in good condition with plenty of working life remaining.

This Votex Road Master RM 2606 front/rear mounted flail mower with hydraulic side shift had a 2.7m working width and was in very good condition apart from requiring a new PTO shaft. It attracted a £1,500 winning bid.

£1,400 was achieved for this Kongskilde Vibro Master linkagemounted, hydraulic-folding springtine cultivator. Fitted with following harrows it had a useful 6m working width and was in excellent order ready to work.

In tidy condition, this James Barraclough triaxle 32x8ft bale trailer with an extendable rear frame and equipped with air brakes and 385/65R22.5 wheels and tyres made a very respectable £4,700.

Another cultivator sold at the ideal time of year, this Lemken Kompaktor K600A trailed 6m model with hydraulic folding and wheel track eradicators was new in 2006, retained its Ernest Doe supplying dealer stickers and appeared ready for work. The winning bidder paid £2,000.

This 3.3m mounted seven-leg subsoiler with hydraulic depth adjustment through the rear crumble roller made £1,300.

Weathered and well used, this Bunning Lowlander trailed, singleaxle muck spreader with a chaindriven bed but no spinners or rotors made £400.

A Carrier Rollmaster linkage-mounted 6m weed wiper with transport wheels appeared in good order and made £420.

This Howard Leaford Rotabrush had a 2.1m working width and was linkage-mounted and PTO-driven. It appeared complete and in working order and achieved £160.

New in 2014, this Votex 300 mounted 3m topper needed bodywork repairs but sold for £240.

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To include: Tractors: 2008 John Deere 6930 Premium (7,853hrs), 2008 John Deere 6930 (8,717hrs), 2020 Deutz Fahr 6215 RC Shift (3,674hrs), 2003 John Deere 6620 (10,377hrs), 1991 John Deere 2650 (11,877hrs) Combine Harvester: 2008 New Holland CX8080 24ft cut (2,339 eng/1,837 drum hrs) Self-Propelled Sprayer: 2009 Sands Vision 3.0 24m (6,922hrs) Telescopic Loaders: 2018 JCB 541-70 Agri Super (9,382hrs) Potato Equipment: 2018 Grimme CS150 Combi web destoner, Grimme GT170s potato Harvester, Grimme GB215 Potato planter, Tong Caretaker 4’ grader, Walthambury 720 bag weigher, Walthambury conveyor and stitching line, Hercules palletizer Machinery: KRM Sola Ares 2713 4m, Horsch Joker 3CT cultivator, Kverneland Combinator cultivator, Kuhn Vario-Master NSH 152 5furrow plough, Kongskilde Cambridge rolls 6m, Kuhn Axis 40.2 MEMC fertiliser spreader, Horstine fertiliser applicator, Browns big bale carrier Trailers: AW 14ton grain trailer, Easterby 14t grain trailer, Ken Wooton 14tonne grain trailer, Marshall 10tonne trailer, Big K 13tonne 4 wheel trailer, Ifor Willams cattle trailer, Ifor Willams horsebox (unused) Also: workshop equipment, spares, wheels and tyres etc.

THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2026 AT 10.00AM

On instructions from Lord Rayleigh’s Farms Ltd due to cessation of potato growing

WHITELANDS POTATO STORE, HATFIELD PEVEREL, ESSEX, CM3 2AG TIMED ONLINE AUCTION SALE OF TRACTORS, POTATO GROWING, HARVESTING AND GRADING EQUIPMENT

To include: Tractors: 2017 New Holland T7.210 (7,392hrs), 2014 Fendt 516 (11,019hrs) Potato Growing and Harvesting Equipment: 2022 Standen T2 XS harvester, 2007/05 Standen Powavators, 2006 Standen 6row planter, 2007 Standen BB4 2row quad planter, 2014 Standen UN soil seperator, 2002/00 Pearson Megastar soil seperators, Grimme KS5400 6row haulm topper, Standen 2row haulm topper, 2011 Standen BFT 3bed former Potato Grading Equipment: Herbert 1800 Contractor Grader, 2020 Tong Easy Fill box filler, Tong Mini Easy Fill box filler, 4 person picking off table, Tong clod seperator, 2000 Downs Twin big bag filler, associated conveyors and elevators Irrigation Equipment: 3no.Briggs R64 booms, 4no. Briggs R50 booms Also: fuel bowsers, cultivators, box rotovators, 51no. blackburn chitting crates, grading screens, harvester webs and extensive associated spares

COMMENCES: THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2026 FROM 10:00AM FINISHES: TUESDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2026 FROM 10:00AM VIEWING DAY: TUESDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2026 FROM 10:00AM - 4:00PM

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ATVs/UTVs

KIOTI K9 2410 diesel, 2026, brand new & unused, top of the range with every possible option & extra, oversize wheels, Apple Carplay, heating, air con, extra lights, tipping buck, cost £23,500 but must sell so absolute bargain at £19,750+VAT. C Course Tel 07889 218590 (Suffolk)

MULTIMATE Flat 8 bale grab. N Simpson Tel 07957 202645 (Suffolk) PARK LAND bale accumulator, which will put a set 4x3 bales into sets of 3s, good working order, done 12,000 bales. £15,000+VAT. A Oliver Tel 07901 105705 (Norfolk) COTESI medium small bale string, 3 rolls, 18,000ft in total. £25. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

JOHN Deere Gator XUV 4x4 IRS, diesel, 2013/2014, 2331hrs, full cab, power steering, e/heater & enclosed doors/windows for winter comfort, e/ tipper back body, galvanised canopy, 2331hrs, new tyres, excellent condition (inc VAT). £10,000 ono. J Roberts Tel 07970 824752 (Monmouthshire)

BALERS & BALE HANDLING NEW HOLLAND 648 belt round baler. £2,800 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys) COOKS Flat 8 sledge. £625 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

BALE SPIKE, 3-prong, 3-point linkage mounted. £100+VAT ono. I Spinks Tel 07899 892899 (Norfolk)

MCHALE round baler, 2012, good condition. £13,000+VAT. A Rose Tel 07890 305120 (Lincolnshire)

CHERRY PRODUCTS CHW3 side squeeze bale grab, manufactured 11/07/2024, serial CP7735, rated capacity/SWL 1400kg, attachment mass 410kg, load centre 650mm, maximum operating pressure 250bar, excellent condition. £2,500+VAT ono. A Williams Tel 07495 785299 (Berkshire)

KRONE 1270 HS XC Multibale square baler, 120x70, 2018, 58500 bales, VFS & plunger bearings done 16,000 bales, hydraulic jack stand, Isobus, K80 or clevis hitch option, new billhook tongues, twine retainers & billhook cams this year. £55,000+VAT. J Bailey Tel 07515281824 (Dorset) BALE SPIKE, 3-point linkage mounted. £100+VAT ono. I Spinks Tel 07899 892899 (Norfolk)

KRONE 1270 HS XC big square baler, 2013, 120x70, 56000 bales, VFS & plunger bearings done 5000 bales ago, bale weigher, tandem steering axle, hyd jack stand, Isobus & terminal, K80/clevis hitch option, new billhooks this year, 620 tyres. £42,500+VAT. J Bailey Tel 07515 281824 (Dorset)

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GRAYS round bale handler, for spare or repair. £150 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

SMITHS of the Forest of Dean Ltd Tank & Drum Experts

We stock new & recycled, steel & plastic drums Collect from stock or nationwide delivery available Visit www.smdd.co.uk or call 01594 833308

BEET EQUIPMENT VERVAET 625 beet harvester, 2009, only suitable for breaking for spares. F Campling Tel 07876 507590 (Lincolnshire)

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CONTRACTORS

FENCING

A.E. Kiddy & Son

Contractor

Please ring to discuss your requirements

07767 167821 Covering Halesworth and surrounding areas

Warwickshire & bordering counties

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SIMON PEACOCK

01485 520355 07717 416178

simonp@ctmrcs.co.uk BOILER PLANT & HEATING

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Andrew 07860 262196 Hill Farm, Wissett, Halesworth

• Fencing contractors • Hedge and tree planting • Potato box repairs • Grain store cleaning And more… • Fast, efﬁcient service • Excellent attention to detail Lincs based – will travel

Robocut Hire Specialist Plant Hire Spreader Hire Haulage Contracting

Call Adam: 07970 433 470 Email: adam@farmlinc.co.uk

www.farmlinc.co.uk

SEALEY space heater, 2012, in working order & set up to run on diesel. £100. A Owen Tel 07714 283539 (Norfolk)

T. G. ASKEW Blue Pump Farm, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk IP22 2AA

www.tgaskew.co.uk

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• Bulk Haulage • Aggregates • Road Planings Stock Feed • Lump Chalk • Bark • Equestrian Rubber Chip & Silica Sand • Farm Track Repairs AS114187

For further information please contact us on Tel: 01379 388156 • Fax: 01379 388109 Email: info@tgaskew.co.uk or jeremy@tgaskew.co.uk

t: 01206 230662 e: hire@livertonltd.co.uk AS114161

10,000 PLUS 3" hand made bricks, all very good quality. POA. M Robson Tel 07801 885520 (North Yorkshire)

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2014 CTM 9040 medium capacity cleaner

2011 CTM 544 roller system

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John H. Howlett Agricultural Contractor

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c/w stone removing rollers with reverse action, low hrs 2,210 non AdBlue engine

6 66 8 3

ED FELLOWES 07976 668314

Phone Edward to discuss

powerful XL precleaner web 8 spiral roller separation unit slew 180° XL long elevator powered wheels & radio control

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TRANSLUCENT fibreglass roofing sheets, 3” corrugations, 1m coverage, five 12’ long & two 10’ long, purchased in error. Any offers? S Potter Tel 07940 893034 (Essex)

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m: 07850 988808 e: info@collinsfarmingandforestry.co.uk w: www.collinsfarmingandforestry.co.uk

Specialising in Ditching & Coppicing (shear & grab) cuts & holds 14” diameter wood

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S. Marlow Trading Ltd Second Hand Farm Machinery & Firewood Sales

£2,750 + VAT

Marshall 21’ livestock/bale trailer

MX Auger bucket on Manitou brackets

£7,950 + VAT

£2,950 + VAT

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POI

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£2,650 + VAT

12T AS Marston grain trailer

Great condition, manual door grain shute, sprung axles

POI

£6,950+ VAT

McConnell 2.5m shakaerator

5 leg, Big packer roller

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11t Richard Western grain trailer

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Howard 4m power harrow Massey Ferguson/ aramix 4.5m hyd folding Very tidy, done little work stubble cultivator

£2,250 + VAT

2008

12’ Ifor Williams cattle/ livestock trailer

£3,950 + VAT

£2,950 + VAT

Based Lutterworth, Leicestershire

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www.witheridgegarage.com Tel: 01884 860771 • Mob: 07970 075031 Nomansland • Tiverton • Devon

Supplying quality tractors and machinery since 1969

New Holland T7.300 Elite PLMI Blue Power Jul 2023 (23), 2136hrs, FL/PTO, Guidance ready. Massive spec tractor, 280/300hp £117,500

Kubota M7152 Premium KVT 50kph, Mar 2019 (19), only 1970hrs, full suspension, front linkage, 650/540’s, 150/170hp, smart £39,450

MF 6718S Dyna 6 Excl Mar 2020 (20), only 3684hrs, full susp, Fl & PTO, 4 elec spools, 600/480’s, 180/200hp £56,750

Valtra T195 Versu 57kph, Oct 2022 (72), only 3095hrs, full susp, FL/PTO, guidance ready, 650/540 tyres, 195/210hp £74,950

Claas Axion 830CIS+ Merlo 25.5-90 E/Worker Elec Telehandler May 2020 (20), 5211hrs, full susp, FL & PTO, air brakes, 4 spools, 2022, only 275hrs, boom susp, LED’s, lovely condition., 235hp, 2 owners., very tidy, cheap hp huge saving £53,500 £38,950

JCB 542-70 Agri Sup Sept 2019 (69), 3639hrs, 140hp, LED’s, a/c, air seat, Q-Fit head & tines, 4200kg/7m, nice handler £50,950

JCB TM280S Jan 2025 (74), only 497hrs, LED lights, PUH, 500 tyres, pin & cone head, Dualtech VT 130hp, as new handler £86,250

Pichon SV20R c/w Vogelsang 24M Dribble Bar 2022, 4600 gal, steer axle, fill arm, sect control, full spec, huge saving, only spread 61744mg £77,950

Kawasaki Mule Pro DX Mar 2022 (22), circa 1500hrs/14000 miles, half cab, good tyres, very tidy mule £10,650 NO VAT

Mercedes Citan 109CDI Fridge/Freezer van May 2019 (19), only 81500 miles, MOT Mar 27, Ideal farm shop etc £7,950 NO VAT

Kuhn Venta 3030-24 Power harrow drill 2023 (Unused), 24 rows - 12.5cm spacing, double discs, press wheels, following harrow £20,450

For full details and photos of all the machines above, plus many more see our website www.witheridgegarage.com 104 www.farmads.co.uk December 2026

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FARMERS - ADVERTISE YOUR ‘FOR SALE’ AND ‘WANTED’ ON-FARM MACHINERY FOR FREE. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 154

East Anglia’s first choice for new & used agricultural machinery Prices exclude VAT

£170,000

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Fendt 728 Profi+

Fendt Rogator 645

Massey Ferguson 3708S

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1997 hours, gen 7, profiplus, compressor xl, reversible fan, 60kph, ecp powerlift, comfort front p-lift, infotainment,rtk novatel, vf600/70r30 & vf650/75r42 tb

4319 hours, 50kph, vario, lighting equipment, michelin front 380/90r46 50% & michelin rear 380/90r46 50%. set of bkt 620/75r34 80% warranty 15.11.27 or 5500hrs

CONTACT OUR USED MACHINERY EXPERTS

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Fendt 942 Profi+

MF 6614 Dyna-6

MF 8740S Dyna-VT

MF 8S.265 Dyna E-Power MF 8S.265 Dyna-7

£236,000

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MF 8S.265 Dyna-7

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3510 hours, 60kph, comfort front power lift, michelin vf650/60r38 70% & vf750/70r44 70% 31058449

5147 hours, efficient, front 14.9r28 rear 18.4r38 michelin agribib, front linkage & suspension, 4 spools 21058771

4288 hours, Dyna VT , Exclusive Spec, Front Linkage, 710/75R42 & 600/65R34 wheels & tyres 51058703

2060 hours, 50kph, exclusive, front linkage, trelleborg 600/60r30vf 50% & 710/60r38vf 50% 21058309

1688 hours, 50kph, 4 spools, exclusive cab, radio, michelin 600/60r30 50% & 710/60r42 50% 51058769

864 hours, 50kph, tls front suspension, michelin 540/65r30 70% & 650/65r42 70% 51058780

Valtra S394

Bateman RB25 24m

Chafer Sentry 36m

Fendt Rogator 344 24m

Fendt Rogator 645

Kuhn Megant 600 Drill

£74,000

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£25,000

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£170,000

£13,000

6000l tank c/w 36m booms topcon x20 controller with section control 31058630

790 hours, fendt rg344 trailed sprayer, cat 3, front tyre size 380/90 r46 alliance 75% 41055453

4676 hours, 5000l tank, optisonic boom height control (4 sensors), 36/18m booms, 380/90r54 80% 31058545

year 2011, following harrow, front levelling board, bout markers 21058716

Lemken 24m Mounted

KV 4.8m TS Drill

JCB Fastrac 4220

Kuhn BPR 305 Pro

Manitou MLT630-115D

£10,500

£28,500

£77,500

£5,500

5848 hours, 50kph, tls front suspension, trelleborg 650/650r34 30% & 710/75r42 30% 51058542

8700 hours, 3000l tank michelin vf 600/60r28 40% & row crop wheels 420/85r28 31058773

Kverneland S-Drill

£17,000 2017 3m disc coulter, markers, kverneland power harrow

Year 2012, Electric controls, Aluminum booms

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31057621

Attleborough Littleport Kennett Melton Fakenham

e com control system, tellus go control box for non isobus tractor, 1700 lt hopper 21057937

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£45,500

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3612 hours, 40kph, varioshift transmission, michelin front & rear 460/70r24 40% tread 21058363

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CLAAS Lexion 770TT, 2015, 2874 eng/2042 drum hrs, Claas 1050 Vario header with transport trailer, Laser Pilot steering, 30kph, r/ tyres 500/85R30, r/camera, power spreader, air compressor, yield & moisture meter, good condition. £129,000+VAT ono. G Clarke Tel 07771 515793 (Nottinghamshire)

2023 HITACHI 19U mini digger, 3 buckets, 110hrs from new, 1 owner, expanding tracks. £16,500+VAT. C Todd Tel 07885 981344 (Cambridgeshire)

DRILLS

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01926 614345

We supply a wide range of new wearing parts including:

CONCAVES RASP BARS BELTS BEARINGS KNIVES CHAINS FINGERS FILTER KITS

JMT Engineering (Ladbroke) Ltd

HORSCH Sprinter ST8, 2012, 8644ha, blockage sensors, bout markers, pre-em markers. 5" & 1" Dutch openers, Isobus. £21,500+VAT ono. J Meikle Tel 07912 024109 (Northamptonshire)

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MATCO 6 hopper small seeds drill. Call Fiona for more info. C Grundy Tel 07808 914719 (Lincolnshire)

KM Group 07944 116870

AMAZONE Airstar 4m power harrow/ drill combination, good working order. £3,000+VAT. P Clarke Tel 07710 775829 (Cambridgeshire)

COMPRESSORS

Kuhn

& agricultural machinery

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LEMKEN Solitair 8 4m drill, very low acreage covered for the year, in excellent condition. £11,000+VAT. G Haigh Tel 01279 877918/07970 894570 (Essex)

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COMBINES & HARVESTERS

Specialists in new & refurbished combine harvester parts

DEUTZ FAHR combine cab, good condition. £450. M Robson Tel 07801 885520 (North Yorkshire)

COMPAIR C25 towed compressor, 2009, runs well but starts to boil water, Kubota engine. £1,800. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)

5m Venta Drill Combinations 2019/2014, f/or r/hoppers, low ha, double disc drill coulters, immaculate

ACCORD 3m Suffolk Coulter drill, barn stored, excellent condition for age, no longer needed, c/w brackets for ﬁxing to power harrow. £1,000+VAT. A Garner Tel 07855 637960 (Cambridgeshire)

01530 229686 or 07831 113316 50-115118

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DIGGERS / DOZERS / DUMPERS DATUM DMD360M machine control detector, magnetic mount. £250. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)

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WEAVING GD4801T direct drill, 2021, hydraulic fan, Stocks Avadex/ slug pellet applicator & front tank for pellets, microfert, rape, etc, only done about 200ha, excellent condition, owner retired. £45,000+VAT. A Saunderson Tel 07831 698302 (Bedfordshire)

CLAAS Dominator 88, 1993, in good working condition, always stored inside, owner driver, it has 4.5m header with straw chopper. £12000+VAT ono. L Emery Tel 07811 122089 (Bedfordshire) CLAAS Dominator 108SL Maxi, 1991, 3780hrs, 17' header with trolley, 2 new front tyres last year, 75 acres of wheat & barley cut this summer. £12,500+VAT. S Wells Tel 07792 357782 (Bedfordshire)

CLAAS Conspeed 8-75 maize header, 2013, eight rows 75cm spacing, 6m working width, very good condition, ready to go to work, will ﬁt all modern Claas combines, ideal ﬁrst grain maize header, only changing due to increased workload. £29,500+VAT ono. D Wormell Tel 07966 103821 (Essex)

CLAYDON Hybrid 3m drill, 2013, A shares, bean tines, heavy duty twin tine kit, easy to use, saves a fortune on fuel. £24,000+VAT. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

HYUNDAI 35z-9 zero swing, bought the machine new, only 510hrs on the clock, c/w 4 buckets, one ditching bucket & three toothed. £25,500+VAT ovno. A Oliver Tel 07901105705 (Norfolk)

CLAAS Tucano 480, 2012, immaculate condition, 1400 drum/2100 engine hrs, 25' vario header, straw chopper, chaff spreader, laser pilot, new concave & rasp bars in 2026, perfect working order, compact high output simple combine. £65,000+VAT. J Milbank Tel 07712 824850 (North Yorkshire)

YANMAR Vio80-1 8T excavator, 5914hrs, excellent condition, just ﬁnished contract & 1000hr service completed, ready to work, contact Paul for more info. £21,000. P De'Ath (South Warwickshire Contractors) Tel 07970 278377 (Warwickshire)

KUHN BTF4000R combi seed drill, 2014, Kuhn TF1500 f/tank with steering f/packer wheels, drill c/w seedﬂex drilling discs & pre em markers, 4m 32 row, HR4004 hyd folding p/harrow c/w 4 wheel erad tines, quick release hardfaced tines. £40,000+VAT ono. T Hinchley Tel 07802 396931 (Nottinghamshire) MASSEY FERGUSON 4m drill, grain only, end tow. £650+VAT. A Langford Tel 01371 870277 (Essex)

KRM Sola 1909 metering motor/ seed roller motor, 2017, fully working condition. £350+VAT ono. J Green Tel 07415 387696 (Bedfordshire)

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Offers on a wide range of machines at benburgess.co.uk

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John Deere R740I Trailed Sprayer £81,500 ex VAT

2023 model | 500 hours

4000L tank PowerSpray system Individual nozzle control 24/12m boom with 12 sections TerrainCommand Pro - 3 sensors

Farm Ready Harvesters

John Deere T670 & 730X Header 2019 model | 1462 hours

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AutoPowr 50km/h TLS+ with brakes AutoTrac ready G5Plus CommandCenter CommandPro Warranty Apr 2027 or 2500hrs

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643M loader Hydraulic cab suspension CommandPro AutoTrac ready G5Plus CommandCenter Warranty Mar 2027 or 2500hrs

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Strautmann VM2401 Wagon 2020 model | Feeder Wagon

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EcoSpeed 40k Air sus comfort seat Reversing camera Flashing beacon Rear additional lighting Auto hitch coupling

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Kramer KT457 Security

5 6, £3

EcoSpeed pro 40k smart driving Stage V 156HP deutz engine Reversing camera Load stabliser Tilt ram lock Air seat

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Bunning MSL120 TVA

2025 model | Muck spreader MK4 14.6M3 12 tonne spreader Twin vertical shredding augers 16mm floor chains WaterShield wide angle PTO Sprung draw bar 18T

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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

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W&M Agricultural Engineering Agricultural engineers

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All prices + VAT

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Merlo 38.10

air con, boom suspension, available for

LONG & SHORT TERM HIRE

2025 NC 16t low loader

2020 Merlo 33.7

Merlo 42.7tt 140

5300hrs, a/c, BSS, pick up hitch

2017, 5800hrs, P/H, TBs, BSS, side shift and frame leveling

£37,000

New Adoes UTV 650 V

18’ bed, 5’ beavertail, s/d/bar, comm twin petrol full cab heater, 10 stud t/axle, 445x45x19.5 wheels, power steering, 3 seater, air/hyd brakes, l/s on air, Durbar sheet 2yrs warranty centre ﬂoor & ramps £17,000 £12,950

AW 12T root trailer

£38,000

Bailey 2000L fuel bowser

£8,600

New Joskin cattle trailer 7.5m

2014

Covering Shropshire, Mid Wales & Cheshire

Prodig shear grabs

2008, hyd door, grain shoot, easy 1.8, 2.2, 2.75m, Hardox tines sheet, sprung drawbar twin ram

£5,900

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Joskin 6000L slurry tanker good working order

£5,200

POA

Shear grab

SG200, Mantiou brackets

£2,200

Kidd 450 straw bedder/ silage feeder New old stock ex demo, 2022, electric controls

£15,600

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DRILLS (cont)

AMAZONE D8-30 Super 3m box drill, Suffolk coulters, good condition. £1,250+VAT ono. A Boor Tel 07734 394116 (Lincolnshire)

EQUESTRIAN

LEMKEN Solitair drill combi with Zirkon 8 power harrow, trapeze roller, 2013, new tines in harrow, 150mm coulter spacing, 1480ha drilled, rear camera, hyd fan, bout markers, pre em markers, very good condition. £12,950+VAT ono. W Forington Tel 07866 437186 (Lincolnshire)

FENCING & GATES

GOOD QUALITY haylage for sale. J Davenport Tel 07538 627114 (Lincolnshire)

ROOFING & CL ADDING MADE EASY!

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Claddex Limited

4-STRING meadow hay 7' bales, excellent quality, no chemicals, no ragwort, baled & barn stored July 2026, 25+ available for collection. £55/bale. P Harris Tel 07775 644939 (Worcestershire)

HIGH quality meadow haylage in 4' round bales, contractor baled & wrapped using McHale Fusion baler, no chemicals, can load, collection from ST13 7PT. H Wainscott Tel 07710 843445 (Staffordshire)

Fibre Cement & Metal Sheets plus all Accessories Available at wholesale prices

CLADDEX

Call today for a fast & friendly service

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GRAIN HANDLING/ STORAGE

AUTOGUIDE Postmaster Mini post driver, bought new 2020, very light use on smallholding, stored indoors in dry barn, so nearly new exceptional condition, suits 1.5t to 3.5t mini diggers, attachment plate(W/A) 40/185/143. £3,000. R Calow Tel 07972 490522 (Leicestershire)

Manufacturers of Typhoon Fans (0.5–120hp)

Drive Over Floors

• FASTER • TIGHTER • EASIER • SAFER D SAVING YOU TIME AN ! SAVING YOU MONEY Contact: John Brewer 07966 285240 johnquickfencer@yahoo.co.uk

4-FOOT round bale 3rd cut silage, 30–32%DM, Aber Multicut grass mix, speciﬁcally designed for later cutting & keeping condition, not stalky & had not gone to seed or leggy, good quality silage, 175 bales total. £50 ono. R Bradley Tel 07584 055341 (Cambridgeshire)

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AMAZONE Cayena 6001-C Drill. 6 metre Grain and Fertiliser Drill. Excellent condition, leading opening discs, good drilling tines, good tyres, bout and pre em markers, isobus and amatron 3 box, variable seed rate ready, section control ready, low horsepower requirement. . £32000+VAT. Good. Amazone. 6001-C. 2018. J Milbank Tel 07712 824850 (North Yorkshire)

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FARMHAND 604 forage harvester converted to a New Holland 890 metal detector, powered with a Detroit 270hp 2 stroke diesel. £2,500 ono. A Graves Tel 01524 701284 (Lancashire)

GENERATORS GENERATORS: diesel & PTO, quality used & new, est 25yrs. JSP UK Ltd. Tel 07774 742182 (Hereford)

HESTAIR BETTINSON 4m direct drill, 2000, end tow, 3 disc, c/w Hackett harrow, good feed rolls & cartridges, cheap drill, bearings, discs very good. £4,900+VAT ono. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

Grain Stirrers

Air Tunnels

Gas Burners ASTWELL 11' stepup auger, 2005, tripod with wheels, 8" auger with end tail bearing, adjustable intake slide, DOL starter required, excellent condition. £495+VAT. N Bett Tel 07801 053127 (Nottinghamshire)

Controllers & ACCS Equipment

PELLCROFT

t: 01526 342466 e: sales@pellcroft.com

www.pellcroft.com

HERAS fencing sections, more than 50 available. £10 each. R Grifﬁn Tel 07980 145910 (Essex)

FERTILISERS

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STOCKS AG Micro-Meter, 2012, good condition, Wizard control, radar, pipes included, extra slave box, have a chain drive system as well for slave box. £700+VAT. B Lount Tel 07531 491466 (East Yorkshire)

BRICE BAKER grain auger on wheels, no longer needed, been used on 200 acre farm, owned from new. J Watkinson Tel 01379 642464 (Norfolk)

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415V-3PH generator, 1990, little used, standalone, standby Puma generator set, powered by Cummins 4-cyl turbo diesel, always under cover in generator building, excellent machine, c/w workshop manuals & spare control PCBs. £3,000 ono. L Roﬁx Tel 07860 255223 (Suffolk)

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BOYTHORPE Cistore C, holds 100t barley, c/w pipes to top to ﬁll & ladder, DOES NOT include corn blower + 2-way valve & connecting pipes, buyer to collect & dismantle. £1,200 ono. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

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CLAYDON Hybrid, 2012, 4m folding, paddles & zig zag harrow, full SR kit (not ﬁtted), Stocks rotor meter, just ﬁnished drilling beans, 2 sets of coulters, excellent condition. £21,000+VAT ono. P Metcalfe Tel 07778 254547 (North Yorkshire)

IFOR WILLIAMS 505 horse trailer, green, aly floor, needs brakes looking at, new tyres. £1,650. L Rowe Tel 07860 845375 (Hertfordshire) IFOR WILLIAMS 510 horse trailer, blue, aly floor, mint condition. £2,650. L Rowe Tel 07860 845375 (Hertfordshire) BATESON Ascot double horsebox, 1999, new tyres, pulls really well, well maintained, aluminium floor. £1,850 no VAT. Call or message me. J Bullock Tel 07544 694637 (Gloucestershire)

FORAGE & SILAGE

7-TONNE bulk feed bin, regularly painted. £500 ono. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

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UK USED MACHINERY • FINANCE AVAILABLE • TRADE INS WELCOME

EX-HIRE TRACTORS

Proven Performance. Exceptional Value. JOHN DEERE 6R 215 2024 • 3375 hrs • 215 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

JOHN DEERE 6R 155 2025 • 2175 hrs • 155 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

£122,750 (ex VAT)

£117,950 (ex VAT)

JOHN DEERE 6R 185 2025 • 1525 hrs • 185 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

JOHN DEERE 6M 145 2025 • 1275 hrs • 145 HP • 50K • AutoQuad

£132,950 (ex VAT)

£94,950 (ex VAT)

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JOHN DEERE 8R 410 JOHN DEERE 8RX 370 2024 • 2150 hrs • 410 HP • 50K 2026 • 650 hrs • 370 HP • 40K • eAutoPowr Electric Variable CommandPro • AutoPowr CommandPro

£229,950 (ex VAT)

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JOHN DEERE 6R 215 2023 • 2345 hrs • 215 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

JOHN DEERE 6R 215 2025 • 890 hrs • 210 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

£127,500 (ex VAT)

£144,950 (ex VAT)

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71090999

81104802

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JOHN DEERE 6R 195 2025 • 1150 hrs • 195 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

JOHN DEERE 6R 195 2024 • 1750 hrs • 195 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

JOHN DEERE 6R 185 2022 • 4575 hrs • 185 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

JOHN DEERE 6R 185 2024 • 1150 hrs • 185 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

£136,950 (ex VAT)

£124,950 (ex VAT)

£92,950 (ex VAT)

£119,950 (ex VAT)

41106858

11106352

71107633

41105000

CASE MAGNUM 380 2021 • 2140 hrs • 380 HP • 50K • CVX

NEW HOLLAND T7.300 2024 • 1725 hrs • 300 HP • 50K • AutoCommand

FENDT 724 VARIO PROFI PLUS 2017 • 7295 hrs • 240 HP • 55K • Vario

FENDT 828 PROFI PLUS 2022 • 2600 hrs • 280 HP • 65K • Vario

£132,500 (ex VAT)

£144,950 (ex VAT)

01844 278843

£76,500 (ex VAT)

£149,950 (ex VAT)

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31098852

71099585

JOHN DEERE R962I 2023 • 36/24m booms with 12 sections • circa 15,000 hectares

JOHN DEERE R952i 2019 • 30/21m VG boom • 29,929 sprayed hectares

JOHN DEERE R962I 2021 • 36/24mtr booms • Approx 35,000 hectares

£59,950 (ex VAT)

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£42,750 (ex VAT)

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KRAMER KT407 2023 • 2500 hrs • 40K • Hydro EcoSpeed

KRAMER KL55.8T 2023 • 755 hrs • 40K • Hydro transmission

NEW HOLLAND CR8.90 2019 • 1330 engine hours/ 965 drum

£72,950 (ex VAT)

£82,750 (ex VAT)

£74,950 (ex VAT)

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PLUS HEADER

JOHN DEERE S790 2022 • Eng. Hours - 1377 • Drum Hours: 1026

hours

£174,950 (ex VAT)

£209,950 (ex VAT)

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JOHN DEERE 6R 185 2024 • 1195 hrs • 185 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

JOHN DEERE 6M 155 2025 • 1500 hrs • 155 HP • 50K • AutoQuad

JOHN DEERE 6R 155 2023 • 1875 hrs • 155 HP • 50K • AutoPowr

JOHN DEERE 6R 150 2024 • 1225 hrs • 150 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

£122,750 (ex VAT)

£99,950 (ex VAT)

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11105473

JOHN DEERE 6M 125 2025 • 245 hrs • 125 HP • 50K • AutoQuad

JOHN DEERE 6120M 2024 • 2320 hrs • 120 HP • 40K • PowrQuad

£82,950 (ex VAT)

PLUS LOADER

£73,950 (ex VAT)

£104,950 (ex VAT)

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31106013 JOHN DEERE R732I 2022 • 24/12mtr booms, 8 sections • Premium package

£97,500 (ex VAT)

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PLUS LOADER

JOHN DEERE 6120M 2020 • 2560 hrs • 120 HP • 40K • AutoQuad

£59,950 (ex VAT)

PLUS LOADER

JOHN DEERE 6100M 2023 • 3950 hrs • 100 HP • 40K • AutoQuad

£49,950 (ex VAT)

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CLAAS ARION 610 2019 • 3250 hrs • 135 HP • 50K • HextShift

VALTRA G125 2022 • 735 hrs • 125 HP • 40K • Direct (Power Shift)

£49,950 (ex VAT)

£67,950 (ex VAT)

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JCB 538-60 AgriSuper

JCB 435S

2025 200hrs full spec Contractor Pro package

2022 2600hrs 40 kph smooth ride choice headstock

JCB 403 Plus

JCB 532-60 Agri

JCB 542-70 AgriPro

JCB 538-60 AgriSuper

JCB 525-60 Agri Plus

JCB 538-60 AgriXtra

JCB TM 320S

JCB 542-70 AgriXtra

JCB 532-60

JCB 532-60 Agri

JCB 403

JCB 538-60

JCB 536-60 AgriPro

John Deere 6210R

JPM low loader & dump

24 reg 1923hrs 40kph choice of headstock

73 reg 2886hrs 40kph SRS choice of headstock

75 reg 487hrs road kit full cab heater as new condition

23reg 750hrs SRS a/c

full spec

2260hrs 4 reg JCB warranty

2024 1300hrs as new condition Dualtec,

4000hrs 40kph SRS air seat, choice of headstock

1750hrs 50kph choice of headstock warranty 175hp

2022 71 reg 40kph 150hp

73 reg 2620hrs 40kph SRS choice of headstock

JCB 538-60 AgriSuper

2020 6400hrs 40kph SRS 145hp choice of headstock

74 reg 1000hrs 40kph warranty

2020 2300hrs 30kph Euro headstock full cab

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TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

JCB 532-70

72 reg 2652hrs 40kph SRS choice of headstock

2018 6338hrs full spec

63 reg 5500hrs very nice condition

trailers Call for more info

Andy Mellor Ltd • Edderton • Forden • Welshpool • Powys • SY21 8RZ

07976 702858 • 01938 580640

andy@andymellor.co.uk

www.andymellor.co.uk

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22-114980

AB12 & AHW2 Supplementary Winter Food Suitable for Countryside Stewardship & SFI

S PLOT FEED

WOODS fans (2), 13kw each so 26kw total, 2003, 3 phase, plus silencer, 2 stage starting, c/w switchgear & starters, good condition. All offers considered. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

TEST FACILITY AVAILABILITY

WANTED

GRAIN CLEANER SPECIALISTS

www.reallywildbirdfood.co.uk e: sales@real sales@reallywildbirdfood.co.uk t: 01489 896785

HIGH QUALITY • LOW PRICES FAST DELIVERY • DIRECT FROM OUR FARM MOUNTED ﬁnger bar mower. H Haynes Tel 01793 762437/07711 488341 (Wiltshire) LSM 9' in line topper. £1,600 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys) KIDD 9' inline topper. £1,850 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys) PZ GREENLAND 300 haybob. £500. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

SIEVES & SPARES FOR MOST MAKES

FANS & OTHER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

SEED & CEREAL ENGINEERING

ANY GRAIN DRYERS & agricultural machinery

KM Group 07944 116870

kmgroupcombine@gmail.com

GRASS MACHINERY A DE EX VAIL LIV TR AB ER A C LE Y OS AT T

www.grainmachinery.co.uk

NA AV AI DE TIO LA LI NW BL VE ID E A RY E TC OS T

Roy Edwards 07702 408833 Full engineering, installation & dismantling services

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Robin: 07710 242015

2020 SIP Spider 900/8T Trailed Tedder

ALLET Regal 36" mower, 2003, cylinder mower & seat, ideal for big lawns, football & cricket pitches, good condition. £3,000 ono. I Morris Tel 07496 394356 (Shropshire) MAJOR GDC27 9’ topper, 2021, very good condition, not done much work as bit big for my tractor. £3,650+VAT ono. J Biddlecombe Tel 07758 614933 (Hampshire)

WESSEX AT110 rotary mower, good condition, used on farm campsite, 5 year old, starts & cuts grass like a dream. £650. D Lewis Tel 07966 599160 (Shropshire)

2022 Bomford Turbo Flail 250 Offset

£6,500+VAT rear roller, whale tale flails, done very little work, excellent condition

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk

Winton 1.75m Flail Mower

07770 692891

J Murrell, Norwich, Norfolk

www.jmurrell.co.uk

23-115101

NEW & SECOND-HAND CLEANERS

PLEASE US CONTACAT FOR QUOTE!

We produce a range of complete and small seed mixes and straights and can tailor ingredients as required Visit our website

£1,900+VAT

£10,250+VAT

07770 692891

J Murrell, Norwich, Norfolk

www.jmurrell.co.uk

TAARUP 7' pasture topper ﬂail mower, good working order. £1,150+VAT. A Turnbull Tel 07889 117915 (Suffolk)

23-114690

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk 23-115064

HUTCHINSON 41’ 8” grain auger, 2000, with double ﬂyte intake, steel hopper with drawbar, 50t/hr, StarDelta starter required, excellent condition. £2,250+VAT. N Bett Tel 07801 053127 (Nottinghamshire)

8.8m working width, 8 rotors, flotation tyres, c/w operators books

New, h/duty model, a very highly rated flail

RANSOMES 5 gang ride on mower, 2000, 5 reels, Kubota engine, 4 wheel drive, golf club type, self propelled, good condition. £2,750+VAT ono. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

Wisson-Burton Machinery Sales

Tom W-B • 07549 664260 wbmachinerysales@gmail.com

wbmachinery.co.uk

OPICO 580S 12t grain dryer, gas ﬁred, PTO driven fan, hydraulic unload, needs welding on lower auger tube so selling for spares or repair. Open to sensible offers. A Hurn Tel 07803 153883 (Norfolk)

REITER Respiro R8 Compact, 2026, ex demonstrator, huge saving on new, 1000 ha, 4 wheel chassis, ﬂexible camless pickup, side & central delivery, powered top rotor, Isobus, load sensed Power Beyond. £78,500+VAT inc setup on farm. J Bailey Tel 07515 281824 (Dorset)

2011 Ferris commercial walk-behind mower with a 52” cutting deck, 20.5hp Kawasaki FX651V V-Twin 726cc petrol, Comfort Control model with easy-to-use drive controls, starts ﬁrst time with choke & runs well, cuts well & good condition. £1,750 ono. J Ryall Tel 07384 796506 (Hampshire)

HEDGING & FORESTRY

WESTMAC RV300 hay tedder, twin rotor. N Simpson Tel 07957 202645 (Suffolk)

C G SERVICES

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LINGWARD ventilated ﬂoor & tunnel, 2003, hardwood boards softwood bearers with extra intermediates for load bearing strength, length 17.28m, width 13.52m, inc 1.04m tunnel (2.4m high) tunnel incorporates fan house, fans also available Offers. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

£1,500

SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 E: cgscharlie1@gmail.com

BROWNS FLAIL TOPPER End tow kit 4m

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

FIFTEEN haybob tines, as new. Offers. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire) KUHN SA 280P, c/w new tarp (still in package), can load, nice thing, would need 100hp, lifts & folds up behind tractor in one motion.with just one input pipe. A Burton Tel 01692 651021 (Norfolk)

2013 commercial Ferris mower, starts ﬁrst time with choke & runs well, cuts well, good belt & blades, wheels & tyres in good condition bar front right rubber wheel which has a slash across it, contact for more detail. £1,699 ono. J Ryall Tel 07384 796506 (Hampshire) GANG mower, cylinder type, 12' cut, new tyres, can load, photos on request. A Burton Tel 01692 651021 (Norfolk)

WOOD CHIPPER for spares or repair. Offers please. Abbott Tel 07749 043683 (Lincolnshire)

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ents for Main ag

er for UK Suppli CAD Range h Aerome

Street End Farm • Bishop’s Waltham • Hampshire • SO32 1FS

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McCONNEL Swingtrim ﬁnger bar hedge cutter, 2006, new set blades, good working order, ﬁts standard 3pt linkage tractor or a hydrostatic garden tractor. £1,800+VAT ono. N Green Tel 07745 804320 (Cambridgeshire)

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CAMBRIDGE FARM MACHINERY TRUSTED AGRICULTURAL DEALERS, PROVIDING QUALITY FARM EQUIPMENT FOR OVER 40 YEARS

HUGE STOCK OF PARTS AVAILABLE FOR NEXT DAY DELIVERY!

Köckerling Rebel 600

Köckerling Vario 5.7m

Köckerling Vario 4.8m

Köckerling Allrounder 600

NE W

INTEREST FREE FINANCE AVAILABLE

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Väderstad TopDown TD400

Väderstad RDA400S 4m drill

Väderstad Carrier CR500CB refurbished

Väderstad RDA400S Rapid drill refurbished

Väderstad BioDrill BDA 360

Väderstad Refurbished Rexius Twin Presses For Sale

Väderstad Carrier CR650CB

Väderstad Rapid RDA600s drill refurbished

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Väderstad Rapid RDA 800S drill refurbished

Väderstad Topdown TD400 refurbished

He-Va Stealth 3m & 4m

He-Va 8.2m Tip roller

SCAN HERE FOR MORE ITEMS

Cambridge, CB22 5HS • jnoble@cambridgefarmmachinery.co.uk • 07836 211412

New and refurbished VÄDERSTAD machinery available. Plus, a huge stock of parts available for next day delivery!

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www.ccagri.co.uk

Call 01366 500791

info@ccagri.co.uk Dan Sheppard • 07385 636081 dan@ccagri.co.uk Steve Middleton • 07887 985729 steve@ccagri.co.uk

DAS SERVICES LTD

DE M O EX

NE W

£137,000 + VAT

Holmer Terra Varient 600

Deutz-Fahr 5125 Stage V

£61,995

£98,000 + VAT

Schäﬀer Farm Handler 8620 T-2

c/w 3 years 3000hrs warranty

£19,999 + VAT OTR

CF Moto UForce U10 Pro Highland

2 year parts & labour warranty

CEMENT MIXER ON WHEELED TROLLEY Hatz diesel engine

2024 BAILEY CT14 CONTRACT TIPPER TRAILER sprung d/bar, air brakes, hyd door, 560/60x22.5 wheels

2018 NEW HOLLAND LM7.42 TELEHANDLER 4187hrs, hyd hitch, hyd pin lock, service to boom

NEW UNUSED 2025 BOBCAT/ DOOSAN FORK TRUCK 2.5T triple mast, side shift, hyd adjust forks, 3.3 PDI hrs

SUTON BUCKET BRUSH with Manitou brackets, unused, in as new condition

JCB 542-70 AGRI SUPER LOADALL air con, Q fit carriage, trailer hitch, service to boom

KVERNELAND ACCORD TS EVO 6M MOUNTED PNEUMATIC TINE COULTER DRILL c/w rear press wheels

MANITOU MT 1030 TELEHANDLER 5706hrs, stabiliser legs, hyd pin locking, 15.5x24 wheels

£67,500 + VAT

Schäﬀer 8620 T-2 1972hrs

NE W

Electronic lift, Retail Price: £106,400, ‘on farm’ price promotion with FZ loader. Competitive ﬁnance packages are availableT&Cs apply For more info contact CC Agri on 01366 500791

BAILEY 20T TRI-AXLE LOW LOADER twin wheels, sprung drawbar, hyd ramps, toolbox

US ED

with beet chaser including 1 year warranty, 9470hrs

2018 VOLVO ECR 50D RUBBER TRACK 5T DIGGER 2586hrs, blade, 3 buckets

£9,163 + VAT OTR

CF Moto CForce 850 Touring c/w front & rear storage boxes 2 year parts & labour warranty

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The Old Haulage Yard, Boughton Road North, Stoke Ferry, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9BF

RICHARD TAYLORvel Machinery traders, farmers, agricultural contractors & coach hire for all occasions

W O TI N’ DI T F ER IN ON D A E

2022 BROWNS 4.5M AERATOR IS A close to new, top spec with front & rear linkage (push & pull), hydraulic folding, wing weights, nearly new blades, does a fantastic job £6,795

2018 HEVA 4.5M COMBI-DISC full spec, c/w 7 hyd adjustable h/d legs, good points, 2 sets hyd discs, excellent packer, flotation tyres, depth wheels, lights, excellent condition £26,995

DO ES FA JO NTA B ST IC

IM TH MA RO CU UG LA HO TE UT

2010 AMAZONE KE 3000 SUPER power harrow combi drill, Quick fit tines 80%, control box, on Suffolk coulters, done very little work from new, ready to go straight to work £12,995

IM FO MA R CU IT L S AT AG E E

2015 VARDESTAD TOPDOWN 600 set new genuine discs, v good bearings, 22 hyd auto-reset legs c/w new points, mixing discs, good flotations & lights, you’d struggle to find a tidier one POA

KUHN 6003 OPTIMER + recent new set discs (90%), good bearings, following harrows, flotation tyres, excellent packer, depth wheels & lights. used on own farm £28,995

SIMBA ST SOLO 380 excellent, well-maintained & genuine, c/w f/discs, legs with new points, r/ discs, vg DD packer & following harrows, folds to 3m for road transport, road light kit £11,995

W O TI N’ DI T F ER IN ON D A E

EX M CEL AC L HI EN NE T

£11,995

2013 VICON RO-XL 4100L 12, 24, 36m fertiliser spreader, c/w hydraulic shut on & off, ladder, border limiter & lights, owned by us from new, viewings welcomed £5,995

E CO XCE ND LL IT EN IO T N

2015 AMAZONE CAYRON 200-100 5 furrow reversible plough, high clearance machine with very good metal all round, done very little work

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OVER 100 MACHINES IN STOCK

LO T FO OF R MA MO C NE HIN Y E

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Selling 2nd hand machinery in 1st class order!

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2014 GREAT PLAINS 4.6M UNIPRESS immaculate, done little work, c/w Pro-active legs, vg rev points, lev boards, nearly as good as new packer, flotation tyres, hyd brakes, parking stands & lights £17,995

T: 01462 442409 • Ben: 07852 524879 • Daniel: 07734 328994 • E: office@richardtaylortravel.co.uk

SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE PICTURES & OTHER STOCK AS109381 email: dasservices@btconnect.com website: dasanythingagricultural.co.uk Main Dealer for

St Ibbs Farm • St Ippolyts • Hitchin • Herts • SG4 7NL

PART EXCHANGE WELCOME

www.richardtaylortravel.co.uk

Ex works • All prices + VAT

TRAILERS

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

New and used machinery Covering Norfolk, Suﬀolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire

Dean: 07836 680004 Peter Scott: 07584 066866 Dennis Hart: 07496 834034

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HEDGING & FORESTRY (cont)

IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE WEEKLY TUESDAY SALES Prime Lambs, Cull Ewes, Store Lambs & Goats

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY SALES (Pig Sales every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month)

SUPERSLEEVE 9" pipes, approx 10 in quantity. POA. M Robson Tel 07801 885520 (North Yorkshire)

28-113360

GLEBE FARM HEDGING

Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Rd, Leicestershire LE13 1JY

The Hedging Specialists

01664 562971

Over 100 varieties of hedge plants and trees including Stewardship Mixes For a catalogue, advice or a competitive quote, contact Glebe Farm Hedging Langham, Essex CO4 5PP

PALAX Power P100S ﬁrewood processor + table, 2010, 3-phase electric, large 1m circular saw blade & powerful 16T splitting force, good working condition, c/w semi-powered log table, sawdust extractor, spare blade/belts. £13,000+VAT ono. C Mark Tel 07766 338798 (Midlothian)

Tel: 01206 323200

Email: hedge-plants@btconnect.com Website: www.glebefarmhedging.co.uk

NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

2018 Botex XL Pro timber trailer, 2018, + Botex 570C crane, very tidy, heavy duty professional forestry package, recently fully serviced & ready to go straight to work, *6m class heavy duty crane (2t max lift). £21,500+VAT ono. C Mark Tel 07766 338798 (Midlothian)

McCONNEL saw bench c/w 2 blades & new PTO guard, collection from Staffordshire. £580. J Vaughan Tel 07831 665757 or WhatsApp (Staffordshire)

JTE

BRIGGS IRRIGATION pump, 2011, JCB non-turbo engine, 4267hrs, Caprari MEC-M680-4/3A pump, 1500L bunded tank, excellent condition. £15,500+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)

McCONNEL hydraulic debris blowers (2), 2017, nearly brand new, hydraulic hoses in good condition, couplings in good condition, no longer have a machine to connect this to, so hasn’t been run up or tested. £1,550 each ono no VAT, or both for £3,100. J Ryall Tel 07384 796506 (Hampshire)

HYDRAULIC timber head, ﬁts loader, heavy construction. A Graves Tel 01524 701284 (Lancashire)

JOE TURNER EQUIPMENT

Farmer-owned specialists in livestock trading

e: sales@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk

See our ad on page 61 28-114979

CHAROLLAIS shearling rams & ram lambs. £400 ono. K Smith Tel 07940 049960 (Derbyshire)

PROBLEMS WITH SLIPPERY CONCRETE?

TWENTY EASYCARE this year's ewe lambs for sale, will split. P Gear Tel 01438 869666 (Hertfordshire)

MOUNTFIELD 3 in 1 hedgetrimmer strimmer brushcutter. H Haynes Tel 01793 762437/07711 488341 (Wiltshire)

JTE

Seasonal Breeding Sheep Sales Market Tavern & Function Facilities Pedigree Livestock Sales Farm Sales and Valuations Annual Traditional & Native Breed Show & Sale Deadweight Cattle Sales Straw & Fodder Sales TB Restricted Orange Cattle Sales

ABERDEEN Angus bulls, top blood lines, Elite Health, TB4, semen tested, ready to work, choice of 4, 2–3yrs old, Bonshaw Pedigree Angus Colchester. D Kinloch Tel 07748 786073/07718 786218 (Essex)

NEW JFC & Polypipe, twin walled, perforated & non perforated, 375/600mm diameter, available in 6m lengths, ex farm, Milton Keynes. C Smith Tel 07831 479966 (Buckinghamshire)

Leading Delaval Dealer across southern England

LAND/PROPERTY EXPERIENCED farming couple in their 50s seeking farmland with planning permission for temporary accommodation, keen to lease, will consider buying, open to negotiation. Email: lenholder66@gmail.com L Holder Tel 07423 312930 (Berkshire)

39 ACRES of sound winter grazing for sheep, located at Whiston on Staffordshire/Derbyshire border between Leek & Ashbourne, well fenced, good main road access for loading/ unloading, natural water. H Wainscott Tel 07710 843445 (Staffordshire)

See our ad on page 67 28-114874

Don’t wait until it’s too late

07525 850887

28-114877

POSCH log saw, good working order. £975. M Robson Tel 07801 885520 (North Yorkshire)

2008 Kiln Services commercia 20cu/m modular firewood kiln, 2008, 26cu/m internal cap, 16 IBC cages/ run, dries wet firewood in approx 3–5 days, very efficient – historically around £400/month elec + heating, cost in 2008 £78,000+VAT. £22,500+VAT ono. C Mark Tel 07766 338798 (Midlothian)

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Prime Cattle, Calves, Breeding & Store Cattle

Concrete Grooving Scarification Slat Grooving

vermot-grooving.com

PEDIGREE Blonde bull, 18 months, with super temperament & conformation, call or WhatsApp for details, most welcome to visit. N Roberts Tel 07867 780050 (Norfolk) ADULT EMBDEN type geese available. Free of charge. R Keen Tel 07889 018105 (Surrey)

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

LIMOUSIN bulls, polled, Black & Red, Elite Health, TB4 semen tested, 2yrs old, ready to work, Bonshaw herd, Colchester. Heifers & cows with calves also available. D Kinloch Tel 07748 786073/07718 786218 (Essex)

HOMEMADE cattle trailer top, no ﬂoor, would make useful storage/ shed, approx 12' x 7'. Offers. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

LIVESTOCK

JOE TURNER EQUIPMENT

Specialists in hedging & forestry equipment See our ad on page 32 24-114743

TWOSE 5m hedge cutter, 2009, original T ﬂails, cable controls, kept inside, owned from new, only done 2 weeks work a year max. £7,750+VAT. S Bygraves Tel 07973 117993 (Bedfordshire)

HUNTINGFORD Simmentals, Salisbury, proven bulls for sale, excellent temperaments & conformation. POA. C Goater Tel 07979 556169 (Wiltshire)

TWEVE Welsh, Welsh mule & Welsh X bred ewes, all full mouth, checked for teeth & udders, ready to breed again, all reared lambs this year, some lambs still here, so you can see what lambs you get with a good ram, viewing welcome in Kettering. £110. M Panter-burke Tel 07960 279925 (Northamptonshire)

TEAGLE Tomahawk 808 mounted straw chopper. £2,000. S Evans Tel 07814 322255 (Worcestershire)

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01691 791460

email: sales@llansilintractors.co.uk

t: 07500 556215 Service | 07437 144803 Parts e: djagriservices@gmail.com Rattlesden, Suffolk, IP30 0SU

MF 8S.225

2025, Dyna VT Exclusive, 800hrs, front linkage & PTO, guidance, choice of 2

2018, 4800hrs, Dyna 6, front linkage, 50kph

MF 8S.245

2014, 6100hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, 80% tyres

2023, Dyna VT Exclusive, 7400hrs, front linkage & PTO

MF 5S.135

2021, c/w loader, Dyna 4, 600hrs, cab suspension

MF 7S.180

2022, 3500hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, front links, 50kph, air brakes, Multipad

MF 8730S

Dowdeswell 4 furrow plough POA

2022, 2600hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links & PTO, 50kph

POA

MF 8690

2014, 8200hrs, front links & PTO, 50kph, air brakes, guidance ready, front axle & cab suspension

MF 7726S

Next Edition, Dyna VT, c/w loader, 7400hrs, 50kph, air brakes

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MF 7718S

Twose Cambridge rollers

Kuhn MDS 1142

hydraulic fold

manual control

POA

2022, 3600hrs, Dyna 6, front linkage, 50kph

MF 7718S

POA

MF 7720S

MF 8S.305

2022, Dyna VT Exclusive, 3900hrs, front links & PTO, guidance

McCormick X6.125

MF 7720S

2019, Dyna 6, 4200hrs, front linkage, air brakes, 50kph

2021, 5000hrs, Dyna 6, front linkage & PTO, 50kph

MF 7620

Fendt 724 Profi Plus

2021, 3600hrs, front links & PTO, Trimble RTK guidance, front axle & cab suspension

Fendt 720 Profi Plus

2019, 5200hrs, front links & PTO, Trimble guidance

Landini Vision 95

2008, 3400hrs, Power shuttle, c/w Quicke Q750 loader

Ford 5610 Mk3

4wd, 4200hrs, very tidy origianl condition

New Holland FR9050

2010, Additive, 2 X 10 drum, grass machine, very good condition

Bailey 18t

silage trailer, full spec, 560 tyres, new

Lovol FR 55-U

excavator, 2026, 5.5t, LED work lights, blade, 2 speed tracking, rubber tracks

Range Rover Sport SV

P635 V8, 2026, 800mls, Carpathian Grey, tow bar

For a full list of our stock please go to www llansilintractors co uk

For more info call Head Oﬃce on 01623 847171 or email sales@bandbtractors.co.uk

2024 MLT635 130D PS ST5 1

6m reach, 3.5t lift, Warranty to Feb 2027/3000h, 6 speed powershift, 40kph Hydraulic locking headstock, 2250Hrs 10030208 £64,000 W

2018 Valtra T254V

57kph, Power Shift Transmission, 5 Electric Spools, Power Beyond, ISOBUS, ABS Socket, Air & Hydraulic Trailer Brakes 30031404 £69,750 F

MF7344 COMBINE

Not yet registered, MF600 20ft Freeﬂow header, Additional worklights included, Auto tilt header ﬂoatation, Camera kit, Fridge 10028612 £180,000 W

CRXL625 CARRIER

2019, 771 Hrs, Demo Condition, Machine Stability Ram, Extra LED Work Lights, Air Conditioning, 500/70x24 @ 90% Tires. £83,500 30028517 F

ISUZU UTILITY (New)

ISUZU DL40(A)

Isuzu V Cross Steel (New)

Manitou MLT 961-145 V+

Manual, 1.9l Engine, 18" Steel Wheels, Auto Headlights & Windscreen Wipers, 8' Touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto 30030521 £29,990 F

Automatic, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Reversing Camera, Apple Car Play ,Warranty remaining to July 2029/125,000 miles 30031566 £29,500 F

EX DEMO, System disc aggressive V-Disc, 510mm Crosscutter, Double steel runner, Wheels 520/50R17, Drawbar with hydraulic push rod 10028372 £65,500 W

Automatic, 1.9l Engine, Over Fenders, 18" Dark Grey Alloy Wheels, Bi-LED, Headlights, 9" Touchscreen 30030929 £39,990 F

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

DJ Agri Services Ltd

Dyna VT Exclusive, 2026, 300hrs, front links & PTO, Trimble RTK guidance, 2 Data 5 screens

FINANCE IS AVAILABLE ON MOST STOCK! CONTACT 01283 521522 FOR MORE INFO

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MANNS

Please contact your local MANNS Field Sales Manager or Thom Graham Tel: 01284 777700 Mob: 07710 904616 E-mail: Thom.Graham@claas.com manns.claas-dealer.co.uk

£65,000

CLAAS ARION 410

CLAAS ARION 660 CMATIC CEB

£59,950

205hp, 50k, full suspension, front linkage and PTO, 540 and 650, 4 spools, GPS steering, Isobus, air brakes, electric hyd, Power Beyond CL-A9701178.A Year 2021

Our stock changes daily, please visit or website for a full list of new and used machinery. manns.claas-dealer.co.uk

CLAAS XERION 5000

£260,000

509hp, 50k, front linkage, cab suspension, GPS steering, 900 VF tyres, 6 spools, front & rear weight pack, isobus, air brakes Year 2023 CL-78410018.B

CLAAS TRION 730TT

£235,000

V770 Vario, 1024hrs, 784 drum hrs, dust extractor, yield/q/grain meter, air compressor, straw chopper, chaﬀ spreader, AutoCrop Flow Year 2023 CL-L5501037.A

£25,000

MERLO P32.6 PLUS

hydro transmission, 6m reach, 3.2T lift, Merlo carriage,c/w pallet fork, bucket, & grab Year 2011 SR00010407

CLAAS LEXION 8700 TT

POA

V1230 Vario, 980hrs, 830 drum hrs, dust ext, yield/q/grain meter, yield map, telematics, Cemos auto, c/control, p/spreader, straw chopper Year 2023 CL-C8601557

£68,500

CLAAS ARION 430

£59,500

CLAAS ARION 530

c/w FL100E, 90hp, 40k, 340 and 420, 3 spools, front linkage & PTO

c/w FL100, 120hp, 40k, 2 spools, 340 & 420

145hp, 50k, 480 and 600, 3 spools, full suspension, CIS

2022

Year 2023

Year 2022

CL-A7200849.A

CL-A7301767.A

L-A9400391.A

CLAAS ARION 650 CEBIS £56,000

CLAAS ARION 660 CMATIC CEB POA

CLAAS AXION 830

185hp, 50k, 4 spools, full suspension, front linkage, air brakes, Power Beyond

265hp, 50k, full suspension, front linkage, 540 & 650

CL-A7601247

205hp, 50k, Black Edition, 4 spools, full suspension, 540 & 650, front linkage, GPS steering, Isobus, Power Beyond Year 2021 CL-A9700752.A

CLAAS AXION 830 CMATIC £27,500

CLAAS AXION 920 CMATIC £119,500

CLAAS AXION 930

265hp, 50k, full suspension, front linkage, 540 & 650, Isobus ready

326hp, 50k, full suspension, front linkage & PTO, S10, Isobus, 650 & 750

350hp, 50k, front linkage, Isobus, 600 & 710

Year 2022

Year 2021

Year 2020

Year 2018

CL-A5102600.A

CLAAS SCORPION 7040

£29,950

CL-A6400117.A

CLAAS SCORPION 635

£50,000

Year 2022

£95,500

CL-A5000839.A

£99,000

CL-A4401577

CLAAS SCORPION 756

£49,000

6658hrs, Vario trans, 7m reach, 4T lift capacity

4850hrs, Manitou carriage, 6m reach, 3.5T lift, hyd locking, boom suspension

6890hrs, hydro transmission, 7m reach, 5.6T lift, Claas carriage, hyd locking

Year 2008

Year 2021

Year 2019

CL-402030071.B

CLAAS LEXION 8800 TT

POA

V1230 Vario, 2271hrs, 1549 drum hrs, C-bar brake, dust ext, yield/q/grain meter, yield map, p/ spreader, straw chop, auto slope, AutoCrop Flow Year 2020 CL-C8600122.A

CLAAS ORBIS 750

CL-K3000659.A

£69,950

7.5m working width Year 2022

CLAAS ORBIS 900

CL-K3700095.A

£35,000

9m working width CL-I6302448.B

Year 2017

CL-I5301166.A

DUE IN CLAAS AXION 960 TT Year 2023 A4200489 ...............................................POA CLAAS VOLTO 1320 T

£9,999

13.2m trailed tedder Year 2007

CLAAS LINER 3000

£3,490

12.5m working width CL-63101098.B

Year 2009

CLAAS PICK UP 300

£9,500

3m working width CL-60502775

Year 2015

CLAAS PICK UP 300

£21,500

3m working width, variable drive, active contour, intake paddle extension CL-I3502901

Year 2022

CL-I3605084.B

HORSCH AVATAR 6.16 SD Year 2021 HS-21271754 ...............................................POA

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH WHAT’S COMING IN

HORSCH 2.2 CS & LEEB FT1.8 £75,000

HORSCH LEEB 5 LT

30m, 2200L rear tank, 1800L front, auto quad nozzle, Boom Control Pro

36m, 5000L tank, 4-1 nozzle, boom control Pro Plus

36m, 8000L, 4-1 nozzle, boom control Pro Plus

8m working width, 2” Dutch openers

Year 2023

Year 2022

Year 2018

Year 2000

HS-36151351.B

agmachinery.co.uk

£95,000

HS-36723321.A

HORSCH LEEB 8GS

£69,950

HS-36081371.D

HORSCH CO 8

£8,995

HS-33030065

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All prices +VAT

manure spreader, 2025, w/a PTO, rattle clutch, wooden greedy boards, slurry door Also available to hire

Sumo Trio 3m

Case IH Vestrum CVX130

2024, 2252hrs, 40K CVT, f/axle/cab suspension, Multicontroller armrest, air & hyd trailer brakes, 4 mech r/remotes, v tidy

£64,950

From 18hp to 25hp and all 4wd & PAS

THE VTS TRACTOR RANGE:

Kioti K9 Buggy

2026, c/w auto-reset legs

£24,950

NOW STOCKING VST COMPACT TRACTORS!

NE W

Teagle Titan 9

£25,950

Major LGP2600

slurry tanker, 2012, fully galvanised, 4pt linkage, 6” autofill system, flotation tyres, serviced, ready for work

£12,750

Hall Farm, Aldeburgh IP15 5JD

2026, e/tip kit, 50kph, CVT trans, descent control, road legal for 3, a/c cab, stereo, alloys, road lights, 2yr warranty £23,750

Weidemann 5080T

telehandler, 2022, 4180hrs, Matbro fittings, operating weight 7200kg, tipping load 4103kg straight with pallet forks

£54,950

VST Field Track 224D 4wd, 22hp, compact tractor for an amazing................£6,700+VAT VST 927 4wd, 24hp, compact tractor for only ...............................£7,595+VAT New supplier of Agritrend chain harrows! Contact for best price

NEW MALONE log splitters – keep warm this winter £1,300+VAT NEW MALONE Slide Tilt Post Driver & Pro Cut toppers in stock now We are Suffolk’s Malone agent! New Jarmet tine grass harrows, chain harrows and flat rolls

USED MACHINERY

Case IH Maxxum 110

2013, 4763hrs, 40K with cab suspension, MX R28 front linkage, Michelin 520/70R38 tyres, well maintained

£39,950

Case IH Farmlift 626

telehandler, 2025, 122hrs, 2.6T lift capacity, 6m reach, Manitou carrier, air con, r/view camera, ex demo

£59,950

Kubota DSX-W 3450 Geospread 2023, Isobus, RotaFlow, auto weighing, Multirate application, XHD lift vanes, 3450L capacity

£12,950

01884 257544 01769 574941 www.jprycetractors.co.uk

10t twin axle tipping grain trailer ..................................£4,250+VAT Cousins 6.2 contour roll c/w hydraulic folding rolls......................................£2,000+VAT Fleming 2021 9’ topper, good condition ................£2,000+VAT Vaderstad Rapid 400P disc drill .............................£6,000+VAT Shelbourne Reynolds 3 point linkage straw spreader ..............£5,500+VAT

Viewing by appointment only

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Call Tom on 07872 916363 for more information

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MATERIALS HANDLERS

Barry Horne

WESSEX ENGINEERING

GALVANISED cattle crush with hoof trimming winch, 1990, kept under cover in our crush shed for the last twenty years, not used for last ten years, located at Geldeston, buyer to collect, forklift available to help load. £395 ono. C Cowling Tel 07747 636485 (Suffolk)

SECOND HAND FEED BINS NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

07970 740568

www.bulkfeedsystems.co.uk

MACHINERY TEREX TA50E cherry picker, max height 14.8m, new battery pack. £3,500. G Ross Tel 07850 258934 (Essex) ANIMAL HEAT LAMPS (20), c/w 5m of cable & bulbs, can be sold individually or as job lot, available near Colchester Essex. £15 each. r Moss Tel 07860 774729/07713 483755 (Essex)

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JCB 538-60 AgriXtra telehandler, 2024, 74 reg, 40kph, 6 speed Powershift, 150hp, as new condition, only 400hrs, one owner from new. £84,999+VAT. A Carvill Tel 07971 482999 (Leicestershire)

A & R Handling

07983 152751

keith.short@wessexinspections.co.uk

www.wessexinspections.co.uk

Manitou Spare Parts Supplier

Telehandler parts delivered direct to you

The Workshop Castle Farm, Deddington Banbury OX15 0TP

07966 593526

www.aandrhandling.co.uk

MILL & MIX JOHN DEERE 643 loader, 2023, with third service, little used, excellent condition, c/w brackets for 6 cylinder R Series, big saving on new price. £8,000+VAT ono. D Murrell Tel 07850 724139 (Norfolk)

BIG BAG LIFTER

WINTER BEANS for sale, 23t. J Doe Tel 07860 314240 (Suffolk)

Danagri-3S

Roller Mills

31-112264

£1,180 + VAT

handles 4 x 600kg or 2 x 1000kg bags brackets of choice included

Two models Capacity approx 1 ton-3 ton/hr Easy to operate & adjust Efﬁcient for crushing/rolling all common raw materials

32-114636

Tried, tested and produced by a farmer for farmers

01386 49155 SIMON BOXER 170 cherry picker personnel platform, 17m lift, diesel, simple & in very good working order, 1050hrs. £6,800. A Parkinson Tel 07592 614051 (Gloucestershire)

Keep your calves warmer and healthier

t: 01308 868 337 m: 07973 444 140

MINCER plates & knives. £40 pair ono or £200 ono for the lot. R Moss Tel 07860 774729/07817 723636 (Essex)

ADBLUE 1000L IBC, as delivered, unopened & new. £450+VAT. D Wagstaff Tel 07740 256928 (West Yorkshire)

Heavy Duty

UK Supplier of Calf Jackets

28-112615

regulation requirements, we are here to offer a fast, friendly and professional service

D E TE AL AN S W FOR &

07879 402246 01948 710662 bulkfeedersuk@hotmail.co.uk

For all your

LOLER 98 & PUWER 98

31-114751

28-110345

FORKLIFT BUCKET NEW SILOS for sale SECONDHAND SILOS WANTED

INSPECTION SERVICES

28-114207

BULK FEEDERS OPENING UK LID SILOS FOR

£23,00+VAT

SIXTY bale arm crates for sale, 60 x 40 x 20, 32 grey with no holes, 28 green with holes, £180 no VAT. Delivery possible if in South Cheshire, North Shropshire. P Sweeney Tel 07980 272884 (Cheshire)

Tel: 01746 762777 www.danagri-3s.com

MISCELLANEOUS

e: mandy@cosycalf.co.uk

www.cosycalf.co.uk

McHALE shear grab, needs a bit of welding. £325 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

Leading Supplier of Dairy Equipment

MANITOU headstock, hydraulic locking pins, ram & some hoses removed from 2015 Manitou 635MLT. £300+VAT. E Harris Tel 07759 753570 (Somerset) DE NA AT LIVE TIO EX RY NW TR AVA ID A C IL E OS ABL T E

PTO-DRIVEN cement mixer, new chain & bearings, collection from Harwich. A May Tel 07714 028000 (Essex)

High quality German made

2020 Still RX70-25T LPG Fork Truck

HELICAL galvanised heavy-duty ground screw anchors (70), used, for securing wires for vines, fruit, etc, previously used in vineyard, some slight kinks but perfectly usable, 85cm long. £100 ono. P Wilkinson Tel 07860 927980 (Kent)

TOYOTA Hilux seatbelt, collection of front & rear seat belts for Toyota Hilux Mk3/4, not entirely sure on model that they suit but it’s around the 1990–2003, able to post for £10 extra. £130 ono. L Bradﬁeld Tel 07881 103758 (Suffolk)

MUCK & SLURRY

SER VICESALES SALESSUPPORT SUPPORT SERVICE

available across southern England through

TION PLEASE MEN

e Farmers Guid NTACTING WHEN CO S ADVERTISER

£5,500+VAT SUTON CH230 hydraulic road sweeper brush, very good condition, brushes good with very little wear, hydraulically driven, can go forward or backwards, sweeps straight ahead or manually angled/offset to left or right. £1,450+VAT. M Fleming Tel 07881 913725 (Lincolnshire)

6893hrs, 40hp VW BEF eng, 18kg LPG cylinder app £21 refill from Calor, 2-stage duplex mast w/sideshift, 4550 lift ht, fingertip armrest controls, LED lights, 21kph hydrostatic, cost £34k new, lovely machinem serviced by Still main dealer

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk

01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk

www.jmurrell.co.uk

31-115063

thwhitedairy.co.uk

28-114977

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LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT (cont)

ICE PACKS, 270mm x 180mm, 235 sheets. £80. R Moss Tel 07860 774729 (Essex)

HOWARD Rotaspreader, 1980, good working order, lid works, tyres fair, 4 miles from Bristol Airport BS40. £445 ono. M Weaver Tel 07554 892069 (Somerset)

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C G SERVICES PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

VARIOUS CULTIVATORS IN STOCK

TEAGLE TOMAHAWK 8080 TWIN ROTOR ELECTRIC CONTROLS W/A PTO

SAND DISPENSER CUBICLE FEEDER/ BEDDER BUCKETS CHOICE FROM

AS MARSTON 10T GRAIN TRAILER HYD TAILBOARD VERY GOOD CONDITION

PROMATIC CLAY TRAPS REMOTE CONTROLLED TRAILER MOUNTED COME WITH LOTS OF SPARES X9 AVAILABLE CAN SELL SEPARATELY

£8,500

CALL TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS

McCONNELL RHINO TOPPER 9

KONGSKILDE 4.5m GERMINATOR

KVERNELAND 6M DISCS HYDRAULIC FOLDING AND ANGLEING

KONGSKILDE 4m VIBROFLEX CULTIVATOR HYD FOLDING

BROWNS 6m GRASS HARROWS

£1,400

£3,750

NEW HOLLAND TS115A RANGE COMMAND 2007 8105HRS VERY GOOD CONDITION

£1,450

£3,950

AMAZONE ZA-X PERFECT HOPPER COVER LIGHTS, VERY GOOD CONDITION ONLY BEEN USED FOR GRASS SEED

KUHN BNG270 FLAIL TOPPER

KUHN ACCORD 3M POWER HARROW DRILL VERY GOOD CONDITION

£4,500

£1,000

£22,500

£6,500

POA

LO CA FO L R H IR E

NC 16T DUMP TRAILER FLOTATION TYRES MAGIC TAILBOARD GREEDY BOARDS

£1,950

£2,750

£6,650

SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS POWERSPREAD DAIRY 1600 VERY GOOD CONDITION

£13,500

BUNNING 12T REAR DISCHARGE SPREADER AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL HIRE PLEASE CALL FOR TERMS AND RATES

COLLINS 10T SILAGE TRAILER GRAIN TAILBOARD TIP RAMS RE-SEALED

£4,500

FABRICATION • SERVICING • REPAIRS • MACHINERY SALES All prices + VAT

AS114091

Engineered for strength, built to last

t: 07831 711373 | e: rob.boss40@gmail.com eBay parts shop - rob.b_80

LD SO

www.charteragri.com

TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

AS114989

Salisbury • Wiltshire • Basingstoke • Hampshire • All prices + VAT Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 • Email: cgscharlie1@gmail.com

John Deere 6100M 2023, 2860hrs, front links, all new tyres

John Deere 5100M 2015, 1150hrs new front tyres 90%rears

John Deere 6135R 2018, 11320hrs 50k, TLS & cab suspension

John Deere 6185R 2025, 1100hrs, AP, 643M loader

John Deere 6115M 2015, 5240hrs, FL & PTO

Izelmak KG15 15cu/m, air oil brakes, vario speed bed chain, susp hitch, slurry door

Warwick 16t hyd door, good tyres

Bailey 18t Beeteaper 2017, oil air brakes, good 650/65R26.5 tyres

Bailey 8t 7.2m bed length, all straight & clean, little use

Ilgi Aragon 6m short disc, 560mm discs, 600mm packer

Ilgi Apollo 6m shallow to deep loosening upto 30cm, 19tines, 600mm packer

Ilgi Aragon 4m folding short disc, 560mm discs, 600mm packer

Ilgi Aragon 5m folding short disc, 570mm discs, 600mm packer

Ilgi Texas 3m short disc, 560mm discs, ring packer, folding packer

Ifor Williams trailer comes with sheep decks & cattle partition, spare wheel, very clean

Spearhead Sniper 270 2023, ex demo

John Deere Gator 865M 2021, 1137hrs

£4,250 no VAT

£13,250

£55,500

£29,000

£21,000

£35,000

£12,000

£23,000

£35,000

£17,500

£8,750

£126,500

£7,500

£4,250

£38,000

£25,800

Izlemak KG11 11cu/m, oil air brakes, vario speed bed chain, slurry door, suspension hitch

£25,000

£35,000

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JCB 4220 Fastrac 2020, 7315 hours, power beyond, front linkage, GPS ready, ISOBUS, LED worklights, leather seat £64,000 +VAT

John Deere 2038R Loader Tractor 2025, 171 hours, 38HP, 2 rear valves heated mirrors, includes bucket, tines & trailer £35,000 +VAT

Valtra T195D 2022, 3991 hours, 195HP, 4 rear valves, front linkage, GPS Novatel Valtra Guide, ISOBUS, low flow spool £80,000 +VAT

Case Magnum Rowtrac 380 2023, 4064 hours, 380-435HP, front linkage,manufacturer warranty, autoguide ready, hyd top link £125,000 +VAT

Fendt 724 Profi + 2018, 5822 hours, GPS ready, 1 front & 5 DUDK spools, Trelleborg tyres 60-70%, wheel weight carriers £88,000 +VAT

Fendt 933 Profi + 2020, 4577 hours, 65KPH,front linkage 5 DUDK, tyres 95% 205L/min pump, ISOBUS, power beyond, hyd PUH £130,000 +VAT

Valtra N154 2016, 4704 hours, 50KPH, front linkage free flow return, front PTO, electric spools, 155HP, Vario transmission £47,000 +VAT

Merlo 27.6 Plus 2103 2020, 2421 hours, 40KPH, hydrostatic LED worklights, hyd locking, 2.7T lift/ 6M reach, outstanding condition £33,950 +VAT

Amazone Cayena 6001-C Brand new (2024 stock), TwinTerminal calibration, front cutting discs, twin tank and more spec. £83,000 +VAT

LR Discovery Dynamic HSE Commercial 2023, 71700 miles, warranty to 10/27 great spec, number plate not included £33,000 +VAT

Can-Am HD8 Traxter Max 2019, 455 hours, double cab, heater, cloth doors, windscreen wiper & washer £15,500 +VAT

John Deere XUV 865M 2022, 1031 hours, 850CC diesel, roof work lights, premium cab, 4 new tyres, heater & power st. £16,995 +VAT

Can-Am HD9 Traxter 2023, 1569 hours, 1000CC Rotax petrol, 4WD & diff lock, screen wiper, solid doors, £17,500 +VAT

Can-Am HD9 Traxter 2023, 1000CC Rotax petrol, 3 seats, tipping bed, opening front window, clear cab £20,500 +VAT

Can-Am HD8 Traxter XU-T 2022, 362 hours, front winch, power steering, road reg, electric windows, excellent condition £17,000 +VAT

Visit our website for more new and used stock www.wilfredscruton.co.uk

Providence Foundry, Foxholes, Driffield YO25 3QQ

Maxwell House, Riccall, York, YO19 6QL

01262 470221

01757 249799

sales@wilfredscruton.co.uk

sales.york@wilfredscruton.co.uk

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USED & REBUILT

Ref 7608

REDUCE HARVESTING DAMAGE WITH RUBBER WEB COVERS FOOD QUALITY PVC GRADING SCREENS RUBBER GRADING SCREENS PERFORATED RUBBER WASHER BELTS

LEMKEN 6f plough, 2025, hydraulic furrow width, front furrow, rear depth wheel, hydraulic press arm, less than 500 acres, excellent condition, change in farming business forces sale. £37,500+VAT. J Tomkins Tel 07721 120416 (Norfolk)

Ref New Palletiser

Tel: 028 9127 5913 Email: info@agri-web.co.uk

NEW Visser Palletiser PM type, compact and self-contained, capable of 9.5t/hr ave at 25kgs

Ref 8019 Swift Lift Interstore Troughed Belt Conveyor 9.75m x 600mm, dual speed, 3 phase

MUCK & SLURRY (cont) 34-114842

FETF & Grant-Compliant Models

34-115032

KUHN Varimaster 182 5 furrow plough, 2011, hydraulic furrow width & front furrow width, good metal, would go straight to work. £7,749+VAT. G Gray Tel 07887 893902 (Aberdeenshire) LEMKEN Europal 4 furrow plough, (3 + 1), good working order, c/w some spare metal, selling as bought larger plough, buyer collects, Newmarket, Suffolk, VAT to be added to the ﬁnal price. K Jay Tel 07887 796160 (Suffolk)

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT:

07909 110082 jsilkagri.co.uk jamessilk@jsilkagri.co.uk

Ref 7906

EXCAVATOR BULK MUCK BUCKET

Visser KB Telescopic Elevator extends from 7.3–11m with 600mm wide chevron belt, on slewing platform, p/jockey wheel, 3 phase

Ref 8055

BEST PRICES

REKORD elevators. £300+VAT. R Collins Tel 07767 891601 (Cambridgeshire) TONG receiving hopper. R Collins Tel 07767 891601 (Cambridgeshire)

FOR EXPORT By Teo

Marian Teodorczyk

16,000L/min real capacity!

XERION SOLUTIONS Maximum capacity & overview

34-114981

Call

FOR MORE INFORMATION WILFRIED BUIËL +31(0)6 53165546 WWW.KAWECO.COM

COMMAND PEST CONTROL

01787 248049

www.commandpestcontrol.co.uk

37-109224

PROFI III Gen.2

Potato • Onion • Carrot • Parsnip Red Beet • Veg handling equipment Graders (both screen & lift roller) hopper cleaners/graders, brushes, box & big bag fillers/tippers, etc Field equipment Vegetable transplanters, drills, top lifters, toppers, hook tine cultivators Grimme DL/GZ/GT/SE harvesters

AVAILABLE MORE STOCKWEBSITE ON OUR UK agents for The Sack Filling & Robot Palletising Company weighing and stitching equipment, and Visser & Symach palletisers

Call Lukasz on

or visit our website

www.machinerywanted.co.uk

NEW boom height sensor for Househam sprayer, 2 available. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire) TRIMBLE spares, Fendt nav bracket, 100144. ZTN67120 cable, ISObus cable, 97256, 4 pin cable (camera), 102730, CNH yield mapping cable, CN380002422, nav harness cable, 54601 & 54602, cable 75741, 88477, 67259, 67095, 84668, 100904. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire) TRIMBLE port expander EXP-100 cable/ adaptor. £200. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire) PATCHWORK Black Box. £450+VAT. A Langford Tel 01371 870277 (Essex)

Walthambury M425 Weigher c/w STC stitcher system, 4m long, including Newlong NP7 stitcher

Payment prior to collection • Any condition considered

07512 821421

sales@pellcroft.com

www.potatocrates.com

PRESSURE WASHERS

WANTED

for

GRAIN FUMIGATION GRAIN STORE TREATMENTS full coverage GRAIN MONITORING and RODENT CONTROL

Swift Lift Interstore Dual Conveyors 2 by 11m x 600mm wide smooth belt, dual speed, 3 phase

sales@davidharrisons.com www.davidharrisons.com

01353 740666

37-114634

35-108839

POTATO EQUIPMENT

Coningsby, Lincs

Ref 7863

BONHILL 10T rear discharge muck spreader, tandem axle, been used this year. £950+VAT. B Handley Tel 07821 273987 (Lincolnshire)

Tong Caretaker 2400 Grader hopper, presentation belt, 6 rows Easyclean, 5 rows adj coils, picking table, cross conveyor w/droop end

Ref 8069

BANGALORE 2000 gas banger, 2003, not used for many years, would need a service to check it over, for spares or repair. £50. R Hill Tel 07748 146139 (Norfolk)

Ref 7953

BATTIONI PAGANI MEC13500 hydraulic driven slurry tanker pump. £1,000. M Denness Tel 07762 039989 (East Yorkshire)

Pellcroft Engineering Ltd

01526 342466 PRECISION FARMING

BOOK YOUR SOIL TEST TODAY 34-115032

PEST CONTROL

POTATO CHITTING CRATES

New Tong Caretaker Grader 1800 with 6 rows Easyclean, Easygrade screen & 4 person inspection table

Walthambury Stitcher Line c/w 3m v-track, automator & NP7 stitcher

KUHN 5 furrow hydraulic auto reset plough, MultiMaster, hydraulic front furrow, hydraulic depth wheel, skimmers, rear disc, 2014, owned from new. £12,000+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07890 567794 (South Yorkshire)

POTATO BOXES for sale. 250 available, 950kg capacity, approx size 153cm long x 120cm wide x 103cm high, stored inside, collection from Rugby area. £30+VAT each. A Mitchell Tel 07850 741512 (Warwickshire)

37-114639

RICHARD WESTERN D10-2 10T muck spreader, good working order, new chains ﬁtted, ready for work, genuine reason for sale. £9,500+VAT. N Hurton Tel 07803 087415 (Nottinghamshire)

SLURRY NURSE TANKS

Ref 8065

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Rebuilt Tong Caretaker 1200 Grader 3m wide hopper, 1500mm belt, 6 adj coils, twin screens, picking table c/w turning roller+cross conveyors

37-110581

GRIMME Allrounder 88 potato harvester. Offers. R Collins Tel 07767 891601 (Cambridgeshire)

PLOUGHS

NILFISK MH 3M single phase h/d hot pressure washer,2018, 4-pole motor, variable temp, Eco setting, quick attach hose, hose extension & lance, recent service with new burner jet & fuel ﬁlter, c/w tank of water softener, big saving on new. £1,700+VAT. J Crust Tel 07789 580428 (Cambridgeshire)

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2023 Case IH Maxxum 150 Multicontroller 4WD Tractor

2014 Fendt 936 SCR Profi-Plus 4WD Tractor

2010 Fendt 930 Profi 4WD Tractor

2019 John Deere 6215R Premium Edition Tractor

�98,500 + VAT

�87,500 + VAT

�64,750 + VAT

�54,750 + VAT

�81,500 + VAT

Stock 26649

Done just 120 hours!

Stock 25875

2018 John Deere 7310R Ultimate Edition Tractor

1999 John Deere 6810 4WD Tractor

�59,750 + VAT

�24,750 + VAT

Well-specced example!

Stock 26130

C/w Reverse Drive, front...

Stock 26618

2012 John Deere 6630 Premium Tractor

2008 John Deere 7830 PowerQuad 4WD Tractor

Very good spec and a sound...

Stock 25907

Stock 25164

�69,750 + VAT

2011 John Deere 7530 Premium

2010 John Deere 6330 Premium 4WD Tractor

Very nice tractor, c/w 4 spools...

Very nice example! Auto-Trac...

50kph Autoquad, 4 spools,...

A very nice example with...

Stock 26468

Stock 26592

Stock 25992

Stock 26636

Stock 26560

�39,750 + VAT

2021 Massey Ferguson 5710M Dyna 4 4WD Tractor

2008 Massey Ferguson 3635 Tractor

�24,500 + VAT

�39,950 + VAT

�19,750 + VAT

Stock 26113

Stock 26617

2019 John Deere 7290R AutoPower 4WD Tractor

4,281 hours; StarFire 6000.

A very nice example! Fitted...

1980 Caterpillar D5B Steel Tracked Crawler

In excellent condition c/w rear...

A very nice example, pre...

Excellent condition, loader...

Stock 26351

�46,500 + VAT

�49,750 + VAT

2013 New Holland T8.330 4WD Tractor

2011 New Holland T9.560 4WD Articulated Tractor

�54,500 + VAT

�72,500 + VAT

Fitted with MF 920 loader &...

In tidy order, GPS ready and...

Stock 25978

Stock 26474

�48,750 + VAT

2005 New Holland TG285 Tractor

6 spools, drawbar and GPS!

Cummins engine; 4,720 hours.

Stock 25499

Stock 25776

�32,500 + VAT

2015 Valtra T163 Versu 4WD Tractor

2020 Merlo TF42.7 CS 140 CV Tronic Telehandler

1993 JCB 525-58 4WD Loadall Farm Special

2010 Kubota KX161 5.5 Ton Digger

2022 FTG Moheda 101 10 Ton Timber Trailer & Crane

2015 Agrimaster FN260 2.6m Side Arm Flail Mower

�32,750 + VAT

�42,750 + VAT

�14,950 + VAT

�19,750 + VAT

�2,950 + VAT

Reverse drive, front linkage &...

Stock 26547

Cab and boom suspension.

Stock 25865

Runs and drives nicely!

Stock 26681

2011 Kubota F3680 with 2018 Major Cyclone...

2017 Powerup AGF180 1.8m Side Arm Flail Mower

Sumo Trio 3m Subsoiler

�4,950 + VAT

�2,450 + VAT

�10,450 + VAT

2011 Kverneland 150S 4 Furrow Auto-Reset Plough

2015 Lemken Diamant 11 VOF 9f On-Land/In-Furrow...

�8,250 + VAT

�21,750 + VAT

New blades!

Stock 26153

Runs up well!

Stock 26612

2015 Dowdeswell 145 MA 7 (6+1) Furrow On Land/In... Fitted with DD bodies.

In good order, fitted with No.2...

Stock 26582

Stock 26654

�9,750 + VAT

2010 Bomford FarmTrim Hedge Cutter

Stock 26589

�4,250 + VAT

2013 Stocks Turbo Jet Wizard 10 Seeder

2007 Cousins 7.3m Contour Horizontal Folding Rolls

�3,250 + VAT

�6,950 + VAT

2014 Lemken Europal 9 7 (6+1) Furrow On Land/In...

�14,750 + VAT

2021 Shelbourne Reynolds 450 Hedge Cutter

�13,750 + VAT

Stock 25558

�2,750 + VAT

�5,950 + VAT

2025 Bailey 12T 28ft Bale Trailer with Hydraulic Bale...

2004 A.S. Marston GHS 140 14-ton Grain Trailer

�19,750 + VAT

�9,250 + VAT

Stock 26624

Stock 26595

Stock 26366

�17,500 + VAT

Stock 26167

Done very little work! Excellen...

Fitted with 26" plain rings.

2015 Bomford Hawk Evo 6.0 Hedge Cutter

Stock 25389

A nice trailer in good order!

Stock 25808

2017 Shelbourne Reynolds HD870 Telescopic Hedge...

Fitted with 2022 1.6m head an...

�11,500 + VAT

One of the last!

Stock 24285

A good set of T-flails, runs up...

�850 + VAT

Stock 26563

�49,500 + VAT

Stock 25666

A very nice example!

2003 A.S. Marston ACE10 10 Ton Grain Trailer

Stock 26695

�18,750 + VAT

Stock 25548

2004 Single Axle 2250 Litre Fuel Bowser In nice order!

2015 Dowdeswell 120 MA 5(4+1) Furrow Plough

Twin hopper; narrow Dutch...

Stock 26614

2019 Digbits 06K0B 1.2m Land Clearance Rake

Comes with 6 Hardox tines.

2015 Horsch Sprinter SW12 Seed Drill

Stock 26641

�18,950 + VAT

Stock 26378

Stock 26580

2008 Simba SL500 5m Cultivator

Fitted with new front discs!

Fitted with the 400-litre...

�6,500 + VAT

Stock 26633

Fitted with hammer flails.

Stock 26645

Nice plough, c/w mostly new...

2019 McConnel PA 6565T Hedge Cutter

In good order and runs up well!

Stock 26668

A very nice timber trailer in...

In good order, with W52...

2005 Bomford Harrier 5 Hedge Cutter

Joystick controls!

�6,750 + VAT

Good wearing metal.

In very nice order!

Immaculate condition!

In very nice order, and runs u...

Stock 26674

VIEW ALL CURRENT STOCK Scan to browse our latest machinery.

Stock 26178

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

2023 Case Puma 175 CVX Tractor

Just 2450 hours from new c/w...

Oakfields AG Ltd, Woodhams Farm, Cutlers Green, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2RH E: sales@oakfields-ag.com W: oakfields-ag.com Part exchange is welcome! Call / Whatsapp us on (+44) 1371 830353

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EAST MIDLANDS INDUSTRIAL DOORS LTD

Email julian@midlandsagriplant.com

Office 01530 229686

Mobile 07831 113316

DOOR INSTALLATION West 12T Grain Trailer 2014, 385/65x22.5 S/S 90%, sprung drawbar, manual tailgate, very tidy condition

Kuhn Venta 4030-32 4m Combination Drill 2024, only 970ha, 320hp p/ harrow, tungsten tines 90%, double disc 95%, immaculate

Ovlac Shallow Plough 2021, 7+ 2 furrows, on land only, hyd auto-rest, manual variwidth, slatted bodies, demo use only

Fuel Proof 9000L Diesel Bowser 2022, hydraulic pump, 400L AdBlue, other sizes of bowsers available

Cousins Heavy Duty Trailed Giant Land Packer 2012, 6m, 36”rings, end tow, rear drawbar, had little use

Bailey 5000L Single Axle Sprayer Mixer Bowser 2013, flotation wheels, air brakes, hydraulic 3” pump & pipework, pallet tray

Kuhn 5m Venta Drill Combinations 2019/2014, front or rear hoppers, low hectares, double disc drill coulters, immaculate drills

ROLLER SHUTTER AND REPAIRS

Flotation Wheels 900/60x42, 800/70x38, 900/60x32, 800/65x32, Dual Wheels, 710/75x42, 710/70x42, 650/85x38, 650/75x38

• Roller shutter doors made to measure • We also repair all types of industrial doors • We can erect or make alterations to steel work for new door openings

CALL FOR FREE SITE SURVEY

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Amazone AD-P 3000 Special 3m Combination Drill 2017, KX 3000 PH, rotec disc coulters, new metal, low hectares, immaculate condition

Contact James Manager/Engineer

07764 873486

jamesrmfrench@gmail.com • eastmidlandsindustrialdoors.co.uk Kverneland 4m S Pro Combination Drill 2014, tines 75%, 600mm packer, 3 rows of Suffolk coulters, wheel eradicators, excellent

10,000L Stainless Steel Water/Liquid Fertiliser Bowser Honda 50mm pump, chemical locker, excellent condition

BURDEN BROS

Kverneland RW 100 Wagon Plough 2014, 9 furrow, No 28 bodies, manual vari-width, on land/in furrow, superb condition

MACHINERY LTD

PARTS & DISMANTLING

Contact Dave Direct: 07770 814967 • dave@burdenbros.co.uk

Simba / Great Plains Hyd Folding Unipresses choice of 4.6 / 5.5 / 6.1m, excellent metal and condition

Kverneland H Series 4m Power Harrow 2018, tines 75%, 600mm packer roller, wheel eradicators, immaculate condition

Marshall Tran-FT-28 Sheep / Cattle Trailer 2019, 28’ long, sheep decks, new cattle partitions, air / hyd brakes, stored inside

New Holland Spring Tine Cultivator 7.5m, levelling boards, 5 rows of spring tines, harrowing in tines, new and unused

Cousins 7 Leg V-Form Linkage Mounted Subsoiler 2023, new metal, razor ring packer 90%, Cat 3/4, excellent condition

Balfor Giant Log Splitter 2013, PTO/ hydraulic, 45T capacity, can split 4 & 6 logs at a time, hyd loading platform, excellent condition

COMBINES:

JOHN DEERE: T670i, W540, 9580 WTS, 2066, 2258, 2058, 1188, 1177, 1166, 1085, 1075, 1065, 985, 975, 965, 955 CLAAS: Lexion 780, 760, 600, 580T, 570T, 480, 460, 440, 430, 218, 118, 108, 106, 105, 98, 96, 85, 76, 70 NEW HOLLAND: CR9080, CR980, CX740, TX66, TX68, TX36, TX34, TX32, TF78, TF46, TF44, TF42, 8050, 8040, 1500’s MASSEY FERGUSON: 7278, 40RS 38, 34, 31, 29 DEUTZ FAHR: 6090, 4090, 4080, 4065, M3630, M3610, M2780, M2680 LAVERDA: 152, M120 CASE: 1660, 1680, 2188, 1460

TRACTORS:

JOHN DEERE: 8520, 8400, 8200T, 7800, 7530, 7430, 6930, 6900, 6800, 6430, 6110, 3650, 3130, 2140, 2040, 1640 NEW HOLLAND: T7.200, TN150 KUBOTA: M7173 Hubert 2145 7+1 Plough 2016, on land/in furrow, DD bodies, Cat 3 or 4 headstock, suit track or wheel tractor

Flat Bed Low Loader Trailer 5t, bed 4.8m x 2.3m,hardwood floor, suit mini digger or drill combination, very tidy

Kuhn HR 3040 3m Combination Drill 2021, Isobus only, 320hp power harrow, 3030 double disc drill, immaculate condition

WANTED 3/4/5/6m combination drills, Kuhn and Simba/Great Plains cultivating equipment See website for more pictures & more stock

www.midlandsagriplant.com

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TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

Finance & Part Ex Available

FORKLIFTS:

JCB: 531-70, 530-70, 525-58, 520-4, 414, 926 CLAAS: Targo C50, K50 Ranger MATBRO: Telestar, Teleshift, 280, 270, 250 MANITOU: 2600, MLT 633 MERLO: 40.7, 30.6 Multifarmer, 28.7, 26.6 JOHN DEERE: 3800, 3420, 3415, 3200 TEREX: 250 Old Rides Farm • Eastchurch Kent • ME12 4BD

BALERS:

NEW HOLLAND: 1210, 1010S, D1000, BB960, BB940, 9090, 841, 835, 7070, 750, 740, 654, 650, 644, 640

JOHN DEERE: 680, 644, 592, 590, 582, 578, 575, 550, 342 CASE: RBX435

CLAAS: Quadrant 3200, 2200,1200, Rollant 255, 280, 180, 46, 44, Vari, Hesston 4900, 4800, 4750

WELGER: D6000, D4006, D4000, 520, 435 VICON: MP800, RV1602

MASSEY FERGUSON: No.5, 2190, 2170, 2160, 190, 187, 185

MOWERS:

KUHN: Alterna 500, FC283, FC313

JOHN DEERE: F310R, 328, 228, 131, 1360 POTTINGER: Novacat, Eurocat

KRONE: AM20, 32P, AMT 4000CV, Easycut 32CV, Easycut 2800CV

LELY: Optima 240C, Splendimo 280FC MAJOR: Toppers

FORAGE HARVESTERS: CLAAS: 930, 695, 690, 75

UTILITY & ATV:

JOHN DEERE: 865M, 855D, HPX KAWASAKI: Mule 4010

POLARIS: Ranger 900D

01795 880224

BUY YOUR USED PARTS ONLINE

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machinery@burdenbros.co.uk

www.burdenbrosmachinery.co.uk

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Farmers Guide NOV Full page ad.pdf

03/11/2026

13:48

FARMERS - ADVERTISE YOUR ‘FOR SALE’ AND ‘WANTED’ ON-FARM MACHINERY FOR FREE. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 154

SCAN ME

Jonathan Ireland 07778 372606 | Daryl Dunn 07881 106298 | Stuart Gosling 07824 317357 AVAILABLE

USED

REF. 21011543

USED

REF. 11011737

USED

REF. 11011641

USED

] D L [ SO £POA+VAT

KUBOTA M7-173 PREMIUM TRACTOR

£12,950+VAT

MARSHALL 12T MUCK SPREADER

REF. 11011278

EX HIRE

REF. 11011735

£16,750+VAT

2 AVAILABLE

£11,250+VAT

REF. 11011539

EX DEMO

2 AVAILABLE

SPEARHEAD MULTICUT PROLINE 480 ROTARY MOWER

USED

KVERNELAND 3332FT MOWER CONDITIONER NEW

£POA+VAT

£3,950+VAT

BAILEY 8T MONO GRAIN TRAILER

REF. 11011278

NEW

£24,950+VAT

SPEARHEAD MULTICUT PROLINE 650 ROTARY MOWER

REF. 11011247

NEW

KUBOTA RTV X1110 FULL CAB CAMO UTILITY VEHICLE REF. 11011700

USED

£19,500+VAT

BOMFORD TURNER B81-81T HEDGE CUTTER

2 AVAILABLE

NEW

CMY

SPE C OFF IAL ER

£POA+VAT

CLAYDON M3 EVOLUTION SEED DRILL

REF. 11011630

USED

£15,950+VAT

KVERNELAND 6M TS DRILL

REF. 11011730

NEW

REF. 11011323

KVERNELAND LO TTS 6 FURROW PLOUGH

£170,000+VAT

ENERGREEN KOMMUNAL

REF. 21011567

NEW

REF. 11011321

KVERNELAND LB 85-300 5 FURROW PLOUGH

£POA+VAT

KVERNELAND DTX 300 SUBSOILER

REF. 21011366

REFURBISHED

£24,000+VAT

KVERNELAND HL 1875 PRO FERTILISER SPREADER

SPE C OFF IAL ER

£POA+VAT

NEW

£8,500+VAT

VADERSTAD NZF MKII TINE CULTIVATOR

SPE C OFF IAL ER

£POA+VAT

USED

£4,500+VAT

VADERSTAD REXIUS TWIN 630 LAND PRESS REF. 11011302

£POA+VAT

EX HIRE

KVERNELAND LO 85 300 7 FURROW REVERSIBLE PLOUGH REF. 11011724

USED

SPE C OFF IAL ER

£POA+VAT

KVERNELAND LD85-200 5 FURROW PLOUGH

£7,250+VAT

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

Quality New, Used & Hire Machinery

LEMKEN VARIOPAL 7 4 FURROW PLOUGH

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SBS SPARES LTD

SPECIALISTS IN USED SPARES Commercial Vehicle Dealers and Dismantlers

FULLY MOBILE SERVICE

Used commercial from vans to tractor units Always a large stock of 7.5 ton tippers, flats, boxes, etc Box bodies for storage from 10ft to 40ft, also containers, artic trailers, flats, step frame boxes and fridges Axle wheels, tyres, springs, rams, power packs, engines, etc Artic back end 5th wheel bogies and tipping bodies Artic tankers, fuel bowsers, low loaders, compressors Please phone with your requirements and weʼll try to help

• New & used machinery sales • Repairs & servicing • On-site repairs • Spares/parts • Stockists of Dale Kane Trailers • Stockists of Loval Tractors

Francis Holohan 07496 734212

Tel: 01473 652454 Fax: 01473 652467 Email: info@sbssparesltd.co.uk

www.sbssparesltd.co.uk Valley Farm Pit Hadleigh Road Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EN 46-113040

Based in Cambridgeshire & specialising in Massey Ferguson & Fendt repairs we also offer:-

www.cambridgetractors.co.uk

42-114680

07824 600667 01245 422498

42-113289

BLUE BRIDGE ENGINEERING LIMITED

SEED

REDUNDANT LORRIES & MACHINERY ALWAYS WANTED

Suppliers of genuine Perkins parts online to keep your farm moving LANDQUIP Intrac Powertrac, 2021, 6000L, 36m boom, Black Bruin driven axle, set up for liquid fertiliser application, works with Isobus, section control, variable rate all unlocked, auto greaser for whole machine. J Palmer Tel 07976813176 (Lincolnshire)

See our ad on page 41 46-114951

SPRAYERS

Sprayer Specialist in the Eastern & Southern Counties New and used sprayers and parts stocked for: Berthoud • Househam Chafer • Team and most other makes

Hypro • Teejet • Lechler Altek • RDS • Dual Pumps Enduramaxx • Stocks Fan Jet

SPRAYER, SLUG PELLET AND GRANULAR APPLICATOR TESTING

Contact Fay on

Tel: 01427 718561 Fax: 01427 718016

for no obligation quote

sales@eyebrookwildbirdfeeds.co.uk

Rectory Farm, Great Easton, Leicestershire

SPARE PARTS

VASSGRO S P R A Y E R S

Agricultural Application Machinery Specialists

Landquip

01279 812727 spraytec@elmsfarm.me.uk

www.spraytecltd.co.uk

SPRAYER & SLUG APPLICATOR NSTS TESTING AT OUR LOCATIONS OR ON SITE FULL ON FARM SERVICE & REPAIR

BATEMAN demount jacks (4), to remove spray pack from Bateman sprayer, 2010. £250. D Treharne Tel 07719 697455 (Northamptonshire)

Main Agents for

TEAM HYPRO TEEJET RDS ENDURAMAXX DUAL PUMPS

LARGE STOCKS OF PPE AVAILABLE LANDQUIP SPRAYERS

SALES & SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE

Contact Richard Dix 07770 331587 BOSTON 01205 722 240

AMAZONE UF1801 24m triple nozzle bodies, Amatron+, clean water tank, 2005 mounted sprayer, NSTS test, new seals in valve block. £8,000 ono. M Baines Tel 07976 801887 (Warwickshire)

10,000 Litres

WISBECH 01945 461 181 BEDFORD 01525 841 923

www.bostoncropsprayersltd.co.uk

BERTHOUD Tenor sprayer, 30m boom, 4500L tank, 500L clean water tank, Norac boom levelling, 2009 machine in excellent condition, been on the farm for 10yrs, very reliable, quad nozzles. £8,750 ono. T Mead Tel 07884 214608 (Cambridgeshire)

POA

46-114637

E-mail: sales@flailsdirect.co.uk Website: www.flailsdirect.co.uk

Also flail mowers for tractors and excavators from 15 to 200HP (Flails Direct is a division of Engineering and Hire Ltd)

TION PLEASE MEN YANMAR water pump, 2012, new, ﬁts 3TN68 engine & others, genuine part (119265-42002). £85. A Owen Tel 07714 283539 (Norfolk)

Boston Crop Sprayers Ltd

Contacts: Andy Gemmill: 07590 710680 Anthony Williams: 07711 947189 Harvey Walbanke: 07802 336880 Phil Ramsey: 07934 799628

QUALITY FLAILS

01536 770771

SANDS ﬂotation tyres 700/50x26.5 (4), 2000, 8 stud, Trelleborg. £800+VAT for all four. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

SANDS self propelled sprayer 12/18/24m, twin line, 2000L, 7760 genuine hrs, rowcrop wheels & ﬂotations, ready to go straight to work, only 2 owner operators, good condition. £4,695. A Cooper Tel 07799 825999 (Norfolk)

incorporating

FLAILS DIRECT .CO.UK To suit most flail mowers and hedge cutters at competitive prices

BATEMAN HiLo sprayer. G Ley Tel 07789 640958 (Devon)

Sprayer Specialists in the Eastern & Southern Counties Crop & Amenity Sprayer Specialist

THREE POINT linkage link box. £260 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

Winter Bird Feed for SFI & CS schemes

FARM GEM Diamond 24m trailed sprayer, 3000L with steering drawbar, 2014, 24m boom with triple nozzles & 4 sections, 600/65R38 & 340/85R38 wheels, NSTS valid till October 2027, gwo. £14,500+VAT ono. D McTurk Tel 07790 262216 (Essex)

SPRAYTEC LTD

47-114691

Engineers of Professional Equipment Small Tractors, Small Holders, Equestrian Holders, Garden Equipment, Industrial & Construction, Welding & Fabrication Major rebuild projects undertaken 20yrs main dealer 18yrs independent trading Fully conversant with all types of work & engineering Good quality parts supplied at reasonable prices for all major brands Efﬁcient result or your money back

44-114961

TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS

47-109027

REPAIRS, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE

e Farmers Guid NTACTING WHEN CO S ADVERTISER

Stainless Steel Water/Liquid Fertiliser Bowser Honda 50mm pump, chemical locker, excellent condition

01530 229686 or 07831 113316 47-115118

www.midlandsagriplant.com

2015 LANDQUIP Condor 24m sprayer, 1300L tank 300L clean water tank, stainless steel induction hopper, pump has just been reconditioned, sprayed 13000 acres total from new. £5,500. S Evans Tel 07794 673368 (Bedfordshire)

KNIGHT Anglia EU4000 24m trailed, 2010, rear wheel steer, 4000L, large pump, auto level booms, Muller control with joystick, auto ﬁll & tank level, chemical locker, washdown kit, 2 sets wheels, booms in great condition. £10,500+VAT ono. G Vale Tel 07968 264768 (Bedfordshire)

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FARMERS - ADVERTISE YOUR ‘FOR SALE’ AND ‘WANTED’ ON-FARM MACHINERY FOR FREE. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 154

Philip Watkins 2 Leg hyd autorest subsoiler New metal

Browns twin wheel adjustable silage pusher c/w bolt on 3PTL

W NE

Terra Tech 2.5m 4 hyd autorest subsoiler c/w discs toothed roller, LED lights, EX STOCK

Bomford 10 tine chisel plough c/w depth wheels & new points

16 Suton contractor CH230 hyd driven road brush angling headstock

Harry West Maelstrom 10T rear discharge c/w wide angle PTO, LED lights, 580 38 tyres, EX STOCK

15 Quicke Quadro bale handler c/w Chilton brackets, done little work

Stocks Spaldings 90 150 3 leg flat subsoiler New/ good metal

IAE foot trimming crush fold down sides, opening gates

McConnel 3m 7 leg Shakaerator c/w twin depth wheels, good metal

DE MO

US E

McMaster PTO driven roller mill c/w hopper & 3 PTL

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

Browns Giraffe post knocker manual swingaround hyd tilt & mast c/w valve block

P Brereton LTD

Hillside Bearstone Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 4HH | (Philip): 07957 804652 | www.paulbreretonltd.co.uk TRACTOR WEIGHTS/ WEIGHT CARRIERS 900 KG BIG PACK/ BKT 500 60 R 22.5 TYRE ASSEMBLY GCS Machinery, Manor Farm, Lincoln Road, Baumber, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5NT

ofﬁce 01507 211500 sales 07494 777763 email machinery@gcsfarms.co.uk

AGRICULTURAL AND PLANT HIRE & SALES

NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

£12,500+vat

FROM £1,895+vat

32’ MARSHALL BALE/FLAT TRAILER 2022, c/w hay ladders front & rear, a/hyd brakes, very clean & straight trailer, 14T carrying cap. Recent brake test & wheel torque

FUEL BOWSERS Large stock of used & refurbished towable bowsers from 950L, with and without AdBlue. Pumps, filters, flowmeters etc can be fitted

9000L FUEL PROOF BUNDED BOWSER Hyd brakes, cleaned, used condition. Petrol Honda pump

£18,950+vat OFFICE CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR HIRE Various sizes available. Storage containers also available from 5’.

LARGE SELECTION OF GRAIN, SILAGE & ROOT TRAILERS AVAILABLE 14, 16 & 18T All owned from new, serviced & maintained. Brake tested & wheel torqued

ISEKI AND KUBOTA COMPACT TRACTOR HIRE 20 to 60hp cabbed and open AVAILABLE TO HIRE AND BUY

WINTON ATTACHMENTS FOR SALE & HIRE Large selection of Winton attachments inc ﬂails, stone buriers, harrows, pallet forks etc

BAILEY TB2 16T TRAILER 2023, c/w manual sheet, air/hyd brakes, clean, straight trailer, owned by us from new. Recent brake test & wheel torque. (more than 1 available)

GCS HIRE • NATIONWIDE HIRE OF TRACTORS, TELEHANDLERS, TRAILERS & BOWSERS We specialise in tractor, telehandler, trailer and fuel bowser hire. Short and long term hires across the country. We run an extensive hire ﬂeet & we are one of the nations largest stockists of new & used fuel storage solutions.

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£22,500+vat

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Tel: 07599 552864

www.richardsonmachinerysales.com TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

Newlands Southﬁelds Farm, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2EY

Claas Tucano 570 Combine Harvester

Claas Scorpion 635 Varipower Telehandler

2016, only 2040 engine/1410 drum hrs, 770 Vario header, excellent machine

2019, only 1770hrs, 1 owner, full spec, immaculate

£103,950

£49,950

Ryetec Restorer 6m ALD Subsoiler Toolbar Cultivator

Vaderstad Swift SW-560 Cultivator

£27,950

2019, 5.6m, 2023, shearpin protection, swivel vgc legs, rear linkage, drawbar & services, vgc

John Deere M732i 24m Trailed Sprayer

Kuhn Megant 600 Drill

2015, Isobus, 3200L, vgc

2020, 6m, only 835ha, vgc

£22,950

Kverneland Enduro 3000 3m Cultivator

Guttler PW1240 ASL Magnum 12.4m Rake & Roll

2023, paddles & harrows, Guttler 2023, vgc rollers, vgc

£38,950

TWB Jester 5m Short Disc Cultivator 2024, ex demo, wheel eradicators & depth wheels

He-Va Stealth 5m Low Disturbance Subsoiler 2021, shearpin protection, vgc (4m also available)

£22,950

2017, Air16 seeder, vgc

£15,950

Kidd Float-Wing 600 6m Batwing Topper

£15,950

NRH Engineering 3m 5 Leg Subsoiler

2024, vgc

2025, unused, hydraulic toothed packer, very well made

£11,950

£10,950

He-Va Disc Roller 650 Cultivator 2017, vgc

Bateson 16’ Tractor Drawn Livestock Trailer 2020, ﬂoatation tyres, demountable body, vgc

£10,950

£30,950

Pottinger Terria 4030 Trailed Tine Cultivator

2020, sprung tines, mixing discs & packer, vgc

£24,950

Kverneland Turbo 5000F Cultivator

Richard Western SF14HS Grain Trailer

£17,950

2022, 5m, sprung tines & straw harrow tines, vgc

Twose FR3-820 Premium Cambridge Rolls with Paddles 2014, 8.2m, vgc

£14,950

2025, hardly used, immaculate

£24,950

£18,950

2024, ex demo

Maschio Delta 830 & Amazone UF1302 24M Buffalo 280 Butterﬂy Flail Mounted Sprayer 2023, 1300L Tank, 24m, Mowers

£32,950

£27,950

Opico Hatzenbichler 12m Teagle Tomahawk 8500 Comb Harrow with Seeder Trailed Straw Chopper

2023, unused, sprung legs, mixing discs, Actipack roller

Kuhn Proﬁle Plus 14.1DL Feeder Wagon & Straw Chopper

2019, full spec, immaculate

Kuhn Multi-Master 123 5 Furrow Reversible Plough 2020, vgc

£13,950

Techneat Avacast GR400 15M Avadex Applicator 2020, vgc (12m also available)

£9,950

Amaspray+ controller, hardly used, immaculate

£29,950

John Deere V451M Round Baler

2018, only 12000 bales, vgc

£24,950

Agrimaster Golden R550W Hedge Cutter

2021, joystick controls, 1.5m head, branch cutting head also included, vgc

£16,950

Horsch Terrano 4FX Cultivator

2013, 4m, hydraulic folding DD Lite packer, vgc

£12,950

Kuhn TBES 262 Offset Flail Mower 2023, 2.6m cut, vgc

£11,950

Marshall ST1400 Slurry Tanker 2018, 1400 gallon, vgc

£8,950

£7,950

• ALL PRICES PLUS VAT • DELIVERY AND FINANCE AVAILABLE • PART EXCHANGE WELCOME • • For further information and additional photos – www.richardsonmachinerysales.com • AS111255

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Rodney Cowle Machinery

We can supply New Parts for your Combine • CONCAVES • RASP BARS • BELTS • KNIVES • CLEAN GRAIN, RETURN & FRONT ELEVATOR CHAINS • IMPELLOR PLATES • RETRACTABLE FINGERS • FILTER KITS and many other wearing parts in stock MAIL ORDER

01837 83645

1996 Massey Ferguson 362

Low proﬁle & cab, 18 speed gearbox, only 2900hrs, immaculate condition

2010 New Holland CX 8060 SL 20’ varifeed, 2100/1500hrs, very nice example

2016 New Holland CX 7090 Elevation

2014 Claas Lexion 630

SL sieves 22’ Varifeed chopper chaff spreader, 1100/1400hrs

1700/1400hrs, in immaculate condition, V660 header

2002 New Holland 8970A

2002 New Holland 8870A

2015 Claas Tucano 420

2012 Claas Lexion 630

2023 Claas Trion 530 Montana

2012 Claas Lexion 650

2018 Fendt 5275C

2012 Massey Ferguson 7370

4wd front linkage 6900hrs

4490hrs, 40k, super steer, tyres 90% immaculate tractor

V600 vario header 900/600hrs 3D sieves, chopper, chaff spreader, lovely machine

22’ auto contour 3D sieves, chopper, chaff spreader, 1800/1400hrs, nice machine

Rodney

07831 178271 Steve

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07786 391816

Great Punchardon Farm Winkleigh Devon EX19 8DJ

4wd only 200hrs

V750 Vario header, auto contour, 3D sieves, chopper, chaff spreader 1600/1200hrs

email: sales@rodneycowlemachinery.co.uk

para level 4wd 20’ Powerﬂow 400/700hrs in lovely condition

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Beta paralevel 4wd 20’ power ﬂow, 1900hrs

www.rodneycowlemachinery.co.uk

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Over 25 combines in stock – see our website for details

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P J Reed

Specialists in Tractor Parts & Manuals

FOR SALE & WANTED

GREAT SAVINGS including oils & filters

COLLECTION & DELIVERY arranged

STOCKS Fan Jet Pro 65, 2011, twin actuators, all works well, c/w ATV brackets & wiring loom. £750+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

49-113366

RAPE, WHEAT & BARLEY STRAW STRAW IN THE SWATH WANTED for home market & export

on Genuine New Old Stock JCB Parts

BEST PRICES PAID

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of the Forest of Dean Ltd Tank & Drum Experts

We stock plenty of IBC tanks & fittings

Collect from stock or nationwide delivery available

AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS SALES SERVICE SPARES

TELEPHONE: 01604 686216 MOBILE: 07973 265378

Visit www.smdd.co.uk or call 01594 833308

LARGE rectangular water tank. £70. D Lawton Tel 01709 239016 (South Yorkshire)

01284 724455

50-110307

HOUSEHAM AR3000 24m, 2006, 3000L tank, 200L wash tank, Teejet 844E rate controller & GPS Boom Pilot 5 section control, 8500hrs, triple nozzle bodies, 380/85R30 rowcrops, 600/55R26.5 ﬂotations, viewing welcome, can be seen working. £15,000+VAT. D Treharne Tel 07719 697455 (Northamptonshire)

Well proven design Single and twin and three legged machines available Mounted and trailed

51-110317

AGRI SPRAY

AMAZONE ZA-TS Proﬁs Hydro, 2024, only done 375ha from new, condition as new, TS 2 discs, 24m + hydraulic cover, capable of variable rate applications with section control, N Lee Tel 07850 783225 (North Yorkshire)

MAIDWELL MOLER SMITHS

50-114670

SPRAYERS (cont)

MASCHIO 4m power harrow, owned for 12+yrs, good packer roller, one rotor is leaking oil (I have seal), all bearings good, tines 60/70%, gearbox a bit noisy (been like it 4/5years), barn stored when not in use. £1,350+VAT ono. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

TANKS & BOWSERS AS114823

Tel 07789 793721 • email simon@sps-parts.co.uk Visit www.sps-parts.co.uk

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TILLAGE TACKLE

HANKINS ENGINEERING www.maidwellmoler.co.uk

REGAL TANKS

AMAZONE ZA-M fertiliser spreader, 2005, c/w two extensions (500 & 1000L), plus control box, but never used the box so not sure if it works. £1,800+VAT. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (No County)

INDUSTRIAL STORAGE TANKS HIRE • NEW • USED

VICON fertiliser spreader (headland tilt). £1,250+VAT. A Langford Tel 01371 870277 (Essex)

Fully searchable database at...

01502 710100 www.regaltanks.co.uk

STRAW & HAY 49-110865

KNIGHT 2050 12, 24, 36m self propelled, 2017, 8300hrs, 5000L, 2 sets VF tyres @80%, auto section & auto boom height control, centrifugal pump, hyd track width adjustment, GPS steering ready, immaculate, new MOT. £49,000+VAT. J Milbank Tel 07712 824850 (North Yorkshire)

JOHN DEERE R962i 36m trailed, 2024, section/individual nozzle control, active pause, auto level, fast ﬁll 3" inlets, a/brakes, a/purge, hyd jack, LED lighting, chemical box, Scharmuller hitch, 6800ha, exc cond, sale due to land sale. £90,000+VAT. O Hipwell Tel 07944 547685 (Cambridgeshire)

SPREADERS

PHILIP WATKINS toolbar/wheel eradicator, 4m working width, 3.75m road width, opening discs, 8 low disturbance swivel legs, 4 legs in wheel eradicator mode, Cat3 & 4 linkage, 51mm drawbar pin, like new, shed stored. £16,000. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire) COUSINS 8.3m Cambridge rolls, vertical folding. P Clarke Tel 07710 775829 (Cambridgeshire)

HAY & STRAW FOR SALE & WANTED

01285 653738

PLASTIC single skin tank, 2006, 1000 gallon/4500L, previously used for water, excellent condition. A Gosling Tel 07768 721928 (Essex)

info@abbottwessex.co.uk www.abbottwessex.co.uk

WANTED WHEAT, BARLEY & RAPE STRAW also HAY FOR SALE

.com

Suppliers of modular tanks for rainwater storage

SANDS ﬂotation tyres 700/50x26.5 (4), 2000, 8 stud, Trelleborg. £800+VAT for all four. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

Very good prices paid promptly

Call Jeff on

07977 268113

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in round and square bales

STOCKS Fan Jet 65, for spares or repair, c/w switches, no wiring, good motor, think actuator was playing up when last used. £350 ovno no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

See our ad on page 42 50-115007

FARMFORCE 3.5m V-Form subsoiler, 2000, 5 deep legs with new winged points, 6 intermediary cultivation legs, cast steel Guttler Prism roller, good condition. £2,850+VAT. N Bett Tel 07801 053127 (Nottinghamshire)

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07770 692891

Norfolk Farmers

Agricultural Machinery Dealers

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

01603 712222

2020 SIP DISC 300S MOWER suspension

2019 JOHN DEERE 6120M BUNNING 10T DROP SIDE 2019 JOHN DEERE 6120M 2022 BOMFORD TURBO Powerquad, choice of turf or TIPPING TRAILER & 623R LOADER FLAIL 250 OFFSET ag tyres, 10691hrs, Direct high or low sided combi, polo club mint condition, r/roller, whale tale ﬂails, done £4,500 from polo club £36,000 like a new trailer £5,700 new tyres £38,500 v little, excellent £6,500

2020 FENDT 828 NEW BROWNS 6M 2019 JOHN DEERE 6120M NEW 24/26/28’ 19T TOP 2017 JCB FASTRAC 3230 PROFI-PLUS GRASS-MASTER 8174hrs, new tyres, SPEC LOW LOADERS XTRA 7914hrs, Vario-Grip, f/w Stocks Jackel 8 air seed cab suspension 8989hrs, just serviced, excellent £67,000 unit £12,000 £38,000 IN STOCK POA very nice £48,000

2020 STILL RX70-25 LPG 2.5T FORKLIFT FSH, 7200hrs

MASSEY FERGUSON 675 2020 SIP SPIDER 900/8T NEW SPEARHEAD 2013 FENDT 933 MULTI-POWER TEDDER 280HD PROFI-PLUS 1 owner from new, 8.8m working width front or rear mounted 7484hrs, 67kph, guidance, £5,500 reliable £6,800 £9,250 £6,100 fully serviced £74,000

1999 JCB FASTRAC 3185 2016 LARRINGTON LINDE H25D DIESEL 2.5T 2019 JOHN DEERE 6155R 2022 PHILIP WATKINS 32F AUTOSHIFT HARVESTER 16T FORKLIFT PREMIUM BALE TRAILER SuperCooler, genuine air, 560 ﬂotations, lovely condition 5497hrs, 50kph, GreenStar, 560 ﬂotations, 3940hrs £45,000 rollover sheet £18,500 £7,000 no VAT f/links £55,000 air £14,000

NEW LWC GALVANISED GT90 9’ TOPPER

2021 JCB TM320S JPM 32’ 19T NEW BROWNS 6M 2015 FENDT 724 PROFITELEHANDLER BALE TRAILER SLITMASTER AERATOR PLUS 830hrs, 150hp, Live link, full high speed spec 8431hrs, guidance, £3,200 pin & cone £84,000 £15,000 £8,200 recent new tyres £63,000

We are JPM Trailers’ East Anglia Dealer info@jamesmurrell.co.uk J Murrell • Wood Farm • Wood Lane • Hassingham • Norwich • Norfolk • NR13 4HF

All prices + VAT

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AS110788

Cambridge Tractor Sales LTD

• All prices plus VAT • Suitable trade ins taken • Finance available • Based in Cambridgeshire •

Fountain House, 111 Scawby Road, Scawby Brook, Brigg, N Lincs DN20 9JX

4wd with loader 50hp stage V doosan engine, 12x12 synchro mesh shuttle transmission, 540/1000 pto, 2 rear spools, flat floor cab, air con, sun roof, rear wheel weights, led lights, ect 3 year/ 2000hr warranty. This is a ideal stud/small holder tractor capable of doing any job.

£28,500 SUITABLE TRADE INS TAKEN FINANCE AVAILABLE • DELIVERY AVAILABLE

24 reg

MF 7s 180 4x4 Dyna 6 Exclusive brand new 3 as new 18 reg

17 reg

Fendt 828 Vario Proﬁ Plus 5400hrs

20 reg

MF 7720s 4x4 3500hrs FS CS 50k air brakes years warranty 50k FL autoguide ready

CAT TH336 TELEHANDLER 2011

6700hrs, one owner from new, 40k, pick up hitch, trailer brake, on JCB headstock with hyd locking pins, tyres 80%, a/c etc, in immaculate condition throughout fully serviced through the workshop ready for work

14 reg

MF 7618 4x4 Dyna 6 FL PTO 50k air brakes

N reg

MF 6160 4x4 Dynsahift 3800hrs

G reg

MF 398 4x4 Bomford power loader 6800hrs

H reg

Ford 5610 4x4 SQ 4200hrs

16 reg

JCB 541/70 4x4 Agri Super brand new engine

21 reg

Manitou 840/145 PS+ teleporter 3450hrs

05 reg

Manitou ML731 5000hrs

19 reg

Bobcat E45 midi excavator 2050hrs

£21,995

DALE KANE FT12X6.6 FLATBED TRAILER WITH SIDES

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NEW LOVOL M504 PRO

DALE KANE FT 10X5 DALE KANE SKIP Quick release number plate bracket, TRAILER

heavy-duty 5 stud wheels 195/50/13, Transforming your waste management, Knott Avonride heavy-duty axles based on an 8ft x 5ft trailer with heavy Quick release number plate bracket, heavy duty 250/40 brakes on sealed-for-life duty 1800kg knott axles, hydraulic 5 stud wheels 195/50/13, Knott Avonride heavy lifting mechanism, 2 tonne rated skips duty axles 250/40 brake on a sealed for life bearn, bearings, HARDOX steel drop sides, made out of hardox steel weight saving HARDOX steel drop sides, removable drop sides, LED LED lights all around, ladder rack, lights all around, ladder rack, 35m treated timber 35mm treated timber floor, hot-dipped but not comprising on strength, Comes galvanised, lockable hitch, internal fl oor with 2 skips, LEDs all round etc. floor, hot dipped galvanising, lockable hitch, hooks, heavy-duty ribbed jockey wheel internal floor hooks, heavy duty ribbed jockey wheel

£4,850

£4,250

£8,500

DALE KANE 16’X6.6 TRI AXLE BEAVERTAIL LOW LOADER

Heavy duty 195/50/13 5 stud wheel,, LEDs with 2 rev lights, full one piece chequered ali floor on top of the 35mm treated timber floor, strap box, heavy duty jockey wheel, auto prop stands, Knott Avonride heavy duty axles 250/40 brake on a sealed for life bearing, complete with 8’ alloy ramps, Knott Avonride locking hitch etc

£7,250

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SCAN SCAN HERE! HERE!

Manitou MT733 Telehandler

Manitou MLT733 115D Telehandler

Manitou MLA-T 533145 V+ Telehandler

Manitou MLT 741-140 V+ Telehandler

Year 2021, 460 Hours, Manitou Carriage, JSM Joystick.

Year 2018, 2250 Hours, Premium Power Shuttle, Pick Up Hitch.

Year 2023, 3506 Hours, Pin and Cone Headstock.

Year 2020, Approx 2500 Hours, Vario, Elite Spec , Manitou Head Stock, Pick Up Hitch.

Stock No: 21060116 £39,950

Stock No: 61063241 £POA

Stock No: B1061457 £69,950

Stock No: 21062557 £65,000

New Holland TH6.36 145 Telehandler

CAT TH357D Telehandler

New Holland TH7.42 Telehandler

JCB 538-60 Telehandler

3627 hours, Elite Spec, Manitou Carriage, Pallet tines, Pick Up Hitch.

Year 2019, 2471 Hours, CAT Headstock, Pick Up Hitch.

Year 2020, 4155 Hours, Elite Spec, Pin and Cone Headstock, Pick Up Hitch.

Year 2019, 6104 Hours, Manitou Carriage, Pick Up Hitch.

Stock No: 41058949 £39,950

Stock No: F1059207 £39,950

Stock No: F1058644 £49,950

Stock No: C1057341 £POA

Spearhead Twiga T65 Hedgecutter

Maschio Giraffa XXL 260 RH Flail Mower

Sumo DTS3 Direct Drill

Abbey Premium Plus 2750R Tanker

Year 2019, 6.5m Hedgecutter, 1.2m Flail, T Flails Hydraulic Head Roll, 3 Point Stabiliser.

Year 2023, Wide Angle PTO, Spring Break Back.

Year 2021, 293 Ha From New, 3M Working Width, Aretemis Control Box, Plastic Tank.

Year 2019, Sprung Drawbar, L/H Rear Fill, R/H Front Fill Point.

Stock No: C1060608 £15,750

Stock No: 61062716 £7,500

Stock No: 21061877 £26,950

Stock No: 41060520 £9,500

New Holland TS115A

New Holland T7.260

New Holland T6.180

New Holland T7.210

Year 2005, 8513 Hours, 120 Fl Loader, 2x Mechanical Remotes, 420/70R28 & 520/R38.

Year 2022, 4991 Hours, 50kph Power Command, Side Winder, Front Linkage, AGR, 4 Remotes.

Year 2026, Approx 400 hours, 50kph Dynamic Command, Front & Cab Suspension, 4 Remotes.

Year 2021, 2082 Hours, 50Kph Range Command Classic, Air Brakes, 4x Mechanical Remotes.

Stock No: 41062977 £25,000

Stock No: B1061406 £75,000

Stock No: B1062366 £POA

Stock No: 21061408 £74,950

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TILLAGE TACKLE (cont)

AG TRACKS to ﬁt most tracked tractor

Andrew Guest Ltd

Brands: Mitas, Trackman & Camso Undercarriage wheels also to ﬁt most models Surplus spare parts for Agco Challenger MT700/MT800

NA AV AI DE TIO LA LI NW BL VE ID E A RY E TC OS T

NRH combi drill toolbar, wheel track eradicators, 2 rows of tines (front row have new points), large ﬂexicoil packer roller, Accord type A frame, straight through PTO with pulley for combi drill, 4m wide. £3,950+VAT. R Kerr Tel 07531 574681 (Essex)

£74,000+VAT 01263 711474 sales@eurotrackltd.com www.eurotrackltd.com

e: simon@andrewguest.co.uk

www.andrewguest.co.uk SIMBA SL500, 2011, gwo. £16,000+VAT. A Rose Tel 07890 305120 (Lincolnshire)

2013 Fendt 933 Profi-Plus

C Murrell 07766 216100 Norwich, Norfolk

TRACTORS NA AV AI DE TIO LA LI NW BL VE ID E A RY E TC OS T

7484hrs, 65kph Vario transmission, Vario-guide & GreenStar ready, Comfort front linkage, hyd top link, deluxe electric mirrors, premium LED lights, wheel weights, just had complete service, one owner from new, barn stored, perfect tractor

www.jmurrell.co.uk

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01636 700608 07833 535891

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er Harrows Kuhn Pow Drills & Accord d Machine New & Use Repairs & s Spare

SPRINGTINE Triple K 15' folding + following harrows. A Gosling Tel 07879 023828 (Essex)

1991 Ford 6410 Generation 3

NEW POINTS, 2025, 20 available. £10 each. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)

NEW SHINS 2025, 12 available. £16 each. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)

C Murrell 07766 216100 Norwich, Norfolk

www.jmurrell.co.uk

TRACKS

SIMBA Cultipress, 2008, 4.6m, levelling boards, Pro Active tines, in very nice condition & ready for work. £12,500+VAT. J Green Tel 07415 387696 (Bedfordshire)

LEMKEN Korund 3m cultivator, new points, no cracks, VAT to be added. C Cornish Tel 07880 976137 (Suffolk)

MF 8S 245

From

JOHN Deere 6250R, Nov 2018, only 2500hrs from new, Autopower & Command Pro, c/w Starﬁre 6000 GPS receiver, front links, 650/85/ R38 rear tyres, owner driver since new, immaculate condition, more photos & info online. £99,950+VAT. W Skinner Tel 07711 405103 (Northamptonshire)

AGRICULTURAL RUBBER TRACKS

Suppliers of cultivation equipment airseeders & slug pelleters

FOR COMBINES AND TRACTORS

See our ad on page 20

mw@llrt.co.uk www.llrt.co.uk

01844 463115 07928 392761

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2022, 3800hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, f/links & PTO, Trimble RTK guidance receiver, 50kph, air brakes, 4 spools, LED lights, 650/85/38 & 600/70/30 tyres, MF warranty until July 2027

01691 791460

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WIBERG 5.5m spring tine cultivator, good working order, no missing tines, rear levelling boards to be included but not currently attached as removed to allow use in more trashy conditions, early 90s build, but plate missing. £1,950+VAT. R Clark Tel 07943 635267 (Lincolnshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 390, 1990 G reg, 3 stick gearbox, good tyres, f/w a Turner 15 Bomford hedge cutter, V5. £10,500 ono. M Rudge Tel 07377 127581 (Warwickshire)

FENDT 724 S4 Proﬁ Plus, 2016, 9250hrs, new Fendt transmission @8200hrs, new battery & starter motor, new front susp rams, 710/70/38 tyres (65%), 5 rear valves, 1 front valve, front links & PTO, hydraulic top link, Autosteer, exc cond. £75,000+VAT. J Bailey Tel 07515 281824 (Dorset)

MASSEY FERGUSON 390, 1990 G reg, 9000hrs, 4444mls, 3 stick gearbox, good tyres, ﬁtted with a Turner 15 Bomford hedge cutter, axle bracket ﬁtted plus V5. £10,750 ono no VAT. M Rudge Tel 07377 127581 (Warwickshire) MASSEY Ferguson 250 with MF 80 power loader & bucket, 1983, power steering, 6400hrs, drives great, done only very light work, 2 previous owners, got V5, owned by a school since new, exceptionally tidy, very good mechanically. £7,950 no VAT. J Bullock Tel 07544 694637 (Gloucestershire) NA AV AI DE TIO LA LI NW BL VE ID E A RY E TC OS T

BROWNS twin leg subsoiler, ideal for tramlines. £800+VAT ono. N Simpson Tel 07957 202645 (Suffolk)

£17,000 no VAT last Deluxe AP cab 6410 off production line, gears between your legs, elec hare & tortoise splitter on dash, purchased new, 2431hrs with history to verify, original Goodyear r/tyres 90% tread, PUH, 2 spools, assistor ram, gwo, needs cosmetic & superficial repairs 53-115059

KONGSKILDE Triple K 6m hydraulic folding spring tine harrow, very good condition, points good, ready for work with recent new tyres & bearings (plus no oil leaks). £1,900 ono. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)

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& combine models

MASSEY FERGUSON 675, 1984, c/w Massey Ferguson Power 80 loader, loader bucket, pallet forks, very tidy tractor for its age, please get in touch for further information or to arrange a viewing. £7,000 ono. D Lawton Tel 01709 239016 (South Yorkshire)

McCormick

Big Pack Style Wafer Weights

£600+VAT CAT 865 Challenger tracks (2), 2005, used, one in good condition & the other one usable but has cracks & worn. £1,500+VAT. L Bradﬁeld Tel 07881 103758 (Suffolk)

FORD 8210 Series 2, 1987, good tyres, 4000hrs, few oil leaks here & there, good starter, good condition. £20,000 ono. D Wright Tel 07376 9314 (Lancashire)

16x 50kg wafers, never used, 800kg in total, shop soiled condition on pallet info@jamesmurrell.co.uk

01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk

www.jmurrell.co.uk

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WEAVING Sabretine, 2013, 6m, 3 row, great condition. £16,000+VAT ono. S Russell Tel 07771 806831 (Lincolnshire)

LYNX Streamline D 3m front press with adjustable levelling paddles, 2015, steering headstock, razor ring roller, good metal, only selling due to lack of use. £5,000+VAT. R Holmes Tel 07968 262366 (Derbyshire)

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Lincolnshire based • Contact Edward Kilby 07500 661240

www.srkilby.co.uk | edwardkilby@icloud.com

Massey Ferguson 6470 5500hrs, 2012, 40k, just arrived!

He-Va Euro-Tiller 600 cultivator POA

Vaderstad Rapid 600S

2015, 11k ha, radar metering, ex farm order

Alpego RH300 power harrow £23,950

Agri pet discs

12’, hydraulic folding

front & rear levelling boards, rear harrow, elec depth stop control, excellent machine! £18,950+VAT

£3,250+VAT

3m, track eradicators, nearly new tines

Simba DTX 300 w/seeder control box, 2010, DD packer, vgc

He-Va Stealth 300

Simba Unipress 5.5m

2022, leading discs vgc

£9,950

Lemken Juwel 7m

Pro Active tines, DD packer, 2011, nice machine £15,950+VAT

Maschio Alitalia combi drill

£6,250

4 furrow, 2022, immaculate!

£14,250

Twose 10.2m rolls ex-farm order, cheap set! £4,950+VAT

£13,250+VAT

2013, Suffolk coulters, 4m, very tidy! £9,950+VAT

Spearhead Twiga 650T hedgecutter

6.5m telescopic, joystick controls, nice machine £10,950+VAT

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SJ STANBERRY & SONS LTD Concrete Flooring Specialist • FOUNDATIONS • POULTRY UNITS & STABLE YARDS • SILO BASES

• INDUSTRIAL, AGRICULTURAL OR COMMERCIAL • INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL • STEEL FIXING • BRUSH, TAMP OR POWER FLOAT FINISHES

01945 870076

nationwide coverage • sales@sjstanberry.com • www.sjstanberry.com

• APRONS & SHED FLOORS • ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TANK BASES • GRAIN, POTATO & MACHINERY STORES • PATHS, PATIOS & DRIVEWAYS • GROUNDWORKS & PREPARATION

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STOCK LIST – AUTUMN 2026

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System Requirements For Irrigation, Maize, Silage, Slurry & Dirty Water Storage & Disposal.

From £3,500.00

£4,671.00

GREENCROP MIXERS | 15FT £3,500 | 20FT £4,123 | 25FT £5,000 | PTO DRIVEN | FULLY GALV’D | REFS: 21104997 / 21109722 / 21104995

£4,311.00

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£1,250.00

£25,300.00

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GCTX2400S | VACUUM TANKER | SINGLE AXLE | LARGE INSPECTION HATCH | PTO DRIVEN BATTIONI PAGANI PUMP REF: 21111919

GCTX4000T | GREENCROP 4000G VACUUM TANKER | TANDEM AXLE | SPRUNG DRAWBAR REF: 21109173

GCDBU-01414 | 14m TANKER MOUNTED DRIBBLE BAR | TWIN MACERATORS | HYD. FOLDING | EX DEMO REF: 21111176

£19,000.00

£9,950.00

£10,750.00

£8,950.00

SAVECO SEPCOM 065 | SCREW PRESS SLURRY SEPARATOR | STAINLESS STEEL | ELECTRIC GEARED MOTOR | YOM: 2025 REF: 21106795

£2,400.00

£4,888.00

£11,150.00

£11,250.00

GC3/65 | PTO WATER PUMP | CAPRARI SINGLE STAGE PUMP | MANUAL PRIMER | GALV’D FRAME REF: 21104562

COMING SOON

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GCR-0106 | 1000m RANDOM WRAP REELER | FULLY GALV’D | HYD. DRIVE REF: 21112031

£5,670.00

GREENCROP LONG SHAFT SLURRY PUMP | HYDRAULIC DRIVE | FULLY GALV’D | WALL MOUNT PLATE

£POA All prices subject to VAT. Prices are accurate at the time of printing and expire on 31.01.2027.

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AS109393

Mob 07836 643155 Tel 01263 833281

Manitou MLT 635 130 PS+ Manitou MLT 630-115

2024, 6-speed Powershift/ Plus, trans (40 2022, 5500hrs, a/c, 24” wheels, kph top speed), boom lights, all round light kit pick up hitch, Manitou headstock Stock ID: 11013260

£67,500 Stock ID: 11013236

Stock ID: 11012984

Manitou MLT 737

2023, 2200hrs, elite spec, pick up hitch, a/c Stock ID: 11012708

2023, elite spec, 4098hrs

£54,000 Stock ID: 11012963

2023, 75hp eng, 2-speed hydro, Manitou headstock

£45,000 Stock ID: 11013237

Manitou MLT 961-145 V+L Manitou MLT630 Loader 22022, 3580hrs, c/w 2 x pallet forks, man basket

Manitou MLT 625 Elite

Manitou MLT 630-115

2011, 9000hrs, 24” tyres, pick up hitch, Manitou headstock

£44,000 Stock ID: 11012848

Manitou MLT 841-145PS

£49,500

£21,000

Manitou MLT 737 Loader

2022, elite spec, c/w LED lights, Safeview 2021, elite spec, pick up hitch, camera pack, rear double acting AUX hyd Manitou headstock, 5000hrs

£66,000 Stock ID: 11012455

£71,500 Stock ID: 11012037

£48,000

Robert Davies Machinery, Oakstead Works, Alberbury Rd, Ford, Shrewsbury SY5 9NA

TML MACHINERY

t: 01392 841109 m: 07779 574195 e: sales@tmlmachinery.co.uk w: www.tmlmachinery.co.uk

USED MACHINERY IN EXETER, DEVON

Manitou MT1335 2019, 4000hrs, 100hp

£31,750

Manitou MLT630-105 2018, 5000hrs , 24” wheels

Massey Ferguson 6265 6900hrs, T reg, 4wd, very tidy tractor

£16,500

Manitou MLT741-120LSU Elite 2015, good hrs, tidy, choice of headstocks £26,500

Genie Z45-25J 2002, tidy

£6,950

Manitou MLT737-130PS 2019, Elite spec, 5000hrs

Manitou MT420 2018, 1400hrs

£28,950

Strimech BK1576 Bucket 1.5 cube, 7’6”

£1,050

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WANTED

s/beet drills cleaners & trailing tanker harvesters 2 & 3 row

All prices +VAT

£29,950

£37,000

Manitou MLT630-115 2022, 2000hrs, excellent

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BEET HARVESTERS TIM & THYREGOD 2–3 ROW Beet buckets – choice of standard & toe tip BEET CLEANERS – CHOICE OF CTM & TODD with picking tables etc VOGEL NOOT 5 FURROW PLOUGH WITH PRESS S-950 manual vari width & hydraulic press arm DIESEL BOWSER 5000L BUNDED WITH 12V PUMP Shotbolt 6.2m hydraulic folding rolls TERRADISC CULTIVATORS 3 & 4M Dutch & combination harrows – 3 to 6m PLOUGH PRESSES CHOICE FROM 2 TO 4M Dalso 6m hyd/fold pigtail cultivator with rear discs FLAT LIFTS – SUBSOILERS 2 TO 5 LEG Log Splitter heavy duty tractor rear mounted WESTFIELD 10” GRAIN AUGER 3PH 42’ LONG Front mounted 3M Synchro seedbed harrow STAINLESS STEEL WATER/FERTILISER BOWSERS Choice of 10,000 - 18,000 - 25,000 litres on air or hyd brakes 12T GRAIN TRAILER HYD TAILGATE SPRUNG D/BAR Flat trailers 28 & 30’ tandem axle with steel chequerplate ﬂoors 14T BUNNINGS DUMP TRAILER SPRUNG D/BAR Single axle 5 ton Bunnings dump trailer 14T BUNNINGS GRAIN TRAILER HYD BRAKES T & F dump/muck trailer tandem axle in need of some tidying 14T VEG TRAILERS 34’ AIR BRAKES-SPRUNG DB Massey Ferguson 5t & Harford 3t trailers with grain sides 15T ALLOY PTO DRIVEN BULK BLOWER TRAILER High tip trailer, 8t tandem axle 50’ NEAN COMBINE/MACHINERY TRAILER full MOT wells & outriggers on air with rear lift – choice of 2

www.robertdaviesmachinery.co.uk

£48,950

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Reynolds Motors Cromer • Norfolk

NEW & USED MACHINERY SALES PARTS, REPAIRS & SERVICE EXPORT ENQUIRIES WELCOME Call: 01743 850000 . Andy: 07813 656553

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2019 John Deere 6120M

KUBOTA B4200 c/w Kubota 1620 loader & underslung mower, 2165hrs, new front tyres, runs wel,l any trial welcome. £4,250 ono. A Hurn Tel 07803 153883 (Norfolk)

MASSEY FERGUSON 7718 Dyna 6, 2017, 5490hrs, 50k, 2 electric SCVs 1 manual, tyres 10%, good condition. £39,950 ono. E Whitton Tel 07415 092692 (Oxfordshire)

1999 JCB Fastrac 3185

£45,000+VAT Autoshift, 48mph, SuperCooler show tractor, genuine 3940hrs, Cummins engine, complete recommission, f/linkage, full LED light upgrade, Premium Pioneer sound system, new tyres, arguably best in country, in weekly use on farm

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk

07770 692891

MF 8690

Norwich, Norfolk

www.jmurrell.co.uk

Dyna VT, 2014, 8200hrs, front links & PTO, 50kph, air brakes, guidance ready, front axle & cab suspension, 4 spools, 710/75/42 & 600/65/34 tyres

53-114683

01691 791460

JOHN DEERE 900kg front weight, 2017. £1,200+VAT ono. R Farmer Tel 07772 105744 (South Yorkshire)

New Tafe 6020m Compact Tractor

Wisson-Burton Machinery Sales

Tom W-B • 07549 664260

100 IN STOCK

wbmachinerysales@gmail.com

wbmachinery.co.uk

VALMET 8400 with 8750 engine, good tyres, 1995, runs OK. £15,000 ono. Q Brook Tel 07889 553565 (East Yorkshire)

Located at: Rollins Farm, St Ives Rd, Somersham, Cambs PE28 3ET

01487 842282 www.rollinsfarmtrailers.co.uk

£5,700+VAT

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk

07766 216100 Norwich, Norfolk

www.jmurrell.co.uk

Sales, Service & Spares

OVER

Bunning 10T

Tandem Axle Drop Side Tipping Trailer

high & low sided combination, grain chute, front window, drawbar jack stand, hyd brakes, completely overhauled, professionally blasted & painted, new tyres, lights all work, fluorescent marker tape, spare wheel, almost like new

Approved distributor for Cambs, Herts & Beds.

53-114689

£7,950+VAT

GRIFFITHS 14t trailer, manual rear door, sprung drawbar, roll over sheet, only used for grain, shed stored. £8,500. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)

BAILEYS TB18 c/w silage sides, 2014, only ever used for silage & grain, air brakes, LED lights, good tyres all round, load sensing brakes, perspex to go in arch, swing down rear drawbar, sprung drawbar, not had a lot of use. £16,750+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

54-113341

JOHN DEERE 7930 50k Autopower, 2010, autotrac ready, Isobus, Command Arm, 4ESV, RH rev shuttle, f/linkage piped, 70% tyres, EGR removed/remapped, std turbo, new exhaust, 7555hrs still in light use, reluctant sale, no dome or screen. £60,000+VAT ono. S Metcalfe Tel 07540 889513 (North Yorkshire)

manual gearbox, machinery package deals available

MASSEY Ferguson bolster weight frame, c/w winch. £150 ono, collection only. T Whitworth Tel 07885 637512/01508 494640 (Norfolk)

LSEKI TLE 3410, 2021, get in touch have a chat, excellent condition, open to sensible offers. £15,500 ono. J Craske Tel 07812 453512 (Norfolk)

TWO heavy duty trailers, 2018, ideal for carrying a large/heavy load, hydraulic ram on front to make it easier loading plant or car without the ramps, kept inside so are in good condition & have only been used for carrying. £3,500 ono. R Baker Tel 07774 808499 (Oxfordshire)

KUBOTA L275 4wd, c/w loader, grassland tyres, needs new engine block, for spares or repair. £300. H Taylor Tel 07763 125574 (Buckinghamshire)

FENDT 828 Proﬁ Plus, 2020, 6600hrs, Vario trans 60kph, tyre inﬂation system, 5 electric spools, front PTO, 710/70/R42 50%, 600/70/ R30 90%, full service history, guidance, Power Beyond, LED lights, f/w new engine during warranty. £89,500+VAT ono. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)

BALE TRAILER 20’ x 6’ wide, front support 8’6” high, wooden ﬂoor, barn stored. £350. H Cason Tel 07587 579123 (Suffolk)

TRAILERS

TERRA TYRES 66/43-25, one pair c/w removable centres, 2015, good condition, located near Grantham. £375. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)

AVANT A21200 hydraulic tipping trailer, 2021, one owner from new, used only 3 times, excellent condition, f/w ﬂotation tyres, hydraulic tipping operation, located near Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire. £4,250 ono no VAT. P Waller Tel 07703 466129 (North Yorkshire)

54-115058

Norwich, Norfolk

NA AV AI DE TIO LA LI NW BL VE ID E A RY E TC OS T

07770 692891

www.jmurrell.co.uk

AS MARSTON 14t tipping trailer, 2000, sprung drawbar & axles, hydraulic brakes, super single tyres, hydraulic rear door, rollover sheet, grain hatch, good condition. £8,850+VAT ono. R Waddelow Tel 07973 615772 (Cambridgeshire)

A DE EX VAIL LIV TR AB ER A C LE Y OS AT T

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk

MASSEY FERGUSON 6485, 2005, good clean tractor, selling for genuine reason, bought VTS for my daughter with prosthesis as she ﬁnds VTS better to drive, 7492hrs, good condition, 650x42 fronts 540x30, good tyres. £24,500 ono. E Mackereth Tel 07966 381990 (Lancashire)

53-115097

£36,000+VAT PowerQuad, cab suspension, a/c, choice of turf or new ag tyres, 10691hrs, polo club all its life, beautiful condition, full JDMD service history

JOHN DEERE 6920 S, 2003, 40K, TLS, 7772hrs, 2 owners from new, very good example & will stand any inspection, drives perfectly & has wanted for nothing. £32,000+VAT. P Mason Tel 07855 536799 (Shropshire)

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TRACTORS (cont)

TANCO 56 bale trailer, squeeze activation. N Simpson Tel 07957 202645 (Suffolk) IFOR WILLIAMS TA510 10’ x 6’, excellent condition, owned from new 2007, little used for its age, just a few times a year on smallholding, always stored under cover, recently serviced, gwo, no rust or corrosion, videos available. £3,950 ono. E Armstead Tel 07894 858108 (North Yorkshire)

14’ X 7’6" twin axle trailer with sides, wooden ﬂoor, brakes, spare wheel, new hitch, good condition. £2,800+VAT. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)

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THE UK’S SUZUKI QUAD TRUCK SPECIALISTS

AS114927

Supplied to our customers: Tow bars, nudge bars, agri tops, lift kits, winches, loadliners, agri wheels and tyres, wheel arch extensions and under body guards. Optional extras: Air con, power steering, diff-lock, airbags, bull bars, drop-side canopies, alloy and steel wheels and custom paint colours.

www.abbeycommercials.com | Contact Andy Boss: Bentley Garage, Banks Green, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 5SU

01527 62336/07860 546104

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NEW AND USED 4X4 UTILITY VEHICLES IN STOCK FROM £8,995 +VAT

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Andrew Guest Ltd TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

Refurbished Kuhn Power Harrow & Accord Seed Drill Specialists

Recon 3m power harrows from £7,250

Recon 4m power harrows from £8,250

Quick fit 2! Blade Holder Conversion Kit

Recon 3m DA drills c/w Suffolks 3m from £7,750 4m from £8,450

to suit most models of Kuhn

£195/rotor

Tractor wheel track eradicators to suit Kuhn Maschio KRM from £195/leg

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Recon 3.5m power harrows

£7,750 Maxi Packer roller kits, flexicoils and tyre packers ex stock

Vertical folding markers to suit Kuhn, Maschio, etc £975 pre emerge kits from £975 3m recon Kuhn Accord combis from £14,950 4m recon Kuhn Accord combis from £16,800

Giant Packer roller kits to suit Spaldings & Shakaerators

Tel: 01636 700608 • Mob: 07833 535891

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OPENING TIMES:

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 7.30am – 11.30am (Seasonal)

OTHERS JUST PAINT MACHINES AND DO WHAT THEY THINK NEEDS DOING...

THIS IS WHAT WE DO! Refurbished Power Harrows:

• All New Bearings and Seals in the Trough and Gearbox • Blade Holders All New are fitted • New Genuine Kuhn Tines fitted • New Packer Roller Kit fitted • Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers • New PTO and Guards fitted as standard • Models of Power Harrows used: HR3001, HR3002, HR3003, HR4001, HR4002, HR4003 and HR4004 • Front or Rear Levelling Board as standard • Cam Clutch new fitted on all machines • Wheel Track Eradicators are available as an optional extra

All Seed Drills Totally Refurbished:

• New Main Frame with Extra Strength • New Coulters and Pivot Bushes • New Metering Device • Vertical Folding Markers Power Harrow mounted • New Disc Marker Pivots and Discs • All New Hoses and Hopper Cover • New Hopper Extension and Double Step • Tramliner c/w 2 or 4 Shut Offs and Low Level Sensor • All Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers • S-Type Following Harrow Standard on complete combinations • 2 Rows of Coulters as standard – 3 rows optional extra • Pre Emergence Markers available as an extra • Hydraulic Coulter Lift available as an extra

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Refurbished Combinations 4m – from £16,800 3m – from £14,950 Kuhn 3001 3002 3003 Power Harrow:

• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board • Accord 3m DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner • 2 row Suffolk Coulters • Vertical Folding Markers fitted on harrow • Hopper Extension • Step and S-Harrow

Kuhn 4001 4002 4003 Power Harrow:

• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board • Accord 4M DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner • 2 row Suffolk Coulters • Vertical Folding Markers fitted on Harrow • Hopper Extension • Step and S-Harrow

12 Months Warranty on our combis

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ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS!

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BOSTON

•Specialised Wheel Applications •Floatation Specialists •Rowcrop Wheel Assemblies •Stock Dual Wheels New/Used •Wheels & Centre Discs •Wheel Modifications •Second Hand & Part Used •Part Exchange Considered

Contact Gary Baxter

PAIR Stocks Duals, 18.4-R38 Goodyear tyres, 8 clamps, 2015. £350+VAT ono. J Nott Tel 07957 146325 (Norfolk) 480/70-R28 Pirelli tyres (2), 2016 40% tread, one great condition £150, one slightly perished £100. £200+VAT for the pair. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)

TRACTOR ROWCROPS 8 stud, bolt in centres, 8.3-44 8 ply, tyres hold air, tread 25–30%, tyres are a bit perished. £120 no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

385/65-R22.5 road pattern (4), good tread, 8 stud. £320+VAT. A Palmer Tel 01889 560585 (Staffordshire) PAIR 540/65-R26 Trelleborg TM800 tyres & wheels, good condition, off black land farm, 20% tread left. £750+VAT. A Towns Tel 07751 917839 (Lincolnshire)

TYRES & WHEELS 55-109799

PIRELLI 710/65R38 tyre, good used condition (a pair were replaced with new, as one was damaged), 2022, located near Grantham. £275. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)

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LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TD5

148k miles, serviced & full MOT, alloy wheels

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

VW Caddy Mk2 diesel pickup, 1999, full MOT 8/9/26, 125K mls, radio cassette, 5spd load liner, tonneau cover, towbar (unused), original colour, jack, full service, many new parts, handy for smallholding or stables, classic collectible. £5,900 no VAT. M Markham Tel 07850 863374 (Nottinghamshire)

55-115199

MICHELIN Machbib 710/70R42, 50% tread, both had repairs, one needs a tube other will run tubeless (I have a tube to go with them), taken off 2 weeks ago, dry stored out of sunlight, Ideal for duals or to get you out of a muddle. £850+VAT ono. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

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COMBINE WHEELS 18.4/5-30, ideal ﬂotation for sprayer, etc. £95 ono. M Talbot Tel 07946 442168 (Cambridgeshire)

SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 E: cgscharlie1@gmail.com

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MICHEILN Axiobib IF 600/70R30, excellent tyres, tread is 90/95%, never had repairs. £1,950+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

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Suppliers of agricultural fuel, Adblue® & lubricants

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£9,950

MARKET LEADERS

ALLOY RIMS (4) c/w tyres @60%, 215/65-R16. £68 each. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

57-114991

SHELL Helix Ultra 5w-30 engine oil, 2021, 20L can, still sealed & not been opened. £120. A Owen Tel 07714 283539 (Norfolk)

07826 508441 01205 460081

sales@agriculturaltyresandwheels.com CAR TRAILER twin axle, loadbed 3.85 x 1.56m, c/w ramps winch & lightboard, unbranded, stored outside so will need fettling. £200. N Heywood Tel 07941 682052 (Cambridgeshire)

TERRA TYRES on rims, 66-43x25, good tread, with removable centres, 2 sets available, viewable near Grantham. £375+VAT a pair. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)

AGRICULTURAL TYRES WHEELS

55-114750

RICE Beaufort Sixty horse box, ideal for a diversiﬁcation project, good condition. £3,500. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)

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TRAILERS (cont)

STOCKS AG narrow rims & tyres, from a Fendt 516, 2004, front 16.9R30 80%, rear 420/80-R46 80%. £4,000+VAT ono. B Voase Tel 01964 542477 (East Yorkshire)

14.9-R46 & 14.9-R30 Alliance tyres c/w 8 stud rims, off Case MX, rear tyres approx 50% front tyres approx 25%, collection only. £1,500+VAT. R Clark Tel 07943 635267 (Lincolnshire)

195/70-R15C Hilo tyres (2), one brand new unused, one on wheel with slight wear, 6mm tread, dated 04/06/21. £40+VAT the pair. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)

MITSUBISHI L200, 2005, 2.8 auto, 91k miles, black/sliver, for spares as head gasket went, then used rear tub on another truck, good wheels & tyres, good doors, bumper, interior, gearbox, etc, chassis has surface rust. £575 no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

2015 Nissan Navara D40 Teckna, 58000mls, bought as Cat N, professionally repaired, probably the cleanest Navara you will ﬁnd, bought to replace our old one but too smart for our job, immaculate. £9,500 no VAT. D Atkinson Tel 07710 630050 (Buckinghamshire)

BACK SEAT conversation for Land Rover Discovery 4 Commercial, 2014, in good condition c/w ﬁxings. £90. A Owen Tel 07714 283539 (Norfolk)

GO-KART, Honda engine. £600. H Taylor Tel 07763 125574 (Buckinghamshire) TOYOTA Hilux 2017 onwards grey rear bumpers, minor scratches, etc, but good enough to make a thrifty repair on a working farmer's truck, choice of 3, can send pictures via WhatApp if required. £50. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

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B W M ACK (Machinery) LTD.

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All prices +VAT

New Machines

Used Machinery

Case 2166 Axial Flow

John Deere 6210R

Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna 6

2015, 30’ header & trolley. 1700 1997, 16’ header & trailer, 2750 engine/1000 drum hrs £59,950 engine/2060 drum hrs £21,950

2014, 8800hrs, 40K Autopower, guidance 50K, 3190hrs, air brakes, full suspension, ready, 90% tyres, immaculate £45,500 new tyres £53,000

Massey Ferguson 6490 Dyna 6

Sales contacts

Paul Warner 07795 845308 Brian Cornwell 07899 965066 Sam Warner 07469 239863

Barroway Drove, Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 0AL

AS109405

Massey Ferguson 9380 Delta

D INUE

CLAAS Axion 810 CMATIC CIS+, 2021, 4070hrs, CVT transmission, front linkage with front spool valve, auto steer, S10 guidance/Isobus terminal, 4 spool valves, good condition ................................. £71,000 CLAAS Arion 650 CIS +, 2021 185hp tractor, 6700hrs, 50kph, front linkage & PTO, front axle & cab suspension good condition ............................................................................................ £54,000 CLAAS Scorpion 741 telehandler, 2019, 7m 4.1T, 5400hrs JCB Q-Fit headstock, good condition . £42,000 CLAAS Arion 620 CIS, 2015, 150hp tractor, 6700hrs, 50kph front axle suspension, cab suspension 3 spool valves, air brakes ................................................................................. £38,500 CLAAS Axos 320 CX, 2013, 90hp, 3200hrs, Trimble GPS .............................................................. £25,500 CLAAS Arion 610 CIS, 2011, 120hp tractor, full cab suspension, 3 spool valves, good condition... £25,000 KRAMER KT407 telehandler 2021, 6240hrs Manitou headstock, c/w Strimech 8’ rehandling bucket, pallet tines on quick fit frame .................................................................................................... £44,000 MERLO 34.7 telehandler, 2011 (61) 3.4T lift, 7m boom Manitou headstock ................................... £25,000 ALPEGO 3m power harrow drill combination, 2020 RK 300 power harrow (200hp), Jet M 3m drill packer roller, disc coulters, hydraulic coulter lift, excellent condition ................................... £20,000 RAZORBACK RT 750 rotary batwing mower, 2020, 7.5m working width, good condition ............... £17,000 SPEARHEAD Orbital 726T reach mower, 2017, wheel kit ............................................................... £16,250 VICON RV5216 SC14 14 knife variable chamber baler, Intelligent Density 3D, control box, wiring harness for non Isobus tractors, good condition ............................................................. £15,000 HOMBERG Delta M135 drainjetter, 2008, manual controls, 500m jetting pipe, good condition......... £9,000 ALPEGO TL 33 offset flail mower, 2.2m cut, right hand offset, good condition.................................. £5,000 OPICO Hatzenbichler, 12m mounted grass harrow, good condition.................................................. £5,000 TEAGLE Dynamo 6 mower, 1.83m cutting width, 2 rotors, rear roller, hydraulic sideshift, very good condition .................................................................................................................... £3,200 MASCHIO Giraffona flail 2.6m verge mower, 2018, right hand offset runs well ................................. £3,000 TRE EMME 7’6” rehandling/grain bucket, Merlo brackets, Merlo CDC sensor fitted, as new............ £1,800 FRANSGARD RV 380 combi rake, 3.8m working width .................................................................... £1,750 ALBUTT F110 twin bale spike, Claas Scorpion bolt on brackets .......................................................... £750

40K, 2009, 7170hrs, full suspension

T: 01366 324256 E: pwarner@bwmack.co.uk Out of hours: 07795 845308 • www.bwmack.co.uk

Massey Ferguson 40

c/w 20’ header & £32,000 trolley

POA

www.prcagricultural.co.uk All used machines are workshop prepared

Prices you trust • Products you rely on

Attlefield Farm | Hellidon | Daventry | UK | NN11 6GG

All prices+VAT

EW N

N EW

£9,250

EW N SPEARHEAD DESTROYER ROTARY MULCHER

SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 650 PRO-LINE batwing topper

SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 480 PRO LINE

2014 SPEARHEAD TWIGA PRO 600 VFR can be supplied with or without rotary head

2013 SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 820 batwing topper

2021 SPEARHEAD 1.2M PROJECT BLACK flail head

2023 SPEARHEAD MP1 FLAIL HEAD 2019 SPEARHEAD TWIGA 70 BD hyd hood and roller MID 1.2M PB was £4,950 head hyd roller

£24,000

£21,500

£3,250

SPEARHEAD SNIPER OFFSET 225 flail mower RH

£7,200

N SPEARHEAD SNIPER 280 HD flail mower

£6,750

£17,500

hwhite@afmachinery.co.uk

£4,950

POA

SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 200

£4,650

£9,500

N SPEARHEAD SNIPER 250 HD offset flail mower was £10,350

£3,800

SPEARHEAD SNIPER 280-SHD

£7,950

2012 McCONNEL SR 460

www.afmachinery.co.uk

£10,250

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

East Farm • Mill Lane • Ellerton • York • YO42 4PA 01757 807007 | 07901 520908 | info@prcagricultural.co.uk

CLAAS Arion 660 CMatic Focus, 205hp front linkage, Cemis 1200 GPS, demonstrator ........................POA COUSINS Contour HZ 8m horizontal folding rolls, 24” plain rims ..........................................................POA KOCKERLING 6m Allrounder Profiline with STS double roller, demo machine ................................. £51,000 HOMBURG Delta Plus drainjetter, remote controlled hydraulic controlled functions, 500m pipe, 4wd pipe drive, hydraulic slew .................................................................................................. £18,700 JPM TLL 19 low loader, 26’ bed, commercial 10 stud axle, hydraulic fold flat ramps, air/oil brakes £14,600 SUTON EHDG 2.3m power grab, c/w Claas Scorpion brackets ........................................................ £3,000 VICON Vari Spreader 503H, hydraulic on/off, parking wheels ........................................................... £2,300 GUJER TG301 trailed compost turner, 3m rotor, 2000L water kit, in cab electric controls......................POA RYTEC Compact Workbox can be fitted with various options & weights ........................................... £3,200

2016 SPEARHEAD PROJECT BLACK flail head 1.2m hyd roller

07775 684401

£3,950

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2023

2015

2023

FENDT 724

FENDT 314

FENDT 516

FENDT 716

£112,000 +VAT

£107,500 +VAT

£72,295 +VAT

2023

2025

2021

5 Hrs, 140 HP, Tyres: 480/65R24 (100%) 540/65R38 (100%)

2980 Hrs, 160 HP, Tyres: 540/65R28 (25%) 650/65R38 (25%)

3921 Hrs, 240 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28 (85%) 650/75R38 (85%), Proﬁ+ Spec

£175,750 +VAT

5993 Hrs, 160 HP, Tyres: 540/65R28 (30%) 650/65R38 (30%)

2021

2020

2022

LESS THAN

1500 HOURS

FENDT 718

FENDT 720

FENDT 722

FENDT 724

£112,500 +VAT

£165,850 +VAT

£122,950 +VAT

£113,000 +VAT

£89,000 +VAT

£178,750 +VAT

2024

2017

2018

4132 Hrs, 190 HP, Tyres: 540/65R30 (50%) 650/65R42 (50%)

1137 Hrs, 200 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28 (100%) 650/75R38 (100%)

1710 Hrs, 200 HP, Tyres: 480/70R30 580/70R42

2017

Errors and omissions excepted. All prices +VAT

TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

NEW

6043 Hrs, 220 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28 (40%) 650/75R38 (40%)

7903 Hrs, 240 HP, Tyres: 540/65R30 (90%) 650/65R42 (50%)

1818 Hrs, 240 HP, Tyres: 540/65R30 (80%) 650/65R42 (80%)

FENDT 936 8176 Hrs, 360 HP, Tyres: 710/60R34 (95%) 900/60R42 (75%) Proﬁ+ Spec, Vario Transmission

£129,500 +VAT

FENDT 728 2595 Hrs, 280 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28 (60%) 650/65R42 (60%)

£197,500 +VAT

FENDT 828

FENDT 939

£97,850 +VAT

£138,500 +VAT

8713 Hrs, 280 HP, Tyres: 600/70R30 (100%) 650/85R38 (100%)

7999 Hrs, 400 HP, Tyres: 650/65R34 (30%) 710/75R42 (30%)

CALL CHANDLERS AG SALES TODAY: Graham Peall: 07970 121109 or Andrew Elms: 07860 464753

Fendt 314 Vario Gen4 Profi+

From £105,750*

Fendt 516 Vario Gen3 PowerPlus & Guidance From £127,995*

Lead for less and upgrade to Fendt! Affordable packages available on Fendt 300, 500 and 600 Vario models. Contact Chandlers for full details.

Fendt 618 Vario PowerPlus & Guidance

From £162,975*

*Advertised prices are indicative “from” prices only and are available on selected stock machines. Prices may vary depending on machine speciﬁcation, warranty, service package, ﬁnance arrangement and other options selected. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. While stocks last. Business users only. Finance is subject to status. T&Cs apply. Contact us today to book your on-farm demo or request a quote.

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FARMERS - ADVERTISE YOUR ‘FOR SALE’ AND ‘WANTED’ ON-FARM MACHINERY FOR FREE. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 154 FOMOCO front end weights. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) IHC474 tractor, radial tyres, cab, pick up hitch & drawbar. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)

VEHICLES (cont)

VINTAGE & CLASSIC

SELLING our Ford 4600 county, it’s the last of my grandfathers collection after selling due to his health reasons, we purchased this fully restored to a very high condition, this vehicle is on our books. Asking £14,500+VAT. A Oliver Tel 07901 105705 (Norfolk)

MASSEY FERGUSON single furrow plough with disc, 1960, good condition. £75 ono. M Greves Tel 07917 878226 (Norfolk)

VINTAGE & CLASSIC

BRISTOL 10 crawler, as new. £2,975. M Robson Tel 07801 885520 (North Yorkshire)

BOMFORD TURNER saw bench 1962, would make good work bench, heavy & solid, not for work, though blade moves, easy to take off(?), also PTO pulley wheel, has been used on MF35. £45 ono. M Weaver Tel 07554 892069/01275 472207 (Somerset)

TYE 5t tipping trailer, very good condition. £1,200. M Robson Tel 07801 885520 (North Yorkshire) INTERNATIONAL B250, owned from new, 1956, excellent working condition for age. £2,500. C Pollock Tel 07941 297669 (Cumbria)

TRACK MARSHALL track cleats, to enable better grip in greasy conditions. £65 ono. M Talbot Tel 07946 442168 (Cambridgeshire) CAT D7 engine requires attention, good running gear. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) CAT D7E cab & blade arms only. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) CAT 3 cylinder, wide gauge, good running gear. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)

IHC454 tractor, Q cab, power steering, drawbar. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)

GREY FERGUSON P3/Diesel, excellent working condition. £2,500. C Pollock Tel 07941 297669 (Cumbria)

MASSEY FERGUSON FE35 diesel, 1957, engine worn, dual clutch, very good, original bonnet c/w badges. £5,500. J Vaughan Tel 07831 665757 or WhatsApp (Staffordshire)

MASSEY FERGUSON 35, registered December 1959, good working order. £5,500+VAT. D Tanner Tel 07801 345264 (Dorset)

WUFFLER serial no ---500 H Haynes Tel 01793 762437/07711 488341 (Wiltshire) FORDSON MAJOR engine, came out of a mobile compressor, does run. £400 ono. B Handley Tel 07821 273987 (Lincolnshire) BOMFORD EVERSHED hedge cutter, serial no 4781. H Haynes Tel 01793 762437/07711 488341 (Wiltshire)

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MAN 7.5T truck, David Williams livestock container, in good running order, but no MOT. Offers. H Haynes Tel 01793 762437/07711 488341 (Wiltshire)

1963 Silver Claas Europa, in very good condition, one of the last Silver ones made, Perkins 4-270 engine, starts on the button, keeps good oil pressure, cuts a bit most years, c/w some spares. £2,800 no VAT. C Flatters Tel 01775 640112 (Lincolnshire)

LAND ROVER Series 1, 86” hard top with no windows in the sides, other series 1 steering wheel, wheel rims, several series complete windscreens, door top, bonnet, bumper, heater, lights, assorted LR series parts. £1,000. C Murrell Tel 07766 216100 (Norfolk)

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E ISUZU DMAX DL40 2.2 EXTENDED CAB auto, in Splash white

ISUZU DMAX V-CROSS 2.2 auto, in Mercury silver

CASE IH PUMA 200 CVX front linkage 2023, 2932hrs, lots of spec

WEIDEMANN T6027 TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT pin & cone headstock, 3016hrs

ISUZU DMAX V-CROSS 2.2 in Splash white

£43,595 + VAT

£42,995 + VAT

E W

£39,995 + VAT

CASE IH PUMA 240 CVX AFS Connect, front linkage & PTO, 2024, 1200hrs

SPEARHEAD T70 HEDGE/VERGE CUTTER linkage mounted, Pro Pilot electric proportional controls, 1.5m head, hyd roller, oil cooler, debris blower, 2020, 1372 working hrs

CASEIH JXU100 4WD Quicke Q40 loader, Euro Combi headstock, PowerShuttle, air conditioned cab, 5061hrs, 3 speed PTO

TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

Startin Tractors Ltd, Twycross CV9 3PW

CASE IH FARMALL 95C 4wd, 24 speed shuttle, air conditioned cab, loader ready

WACKER NEUSON 1501 SWIVEL TIP DUMPER 2117hrs

HYUNDAI HX140 EXCAVATOR c/w quick hitch & buckets, 2021, new tracks just fitted

MITSUBISHI L200 TITAN COMMERCIAL

£37,495 + VAT

A S MARSTON 14T GRAIN TRAILER hydraulic door

VALTRA T234D 70th Edition, front linkage & PTO, c/w guidance

01827 880088 • sales@startintractors.co.uk • Check our website for up to date list & photos:

www.startintractors.co.uk

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FARMERS - ADVERTISE YOUR ‘FOR SALE’ AND ‘WANTED’ ON-FARM MACHINERY FOR FREE. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 154

WANTED

for 2000 JCB Fastrac 3185 operator’s manual • metal pannier/ toolbox door located at nearside steps • front & rear mud flaps mounted behind the wheels with brackets

CAMBRIDGE roll rings wanted, 24", 66cm centre hole to ﬁt Cousins rolls. P Clarke Tel 07710 775829 (Cambridgeshire)

SPRAYERSWANTED Bateman and Sands self propelled sprayers

Any condition considered, can collect Norfolk, Suffolk or Cambridgeshire

corkcombines@gmail.com Tel: 0035 3862782479

PAIR US Quicke brackets & grille guard to ﬁt Ford 5610, 6610, 7610. £475 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

corkcombines.com 59-114921

ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE WANTED ALSO

07765 633356

gray394@btinternet.com RANSOMES Robin 2f, YL match plough, c/w depth wheel, discs & skimmers. £750 no VAT. F Milk Tel 07775 741720 (Norfolk)

FORD 4000 tractor, 1972, very good original condition, owned for last 8yrs, of that it has done very little work & has been barn stored for last few years, current V5C is present with 3 previous owners, starts on the button. £4,750 ono no VAT. J Clark Tel 07765 226800 (Essex)

WANTED

John Deere 00, 10, 20, 30 & R Series tractors

07770 692891 Norwich, Norfolk

www.jmurrell.co.uk VICON Lely Acrobat, 1975, working order, 10 spare tines. £210 ono. M Weaver Tel 01275 472207 (Somerset) PICK UP HITCH cable to ﬁt 5610, 6610, 7610 Ford, new. £60. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys) DAVID BROWN 2wd wheel weight. £75 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys) FORD slab weight, 22” long 7” wide. £75 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

59-115060

or WhatsApp James on

SMALL 240v static generator wanted, preferably V-belt drive, complete. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)

SCRAP WANTED ❚ Combines ❚ Sugar Beet Harvesters ❚ Tractors ❚ Trailers ❚ Cars ❚ Vans ❚ Lorries ❚ Trucks Top Cash Paid+VAT

Norwich, Norfolk

please WhatsApp pictures & details FISHER Humphries saw blade attachments wanted, 1985. W Fenn Tel 07714 200440 (Northamptonshire)

WANTED

or call or WhatsApp

DROP DECK trailer wanted, 16'–18' bed, wheels at back of trailer which lower the bed to the ﬂoor. J Seaborne Tel 01432 840651/07866 770644 (Herefordshire)

All ages & all models of

Fendt tractors

wanted by farmer/dealer/ enthusiast

LARGE automotive parts cleaning tank, 240 volt, variable pressure pump, single hose or spinning shower unit, big enough to put a car engine, small tractor engine or gearbox in. £360. C Flatters Tel 01775 640112 (Lincolnshire)

Agri Spec JCB 520-50 Farm Special Loadall 4x4x4

James on 07770 692891 www.jmurrell.co.uk

CEBORA Plasma Prof70 plasma cutter, in very good condition, 3 phase, 5m torch, rated at 20mm, always covered up after use, c/w all the original paper work, plus some consumables & a circle cutting kit. £625 no VAT. C Flatters Tel 01775 640112 (Lincolnshire)

S Gray

Recycling

59-111969

Please email pictures & details to

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call or WhatsApp

James on 07770 692891 www.jmurrell.co.uk

59-115061

PIGTAIL cultivator wanted, 15–18', Blench or similar, c/w depth wheels & hydraulic folding, would consider rigid one. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)

SAW BENCH, 3 phase. £300 ono. D Lawton Tel 01709 239016 (South Yorkshire)

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk

01353 861694 07968 661115

MASSEY FERGUSON 565 single left hand door, 1978, handle OK, reasonable condition, glass good. £300. M Weaver Tel 01275 472207 (Somerset)

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

Please email pictures & details to ARMSTRONG HOLMES 12T trailer wanted with hydraulic tailboard, sprung drawbar, super singles. P Mason Tel 07855 536799 (Shropshire)

01787 238200

p. . cra ES ET S fs N E R s o BI B TE S R type Al OM A ES OR RY C UG RV T NE C I S HA RA CH T A M

David Smith

J Murrell 07770 692891

agricycle

W MESCR A T AP NT A EDL

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk

59-115072

type aluminium or steel glasshouse/greenhouse for private farmhouse growing

Please email pictures & details to

CROPCO

SINGLE phase 0.5hp or 1hp electric motor(s) wanted. R James Tel 01263 837569 (leave message for call back) (Norfolk)

ELECTRIC single phase concrete poker wanted. R James Tel 01263 837569 (leave message for call back) (Norfolk) STANHAY 785 precision air drill wanted, must be this model, 2010, in good condition. N Wood Tel 07462 857557 (Cambridgeshire) 18.4 OR 20.8R38 tyres wanted, pair in good condition, Essex/Suffolk area, cash waiting. £321. A May Tel 07714 028000 (Essex)

GREENHOUSE WANTED large high quality industrial strength

recycling

recycling@cropco.co.uk

BROCHURES WANTED

AUSTIN A Series rear wheel drive engine wanted, would be from an Austin A35, Morris Minor, Marina, etc. D Collins Tel 07733 446623 (Devon)

farm plastic

4X4S & PICKUPS wanted, anything considered, cash payment, in the Anglia/ Kent region. Prompt collection. Call Jeremy Long on 07711 079821.

All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875

WANTED

FORD 7000 c/w Farmhand power loader, 1980, 2wd, rear weight, PTO, hyd pump & attachments, good condition. £10,250+VAT ono. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

HEAVY DUTY/INDUSTRIAL circular saw bench wanted, large circular one or bandsaw, three or single phase/PTO or belt driven, for reducing tree trunks to boards, posts & railings. R James Tel 01263 837569 (leave message for call back) (Norfolk)

WASTE SERVICES & RECYCLING

59-110409

CASE INTERNATIONAL 785XL 2wd, gwo. £6,250 no VAT. D Harvey Tel 07947 572679 (Hertfordshire)

Wanted Galvanised Cattle/Water Tanks

New Holland TC, TX, CX Deutz Fahr - all models John Deere 1177, 2056, 2058, 2256, 2258 Claas Lexion 410, 420, 430, 510, 520, 530

trailed forage harvester and/or accessories to fit GDO Howell 07903 089 391 & 01728 723 683 gdohowell@aol.com

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INTERNATIONAL 276, 1968, V5 present, good runner, good hydraulics & brakes, lights work, all works as it should, good tyres – 2 new fronts. S Harmer Tel 07933 549235 (Norfolk)

COMBINESWANTED

59-114692

Norwich, Norfolk

WANTED John Deere 3765/3760

07785 937779 01953 454462

DOE tool carrier wanted. J Adams Tel 07984 380891 (Cambridgeshire)

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

J Murrell 07770 692891

OLDER SANDERSON tyres or complete wheels, 405/20-20 & 16.0/70-20 or others that would fit. R James Tel 01263 837569 (leave message for call back) (Norfolk)

62-115039

IFOR WILLIAMS sheep deck for a 12' TA510G. J Claydon Tel 07747 775170 (Norfolk) CONCRETE MIXER 3-point linkage PTO or older type builders wanted, 5 or 3.5, four wheel or fast tow two wheels. R James Tel 01263 837569 (leave message for call back) (Norfolk)

59-110555

HOWARD & OPICO square ploughs available, 1985, sizes of 4–8 furrow with new shearbolts & in very good working order, viewing welcome & prices are negotiable. J Ritchie Tel 07970 901756 (Renfrewshire)

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VINTAGE & CLASSIC (cont)

LITHIUM COMPLEX red grease, 24 cartridges, 2022. £75 no VAT. A Owen Tel 07714 283539 (Norfolk)

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CLAAS ARION 630 HEXASHIFT £74,950

CL-A9605195.B

CL-A9605278.B

2023, 50k, 165hp, 1253hrs, front linkage, air con, Isobus, air brakes, cab suspension

CLAAS ARION 650

£39,950

SEE ALL OUR MACHINES FOR SALE VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE: www.eastern.claas-dealer.co.uk

CLAAS ARION 650

£69,950

CLAAS ARION 650

£79,950

2023, 50k, 165hp, 1332hrs, 480 & 600, 4 spools, front linkage, Isobus, air brakes, cab suspension

2017, 50k, 185hp, 7650hrs, 540 fronts, 650 rears, 3 spools, full suspension, air brakes, cis, Isobus compatible

2019, 50k, 185hp, 3301hrs, 540 fronts, 650 rears, 4 spools, full suspension, front linkage, a/c, air brakes

2021, 50k, 185hp, 3000hrs, 4 spools, full suspension, front linkage, Isobus, air brakes, Power Beyond

CLAAS ARION 650 HEXASHIFT £69,880

CLAAS ARION 650 HEXASHIFT £74,950

CLAAS AXION 870

JOHN DEERE 8R410

CLAAS TORION 1511 P £117,500

CL-A9603440.A

CL-A9604621.B

2022, 50k, 185hp, 4222hrs, 480 & 580, 4 spools

CLAAS 208 MEGA

£29,500

1994, c/w C600, 3761 engine hrs

CL-09451041

KRM R 300

£3,500

2001, 3m working width, marker arms

CL-A3608859

£87,000

CL-A7603479

£269,950

2023, 50k, 185hp, 3672hrs, 480 & 580, 4 spools, front linkage, Isobus, air brakes

2021, 50kph, 295hp, 5127hrs, 600/70R30 fronts, VF710/70R42 rears, 5 spools, f/ linkage, eco PTO, a/c, Isobus, e/hyd, PUH, Power Beyond, cab susp CL-A5101391.B

2024 50k, 443hp, 514hrs, VF710 & VF900, 5 spools, f/susp, f/ linkage, GPS steering, a/c, Isobus, a/brakes, electric hyd, cab susp JD-1RW8410DPRD241468

CLAAS TUCANO 570

CLAAS LEXION 7700 TT

CLAAS LEXION 8700TT

POA

CL-A9602440.A

2022, Black edition, 3rd service on headstock, led light package, central lubrication system, tow hitch, stainless exhaust CL-K6100231.A

CLAAS LEXION 8800 TT

POA

2021, c/w Convio770, 1264hrs, 908 drum hrs, yield/Q meter, yield mapping, straw chopper, reversing camera

2021, c/w V1080, 2369 eng/1663 drum hrs, yield/Q/grain meter, yield map, telematics, c/control, power spreader, straw chopper, autocrop ﬂow, rev camera CL-C8500324.A

2021, c/w CF1230, 2175eng/1528 drum hrs, yield/Q meter, grain meter, CEMOS auto, power spreader, straw chopper, autocrop ﬂow, rev camera CL-C8600797.A

2022 c/w CF1080, 1671eng/1254 drum hrs, yield/Q/grain meter, yield mapping, telematics, full CEMOS, c/control, power spreader, straw chopper, reversing cam CL-C8601091.A

LEMKEN SOLITAIR 9K

LEMKEN JUWEL 8 MVU 5+1 L90

JOHN DEERE R962i

CHAFER SENTRY 2

CL-L3700272.A

£30,000

2017, 4m working width, marker arm, q/r tines, pre emergence markers

K1-SR00010794

2023, cultivation / drills / tillage

POA

£34,500

2016, 36m, induction bowl, steering axle, 4+1 nozzles, boom levelling

£36,000

2017, 36m, 5000L tank, manual quad nozzles, 480 tyres

LE-436195.A

SR00010530

SR00010582

ZA-401425

£9,950

CLAAS DISCO 3100 CONTOUR £4,950

McHALE PROGLIDE 3100C £7,500

CLAAS DISCO 9400 C DUO WITH 3200 FC POA

JOSKIN KOMFORT2 16000TS £37,950

CL-63101093

CL-61801359.A

1X-1004475

CL-F6601079.A

OT-YD81600TSEJB31213

HORSCH SPRINTER 4 ST £29,500

HORSCH SPRINTER 4 ST £26,000

HORSCH AVATAR 4.16 SD £69,950

HORSCH PRONTO 6KR £76,000

HORSCH PRONTO 4 DC £74,950

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ABOUT PEOPLE Lemken restructures management board

(L-R) Klaus Kuhl, Robert von Keudell and Dr Thomas Lange-Stalinski form Lemken’s new three-member management board

customers. This move reflects changing market conditions and the increasing demands placed on technology, customer advice and service. “With the new structure, we are establishing clear responsibilities and further strengthening our proximity to our markets and customers,” explains Nicola Lemken, shareholder and chair of the advisory board. “With Robert von Keudell, we are gaining an experienced sales executive who has extensive practical knowledge of the agricultural machinery industry and of working with international dealer organisations.” In addition to sales, he will also be responsible for after sales, product management and marketing. Klaus Kuhl will continue to be responsible for finance, human resources, IT, compliance, legal affairs and ESG. Dr Thomas Lange-Stalinski will oversee research and development.

Members of a family who helped create England’s first-community owned farm and protected their fathers’ legacy have become Harper Adams University’s latest Honorary Graduates. Charlotte and Ben Hollins received the accolades on-stage at Theatre Severn in Shrewsbury at the end of the play Arthur’s Plough. The drama recounts their father’s life at Fordhall Farm in Market Drayton and his children’s subsequent battle to save the pioneering organic farm.

Bestowing the awards, Harper Adams University vicechancellor Professor Ken Sloan told the assembled audience: “Ben and Charlotte’s story is one of courage, determination and an extraordinary belief in the power of community. It is also a story of family, farming and a commitment to a more sustainable future. “As we have seen in tonight’s performance, their father, Arthur Hollins, was a remarkable agricultural pioneer.”

Honorary graduates, Charlotte and Ben Hollins receive their degrees from vice chancellor Professor Ken Sloan.

Close Brothers expands agriculture team

Lord Bamford and his son George Bamford.

Gary Mills (right), J Riley’s new stores manager, together with the company’s managing director Matt Carse

New stores manager at J Riley Earlier this summer, Norfolk-based Vervaet importer J Riley Beet Harvesters (UK) Ltd appointed Gary Mills as stores manager at its Attlebridge, Norfolk headquarters. Gary brings more than 20 years of parts experience with his previous employer in the automotive industry, and has successfully transferred this knowledge to parts for sugar beet harvesters and slurry machines. J Riley managing director Matt Carse commented: “Gary brings a wealth of experience in the parts industry, and we are pleased to

welcome him to the team. His thoroughness and attention to detail are a great fit with the Riley business andultimately benefit our customers. We look forward to the future with the stores under his expert guidance.” J Riley holds more than £1.7million worth of parts stock in Norfolk, enabling most parts to be quickly dispatched to meet customer demand. More obscure items are sourced from the Vervaet factory in the Netherlands, with minimal lead times.

Close Brothers has announced the appointment of Oliver McEntyre as head of agriculture to grow and develop its agriculture proposition, as the funder looks to strengthen its offering in this key sector. Oliver has significant practical, consultancy, finance and leadership experience in UK agriculture, having worked at Barclays for 18 years. This experience is complemented by his upbringing on a family farm, agricultural college education, and practical experience in farm management and consultancy, giving him a well-rounded understanding of the sector. Oliver said: “I’m delighted to be joining Close Brothers, and I’m llooking forward to the challenge. The prospect of building a team and helping take Close Brothers’ agricultural proposition forward really appealed to me. I want us to strengthen our position in the market, and grow our reputation as a credible, relationship-led agricultural lender.”

Andrew New, managing director, growth portfolios, added: “Close Brothers has been providing funding support to farmers and the wider agricultural sector for many years. The appointment of an individual of Oliver’s experience and reputation demonstrates our ongoing commitment to this vital industry. “Oliver’s immediate priority will be to grow his team, ensuring it has the right mix of agricultural knowledge, commercial judgement and relationship skills. This is an exciting time for us and I’m looking forward to seeing the team delivering for our farming community.”

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Going forwards, the family-owned company will be jointly managed by three managing directors. The current CEO, Anthony van der Ley, will move into an advisory role. The position of CEO will not subsequently be filled. Robert von Keudell will join the company as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) on 1st November 2026. He joins after the company had already reorganised its management board with the appointment of Dr Thomas Lange-Stalinski as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and Klaus Kuhl as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). By establishing a dedicated sales division at management board level, Lemken is now consolidating responsibility for its markets and

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