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No Lame Excuses

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Protect your livestock now!

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Technical Genius

Vital Winter Parts

A hat trick from Massey?

There’s a lot more in store!

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The Bute Brothers

Everybody needs a Massey…

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Service Packages

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JCB - Just Complete Brilliance

Fixed prices for tight budgets

Quality Used Machines A great deal more

The Best Gets Better

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The Perfect Gift

Christmas shopping wrapped up!

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Shop Online

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The Perfect Gift

Christmas shopping wrapped up!

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The Bute Brothers Everybody needs a Massey…

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Technical Genius A hat trick from Massey?

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Service Packages

Fixed prices for tight budgets

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The Best Gets Better JCB - Just Complete Brilliance

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No Lame Excuses Protect your livestock now!

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Brand News In Brief

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Vital Winter Parts There’s a lot more in store!

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Quality Used Machines A great deal more

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Armchair Shopping This time last year we were very excited to bring you news about our all new Bishopton Depot with its expanded Agricultural Workshop and Parts Department. But investment in our customers’ needs and wants didn’t stop there!

Recognising that more and more of you are getting online via your PC or mobile phone to source new and second hand machinery, seek out special offers or make an enquiry, earlier this year we launched our even more user friendly Hamilton Brothers website to make it easier to find what you’re looking for faster.

And now, just in time for the long, dark winter nights, we bring you the ultimate couch potato tool...stress free shopping from the comfort of your armchair with the launch of Hamilton Brothers Direct.

Save Time and Money with Hamilton Brothers Direct!

“This is the first phase of our 3 year plan to give our customers the ultimate Hamilton Brothers online shopping experience” says MD Eric Gardiner. “The initial launch showcases our top selling, competitively priced brand leading products to give you what you need when you need it.

More products will be added daily and if there are specific items you require on a regular basis, simply drop us an e-mail and we’ll add them to our shop for your convenience”.

You don’t need to be a seasoned web surfer to enjoy the benefits of shopping online at Hamilton Brothers, because our easy to navigate shop has been specifically designed for simplicity and speed. After a hard day grafting on the farm you can sit back, put your feet up and order your spare parts, Animal Health supplies, workwear, leisurewear, tools, hardware, garden equipment and so much more.

You can either click and collect from your local Hamilton Brothers or have your items delivered direct to your door.

Click and collect from your local Hamilton Brothers or have your items delivered direct to your door.

With the festive season almost upon us you can forget the ‘bah humbug’ approach to Christmas shopping as you’ll also find a huge selection of great gift ideas for all the family including kids’ pedal tractors, toys, collectibles, snazzy gadgets, gizmos and stocking fillers to put a grin on everyone’s face from granddaughters to great grandfathers!

To get started just log on to www.hamiltonbrosdirect.co.uk then you can browse through our products at your leisure, create an account, compare prices, snap up a special online offer, click to order or even add items to your wish list to buy later. It’s a web surfer and shopper’s paradise... and you don’t even need to leave your seat!

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at Hamilton Brothers Direct!

Your One Stop Online Shop...

Everything You Need When you Need it!

To celebrate the launch of our Hamilton Brothers online shop we’re kick starting the festive season by giving all our customers an early Christmas present of a £10 gift voucher for every £100 spent in one transaction shopping at Hamilton Brothers Direct!

What’s more, you can redeem your gift vouchers any time over the coming year when purchasing parts, goods or having your machinery serviced in either our Bishopton, Tarbolton or Campbeltown branches.

Stuck for a great gift idea for family, friends or colleagues?

Treat them to some Hamilton Brothers gift vouchers and let them choose themselves! The vouchers come in an attractive presentation wallet and can be redeemed in any of our depot shops for a whole variety of goodies from our leisure and workwear boots, clothing and accessories to collectibles, parts, toys or even garden power products.

There’s never been a better time to get online at www.hamiltonbrosdirect.co.uk

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Masseys more for the Bute Brothers!

Left to right: James junior, Duncan, Charles, James senior, Robert, and Ninian with his son, Ian.

“We’ve been seeing red for 64 years” laughs Duncan McAlister of Bute. He is of course not referring to temperament, but rather his family’s outstanding loyalty to Massey Ferguson for almost seven decades.

Duncan is one of seven McAlister children born and bred on the beautiful island of Bute. Five sons are carrying on the farming tradition started by their Great Grandfather, and all run successful agricultural enterprises around Rothesay.

Our motto - ‘If it ain’t red, keep it in the shed!’

Nearly 70 years on, the McAlister fleet of 17 vintage and ultra modern tractors comprises a 1947 Ferguson TE20 (sadly not the original), a MF 35, MF 65, five MF 135s, an MF 148, MF 165, MF 178, three MF 5455s, two MF 6465s and an MF 6475.

“We’ve all been brought up with MF tractors and abide by our family motto - if it ain’t red, keep it in the shed!” continues Duncan. “We started buying Masseys direct from Hamilton Brothers in 1992 and we get great back-up, great service and we’ve never had a bad one.

The company has kept ahead with technology but the big bonus for us is that the machines are straightforward and easy to drive. You can just jump in and off you go.”

“I think the Dyna-6 gearbox is the best innovation of all. It’s so easy to shift and you hardly ever have to use the clutch.

In addition, our MF 6465 is equipped with cab and front suspension which is super and makes for a really comfortable ride on our long farm roads.”

“Our Dad, James acquired the tenancy at Bruchag Farm in 1944 and bought his first Ferguson TE20 tractor from Bute dealership W & J Duncan, but the tractor was actually supplied by Hamilton Brothers on the mainland” explains Duncan. “We were all brought up at Bruchag, so farming became a way of life for us.”

James senior on his first Ferguson TE20 from W & J Duncan supplied by Hamilton Brothers.

One wonders what Duncan’s Great Grandfather would have made of today’s technology.

Here’s to ‘Masseys’ more years of productive farming for the McAlister clan!

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A Hat Trick of Technical

5600 SERIES MF 5611

MF 5612

MF 5613

Max HP power @ 2,000 rpm

110

120

130

Max Torque @ 1600 rpm

468

502

545

Transmission Type

Dyna-4 or 6

Dyna-4 or 6 Dyna-4 or 6

Engine Type

Agco Power Agco Power Agco Power

Smart choice for the Arable, Livestock or Mixed Farmer Now with 6 tractor models in the 5600 range.

The MF 5600 Series has the power and features you need to make light work of the toughest jobs To complement the launch of the new 5600 Series 85105hp 3 cylinder tractors earlier this year, Massey has just announced the imminent arrival of the next three tractors in the range bringing the total to six.

These 110-130hp 4 cylinder tractors complete the 5600 Series which replaces the outgoing 54 and 6400 Series.

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These ‘go-anywhere, doanything’ tractors designed to target the arable, livestock or mixed farmer’s needs are now being hailed as the ‘ultimate loader tractor in the world’.

Built to provide optimum performance in the field and on the road, these state-ofthe-art compact tractors bear the Massey seal of style, comfort and quality with

an ultra modern hi-visibility bonnet and cab, precision perfect hydraulics, Dyna 4 transmission in the earlier models and a choice of Dyna 4 or 6 in the latest additions

There are LOADS more features and benefits to this fantastic new Massey Series, so find out more and give us a call today!

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Genius from MASSEY

Sheer DYNA-MITE in the 6600 Series from Massey!

Take the power and torque of a 6 cylinder tractor, add the cab size and style of the 7600, mix in superb manoeuvrability from a lightweight, compact design with excellent power to weight ratio and what do you get? The recipe for Massey’s 6600 Series!

With 10 flexible variants to choose from ranging from 120hp minimum to 185hp maximum, Massey has created a monster, neatly packaged for today’s modern farmer.

This 4 cylinder compact and extremely agile tractor is now regarded as the largest and most powerful 4 cylinder tractor in the world, and few would argue. The range has

three base specifications from the ‘Essential’ to the ‘Efficient’ and the range topping ‘Exclusive’ version.

Do you want Dyna-4 or Dyna-6 Semi-Powershift Transmissions with Autodrive? Or have you considered Dyna-VT Continuously Variable Transmission which is available on the MF6614 to MF6616 variants? What about cab comfort? Do you prefer mechanical or Optiride Plus cab suspension and a suspended axle now available across the range?

With so many options to

choose from in the outstanding 6600 Series, all you have to do is decide which options to go for. Either way, you’re guaranteed a tractor that ticks all the right boxes!

Fuel Efficient, Eco Friendly, Ergonomic...

The Award Winning 7600 Series This year our brand new Massey Ferguson 7618 Dyna 6 demonstrator provided the Tractor Factor on our stand at the Agricultural Shows as we showcased engineering genius to our West of Scotland Farmers.

This superb 6 cylinder 7600 award winning Series now ranging from 140hp to 280hp is the definitive ‘all rounder’ for arable or mixed farmers. The state-of-the-art technology fuses fuel efficient, low emission engines with ergonomically designed roomy cab space reminiscent of the 8600 Series.

Combine this with a lightweight yet strong chassis and a power to weight ratio second to none and you’ll discover this powerhouse will plough and cultivate your land faster than you can devour your ploughman’s lunch!

With so many features and cost saving benefits, best to give us a call to arrange a free, no obligation demonstration of the new 5600, 6600 or the 7600 cream of the crop.

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Service Our Globetrotting Bishopton Agricultural Service Manager

Ken Smyth comes back to his roots, and rings the changes It’s 20 years since I was supervised performing my first pre-delivery inspection on a new Massey Ferguson 3075 bound for Arran.

This responsible task was of course part of my four year Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship which I successfully completed at Hamilton Brothers in 1997 prior to honing my Agricultural skills in a diverse range of posts worldwide with Renault, AGCO, Massey Ferguson, Challenger, Valtra and Deutz-Fahr.

I guess my passion for tinkering with tractors was in my blood from an early age. My Grandfather was an Agricultural Contractor in Lanarkshire, and the proud owner of one of the County’s first self propelled Massey combine harvesters. In those days a service constituted applying gargantuan quantities of grease and regularly changing oils and

filters. A cheap insurance to minimise breakdowns and keep the cogs of the local farming industry turning. These days the computerised technology used in the manufacture of agricultural machinery is tantamount to rocket science!

What a difference four decades has made.

Tractor servicing these days is much more than an oil and filter change Today’s demands are even greater. Capital costs for our customers is higher and time for us to turn jobs round is lower.

However, when I returned to Hamilton Brothers in May this year as Agricultural Service Manager at our Bishopton Headquarters, I was pleased to

inherit some very talented and professional engineers who each bring their own specialist areas of expertise to our Agricultural Workshop to provide a good balance. All the engineers are manufacturer trained in time saving diagnostic equipment such as laptops and EDT for Massey Ferguson (the latest in touch screen tablet diagnostics).

With help and input from my team I am currently in the throes of instigating a raft of new initiatives to further improve the service facility for our customers.

So far we have a new dedicated metal fabrication and welding unit in our workshop with an expanded range of metals and metal work equipment to offer a greater range of fabrication services such as re-flooring or repairing of trailers, buckets or feed wagons.

Future investment includes the latest Air Conditioning Diagnostic and Service Tools and a bigger range of hydraulic hoses and fittings plus PTO shafts and ends.

A fleet of new Volkswagen Crafters will also be replacing our current mobile service vans.

This will enable us to carry more parts, be even more prepared for any eventuality, and provide a better ‘first time fix rate’. Great news all round and particularly for our Island farmers where travel costs are a big part of any breakdown.

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Left: Field Service Engineer David Luke with one of our standard MF service kits.

Service

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Can you afford to live without it? Are you playing Russian roulette with your capital investment leaving the prospect of a breakdown to chance? If so… you might just have had your chips.

Gone are the days of DIY servicing. With such sophisticated technology you could be dicing with death if you’re tempted to go it alone.

Are you playing Russian roulette with your capital investment Regular maintenance is vital for performance, but it will also ensure your machine retains a greater residual value when you trade it in. We have the expertise and equipment to keep your machinery in tip top condition through servicing, check-ups and necessary repairs. And with our new

How much does your tractor or telehandler mean to you?

in-house Fixed Price Service Package, you’ll never have to worry about budget blitzing bills again!

Many of our customers are also enjoying the benefits of the Massey Manager and JCB Asset Care Servicing and Extended Warranty Plans which also allow you to spread the cost over the lifetime of your machine thus avoiding any nasty surprises.

You can invest in the Manager package if your tractor is up to 12 months old, and cover is offered up to 5 years or 6,000

operating hours. JCB offer similar packages up to 5 years or 10,000 operating hours.

Spread the cost of maintenance… avoid nasty surprises!

To discuss which of our maintenance packages is best for you, give Ken a call at our Bishopton Depot on 01505 862 010 or email service@hamiltonbros.co.uk

Bishopton Agricultural Service Manager Ken Smyth with the latest diagnostic tablet system.

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launch feature

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The Best has just got Better...

It may have taken more than 110,000 hours of testing and an investment in excess of £80 million, but in our opinion, this year JCB have truly surpassed themselves with the launch of their TM320 and TM320S Telemaster Articulated Loader range.

Manufactured in their Staffordshire based UK Headquarters these models replace the top selling TM310S and give our farmers total peace of mind that it pays to buy British as parts and back up service are second to none.

Powered by their revolutionary Stage IIIB/ Tier 4 JCB Ecomax diesel engines, you will benefit from lower noise levels, greatly improved cab comfort, a 100kg of increased lift capacity and revamped drivelines for increased power, productivity and efficiency. But even more impressive in today’s economic climate where every penny counts, you can also expect fuel savings of up to £4,676 over a three year period. A small package that packs a mighty punch!

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Get your Business Booming and Cut Costs with the New Generation of TM320S Telemasters with Tier 4 Ecomax Engines from JCB. Save up to £4,676 on fuel with JCB’S Revolutionary Tier 4 Ecomax Diesel Engine

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE

Ecomax engines with up to 15% more torque • JCB Reduced fuel consumption • 100kg increase lift capacity • Lock-up torque inconverter gears 4, 5 and 6 • Lock-up in gears 2-6 on theinTM320S for improved • working efficiency 14% hydraulic flow for TM320S • Additional Simplified transmission modes • Smoother transmission gear changes • Variable speed cooling fan reduces noise • Improved smooth ride load suspension •

Just Complete Brilliance!

According to a recent report from NFU Mutual, rural crime in Scotland was up 12% last year despite a 20% fall UK wide. Worryingly, high value tractor and GPS guidance system thefts contributed to this rise so the old adage, prevention is better than cure has never rung truer.

As global leaders in their field, JCB have come up with a solution to combat ‘agri’vating crime by developing a monitoring and management system which really is right out of this world!

JCB LiveLink is a totally unique, advanced telematic system which uses satellite and cellular technology to transmit critical information

about your machine to a secure data centre which you can easily access via the web or your mobile phone. It protects your machine against theft by accurately monitoring machine logistics and unauthorised movement and it also transmits health alerts and service and maintenance requirements to both you and us at Hamilton Brothers!

Even better, the Livelink System comes as standard for the first two years on any JCB Loadall, Wheeled Loader, Fastrac Tractor or the new TM 320 Telescopic Loader. After the initial period it will cost you as little as £1.73 per week to protect your machine and you will further benefit from reduced insurance premiums. A simple solution to crime prevention and machine management that doesn’t cost the earth.

JCB combats ‘Agri’vating crime with their totally unique JCB livelink system which comes as standard on the new TM320.

Out of this world machine management that doesn’t cost the earth.

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animalhealth

there’s no need f Did you know that after infertility and mastitis, lameness is the third most common reason for culling cows on dairy farms?

When you consider the overall implications of lameness, from the pain and discomfort of the animal to the knock on costs of a reduction in fertility and milk yield plus increased labour and vet costs, you may be surprised to know that for an average 100 cow dairy herd, the direct and indirect costs of lameness could amount to a whopping great ÂŁ4,000 per year. All

The cost of lameness could amount to a whopping ÂŁ4,000 per year.

of this could of course be avoided.

So what causes lameness and when is it likely to strike?

Winter is the most common time of year for lameness in cattle and sheep as bacteria thrives in persistent wet conditions prevalent in

the West of Scotland. Whilst weather is outwith our control, other key contributory factors such as inadequate housing and management leading to reduced lying times, poor hygiene, diet and ineffective treatment of injuries are very much within our control.

At the recent International Conference on Lameness, studies relating to claw horn lesions found that regular mobility screening resulted in early detection of the disease and that trimming

Most farmers will have to deal with lame livestock at some point.

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Farming Matters • Winter 2013/14

for lame excuses protect your livestock now!

ANIMAL HEALTH

cattle at mobility scores of 1 and 2 will significantly reduce chronic long term lameness.

Canadian research reported that only 2.8% of dairy farmers were using footbaths correctly and failure to measure footbath capacity and dilution rates was also a contributory factor in lameness control.

Unavoidably, most farmers will have to deal with lame livestock at some point, but if you take preventative measures in the first place, or early treatment at the onset then you won’t suffer punitive penalties all round!

Hamilton Brothers Animal Health team have everything you need to help prevent or treat lameness in your livestock.

Our massive range of foot trimming equipment includes hoof knives and metal discs, Tiesen gel and tape, bandages, Nettex foot spray, Provita Combat Spray, footrot shears,

Avoid the crippling cost of lameness and order your preventative products now!

Demotec Blocks, Cowslips and Boveq cow clogs.

Our recommended Footbathing preparations include Provita Hoofsure Endurance, Kilco Superhoof, Formalin and Copper Sulphate.

We are also authorised suppliers of the Footvax vaccine which can be used either as a preventative measure or to treat the early stages of lameness.

To cut the cost of caring for your cattle and sheep we have some fantastic seasonal offers on the highly acclaimed PROVITA HOOFSURE ENDURANCE. With a 1% dilution rate it performs

well in soiled footbaths and is manufactured using a unique blend of organic acids and antiseptic tea tree oils. Hoofsure is also the only footbathing product on the market that is non-toxic, biodegradable and stringently tested to be more potent than Formalin or Copper Sulphate which makes it exceptionally cost effective at only 50p per sheep per year.

Our Tarbolton Based Animal Health team of experts are always on hand to offer advice on the best treatments available, but if you can’t hoof it along to the depot, just give George, Angela, Jan or Alistair a call on 01292 541445 or Campbell at Ayr Auction Market on 01292 284424. And remember, now you can also save time and order online 24/7 from our new online shop www.hamiltonbrosdirect.co.uk

A GREAT DEAL MORE FROM PROVITA CATTLE FOOTBATH

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When you purchase 3 x 20 Litre Drums (valid until 31 Dec 2013)

FREE 2 METRE CATTLE FOOTBATH

When you purchase 10 x 20 Litre Drums

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STIHL BG56CE LEAF BLOWER

179.16

OUR PRICE

(plus VAT)

£

Vital Winter Parts

STIHL SHE71 ELECTRICBLOWER SHREDDER

£

58.33

HAMBERG 12kw CHAMPION STOVE

165.83

OUR PRICE

£

(plus VAT)

BATTERYDRILL

124.17

OUR PRICE

BODY

WARMERS

29.95

(plus VAT)

SPAREX 20LTR FUEL CAN

66 £16.66

£ 14

£

.45 £

BUCKBOOTZ SAFETY WELLIES

205

(plus VAT)

(plus VAT)

GRINDER BODY (BGA452Z)

Bought with drill

OUR PRICE

(plus VAT)

12

(PLUS VAT)

TWIN BATTERY (BHP458RFX)

OUR PRICE

£

332

BATTERYDRILL

(BHP453RFX)

(plus VAT)

£

£

PRICE

OUR PRICE

95.83

(plus VAT)

(plus VAT)

BERGEN 5kw CHAMPION STOVE OUR

GREY KNITTED TRAPPER HAT

TOUGH PHONE

OUR PRICE

£

£

SITEMASTER

RING HD AIR COMPRESSOR

520.83

(plus VAT)

£

(plus VAT)

(plus VAT)

£

416.66

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82.50

OUR PRICE

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99

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16.95

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£16.50

(plus VAT)

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Brand News In Brief

LELY GOOD DEALS!

MAJOR PLAYERS!

AMAZING AMAZONE!

As 2013 draws to a close we’re in a position to save you a substantial buck with our great winter ‘bale’ out of off season Lely stock.

If you’re thinking about a new Mower, Tedder, Rake, Baler, Forage Wagon or Forage Harvester now’s the time to order as we have some cracking Christmas deals on offer and fantastic finance packages to help spread the cost!

Did you know you’ll be ‘Dung Ho’ with Major’s entire range of Slurry Tankers as they’re all now manufactured using 6mm galvanised steel.

The result? Your Major investment will last even longer! Rubber buffers are also fitted as standard on the drawbar which makes towing a breeze. At this time of year our Major Log Splitters are flying out the door, so keep the home fires burning and galvanise yourself into action!

If you haven’t yet discovered the benefits of owning an Amazone Fertilizer spreader, now’s the time to buy as we have some amazing out of season deals just waiting to be snapped up.

Speak to Jim Steel at our Bishopton Depot on 01505 862010 for more on the current stock machines we have for sale at reduced prices to make room for the special offers and finance packages for the 2014 season.

PLOUGH ON!

HOME IN ON HONDA!

REACHING FURTHER!

Dowdeswell pride themselves in manufacturing the ‘Best Ploughs Made in Britain’ and we’re delighted to have secured the franchise this year for our West of Scotland farmers.

Top sellers are the 100 Series Delta Furrow and the 105 Series Ploughs. The former is fully mounted, reversible and has hydraulic or manual width adjustment for tractors up to 140hp. The latter has a manual furrow width adjustment from 14-20in, ideal in the furrow behind tractors of up to 190hp.

Find out more and call George Harvie at our Tarbolton Depot on 01292 541445.

Before you can eat your Ploughman’s lunch you’ll have everything furrowed except your brows!

Our Honda range of lawn and garden products sold like hot cakes this summer but hardly surprising given that all their machinery lives up to their ‘Built Better to Last Longer’ motto.

The unique 4-stroke engines provide you with power, fuel efficiency and a lifetime of reliability, so although it may not be the season to think about gardening, it’s worth checking out our off season deals.

We now stock the full range of Honda products and parts from mowers, leaf blowers and hedgecutters to ride-on garden tractors, tillers and even snow blowers!

Home in on Honda now and call Eric Gardiner on 01505 862010.

Great news for our Ayrshire farmers! We are now the authorised full line dealers for Redrock machinery now at our Tarbolton Depot to complement both our Bishopton and Campbeltown Depots.

Redrock Machinery has a reputation for strong, wellbuilt and reliable machinery designed to last for many years. Their range consists of Vertical and Paddle Feeder Wagons, Blockcutters, Slurry Pumps, Trailers and Buckrakes.

To find out more about this ‘rugged range’ of Redrock Machinery please speak to your local Sales Representative for further details.

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Quality used machinery For Sale

KUBOTA M9540 4WD TRACTOR Complete with 97.2HP Direct Injection Diesel Engine, 18 x 18 Transmission with Hyrdaulic Shuttle, 540/540 PTO Speed, Cat 2 Linkage with 4100kg Lift Capacity, Cab, Air Conditioning and Agricultural Tyres, Front 410 Fenders.

Good condition. Year: 2009 Hrs: 1235 Ref: 21011674

MF 6485 4WD TRACTOR

Transport spec, complete with ecology drain, Dyna 6 50k Transmission, 2.55m Rear, 620mm Pivoting Front Fenders, 4T Front LInkage with Couplers, Hitch Viewing Mirror, 540/65 R30 & 650/65 R42 Tyres, Suspended Cab, Twin Rotating Beacons. Year: 2010 Hrs: 2050 Ref: 21009431

LELY LOTUS 300 TEDDER/WIND ROWER Lely Lotus 300 Combination Tedder/Wind Rower, Ex Demo, c/w 3.00M Working Width, Single Swath Machine & Windrowing Cages. Excellent condition. Ask for Jim Steel at our Bishopton Depot and save £100′s from the new list price!! Year: 2013 Hours: N/A Ref: 11008774

BRAND NEW

MF 5455 4WD TRACTOR Classic Specification, c/w Comfort Pack, Power Shuttle Gearbox, Front Fenders, Steep Nose Tinwork. Plus MF945DM Loader c/w No 3/8 Faceplate, Subframe & Hydraulic Kit. Reg: SF57 MHY. Very good condition throughout. Year: 2007 Hours: Only 1550 Ref No: 21011460

JCB 526-56 AGRI LOADALL Hydraulic locking, Euro Tool Carrier complete with hydraulic pins. 460/70/24 Goodyear Tyres, 3 individual joystick levers, excellent condition, well worth investigating!

Year: 2009 Hours: 3737 Ref: DR2474

MF 6495 TRACTOR Standard Specification, Air Conditioning, Electric Mirrors, 4 Spools, Electric Joystick, In-Cab Shift PTO, Data 3 Suspended Cab, 620/70 x 42 Tyres, Excellent Condition.

Year: 2009 Hours: 3269 Ref: 11009069

BRAND NEW ZA-M2201 FERTILIZER SPREADER

NEW KRM D2300 MOUNTED MachineROTAVATOR Name and

Standard specification complete with Crumbler & PTO Shaft with extra blades. S/N: 34011. This machine is new, Year: 0000 Condition: Excellent unused and a bargain at only £4,600 + VAT. Year: 20120000 Hours: Brand New Ref No:0000000000 21009417 Hours: Reference:

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Brand new, shop soiled Amazone ZA-M2201 Fertilizer Spreader. Superior specification, complete with 2100 litre Hopper Capacity, OM 10-16 Spreading Discs, Limiter ML Left Hand Border Spreading Device, PTO Shaft & Swivel Hopper Cover. Serial No. ZAM00 91234. Nett Price to sell £5350.00 + VAT Year: 2012 Hours: N/A Ref: 21008664

MAJOR GRASS TOPPER Ex-Demonstrator from 2012, Major 12ft Flex Wing 3pt Linkage Grass Topper. Very good condition and will be workshop serviced and presented. New Retail Price £9590.00. Our price only £4,500.00 + VAT. You’d better be quick! Year: 2011 Hours: N/A Ref: 11007946

JCB 536-60 AGRI PLUS LOADALL TELESCOPIC HANDLER

KUBOTA L3200 TRACTOR Ex Demonstrator, complete with Turf Tyres, Manual Synchro Gearbox and ROPS. As new, fantastic buy and worth checking out! Year: 2012 Hours: 1 hr Ref: 21009488

BRAND NEW

Standard Specification, complete with Q-Fit Carriage Hydraulic Locking, Front, Rear and Boom Worklights, Pallet Forks and Smooth Ride System. Serial No. 1531981, Registration No. SF12 BHL. Manufacturer’s Warranty until 31/01/2017 or 3000 hrs whichever occurs sooner. Year: 2012 Hours: 950 Ref: 21008938

BISHOPTON TARBOLTON CAMPBELTOWN

NEW SLEWTIC 1.8M (6FT) WIDE SILAGE MUCK GRAB Wide Opening Model complete with 5 Curved, 8 Straight and 2 Side Tines with JCB Compact Toolcarrier Brackets to suit and Hydraulic Hoses with couplings. S/N: 2661. Brand new only £1,600 + VAT Year: 2012 Hrs: Ref: 21010491

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Bishopton Tel: 01505 862010 Tarbolton Tel:sales@hamiltonbros.co.uk 01292 541445 Campbeltown Tel: 01586 553031 email website www.hamiltonbros.co.uk