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On the cover

10 CFMOTO’s all-new ATV range o ers serious performance and comfort upgrades for farmers in their daily work

Farming

6 Latest AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship recipients named

41 Potato farmer thinks long term with Achmea Farm Insurance

Machinery

15 Rata Power Claw proves irreplaceable for new farmer

18 Dieci’s Haymaster 40.7 makes fodder management easy

20 McCormick X5.110 tractor ideal for couple’s rst foray into farming

33 Muck Runner making centrifugal technology more accessible

36 Bourgault Australia’s early order program o ers buying bene ts

44 Cobra Equipment’s expanding Shantui range tackling tough jobs

46 Veldonas’ electric pumps improving water management

Editorial & Design

Editor Lincoln Bertelli

lincoln.bertelli@primecreative.com.au

Journalist Jackson Haddad

Contributors Trevor Whittington, Gary Northover

Design Danielle Harris, Jacqueline Buckmaster

Art Director Daz Woolley

Managing Editor Eugene Du y

Cover image

65 Bobcat introduces rst all-electric zero-turn mower

Event news

24 Machinery and technology shines during FarmFest

38 Farmers to share experiences at National Renewables Conference and Expo

48 Speaker lineup revealed for Bulk Handling Technical Conference and Expo

51 Hort Connections trade show brings new ideas to life

Industry news

66 Digital tool giving vegetable growers new and valuable data

66 NSW seed vault to protect grain crops and support development

67 Exoskeleton suits being trialled by horticulture growers

68 ABARES forecasts another strong year of production output

68 Host city announced for next year’s evokeAG conference

69 Australia-India partnership to deepen agtech connections

69 Study looks into impact of extreme heatwaves on agriculture

Market news & opinion

57 Baler sales prove a positive in an otherwise slow May for machinery sales, the TMA says

58 WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says long-term lessons need to be heeded from fuel and fertiliser challenges

Regular items

4 Editor’s note

60 Calendar of upcoming events

76 List your item for sale!

79 Grand opening Hangcha Group reaches important milestone in Australian market

Dieci Haymaster 40.7. See page 18. Image: Prime Creative Media

to the latest edition of Farms & Farm Machinery

This time of year is always a busy one with eld day and industry events.

The Farms & Farm Machinery team travelled to two of these recently – speci cally FarmFest in Toowoomba and Hort Connections in Adelaide.

Plenty of exciting machinery and technology was on display at both of these, with our event wraps in this edition showcasing just some of the highlights.

Our Hort Connections coverage will continue in coming editions with pro les of this year’s award winners, while it was great to see such a positive mood at FarmFest.

With agriculture facing many of the same economic issues as Australia more broadly, it was noticeable how big the crowds were at FarmFest and how many exhibitors were reporting strong sales and enquiries from those enjoying the Queensland sunshine.

Looking ahead, the National Renewables in Agriculture conference and expo will be held in Orange, New South Wales next month.

You may recall a pro le on cherry grower Mike Casey from a previous edition, who shared his story at last year’s conference about turning his orchard electric.

An insight into which farmers will be speaking at this year’s event forms part of our preview.

The Farms & Farm Machinery team is also excited to attend the Tractor & Machinery Association’s annual conference in Sydney as the o cial media partner.

This key event brings the machinery industry together for important conversations and networking and we will have plenty of post-event coverage in subsequent editions.

Back to this edition, and our cover story highlights CFMOTO.

The utility vehicle manufacturer has introduced a new ATV range and we hear about the performance and comfort upgrades which the company says can make daily farming tasks including livestock management easier.

Two of our customer testimonials this month

focus on people who are new to farming, but whose carefully considered purchases have proven to be winners.

Both located in Queensland, one farmer bought a Rata Equipment Power Claw for management of his 500 acres before retirement and has called the product “irreplaceable”, while the other is a couple whose McCormick X5.110M tractor from Clark Equipment has helped them prepare their property for both cattle and a glamping business.

Separately, Clark Equipment has debuted an all-electric zero-turn mower and we hear about what this will bring to customers.

This edition also has a detailed look at Muck Runner’s new Pichon slurry tanker range, which aims to make centrifugal technology more accessible to Australian farmers.

A potato farmer shares why partnering with Achmea Farm Insurance has helped with his sustainability goals and long-term thinking, while we also celebrate the latest crop of AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship recipients and share their individual goals.

Other machinery placed in the spotlight includes Cobra Equipment’s expanding Shantui wheel loader range, Dieci Australia’s feature-packed Haymaster 40.7 telehandler, and the electric-powered pumps available through Veldonas.

We also highlight Bourgault Australia’s early order program, share the speaker lineup for September’s Bulk Handling Technical Conference, while WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington looks at the lessons to be learned from recent fuel and fertiliser shortages.

Lincoln Bertelli Editor

Image: Muck Runner

Emerging leaders

The 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship cohort re ects the diversity in agriculture, with recipients studying everything across grains, horticulture and livestock to plant, soil, and veterinary science, agtech and sustainable production systems

Eighteen university students who are building the skills, networks and industry understanding required to support the long-term success of Australian agriculture have been welcomed as the 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship cohort.

Since its inception in 2010, the scholarship program has supported more than 250 students in the nal two years of a full-time undergraduate degree at an Australian university, helping ensure Australian agriculture has access to a capable, future focused pipeline of talent.

It has played a key role in addressing workforce challenges across the sector, with several scholars going on to start their own ventures.

Backed by industry sponsors, the scholarship focuses on translating study into impact by strengthening leadership capability, fostering innovation and aligning graduate skills with real workforce needs.

Each receives a bursary of $5,000 per year, tailored professional development

workshops, an annual industry placement aligned with their eld of study and sponsor sector, as well as opportunities to build networks through national events and industry connections.

AgriFutures Australia says the 2026 cohort re ects the diversity and complexity of modern agriculture, with scholars studying across grains, bres, horticulture, poultry, aquaculture, livestock, marine bioproducts, agricultural economics, plant and soil science, genetics, veterinary science, and emerging areas such as agtech and sustainable production systems.

“These scholars are developing the skills that matter, but just as importantly, they are building relationships with industry that will carry through their careers,” AgriFutures Australia managing director Brianna Casey says.

“That connection ensures their knowledge is applied on farm, in businesses and across supply chains.

“It’s this combination of capacity building and connection that underpins

the long-term success of our rural industries and the communities that support them.”

The full 2026 AgriFutures Horizon Scholarship cohort is:

Eden Burns of Murdoch University

Eden Burns grew up in Kununurra in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, where exposure to the northern cattle industry and regional communities shaped a strong interest in animal health. Now studying veterinary science, Burns is passionate about strengthening veterinary services in remote Australia. Areas of interest include disease surveillance, biosecurity and preventative herd health. Burns is committed to improving livestock welfare while supporting industry productivity.

Emily Bell of Charles Sturt University

Originally from Newcastle, Emily Bell is currently studying veterinary science in Wagga Wagga. She previously completed

18 university students from across the country were announced as AgriFutures Horizion Scholarship recipients

a Bachelor of Science majoring in Animal Health, Disease and Welfare at the University of Sydney. Through her studies, Bell has developed a strong understanding of the link between animal health and agricultural systems. She has a particular interest in poultry veterinary practice and has actively pursued opportunities in this eld.

Nicholas Blersch of the University of Queensland

Nicholas Blersch grew up in Inverleigh, Victoria, with strong exposure to agriculture through his family’s industry connections. A gap year experience, including time at an organic farming and timber operation in Austria, deepened his interest in the sector. He is currently studying agribusiness, where he is exploring global trade challenges and the role of biomass in energy and fuel systems.

James Telford of James Cook University

James Telford grew up in the Solomon Islands, where he developed an early interest in animal health through exposure to tropical livestock systems. His family’s chicken business further inspired his pathway into veterinary science, which

he is currently studying in Townsville. Telford has explored his interest in poultry production through placements and research, building a strong foundation in animal production systems.

Rose Fisher of the University of Melbourne

Rose Fisher was raised on a sheep and cropping farm in northeast Victoria, where she developed a strong connection to agriculture and rural communities. Inspired by her family’s innovation and resilience, she is now studying a Bachelor of Agriculture, majoring in plant and soil science. Fisher is particularly interested in integrating biological and biochemical approaches to reduce risk in cropping systems, alongside emerging engineering solutions.

Kelsie Dowley of Murdoch University

Kelsie Dowley is based in Perth and studying genetics and molecular biology with aspirations for a research career in agriculture. She has a strong interest in plant-microbe interactions, particularly the relationship between rhizobia and legumes and its potential to enhance productivity while reducing reliance on synthetic fertilisers. Dowley has already gained experience in research and is keen to further explore this area.

Sharni Blacker of Adelaide University

Sharni Blacker grew up on her family’s broadacre cropping and sheep farm near Cummins on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula, developing a strong connection to agriculture and regional communities, leading to her studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences. Through work in agronomy and trialbased research, Blacker has developed a particular interest in the grains sector, including plant breeding, weed resistance and sustainable farming practices.

Zara Egerton-Warburton of the University of Western Australia

Zara Egerton-Warburton grew up on a farm in Kojonup in Western Australia’s Great Southern region, shaping her early connection to agriculture. Boarding in Perth provided broader exposure to education and industry opportunities. She is currently studying Agricultural Science, progressing toward a master’s degree, specialising in soil science and plant nutrition.

Edi Licciardi of the Australian National University

Edi Licciardi is a second-year vertical degree student, studying a Bachelor of Earth Science alongside a Master of Agricultural Innovation. With no traditional agricultural background, Licciardi discovered a strong interest in soil science and agricultural systems through study, with a particular focus on regenerative agriculture.

James Richard Harvey of the University of Tasmania

James Richard Harvey grew up on Sydney’s Northern Beaches before moving to Tasmania to study agricultural science in Hobart. A passion for the

Eden Burns is passionate about animal health

Kelsie Dowley has strong interest in plant-microbe interactions

Zara Egerton-Warburton is studying Agricultural Science

James Richard Harvey is particularly interested in horticulture

James Telford pathway into veterinary science was inspired by his family’s chicken business

FARMING

outdoors, including sur ng, hiking and mountain biking, led to an interest in careers that combine practical problem-solving with environmental stewardship. He is particularly interested in horticulture and aims to build a career across research and consultancy, with a long-term goal of operating his own farm.

Oscar Schutz of the University of Adelaide

Oscar Schutz was raised on his family’s vineyard in South Australia’s Barossa Valley, where early exposure to viticulture shaped his interest in horticulture. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, building knowledge in plant production and sustainable systems. Schutz is particularly interested in regenerative approaches that challenge conventional practices and improve both productivity and environmental outcomes.

Maeve Lowe of the University of Queensland

Maeve Lowe grew up in Tully, Far North Queensland, where her family produces bananas and cane, shaping her strong connection to agriculture and regional industries. She is currently studying a

Bachelor of Agricultural Science in Gatton. Lowe has a particular interest in genetic advancements across both animal and horticultural industries and is passionate about advocating for agriculture and inspiring the next generation.

Ella Haack of James Cook University

Ella Haack grew up in the Northern Territory, where a strong connection to shing and the outdoor lifestyle sparked her interest in aquatic systems. Now based in north Queensland, she is completing a Bachelor of Aquaculture and plans to undertake further postgraduate study. Haack is passionate about the role aquaculture plays in food security, regional livelihoods and community connection.

Ella Haack is passionate about aquaculture

Michael Tolhurst Peden of the University of Sydney

Michael Tolhurst Peden grew up in Sydney and developed an interest in agriculture during high school. He is currently studying plant production and nance, combining technical knowledge with business capability. He is motivated by the challenge of increasing agricultural productivity while improving environmental sustainability

and sees research and innovation as key drivers of change.

Madison Isemonger of the University of Sydney

Madison Isemonger has been exposed to diverse agricultural enterprises including broadacre cropping, livestock, egg and mushroom production, shaping her understanding of innovation and resilience in the sector. Alongside her studies, she has demonstrated strong leadership through roles with the University of Sydney Agricultural Society, NSW Young Farmers and AgShows NSW. Isemonger currently works within the agtech sector, supporting marketing initiatives.

Sophie Jonsson of the University of Queensland

Sophie Jonsson is studying a Bachelor of Agronomy, with a focus on crop production, soil health and sustainable farming systems. Growing up across mixed farming enterprises, including avocado, grain and cattle operations, has shaped her strong connection to agriculture and practical understanding of on-farm challenges. Jonsson has a

Oscar Schutz is building knowledge in plant production and sustainable systems

Maeve Lowe has a particular interest in genetic advancements across both animal and horticultural industries

Michael Tolhurst Peden is motivated by the challenge of increasing agricultural productivity while improving environmental sustainability

Madison Isemonger currently supports marketing initiatives within the AgTech sector

Sophie Jonsson is focusing her studies on crop nutrition and soil management

particular interest in crop nutrition and soil management to improve productivity and sustainability.

Annalise Magill of the University of Sydney

Annalise Magill grew up in a metropolitan environment but maintained strong ties to agriculture through her family’s dairy and fruit farming background. Experiences travelling through rural Australia fostered a deep respect for the role of farmers in supporting communities and the economy. She is currently studying agricultural science, majoring in agricultural, environmental and resource economics. Magill is passionate about balancing environmental sustainability with food security and economic resilience.

Judy Hopkins of the University of New England

Judy Hopkins grew up on her family’s mixed farming enterprise in Illabo, New South Wales, where they run a Black Simmental cattle stud, sheep and cropping operations. This background

sparked a strong and enduring passion for agriculture. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Agriculture and Bachelor of Business. Hopkins is particularly interested in improving meat quality and production e ciency through genetics and innovative management practices.

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Annalise Magill is passionate about balancing environmental sustainability with food security and economic resilience

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O -road EVOLUTION

CFMOTO’s all-new ATV range o ers serious performance and comfort upgrades which make daily farming tasks easier, including livestock management

The sheer size of Australian farming properties means it’s o en a challenge to move between paddocks.

While farmers can use utes and four-wheel drives, these larger vehicles struggle to access hard-to-reach areas.

Using an ATV is one solution, providing both the speed required to travel over long distances quickly and the ability to go o -road.

This is an important consideration for a range of daily farming tasks, including rounding up livestock, inspecting crops, general property maintenance, and even towing small implements.

For these reasons, many farmers are turning to CFMOTO’s comprehensive ATV range – which is distributed by Mojo Motorcycles.

“ATVs sit in a category of their own –highly versatile and hard to replace for speci c tasks on the farm,” CFMOTO o -road marketing manager Stephen Carrington says.

“They’re a simple, e cient transport solution that saves time and e ort across day-to-day farm work, and they can take you just about anywhere on a farm, which is what makes them such a valuable tool.

“ATVs are easy to use, highly manoeuvrable and make managing livestock far more e cient.”

Next generation

Already a proven success, Australian farmers across the country have made CFMOTO’s CFORCE 400 and 520 ATVs industry staples.

Building on this and making them even better, the company has launched its all-new GEN4 ATV work range with the CFORCE C4, C4 EPS and C5 EPS models.

Representing a complete redesign of the popular 400 and 520 models, the GEN4 lineup o ers a step up in the level of performance, comfort, and everyday work capability, while showcasing CFMOTO’s meaningful advancements in engineering, technology, and real-world usability.

Purpose-built to meet the changing demands of Australian farmers, the new range introduces signi cant improvements across every key area, from powertrain and chassis to ergonomics, serviceability, and rider-focused enhancements.

At the core of this lineup is a completely

re-engineered engine con guration, delivering stronger low-to-mid range torque, smoother operation, and improved e ciency.

Combined with dual balance sha s and reduced internal resistance, Carrington says the new engines provide a more re ned ride with less vibration and reduced rider fatigue, which is critical for long working days.

An all-new CFMOTO in-house designed continuously variable transmission (CVT) has also been introduced for smoother and more predictable low-speed control.

This enables consistent operation at low speeds of around seven kilometres per hour, making the ATVs ideal for stock work, towing, and navigating tight or technical terrain.

Model overview

Each ATV in the GEN4 range brings its own bene ts to suit varying farming requirements. Starting with the C4, this model is described as a durable workhorse, featuring a 408.8cc, 33hp (24.6kW) engine, steel wheels, and racks, delivering the reliability farmers expect while still being a cost-e ective option.

Building on this, the C4 EPS o ers the same performance capabilities with the addition of electric power steering, alloy wheels and a 2,500lb (1,134kg) winch for improved comfort, control and versatility.

Stepping up again, the C5 EPS is the agship model, delivering an increase in power with a 498cc, 39hp (29kW) engine, while including all the features of the C4 EPS. Additionally, it o ers premium

racking over the C4 models, larger 25-inch tyres, and handguards.

Work capability has been signi cantly enhanced for all these models, with a 33 per cent increase in rack capacity – 40kg front and 80kg rear – combined with a 612kg towing capacity, allowing farmers to carry more and do more in fewer trips.

Integrated tie-down points and the CF-Connect accessory system provide exible, secure cargo solutions for a wide range of applications.

Carrington says the addition of front tow hooks, which is standard across the range, further improves versatility for recovery and utility tasks.

“The front tow hooks provide a new anchoring point with the same rating as the tow bar,” he says.

Many Australian farmers are using CFMOTO’s ATVs for daily jobs

“This gives farmers more exibility when it comes to recovery, towing or securing loads. Whether you’re pulling equipment, assisting another vehicle, or working in tight or awkward terrain, having rated front anchor points adds another level of versatility on the farm.”

All day comfort and safety

Since farmers using the ATVs will most likely be spending long days out in the elements, CFMOTO’s new range has been designed to reduce rider fatigue and improve control over extended periods.

This is achieved through a narrower mid-section design, reducing the leg grip width by approximately one-third.

Increased seat cushioning, re ned ergonomics, and updated controls all contribute to a more comfortable and natural riding position, Carrington says.

Suspension travel has also been increased to 210mm front and 235mm

rear, delivering improved ride quality and stability across rough and uneven terrain.

Additionally, all models feature updated styling and LED dot matrix lighting, including a reverse light – a rst for CFMOTO ATVs – to enhance visibility and safety in low-light conditions. A 5.9-inch (15cm) digital display, along with USB and 12V power outlets also come as standard.

With farmers’ safety being the priority, the ATVs meet Stage Two requirements of the Consumer Goods (Quad Bike) Safety Standard and come with a Quadbar operator protection device (OPD), which is tted by the dealer at pre-delivery.

On top of this, Carrington says the new range delivers improved lateral stability compared to the previous generation, thanks to a wider stance and lower centre of gravity – giving farmers more con dence when operating across uneven or challenging terrain.

The ownership experience has also

The new GEN4 ATV range represents a complete redesign of CFMOTO’s popular 400 and 520 models

downtime and running costs.

Trusted support

Trusted by Australian farmers since 2005, CFMOTO continues to strengthen its position in the agricultural and rural market, with the new GEN4 ATV lineup being evidence of this.

The full ATV range is backed by a two-year factory warranty and supported by CFMOTO’s nationwide network of over 80 authorised dealers.

“If CFMOTO hasn’t been on your radar, now’s the time to take a closer look,” Carrington says.

“These GEN4 ATV models are built on an all-new platform, featuring enhanced technology and re ned engineering — representing a true evolution of the trusted CFORCE 400 and 520.”

Now is the perfect time to visit a local dealer and discover rst-hand what CFMOTO can do for your farm.

For more information and pricing on the CFMOTO GEN4 ATV range, visit www.cfmoto.com.au

* Mojo Motorcycles Pty Ltd distributes CFMOTO in Australia. CFMOTO has no a liation to Quadbar. The Quadbar OPD is installed by your CFMOTO dealer during pre-delivery. Overseas models shown. The

colour and model speci cation may di er from Australian models.

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Several comfort features in the range aim to reduce rider fatigue and improve control over extended periods

An increase in power is o ered through the flagship C5 EPS model

Evolution

of everyday capabilities

Built for the demands of Aussie farmers. Designed for everyday performance.

Introducing the all-new fourth generation ‘GEN4’ ATV range—engineered to work. With more power, smoother driving CFMOTO CVT, longer suspension travel, 30% greater carrying capacity, new Dot Matrix LED lighting and greater service intervals to simply get more done.

All-new GEN4 performance. Built tough for everyday work.

33hp, 408cc engine CFMOTO CVT

Selectable 4WD 12-inch steel wheels 24-inch tyres Steel carrier racks

40kg/80kg rack capacity 612kg tow capacity

Available in Gedanite Grey

More control, more comfort. Work-ready with added capability.

33hp, 408cc engine CFMOTO CVT

Power steer Selectable 4WD 12-inch alloy wheels 24-inch tyres

Steel carrier racks 2,500lb winch

40kg/80kg rack capacity 612kg tow capacity

Available in Cypress Green

The Aussie favourite - now more powerful, capable, and refined.

39hp, 498cc engine CFMOTO CVT

Power steer Selectable 4WD 12-inch alloy wheels 25-inch tyres

Premium racking system 2,500lb winch

40kg/80kg rack capacity 612kg tow capacity

Available in Magma Red

Multi tasker

Rata Equipment’s Power Claw has been the perfect investment for a Queensland property owner preparing 500 acres of land for his retirement

Farming might still be a new experience for Robert Brzeski, but he has already found an “irreplaceable tool” in the form of Rata Equipment’s Power Claw.

A er spending nearly four decades working as a builder in Brisbane, Brzeski purchased a 500 acre property between Toowoomba and Warwick so he could get out of the city for his retirement.

Wanting to utilise his skills and build his own house rather than buying a property with an established house, the search meant he ended up with a parcel of land much bigger than the 50 to 100 acres he had initially planned on.

While he is excited about the opportunities this will present, it has also meant considerable amounts of debris needs to be cleaned.

This is where Rata Equipment’s Power Claw has come into its own.

Built strong

Rata Equipment’s Power Claw is an implement which farmers across Australia, including Brzeski, have praised for its versatility and have discovered far more uses than originally intended.

Easily tting on to popular machinery types such as tractors, telehandlers and skid steer loaders, it o ers the same capabilities as a four-in-one bucket with the added advantage of being able to grip both large logs and loose debris to clean up paddocks.

The Power Claw is available in a variety of working widths to ensure farmers with small machinery can still experience its bene ts, while those with larger and more powerful machinery can turbocharge its capabilities.

Brzeski purchased the 2.6m wide Power Claw, which is the largest size sold as a

standard model by Rata Equipment.

With Brzeski having purchased a larger property than he rst intended to, he did exactly the same with both the Power Claw and his tractor – guring that owning more powerful machinery would open up extra opportunities.

“If you just budget small and buy small tools, then you’re limited to what you can do,” he says.

“If you’re open to options and buy big, like I bought the big Rata claw, it meant I was able to do other jobs with it. With a small claw, I wouldn’t be able to do these.

“I went big because those machines are made to work hard so the bigger machines and bigger tools work harder.

“I talked to my wife and she said we’ve got a big tractor, so we might as well get the biggest one we can because it will work well and we’ll use it.”

Robert Brzeski has used his Power Claw for land preparation work

Plenty of potential

Brzeski’s grandparents lived on a farm, but he had never done so before making the decision to purchase the 500 acre property during the Covid-19 pandemic.

He describes the property as “nice and green and lush, and very heavily wooded, but not bushy”, saying it was originally zoned by his local council as outback.

While he still lives in the city and plans to move fully to the new property by the end of this year once his building work has o cially wrapped up, life on the land is not a completely foreign concept.

He already lives on a one-acre block and has had some experience driving tractors before – albeit without owning one – and has been able to make the move to his retirement property progressively.

This has also allowed plenty of time for him to put the Power Claw through its paces and discover its capabilities.

“I just use it for a bit of earthmoving but mainly it is just raking the ground and cleaning up, moving logs also,” he says.

“The Rata claw is just perfect for picking up logs and moving them and putting them in position.

“Originally it was just to move logs and debris mainly, because on the fence line I have got hundreds of cubic metres of trees that are lying there that need to be gotten rid of, otherwise they’re just going to rot there.

“I use it for about four or ve di erent jobs – that Rata claw is on the tractor just about all the time.”

Finding unexpected uses for Rata’s Power Claw has been a common theme among Australian farmers, with Brzeski being no exception.

“Cleaning debris is one thing, but I was able to utilise the Claw to do other things, even earthmoving,” he says.

Picking up debris is a significant benefit for farmers such as Brzeski

Rata’s Power Claw has the strength to easily handle large logs

Robert Brzeski describes his Rata Equipment Power Claw as an “irreplaceable tool”

“I use it a er the bulldozer to remove any debris that is hidden underground so it doesn’t obstruct my ploughing or raking with any other implements.

“The four-in-one bucket picks up too much debris so as I’m picking up the soil, I rake the soil up and just pick up what I need.

“I was also able to put it in front of the tractor and rake the ground before I do my harrowing.

“I basically use it as a shallow plough, just submerging the Rata claw probably 100mm to 150mm underground.

“I do that at the front and behind me I pull a harrow and the harrow levels everything up – in one day I did about 10 acres.”

Happy customer Brzeski has also been impressed with the service he has received from Rata Equipment.

One unexpected bonus was its delivery on a stand, which was designed for easy transportation but has also been the perfect place for him to rest the Power Claw on while not in use.

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Real master

Dieci Australia’s Haymaster 40.7 telehandler is packed with features that help farmers to take their hay and fodder management to a new level

Telehandlers are strengthening their foothold in the Australian agricultural market for their versatility, enabling farmers to complete a variety of important jobs.

While this versatility is important, sometimes a selection of specialised features is required for a particular industry – which is where Dieci’s Haymaster 40.7 comes into its own. Hay and fodder management are this machine’s forte, with Dieci having designed it to excel in the challenging conditions experienced by those in this sector.

“The Haymaster 40.7 is designed with Australian farming conditions in mind, featuring a double reversible fan tted to the engine cooling system and high velocity cab mounted condenser fans to help maintain performance in dusty, high-temperature environments,”

Dieci Australia’s national sales manager Bob Mules says.

A four-tonne li capacity and 7m maximum li height give insight into the

Haymaster 40.7’s raw speci cations, along with its four-cylinder engine that produces 125hp (93kW).

Two of its standout features are manoeuvrability and compactness, along with a narrow turning radius that allows for work in tight spaces.

Combined with precision and promptness in its response to controls, Dieci says the result is a uid machine that

will “guarantee exceptional work comfort in complete safety”.

Perfectly precise

Ease of operation has been at the forefront when Dieci designed the Haymaster 40.7.

Its high-e ciency steering system provides what is described as an “e ortless handling experience”, with the steering remaining responsive even under heavy

Compactness and manoeuvrability are two of the telehandler’s standout features

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load conditions. Using the Powershi transmission, combined with the right work mode, enables easy manoeuvring.

The Powershi transmission is perfectly suited to long-distance travel, Dieci adds, making it ideal for e ciently moving between paddocks while maintaining smooth and reliable performance.

An inching pedal provides further control, with this vital feature allowing travel speed to either momentarily slow down or completely stop – while still o ering maximum power to boom functions.

This helps to increase precision and productivity during delicate operations, giving further evidence of the Haymaster 40.7’s capabilities in tight spaces.

Combining the electronic inching pedal and accelerator means it is possible to move the telehandler forward in a slow and controlled way, even with the boom at maximum height.

“With a Powershi transmission capable of speeds up to 40km/h, impressive towing force and exceptional steering responsiveness, the Haymaster 40.7 allows farmers to move e ciently between tasks and elds enhancing productivity and performance,” Mules says.

The Haymaster 40.7’s towing force is 8,200daN, along with a pull-out force of 6,000daN, giving operators con dence the Haymaster 40.7 can handle heavy duty jobs.

A Load Limiter Device analyses vehicle stability in real time and prevents any aggravating movements when preset safety limits are reached.

A Deadman sensor, combined with an operator presence sensor in the seat, prevents accidental operation and gives another layer of safety assurance.

The Haymaster 40.7 also features a four-in-one hydraulic control distributor-single joystick which can fully operate the boom, and it also features proportional and simultaneous controls and easy and practical direction control.

Industry suited

As a specialised telehandler for hay and fodder management, there are several examples which Dieci highlights of its practical bene ts for Australian farmers.

It is capable of li ing and moving large and heavy items, meaning farmers can move their hay and fodder from eld stacks into either storage or mixers during livestock feeding operations.

E ciency is the key with the Haymaster 40.7’s operations, whether it is quickly placing hay into feeders or mixers, or e ciently loading trucks with cereals, manure or produce.

Dieci says it is also an ideal unit for distributing feed, cleaning stables, and transporting manure.

A 146-degree fork swivelling angle rotation has been speci cally designed to increase the operating arc, particularly when unloading with the boom raised.

The boom is made of high resistance steel and features load sensing and ow sharing distributors for more simultaneous movements during operation.

It also features Dieci’s patented single compensation cylinder, which is located inside the li ing ram and ensures the boom’s load is balanced at all times.

Other important and impressive features of the Haymaster 40.7 include two distinct radiators respectively dedicated to water and oil cooling, along with numerous thermal sensors which protect the propulsion system against any problems caused by overheating.

Like any successful agricultural machine, the Haymaster 40.7 has been designed around providing an excellent

operator experience and Mules believes it has achieved what Australian farmers are looking for.

“Operator comfort and visibility play a huge role in productivity on a farm,” he says.

“The Haymaster 40.7 delivers with panoramic cab views, Australian-designed air conditioning, air suspension seating and intuitive joystick controls that make long hours in the cab more comfortable, less fatiguing and ultimately more productive.”

The Haymaster 40.7 complements other industry-speci c Dieci telehandlers such as the Poultry Pro, Piggery Pro and Cotton Pro, while the manufacturer’s range also includes other models designed for agriculture such as the Agri Farmer, Agri Plus, Agri Max and Agri Pivot.

All products are available through Dieci Australia’s flagship branches located in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth and the full range can be viewed online at www.dieciaustralia.com.au

A 7m lift height makes the Haymaster 40.7 a versatile machine

First serve

Investing in a McCormick X5.110M from Clark Equipment has been perfect for a Queensland couple who are new to farming

Alistair and Jocelyn McEwan’s journey into tractor ownership combines family history on the land with a fresh adventure.

The husband and wife began their farming life earlier this year in Queensland’s Numinbah Valley, located south-west of Gold Coast.

They have taken on a portion of a 170 hectare block which has been in Jocelyn’s family for about 90 years, with a river running through it and rainforest on either side of the valley.

With an idyllic environment and close proximity to the city, the McEwans have spotted an opportunity to complement their traditional farming with a foray into the growing agritourism market.

“We’re starting up a small glamping business, which involves a number of glamping tents and a couple of cottages,” Jocelyn says.

“We’re renovating a couple of cottages that are on the property and we’re going to run cattle.

“It’s a lot of work, but very exciting and that’s why we bought the tractor, because we needed to maintain the paddocks and slash.”

Careful consideration

A er plenty of research, the tractor which Alistair and Jocelyn purchased was a McCormick X5.110M from Clark Equipment.

Powered by a 103hp (76kW) four-cylinder Perkins engine, it boasts other impressive features such as 48 x 16 hydraulic powershuttle transmission, three sets of rear hydraulic outlets and a quick-hitch three-point linkage with external raise and lower control.

McCormick says plenty of design care and consideration has gone into the Italian-made tractor, with improved operator visibility and comfort being prioritised despite the tractor’s compact overall size.

Its engine power sits in the middle

of McCormick’s local range, making it ideal for farmers such as the McEwans requiring more grunt than hobby farmers but without the daily needs of broadacre growers.

It is also built for easy operations with a wide variety of implements, something which the McEwans have already experienced bene ts from.

They purchased the tractor with an implements package from Clark Equipment that included a front-end loader, four-in-one bucket, Daken 2.1m contractor slasher and Daken 2.5 tonne pallet forks.

Alistair says compatibility with the implements they would need formed a major part of the research process and was one of many reasons why they chose McCormick.

“We settled on around 100 horsepower, mid-sized tractor and chose the McCormick because I think it o ered us everything we needed,” he says.

“We wanted a front-end loader and bucket and also a big robust slasher because we’ve got fairly mixed country here.

“We’ve got mountain country, river and then open pastures and paddock, so it needed to be quite a robust one.

“The slasher has been outstanding and allowed us to get onto country that is pretty overgrown, so that’s worked really well.”

The McEwans’ property currently has cattle on it, meaning the primary focus of their current work is developing a paddock plan.

This will enable them to get the pasture to where they want it to be, Alistair says, including taming some of the weeds that have grown up over recent years, something which will also be important when they introduce the glamping business.

“We know there’s a huge demand for nature-based tourism up in this part of the world, so we’re really going to be making the property available to people to come on and enjoy that in a working farm environment,” he says.

Handled with care

While Jocelyn has been around tractors since childhood due to her family owning the property, the McCormick X5.110M purchase marks their rst experience of tractor ownership.

Service during both the purchase process and a erwards is important for all tractor buyers but takes on an extra

dimension for inexperienced owners requiring additional guidance.

The McEwans have been “blown away” by the service from Tim Ho man at Clark Equipment’s Brisbane branch, describing the handover as brilliant and praising his ongoing contact and support.

“Tim came and spent about four or ve hours with us initially when the tractor was delivered, just teaching us how it all

and Jocelyn McEwan bought the McCormick X5.110M for their new adventure on the farm

worked and what its capabilities were,” Jocelyn says.

“He was really patient and diligent in making sure we understood the tractor and he was happy to spend as much time as we needed to get comfortable with the tractor, which was invaluable.”

While the McEwans have only had the McCormick X5.110M for a short period, another major consideration during their pre-purchase research was

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Alistair

The McEwans also added a 2.1m Daken contractor slasher

about the ease of its ongoing service.

“Talking to lots of farmers and people around, they just say the service is so important and being able to get people out when you need them,” Jocelyn says.

“Tim has been so responsive and the service guys have come up and xed any teething problems straight away.

“They are kitted out with everything and knowing the service is there and available is also quite important.”

Happy experience

Another of McCormick’s selling features across the range – which is also

applicable to the X5.110M – is providing tractors which represent strong value for money.

One of the keys to this is o ering important technology to enhance daily operations while keeping the unit itself simple and therefore reducing the numbers of ways it can break down.

For Alistair, this was one of the many things which rst drew him to the McCormick brand and is a feature which has also been noticeable during his time using the tractor.

“McCormick has a really solid reputation as a brand and it also o ered us really

good value for the price point we were looking at compared to other models in its category,” he says.

“There’s enough grunt in the tractor and it’s very stable and what I really like is it’s got enough kit in the cabin but it’s not overloaded with technology.

“For someone who is new to tractors, I think that’s a really important point – it’s simple and easy to use and yet it’s got everything that you need in terms of range, horsepower, torque and stability.”

Alistair believes this quality, along with the Clark Equipment service, means McCormick’s market presence will continue to grow – something which has him con dent about the eventual resale value of the X5.110M.

“We think we’re going to see more of those types of models coming on to the market, which will only be good for future resale,” he says.

“I think they’re doing a great job through Clark and we’re absolutely delighted with the choice we’ve made. We’re racking up the hours on the tractor already and we’ve hardly been o it.”

McCormick tractors are distributed in Australia by Clark Equipment and the full range can be viewed online at www.clarkfarmequipment.com.au

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A sea of agricultural machinery from numerous exhibitors gave visitors plenty to check out at popular Queensland event FarmFest.

The three-day event, held in early June at a dedicated site near Toowoomba, attracted more than 37,000 visitors who were keen to check out the wide array of equipment on show.

Sunshine also greeted attendees for all three days and here is a selection of the agricultural equipment being displayed at FarmFest:

Rata Equipment

Exhibiting at FarmFest for the fourth straight year, Rata Equipment’s Power Claw was again a popular item.

The company had already sold two of its Power Claws and a set of so hands before lunchtime of the opening day, with this trend continuing throughout the event.

Rata’s Power Claw provides an alternative to four-in-one buckets, with the added versatility of being able to grip logs and fallen branches.

Models are available for tractors, telehandlers and loaders, with di erent sizes catering to varying needs, and farmers around the country have reported signi cant bene ts beyond what they originally expected.

“We’ve got the New Zealand-built Power

Claw that is the original and the best,” Rata’s Australian sales and operations manager Bronson Crick says.

“They come with welded hitches, which is a must, and they also come with the split top.

“We sold a large number of the Power Claws at FarmFest last year, but this year we also had some of our standard shipping products like our bale forks, pallet forks and tow hitches.”

Merlo

Merlo Australia displayed a TF50.8 telehandler designed for agricultural use, alongside a construction model described as a “bit of a beast”.

The TF50.8 has a 5,000kg li capacity, 8m li height and is powered by a 170hp (127kW) engine.

“It’s good for the grain sector and good for general agriculture really,” Merlo Australia regional manager Terry Drans eld says.

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Rata Equipment’s Australian sales and operations manager Bronson Crick says the Power Claw was popular during FarmFest

“It stands out for its size and visibility in the cabin and it has also got frame levelling.”

Merlo dealer Allclass was also represented at the company’s site, with the P50.18 telehandler being another machine on display.

“This telehandler is probably more suited to heavy construction,” Drans eld says.

“This one’s a bit of a beast and is good for larger scale work.”

Clark

Equipment

Clark Equipment packed plenty of machinery into its space at FarmFest.

The McCormick and Bobcat brands which form the core of its range were prominent, with various machinery types including tractors, telehandlers and mowers catching the eye.

The Clark team was kept busy with customer enquiries across the range and the interest is only set to ramp up at future eld days with several exciting additions having freshly joined the range.

“FarmFest 2026 has been great,” Clark Equipment national product manager David Knoke says.

AllClass sales representative Hayden Schneider and Merlo Australia regional manager Terry Dransfield and AllClass director David Arndell with the TF50.8 telehandler

“We’re moving a few red McCormick tractors and our Bobcat zero-turn mowers have also been a huge hit this year.

“We’ve some great new products coming out from Bobcat in utility vehicles and new tractor models coming through which we’re pushing really hard this year.”

Hercules

Skid steers, wheel loaders and excavators were among the popular machines for Hercules Machinery Group during FarmFest.

The Brisbane-based business had a popular stand during the event, with sales representatives Ian Schurmann and Steven Ragenovich constantly in demand with customers.

Ragenovich says the compact track loaders, which have been a new addition to the Hercules o ering, were a popular attraction.

The range includes the T85, which features an 85hp (62kW) Kubota engine and features a 1.1 tonne operation load.

Another new addition at the event was the HMG38E mini excavator, which has a 24hp (18kW) Kubota engine, along with zero-tail swing design for con ned spaces and a spacious operator area.

Ragenovich says these new machines are an exciting addition to the Hercules range, with the Queensland eld day season being an ideal time to launch them to customers.

JCB

A wide selection of JCB machinery gave dealer Wideland Group plenty to showcase.

The dealer described the opening day of FarmFest 2026 as being a “fantastic start”, with crowds continuing to stop at many of the JCB machines.

One of the many products on display

was the 541-70 telehandler, a machine which boasts a 7m li height, 3.7m maximum reach and a 4,100kg li capacity.

Powered by a 109hp (81kW) engine, JCB highlights the low boom pro le and low boom pivot and describes it as being both powerful and e cient.

“A 541-70 Loadall is an extremely manoeuvrable telescopic handler; the compact wheelbase, large steering lock angles and three selectable steer modes save you valuable travel time on site,” JCB says.

CFMOTO

A tried-and-tested model described as a “no-frills utility” was part of CFMOTO’s display during FarmFest.

The UFORCE 600 has been a core part of the manufacturer’s range for several years, with farmers drawn to the model for its reliability and practical operation.

Steel wheels, close to 100L of onboard storage, 960kg towing and carrying capacity plus a newly-designed bench seat are among the standard features.

Powered by a 580cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled four-stroke engine that produces 41hp, there are multiple drive

Ian Schurmann and Steven Ragenovich showed the Hercules mini excavators and compact track loaders

JCB’s 541-70 Loadall telehandler caught the eye at FarmFest

Clark Equipment national product manager David Knoke with the Bobcat UV33 utility vehicle

CFMOTO showcased its UFORCE 600 utility vehicle during FarmFest

modes, electronic hill descent control and a ROPS-approved cage.

Alongside 2WD and 4WD operation, the engine has two drive modes and a CVT transmission.

The UFORCE 600 is available in multiple con gurations and is complemented by plenty of other o -road vehicles within the CFMOTO range.

Kerfab

Attachments manufacturer Kerfab is renowned for its extensive range of locally-made products.

It was little surprise that its FarmFest stand included plenty of these products, giving farmers an insight into the extent of the company’s o ering.

Michael Knight joined the company late last year as its business development manager for Queensland, aiming to develop Kerfab’s presence in that state, and he was excited by what was available for customers to see during FarmFest.

“We’re highlighting our hay and materials handling equipment,” he says. “We have a set of pallet forks for an ag

loader, which are good for about 1,500kg on equipment that will take that.

“We have a bale grab and it will move any round bale up and down and sideways.

“We’ve also got our ve-tine square bale fork. It’s good for two and three high and this one is hydraulically adjustable. It’s a very heavy-duty piece of machinery.”

Mahindra

As the world’s largest tractor seller by volume, it is little surprise Mahindra had an extensive selection of impressive machines for FarmFest visitors to browse.

Represented by local dealer

Toowoomba Mahindra, the tractors on show provided an insight into the market segments which Mahindra targets –particularly the 25hp to 90hp range.

One of the models on display was the 6080. Powered by an 80hp engine, this is among the largest tractors manufactured by Mahindra.

This means superior power in the eld, the company says, with excellent fuel e ciency combining with high torque to optimise productivity even in demanding conditions.

A rear li ing capacity of 2,900kg also makes it ideal for working with heavy implements.

Mahindra also showed the 6060 4WD model, a 56hp tractor that forms part of its utility range and is suited to medium size properties needing regular maintenance and ground clearing.

Kuhn

Kuhn says the presence of its SB 1290 iD baler at FarmFest was driven by the changing needs of the market.

The iD in its model name stands for ‘intelligent density’, with Kuhn saying it can produce 120cm x 90cm bales with up to 25 per cent higher bale density in

Queensland business development manager Michael Knight highlighted Kerfab’s hay and materials handling equipment

The 6080 was one of many tractors which Mahindra showed to customers

Kuhn’s Julien Ballu and Brendan Disson with the SB 1290 iD baler

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tough dry straw conditions compared to conventional large square balers.

This is thanks to its patented Twinpact double plunger system, while other upgrades to the machine include the transmission, driveline and bale channel.

Kuhn’s baler product specialist Julien Ballu says the baler had been well received, with the speci c unit on display at the event having already been sold to a customer in the Queensland town of Roma.

“We had some good enquiries, especially for the hay exporters,” Ballu says.

“The market is growing to high-density balers, and that’s what they’re looking for.”

Tyre trio

Tyre brands Maxam, Alliance and Maxxis sat alongside each other during the event, enabling farmers to browse from a wide selection.

Among the highlights at the stand was Maxam’s AgriXtra, the product which forms the core of its agricultural o ering.

Suited to tractors and harvesters along with implements such as seeders and planters, Maxam says the AgriXtra’s approval for tment by major OEMs in late

2022 marked a signi cant step forward in the company’s growth.

Alliance also focused heavily on the Queensland market with its newly-released 420 sugarcane tyres.

Features include hexagonal step blocks for uniform contact with the ground and better grip, while an open groove design provides better cleaning and reduced spillage in so soil.

Tie bars connect the blocks to reduce stress, the company adds, while ensuring high speed stability and durability.

Redback Agri

Strong interest across its product range was reported by Redback Agri.

As a generational family business that sells agricultural and equine equipment, Redback knows what farmers need and aims to provide service to match.

Harrows, spreaders, arena groomers and weedwipers all form a major part of Redback Agri’s product o ering, with these all available at FarmFest.

Its weedwiper uses a wick system to apply herbicide to only the taller weeds rising above the pasture, rather than spraying everything in its path.

This protects the underlying “precious growth”, the company says, while adding

that many farmers have reported their weedwiper as becoming hot property among neighbours.

Redback’s harrows are built to be robust and reliable, being made from high-grade steel and delivering consistent results for farmers and contractors thanks to an “aggressive triangle section [which] breaks up heavy clumps, muck and dead thatch”.

Massey Ferguson

One of Massey Ferguson’s agship tractors stood out for both its size and sleek design.

The MF 9S.400 was only introduced to Australian customers late last year following its global launch in 2023, making it a fresh attraction for FarmFest attendees.

The MF 9S.400 is the second largest in the 9S range, boasting an 8.4L, six-cylinder engine that produces 400hp plus a 660L fuel tank to keep farmers running for longer.

Built for heavy-duty work, it also provides a turning radius of 5.75m for manoeuvrability while a spacious cabin with 6.6sqm of glass means operators can work in both comfort and safety.

“As well as continuing to deliver

Redback Agri’s range includes weedwipers, spreaders, harrows and arena groomers

outstanding performance and reliability, the MF 9S tractors combine an enhanced user experience with innovative technology to create a true all-rounder,”

Massey Ferguson product marketing manager Anthony Morgan said during last year’s local launch.

“All are equipped to Massey Ferguson’s

Exclusive speci cation, which provides ultimate comfort, productivity and connectivity with MF Guide and MF Connect as standard.”

Massey Ferguson’s newly released MF 9S.400 was one large tractor which caught the eye

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Te Pari

Livestock handling is the specialty for Te Pari, with a range of equipment on show at FarmFest to help farmers in this regard.

One of its standouts was the Taurus auto-dra ing cattle crush which is designed for quick and safe handling of even the largest cattle herds.

It features advanced sensors and integrated components and aims to make the process easy by cutting down on operator intervention.

“The main thing with this crush is that it’s genuinely automatic,” Te Pari cattle equipment specialist Duane Reddel says.

“There are plenty of hydraulic crushes around where you can stand there, pull hydraulic levers and things happen, but you’re stuck at the crush then.

“With this one, you can have your hands in your pockets and it does stu for you.

“The advantage is you can be doing something else, like working the race, bringing the cattle to the crush, and then it will be dra ing them for you, weighing them and recording it onto the eTag.”

Scott Franklin, Duane Reddel and Cathy McLaren with Te Pari’s extensive livestock handling range

FlipScreen national sales manager

Josh Hartley with the EX144 excavator model

FlipScreen

One thing most farmers deal with every day is the need to move material around.

FlipScreen helps machines to screen and separate material on the spot, allowing it to be processed and for clumps to be removed rather than constantly shi ed around.

It is adaptable for multiple machinery types, with FlipScreen national sales manager Josh Hartley highlighting the EX144 during FarmFest.

“This is our excavator model,” he says, adding that it is also ideal for high-capacity material processing in sectors such as construction in addition to agriculture.

The EX144 is designed for excavators between 29 and 35 tonnes, o ering a 1.4 cubic metre scoop volume and 6.5 square metre screen area.

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Reji Johny and Finn White from Australian Tyre Traders

Paltridge says Pichon’s SC tanker range is a more cost-e ective option compared to the Samson products with centrifugal pumps

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“Larger tankers can help mitigate this by reducing the number of times the tractor and tanker has to return to the pond to re ll.”

Some of the key features of the SC models include hydraulic suspension, highly durable internal and external surface treatment, plus recessed wheels which allow for larger tyres.

All models can also be tted with a range of application attachments, including trailing shoe booms, drip hose booms, as well as disc and tine injectors.

Additionally, a new telescopic pump tower can be tted with the SC models, helping farmers optimise their lling operations with high ow rates, precise positioning and easy access to slurry pits – even in tight spaces.

The aim of the pump tower design is to signi cantly reduce manoeuvring time, improve operator comfort and increase e ciency when handling

This is achieved through the o set right-side mounting, which improves

reach into deep or distant slurry pits, while the dual-joint hydraulic arm o ers greater manoeuvrability. The single telescopic function also ensures compact transport and a long telescopic reach of up to 2,360mm.

Paltridge says he can’t wait to bring one of the new pump towers into Australia and may even have one on his own farm rst to test it for Australian conditions.

“Muck Runner can cater to all farming requirements – from the smallest 6,000 litre tanker in the Pichon range to massive 35,000 litre tankers in the Samson range, and the most basic to the most complicated machine and any version in between,” he says.

“Let us help you nd your happy spot when it comes to e uent management – one that suits your needs, your budget and your objectives.”

For more information on the Pichon SC slurry tanker range, visit muckrunner.com.au or call Tom Paltridge on 0419 851 543.

Getting ahead

With its Early Order Program o ering bene ts for local growers, Bourgault Australia says planning ahead and making early decisions will deliver better outcomes

For Australian growers, a successful seeding season o en begins months before the rst seed enters the ground. Planning ahead, particularly when it comes to machinery investment, can help growers maximise productivity and enter the season with con dence.

That is why Bourgault Australia’s Early Order Program (EOP) continues to attract strong interest from growers looking to position themselves for a productive 2027 season.

The EOP provides growers and contractors with access to pricing incentives, factory production scheduling and the opportunity to secure their preferred equipment con guration ahead of the 2027 season.

For growers, planning ahead is about more than simply securing a machine. Through the EOP, customers can access the full range of factory indent options and specify the equipment, technology and con guration best suited to their operation, ensuring the machine is tailored to their requirements well before seeding begins.

This exibility is particularly important as Australian farming operations continue to evolve.

Increasing pressure to maximise productivity, improve input e ciency and manage labour availability is driving demand for equipment that delivers both precision and reliability.

Bourgault’s extensive seeding lineup has been developed with these challenges in mind. From the 4420 Deep Knife Drill and 3335 ParaLink Hoe Drill through to the ParaLink Coulter Drill range and 8000 and 9000 Series Air Carts, the EOP provides an opportunity to secure the right solution ahead of time.

Under control

While equipment design remains a key part of improving seeding performance,

technology is becoming increasingly important in helping operators maximise the value of their investment.

The company’s latest innovation –Bourgault Intelligent Control (BiC) – is a new control platform that brings machine management, diagnostics and operational data together in a single connected system.

Built around a modern touchscreen interface, BiC consolidates machine control, diagnostics and performance monitoring into a single operating environment.

The system has been designed to simplify setup and calibration processes while providing operators with real-time access to machine information during operation.

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The 91300 is the largest Air Cart in Bourgault’s 9000 Series

Bourgault’s Western Australia operations manager Darren Brouwer says the company’s intelligent control system is “user-friendly, intuitive and e cient.”

He explains that the system streamlines machine management through a fully wireless, single-screen interface that integrates seamlessly with tractor task controllers, giving operators improved access to operational data and machine control functions.

“This integration reduces time spent navigating multiple systems, allowing operators to stay focused on achieving precise seed and fertiliser placement across the paddock,” he says.

“We are really looking forward to giving everyone a rst look at this during our open days this year.”

Growers wanting to see Bourgault’s latest machinery and technology rsthand will have the opportunity to do so at the 2026 Bourgault open days.

The rst of these events will be held from July 21-22 at Bourgault’s eastern distribution centre, located in Albury (Ettamogah), New South Wales.

The other will take place from July 24-25 at Bourgault’s western distribution centre in Kelmscott, WA.

Attendees will be able to explore Bourgault’s seeding and tillage range, speak with dealers and product specialists, and see the new BiC platform in operation.

For those considering machinery upgrades ahead of 2027, Bourgault’s message is straightforward: planning ahead can provide greater choice, earlier delivery and access to the latest innovations across Bourgault’s seeding and tillage range.

With valuable pricing incentives available through Bourgault’s early order program, growers and contractors have an opportunity to secure the equipment and technology they need to hit the ground running next season.

To learn more about Bourgault’s early order program and the latest BiC technology, contact your local Bourgault dealer or visit www.bourgault.au/eop

Bourgault’s Early Order Program means farmers can lock in their 2027 season investments ahead of time

Bourgault’s 4420 Deep Knife Drill works in tandem with the manufacturer’s other seeding products

Volatile commodity prices, rising feed and energy costs, labour shortages and increasingly variable weather conditions are all putting pressure on farm businesses.

At the same time, agriculture is being asked to reduce emissions, electrify operations and play a larger role in Australia’s energy transition.

For many producers, the challenge is knowing where to start and what actually stacks up commercially.

That is the focus of the National Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo, being held in Orange, New South Wales, on August 12.

The past two conferences have sold out and showcases practical examples from farmers already using renewable energy to cut costs, improve e ciency and create new income streams.

This year’s program includes more than 10 farmers sharing experiences with technologies ranging from battery storage and solar-powered irrigation to electric farm vehicles, biofuels, on-farm fertiliser production and bioenergy from chicken litter.

Electric boost

Dubbo farmer Tom Warren will speak about how he grazes sheep under solar panels and the tax implications of hosting large scale renewable energy developments.

Farmer and lawyer Claire Booth will also cover risk and insurance implications for farmers and neighbours of solar and wind developments.

Francis Clark will share his experience of installing New South Wales’ rst bi-directional electric vehicle charging systems on his Southern Tablelands farm.

Clark was not just looking for a new way to get around but was exploring how a

vehicle battery could become an integral part of a farm’s energy system.

Clark, who runs around 50 Angus breeding cattle near Tarago, was an early adopter of vehicle-to-home technology and has spent more than two years using a Nissan Leaf electric vehicle to store solar energy and supply power back to his home and, when market conditions are favourable, export electricity to the grid.

Dubbo farmer Tom Warren will again be giving his insights into grazing sheep under solar panels. Image: Prime Creative Media

“Most people think of an electric vehicle as just transport, but the battery can do much more than that,” Clark says.

“The battery in the Leaf is around four times larger than a typical home battery, and you get the wheels for free.”

Working with wholesale energy retailer Amber, he has been able to take advantage of electricity price spikes by exporting power when demand is high.

“In the early years, the price spikes were what made the economics work,” he says.

“That’s where the real value was, I could make a few hundred dollars a night.”

Clark’s experience has highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of emerging energy technologies.

Changes to feed-in tari s over recent years have altered the economics of exporting solar energy, reinforcing the importance of battery storage and exible energy management.

Looking ahead, Clark believes the next major opportunity for agriculture will come as larger electric machinery enters the market.

“I don’t think it will be long before large electric tractors become available. The interesting question is how farmers use those batteries when the tractor isn’t working,” he says.

He points to developments in the mining sector, particularly the move toward electri ed haul trucks, as a sign of what is coming for agricultural machinery.

“For farmers considering electrifying vehicles and equipment, it’s worth thinking beyond transport,” he says.

“The battery itself can become an important farm asset.”

Packed lineup

Tom Gunthorpe is another speaker and is a mixed livestock, cattle and ne wool breeder, from Kangiara in New South Wales.

He hosts turbines and worked with neighbours early on to negotiate and set up a decommissioning fund for the end of the life of the turbines.

“Our business is producing food and bre and now we have a new business producing energy,” Gunthorpe says.

“We run 700 head of cattle, 1,500 sheep and have nine turbines.”

He describes the decommissioning fund as being for peace of mind, and says it helps to eliminate any nancial exposure for landholders.

“However it’s a long time before these things will be decommissioned,” he says.

“The infrastructure could last 100 years with correct maintenance so

there’s no reason why these things can’t just keep going.”

One of our primary bene ts from the wind farm for Gunthorpe is drought proo ng.

The passive income makes a huge di erence to the viability of his business and will help future generations such as his daughter, to take over.

He believes there needs to be a framework that the industry follows for decommissioning so other farmers can take up the bene ts as well if it suits their farm.

Ambitious project

Gippsland poultry farmer Chris Freney, whose business C-Loop is developing an ambitious anaerobic digestion (AD) project, will talk about how agricultural waste can be transformed into multiple revenue streams.

Freney’s system will convert poultry litter into renewable electricity, industrial gases and valuable agricultural inputs, turning what was once a disposal challenge into a diversi ed business opportunity.

“The rst revenue stream comes from renewable electricity,” he says.

“Methane produced through the digestion process will fuel an internal combustion engine capable of generating around 8.5MW of dispatchable power.

“Approximately half of the electricity will be used on-farm, helping reduce operating costs, while the remainder will be sold into the electricity market.”

Importantly, the system is designed to supply power during evening peak

demand periods of 5pm to 11pm when electricity prices are typically highest.

The second revenue stream comes from capturing and selling carbon dioxide produced during the digestion process, while the third revenue stream comes from recovering nutrients from the digestion process to support algae and spirulina production, creating natural food colourings.

“Together, these multiple income streams have been critical in demonstrating the commercial viability of the project to lenders and investors,” Freney says.

Extra events

In addition to the main conference on August 12, a farmer-only networking session will be held on the previous a ernoon, providing an opportunity for producers to meet speakers, ask questions and discuss projects in an informal setting.

For those wanting to see renewable energy systems operating in the real world, optional farm tours on August 13 will visit either a solar-powered winery or the Flyers Creek Wind Farm.

For farmers facing rising energy costs and looking for practical ways to improve pro tability, the event o ers a rare opportunity to hear directly from farmers who are already implementing these technologies and making them work commercially.

Registration for the conference can be made by visiting www.renewablesinagconference.com.au

Chris Freney will discuss his plans to create revenue from agricultural waste. Image: National Renewables in Agriculture

Achmea Farm Insurance has been Kadwell & Co Gourmet Potatoes’ insurer since 2014. Kadwell & Co Gourmet Potatoes’ Garry Kadwell (left) and Nicole (right) with Achmea Senior Farm Insurance Specialist Gerard Bennett

Working with the land

Achmea Farm Insurance speaks to potato farmer Garry Kadwell, of Kadwell & Co Gourmet Potatoes, about farming, sustainability and long-term thinking

“You can make the best laid plans – you’ve got to be quite ready to move with what comes up and adjust as you go,” potato farmer Garry Kadwell says.

That mindset shapes the way Garry farms at Kadwell & Co Gourmet Potatoes in Crookwell, New South Wales, adjusting to the season in front of him while planning well ahead.

When he spoke with Achmea Farm Insurance – insurer of Kadwell & Co Gourmet Potatoes since 2014 – rain that week had changed his plans.

“This rain is going to change the direction of the whole season in a really positive way,” Garry says.

This time, the rain meant he could stop irrigating to so en the soil for harvest and get back to digging once the weather cleared.

Looking

after the land

Asked what drives him, Garry says he has wanted to farm since he was a kid.

“My purpose before was to expand the farm and get modern machinery and it

was all about production,” he says.

“Whereas I feel my purpose now is to help other farmers understand more about working with nature and looking a er what we have. We are just custodians of our land, we never own it.

“We’re just here for a period of time where we’re the caretaker and I’d like to help other people understand that concept – that if you look a er the land, the land will provide back.

“It’s sustainability in many ways. It’s about keeping moisture on our farm so we can have production longer in the dry periods. It’s about our animals’ welfare so they can be in sheltered country.”

Soil, water and long-term planning

“If we get our soil health right, we get our plant and our animals’ health right,” Garry says.

The farm tries not to use chemical intervention unless it is a last resort, relying more on manure, compost and integrated pest management to keep things in balance.

“If we get holes in our leaves or we get some super cial damage to the plant, we don’t worry about it,” he says.

“At the end of the day, does it really matter?”

Garry says his conservation work began with planting trees alongside his grandfather, then expanded to remnant vegetation, wetlands and the river system.

According to Garry, around 40 per cent of the farm is now in conservation and ecological zones, which he sees as part of the broader farm system.

“It really is pinpointing the natural assets on your farm, enhancing them and taking them to their full potential as part of your entire farming operation,” he says.

He describes building a wetland on a natural underground waterway, planting reeds and other vegetation, and watching more frogs and birdlife return.

Garry says the headwaters of the Crookwell River once ran red with soil, so he set about slowing the water with shallow ponds, logs and rocks, and fencing stock out so the area could recover.

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“The river system is probably one of the most vital parts of a farm,” he says.

“So, if we can protect that and keep the water clean and clear, that’s a great asset.”

Farming at a crossroads

Garry says input costs have risen sharply over the past decade, particularly since COVID, while farmgate returns have not kept pace.

In his view, that is making it harder for farmers to stay pro table and continue investing in long-term work on the farm.

“The hardest part is that the input costs have risen rapidly, but what we produce hasn’t gone up at that same level,” he says.

He describes farming as being “at a bit of a crossroads”, and says growers are being pushed to think di erently about markets, e ciency and direct relationships.

Connections beyond the farmgate

Garry also talks about how far removed many people are from where their food comes from.

“We’ve lost sight of what’s really important in our agricultural and our food production, and that is nutritious, dense food that has qualities that will enhance our health and our wellbeing,” he says.

Working with chefs, including at Aria in Sydney, has given Garry a chance to see what happens to the produce a er it leaves the farm.

The farm business also includes Garry’s partner, Nicole, who leads the Hampshire Downs sheep side of the operation. Garry describes her as “visionary” and says she has taken an innovative approach, including building direct relationships with processors.

Nicole plays a practical role here too, cooking di erent potato varieties and helping work out their best use with chefs and customers.

“It’s nice to see what you’ve produced be cared for, and to see people get excited about it too,” Garry says.

For Garry, that connection comes back to purpose – farming has to be about more than production or money. It is about loving the work, looking a er the land, and doing it in a way that feels true to the farm.

“If you’re doing it well and you’re doing it uniquely, you’ll always nd your way forward nancially,” he says.

For more information on Kadwell & Co Gourmet Potatoes, visit kadwellgourmetpotatoes.com.au

To learn more about Achmea Farm Insurance, head to achmea.com.au

Wetland and grazing country on the Kadwell farm in Crookwell, New South Wales

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Garry keeping a close watch on the crop as the season unfolds

Loader collaboration

Cobra Equipment’s expanding Shantui wheel loader range can help farmers and rural landholders tackle various jobs, from handling heavy loads and moving hay to clearing vegetation

Cobra Equipment Sales recently hosted a visit from the Shantui factory, including senior engineers and management from the company’s research and development wheel loader division.

This was a timely visit, with the recent sale of a new L56-B5 wheel loader by Cobra – the longest running and original Australian Shantui distributor and dealer.

Discussions centred around getting feedback on the current Shantui loader range and the needs of the Australian market to inform the design and development of future models.

The 17.1-tonne Shantui L56-B5 just sold is powered by a Cummins 214.5hp (160kW) 2,000rpm, Tier 2 engine, has a ve-tonne rated load capacity, and was delivered with a hydraulic quick hitch, three-cubic metre bucket, and forks.

Cobra Equipment director George Nason says this large-capacity machine is well-suited for farmers and larger

property owners due to the variety of attachments it can be tted with, including post hole diggers, hay grabs and spikes, as well as stick rakes.

“The cost of this sized wheel loader has remained the same as machines for the same size I was selling some 20 years ago,” he says.

“The di erence being that the new L56 has more features than what was in the market back then – namely a hydraulic quick hitch, forks, auto grease, reverse camera, etc.

“These new machines are light-years ahead of the old loaders that I operated as a young man which didn’t have a cabin or a roll over protection system.”

Cobra also has the 10-11-tonne wheel loader segment taken care of with the newly released Shantui L36-C5.

This model has a 10,300kg operating weight, a 1.8 cubic metre bucket capacity, and a three-tonne li ing capability.

It is powered by a 125hp (92kW) fuel-e cient Weichai engine, has a ZF-type transmission, and a ROPS air-conditioned cabin which can be equipped with a reverse camera.

“These sized wloaders can be used in a wide variety of applications,” Nason says.

“The new design features a new cab, a new hood layout with a larger access space, as well as an electronic four forward/three reverse transmission, o ering an upgraded operator experience.”

Broader o ering

Besides wheel loaders, Cobra also o ers the whole range of Shantui equipment which can be bene cial on-farm and around large properties, including excavators, graders, and bulldozers.

Nason says Shantui is the world’s largest manufacturer of bulldozers, while also having an extensive portfolio of

Images: Cobra

excavators from as small as 1.7-tonnes all the way up to the 200-tonne segment.

All machinery o ered by Cobra comes with its own respected warranty, which has been giving customers con dence in their equipment purchases since Cobra’s establishment in 2005.

Nason adds that Cobra specialises in building con gurations to suit its customers’ speci c needs.

“I bought my rst piece of equipment at the age of 19 and with decades in the earthmoving industry, I can use my hands-on experience to make sure the machines we supply suit the customers’ requirements,” he says.

This is evidenced through Cobra’s Australian custom-made scrub canopies, stick rakes, and tree spears, which have all been tted to its equipment to suit local rural conditions.

Another specialty of the business is the ability to supply equipment which is considered ‘out of the box’, thanks to its positive relationships built with quality manufacturers in China.

“Not all equipment manufactured in China is at the same level,” Nason says.

“I have been visiting China for 20 years and that has given me the opportunity to know which companies and factories o er the standards which Australian consumers expect.”

Parts supply

Cobra can ensure its customers experience minimal machine downtime thanks to its reliable spare parts department. It currently supplies products across Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and the Paci c Islands, but can also ship worldwide.

In addition to selling genuine Shantui parts, Cobra can source and supply di cult-to- nd parts for other Chinese equipment makes.

Nason says this is particularly important for people who have bought Chinese manufactured equipment from Australian brands which have since closed down.

“Once these businesses went broke, they couldn’t support the machines anymore and now there are so many people trying to nd parts,” he says.

“So, for custom con gurations, product support and research, and tenacity in tracking down even the smallest parts, we pride ourselves on o ering knowledge and support for our customers.”

For more information, visit cobraequipmentsales.com.au or call 07 3379 9419.

The L56-B5 has a five-tonne rated lifting capacity

Cobra has the 10-11-tonne wheel loader segment taken care of with the Shantui L36-C5 model

All machinery o ered by Cobra comes with its respected warranty

30 PSI, whereas high pressure pumps can supply up to 160 PSI.

“At Veldonas, we can supply various electric volume transfer pumps which can pump from ve litres per second up to 400 litres per second at 30 PSI. Our electric pressure pumps can also pump ve litres per second up to 400 litres per second at 160 PSI.”

Understanding the distinction between the two pump types is important when selecting a system.

Volume transfer pumps are designed for moving large quantities of water in lower-pressure applications, making them well suited to ood irrigation or transferring water from rivers.

Pressure pumps, however, are intended for applications where water needs to be delivered at higher pressure, including boom and travelling irrigators, sprinkler systems, frost control and re protection.

For more information on Veldonas’ range of new and second-hand electric pump sets and parts supply, visit veldonas.com.au or call 03 9312 0888.

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Star studded

A number of industry experts are con rmed to take the stage at September’s Bulk Handling Technical Conference, while nalists for the industry’s awards will soon be revealed

The Bulk Handling Technical Conference is bringing together some of the industry’s leading engineers, innovators and technical specialists, o ering attendees the opportunity to gain practical insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping bulk materials handling today.

Running alongside Bulk Expo from September 16-17, the conference program will feature a diverse range of presentations covering conveyor technology, wear management, mining innovation, dust control, safety, storage, ow challenges and engineering solutions.

Among the expert speakers con rmed for the program is Tiago Cousseau, consulting engineer at TUNRA Bulk Solids, who will present Assessing Conveyor Belt Wear Resistance: A Critical Review of Current Test Methods.

His session will explore the e ectiveness of current belt wear testing methodologies and provide valuable insights into improving conveyor performance and longevity.

Bob Dunbabin, principal structural

engineer at WGA, will share his expertise in Travel System Design for Mobile Ship Loading Conveyor.

Drawing on real-world engineering experience, Dunbabin will examine the complexities involved in designing reliable and e cient travel systems for mobile ship loading applications.

Attendees will also hear from Luke Bennett, head of sales at Koch Solutions, who will present IBEX – The Future of Deep Mining.

Matthew Bailey, engineer at BFM Global and BFM Australia, will deliver a practical presentation titled From Downtime to Uptime: Reducing Dust Leaks and Increasing Productivity with Quality Flexible Connectors.

The conference also provides a unique opportunity to connect with peers facing similar challenges, engage directly with technical experts and discover the latest innovations being showcased on the Bulk exhibition oor.

Whether you’re involved in agriculture, mining, ports, manufacturing, processing,

Images: Prime Creative Media

Engineer Matthew Bailey will speak at the conference

construction materials or industrial operations, the Bulk Handling Technical Conference delivers valuable knowledge for engineers, plant managers, operators, maintenance professionals and business leaders alike.

With increasing pressure on industry to improve e ciency, safety and reliability, the conference o ers an invaluable opportunity to stay ahead of emerging trends and learn from some of the sector’s most experienced voices.

Honouring talent

Finalists for the 2026 Bulk Handling Awards will also be announced later this month.

The prestigious awards presentation will take place at ONE23 Roo op in Melbourne on September 16, concluding the rst day of the biennial Bulk Handling Expo.

From driving operational excellence

and innovation to demonstrating outstanding leadership and a commitment to sustainability, the awards celebrate those making a signi cant contribution to a sector that plays a vital role in the economy yet o en operates behind the scenes.

As Australia’s only awards program dedicated exclusively to the bulk handling sector, the awards shine a spotlight on the people, projects and technologies shaping the future of the industry.

2026 award categories include:

• Bulk Handling Facility of the Year

• Innovation in Bulk Handling Award

• Sustainability in Bulk Handling Award

• Safety Excellence in Bulk Handling

• Excellence in Reliability & Maintenance

• Digital Transformation & Automation Award

• Excellence in Drive Systems & Power Transmission

• Bulk Storage Solution Award

• Dust & Spillage Control Awar

• Excellence in Conveying & Material Transport

• Women in Bulk Handling Award

• Bulk Handling Training & Development Award

• Mentor of the Year

• Supplier of the Year

• AW Roberts Award – Emerging Engineer (This category is not open for nomination)

For more information about the expo and awards, visit www.bulkhandlingexpo.com.au and www.bulkhandlingawards.com.au

Attendees can learn from industry experts at this year’s Bulk Handling Technical Conference

Growing together

Hort Connections showcased an array of machinery and technology suited to horticulture growers, while the industry’s best were also honoured with awards

Australia’s horticulture industry converged on Adelaide last month for the annual Hort Connections event.

A total of 3,920 delegates attended the four day event, which had an expanded program this year.

It included farm tours on the opening day, a trade show highlighting machinery and technology from various exhibitors, plenary sessions discussing the industry’s biggest issues and wrapped up with an awards night.

We were on site to check out some of the highlights from the trade show.

Vin Rowe Farm Machinery

Ferrari Growtech formed a major part of Vin Rowe’s display at Hort Connections, with the company’s export manager having travelled from Italy to attend.

The Ferrari Growtech range includes transplanters and weeders, including the Twistweed automatic inter-row and interplant weeder and the Futura automatic transplanter.

The Futura was rst showcased by Vin

Hort Connections showcases market developments for the horticulture industry

Images: Prime Creative Media

Justin Colby from Vin Rowe with Ferrari Growtech’s Christian Rossi

Rowe at last year’s Hort Connections and was described as having the most interest the dealer had ever seen in a product.

Victorian-based Vin Rowe also represents many other vegetable machinery brands, including AVR, Simon, Baselier, Einbock and Agricola.

Massey Ferguson

One large piece of machinery shown on the Hort Connections trade show oor was Massey Ferguson’s MF 5S.105 tractor.

Described by the manufacturer as the “ultimate all-rounder”, this is the base model in the manufacturer’s 5S medium horsepower tractor series.

A tight 4m turning radius means its agile and nimble nature combines with excellent manoeuvrability, a useful feature for horticulture growers working in tight spaces.

Powered by AGCO’s 4.4L, four-cylinder engine producing 105hp, it also o ers a choice of three hydraulic systems plus a range of customisations.

Massey Ferguson’s 5S.105 tractor was at the trade show

John Deere

The 5105EN tractor was one which John Deere chose to show o at the Adelaide event.

Forming part of the manufacturer’s specialty o ering, it caught the eye for being just 2.417m high and 1.478m wide but still o ering a 105hp engine.

Available in full cabin con guration, it is designed for vineyard, orchard and nursery producers who need to pull heavy carts and handle sprayers, while also being narrow enough to operate through narrow rows or other small spaces.

Deere’s PowrReverser transmission also allows users to nd the right working range and gear for a variety of tasks, particularly those needing frequent directional changes.

Agovor ETractors

The positive momentum being experienced by Agovor eTractors continued with its appearance at Hort Connections.

Founded in New Zealand, the company has developed an electric, autonomous

Shantui L56-B5 Loader

17,100kg articulated wheel loader with hydraulic quick hitch, 3m³ GP bucket, and forks. Weichai 217hp Tier 3 engine, 5,000kg capacity, 4 forward / 3 reverse ZF-type transmission, reverse camera.

Shantui L36-B5 Loader

10,300kg articulated wheel loader with hydraulic quick hitch, 1.7m³ GP bucket, and forks. Weichai 125hp Tier 2 engine, 3,000kg capacity, 4 forward / 2 reverse transmission, reverse camera.

eTractor with a range of smart towed attachments including mowers and sprayers.

Small and lightweight, these tractor-andtrailer units can operate for up to 10 hours continuously, navigate narrow rows, and work reliably in challenging conditions.

Hort Innovation Investment Fund also invested in Agovor earlier this year, with the company raising $3 million from a pre-seed funding round to continue the eTractor’s development.

Rynan Smart Agriculture

Founder Bryan Nguyen was among those to represent Rynan Smart Agriculture, which aims to use AI-driven agriculture technology for sustainable growth.

One product on display was InSentinel, which monitors insect pest populations with statistics ad live data, giving real-time noti cations to users on pest populations and environmental conditions.

The AI analyses captures images and accurately identi es species of insects, while its weather sensors measure everything from wind direction to rainfall and temperature.

Powered by a solar panel, Rynan says the technology distinguishes between harmful pests and bene cial insects and allows farmers to therefore target their interventions accordingly.

Farmgard

New Zealand company Farmgard represents a number of machinery brands, with a wide selection of this on display.

Among these products were the Valentini Iris 1300 stone burier and Bondioli & Pavesi PTO sha s.

They also displayed the Stanhay vacuum seeder, which is designed for quickly planting high density salad crops.

The company says thin disc technology maximises accuracy by providing smoother air ow, stronger vacuum and precise seed placement.

Eco Agro

Finding solutions for growing on land which would otherwise be suitable is the goal for Eco Agro.

It provides solutions for greenhouse and open land farming by providing a coir product which enables soil-free growing.

Coir substrate is used worldwide to grow various hydroponic crops where the land is unsuitable, Eco Agro says, with its coir being 100 per cent natural and organic.

In addition to horticulture applications, it can also be used in nursery and home gardening settings, with Eco Agro using its Hort Connections stand to highlight blueberries as one product which can grow in coir.

Agrismart

While most of the Hort Connections exhibits focused on the growing process, Agrismart highlighted an o -forgotten area.

Its product is a so ware system that

is built for Australian horticulture and agriculture and which helps growers manage their labour.

It automates the horticulture award pay, piece rates, overtime and time in-lieu, measuring productivity in real time.

It prevents the need for spreadsheets or manual reconciliation and ensures growers are calculating pay fairly and

Farmgard displayed a wide selection of its machinery

Eco Agro exhibited at this year’s Hort Connections

Deere’s Erin Wagsta and Shiree Marshman with the 5105 EN tractor

Jordy Carter and Callum McCluskey from Agrismart

Richard Beaumont is a co-founder of Agovor eTractors

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in accordance with laws, while also simplifying administration related to areas such as the Paci c Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme.

Apex Greenhouses

The capabilities of Apex’s greenhouse technology was shown to growers at Hort Connections.

Proudly proclaiming itself as Australasia’s largest commercial greenhouse builder, Apex is backed by 50 years of history having started in New Zealand before establishing itself in Australia.

Working in the vastly di ering climates of Australia, Apex’s product is built to handle extreme heat and cool climates.

Apex says its greenhouses enable owners to grow produce with fewer inputs by using a safe, healthy and consistent environment.

Mait Industries

The Intellipump intelligent irrigation scheduling system was what Mait Industries highlighted during Hort Connections.

This control system allows any number of pumps, valves and fertigation lines to be controlled from the one base.

It allows users to create and save any number of custom schedules for irrigation and fertigation, run multiple schedules concurrently and trigger starting and stopping irrigation scheduled based on sensor values.

It can integrate with monitoring systems, while also being scheduled remotely via a number of portals.

Waterfind Australia

Australian-owned and operated, Water nd specialises in water brokering, consulting and water transfer processing.

Hort Connections concluded with a

Founded in 2003, the company has strategically placed water market specialists in di erent states to be in tune with di erent market requirements.

Designed to help growers who want to either buy or sell water, it also enables live online trading 24/7.

Water nd also o ers a water manager tool that enables growers to avoid challenges associated with bulk water management, adhere to regulations and seize opportunities.

Dual Chelate Fertilizer

Higher yields and maximum return on investment is what Dual Chelate Fertilizer says its premium liquid product o ers.

Its Australian-made product range includes a horticulture-focused product which is designed to invigorate plants from the roots up, helping to boost growth while maintaining robust plant health.

A viticulture product helps to replenish essential nutrients to increase grape quality while fortifying plants against disease and harsh conditions.

An extensive and speci c product range is complemented by local support including soil testing and subsequent recommendations, delivery, crop monitoring, and ongoing collaborative research and development.

Award winners

More than 100 nominations were received for this year’s Horticulture Awards for Excellence, which had to be whittled down to 12 winners. These winners were:

• Grower of the Year: Steve Mara ote, Sundrop Farms, SA

• Young Grower of the Year: Luca Farmer, Farmer Group, SA

• Researcher of the Year: Dr Sukhvinder Pal (SP) Singh, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, NSW

• Environmental & Sustainability award: Craig Van Rooyen, Van Rooyen Family Trust, Qld

• Tech & Innovation award: Charles Simons, BioScout, NSW

• Community Stewardship award: John Tselekidis, Mitolo Farmily Farms, SA

• Exporter of the Year: Francis Tedesco, Center West Exports, WA

• Women in Horticulture award: Julie Bird, Hort Innovation

• Industry Impact award: David Harris, Harris Farm Markets, NSW

• Ag Tech & Mechanisation award: Charles Simons, BioScout, NSW

• Family Business of the Year: Ben Martin, Marto’s Mangoes, QLD

• Marketer of the Year: Flavorite Group –Maddie’s Month Campaign.

Tom Rooney and Stuart Peevor from Waterfind Australia

John Ross and Bill Ambaras from Dual Chelate Fertilizer

Scott Featherston represented Apex Greenhouses at the event

gala dinner and awards night

Rynan Smart Agriculture exhibited at Hort Connections

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Tricky times

Balers were one machinery type to record a sales rise in May. Image: Lurin/stock.adobe.com

Gary Northover is executive director of the Tractor & Machinery Association of Australia (TMA). He can be contacted on (03) 9813 8011 or at gary@tma.asn.au

It was another di cult month for agricultural machinery sales during May, the Tractor & Machinery Association says, with improved baler sales being one positive

May was another di cult month for tractor sales, as farmer sentiment continues to struggle in the face of supply challenges resulting from the war in Iran.

Additionally, we continue to experience dry conditions in parts of New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia and this is further impacting demand.

There were around 700 units sold around Australia during May which was 12.5 per cent below the same month last year.

This brings the year-to-date gure to a level 9.4 per cent below last year.

All states reported declines in the month, aside from Western Australia which remained equal to its May 2025 sales total.

The smaller markets of Tasmania and Northern Territory are the only areas which have recorded higher year-to-date sales for 2026 than last year.

Except for a small rise of 4.4 per cent in the under 40hp range, all machine size categories were down also.

Large tractors of over 200hp experienced the biggest drop in May,

Tractor sales in detail

Tractor sales for May 2026 by weight category and state. Image: TMA

although this category also remains the closest to 2025 on a year-to-date basis.

As we approach the halfway mark of the year, there appears the very real prospect that total sales of around 9,000 units will be recorded for the full year.

If this proves to be the case, it would be the lowest reported sales level in the last 15 years for Australia.

In other machinery categories, combine harvester sales were again minimal during May.

Baler sales enjoyed another strong rise and are now 31 per cent up on a year-to-date basis.

Sales of out-front mowers were 15 per

cent down and nally, sales of self-propelled sprayers were down 36 per cent compared to May last year.

The annual TMA conference will be held this year at the Brighton Beach Hotel in Sydney on Wednesday July 29.

The theme for this year’s event is “building better businesses through people, innovation and strategy” and this year’s speaker lineup has now been announced.

To purchase tickets, visit https://tma.asn.au/2026-annualconference/ and you can also follow the TMA on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Getting access to valuable urea has been a major challenge for Australian farmers in recent months. Image: Iamporpla/stock.adobe.com

Learning curve

WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says long-term lessons need to be heeded from the fuel and fertiliser challenges experienced in recent months

On writing this, urea had slipped back below $1,000 a tonne and oil had fallen under US$90 a barrel.

The headlines had moved on and the market was once again telling us that everything was under control. Problem solved, move along, nothing to see here.

Except that is exactly what people said a er the last fertiliser shock, and the one before that, and the one before that.

Fertiliser markets have a remarkably consistent habit of reminding us that they are not really fertiliser markets at all.

They are energy markets, shipping markets and ultimately geopolitical markets.

Every major fertiliser shock of the last 70 years has had its roots in a war, an energy crisis, a trade disruption or a government deciding that normal market rules no longer apply.

The names and ags change yet the outcome is remarkably familiar – oil, gas, freight and fertiliser jumps and farmers pay the bill.

What interests me today is not the latest crisis itself but the lesson hiding behind it.

While fertiliser prices may have eased and oil may have retreated, the underlying risk has not gone away.

In many ways it has become larger, cheaper and far more di cult to contain.

The mistake many commentators are

making today is assuming the latest con ict is simply another Middle East are-up.

I am not convinced that is what is happening. What I think we are witnessing is something much more signi cant which is that the cost of disrupting global trade has collapsed.

For most of modern history, if a country wanted to threaten shipping it needed a very large navy and billions upon billions of dollars.

The ability to project power at sea belonged almost exclusively to major powers.

Today we are learning a very di erent lesson and the economics have become completely inverted.

The attacker is no longer spending millions while the defender spends thousands, but the attacker is spending thousands while the defender spends billions.

A drone costing less than a ute, can force the diversion of a vessel carrying cargo worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

A missile costing tens of thousands can trigger military responses costing millions.

That is the real revolution. The weapon itself is almost secondary because what has changed is the accessibility of the technology.

Engines, electronics, GPS guidance,

satellite communications and explosive payloads are no longer the exclusive preserve of major powers.

A determined insurgency no longer needs a blue-water navy to create global disruption but simply needs enough capability to convince the market that the risk has become unacceptable.

For agriculture this matters enormously because modern farming is built upon global supply chains.

The diesel in the tractor, the urea in the spreader, the chemicals in the spray rig and many of the parts required to keep machinery operating all arrive through important shipping networks.

We o en talk about supply chains as though they are abstract concepts discussed by economists and politicians. They are not.

Every tonne of urea spread across a paddock and every litre of diesel burnt during seeding begins its journey on a ship somewhere in the world.

That is why I believe many people are

Trevor Whittington is CEO of WAFarmers

drawing the wrong conclusion from the recent easing in oil and fertiliser prices.

The lesson is not that the system proved resilient, prices spiked and then settled. The lesson is that the system remains remarkably vulnerable.

The market got through this disruption. The next one may be larger. The one a er that may involve actors with better technology, longer range and fewer inhibitions about using it.

History suggests this is not a temporary phenomenon. Human beings have been remarkably consistent in their willingness to wage war.

The point is not that every con ict causes a fertiliser shock, but that enough of them do that farmers should treat geopolitical risk as a normal business risk rather than an exceptional event.

That should force us to rethink the way we view risk.

Most farm businesses spend considerable time thinking about rainfall, frost, commodity and interest-rate risks, yet few spend much time considering geopolitical risk despite the fact a con ict

Whittington says farmers need to treat fuel supply security in the same manner as rainfall risk.

Image: Noel/stock.adobe.com

The events of the past few months should be a reminder that the world remains a far more connected and far less stable place than many of us would like to believe.

What farmers should take from all this is not panic, but realism.

The lesson of the last three months is exactly the same lesson as the last y years: when supply chains are functioning normally, fertiliser and fuel are available and freight works.

Everybody assumes it always will, but then a con ict starts somewhere most people could barely nd on a map a month earlier and suddenly everyone is scrambling for product.

Governments panic, markets reprice, suppliers invoke force majeure, politicians hold press conferences and farmers ring around looking for fertiliser and fuel that no longer seem quite as available as they were last week.

If there is one practical lesson from all of this, it is that farmers should treat fuel and fertiliser security the same way they treat rainfall risk.

has product physically on farm before heading away a er harvest, and views storage as an insurance policy rather than a cost will probably sleep a lot better than the one assuming the market will always provide exactly what he needs exactly when he needs it.

The last three months have not been an aberration – they have been a reminder.

The next fertiliser shock is probably

Here are upcoming eld day and agricultural events for 2026. Information was current as of going to press

Tractor & Machinery Association Annual Conference – Sydney, NSW

Under the theme Building Better Businesses through People, Innovation and Strategy, the program has been designed to give attendees a practical insight into the leadership, economic and technological shi s shaping the future of the machinery industry. The 2026 agenda brings together senior leaders from agribusiness, automotive, nance, research and professional development.

When: July 29, 2026

More info: tma.asn.au

Sheepvention –Hamilton, Vic

Over the past 40 years, Sheepvention has grown and evolved into a vibrant platform celebrating the many facets of the agricultural sector. It is more than an industry showcase – it’s a family-friendly event designed to educate and inspire people of all ages about the rich and diverse world of agriculture, fostering a deeper appreciation for farming and its role in our lives.

When: August 2–3, 2026

More info: hamiltonshowgrounds. com.au/sheepvention

Greenscapes + Green Expo –Brisbane, Qld

Greenscapes + Green Expo, now featuring the Irrigation Precinct, is Australia’s national landscaping and green infrastructure management

show. The event showcases emerging technologies and best practice solutions shaping the future of landscaping, irrigation, greenspace management, and urban planning.

When: August 5–6, 2026

More info: greenscapeshow.com.au

Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) – Brisbane, Qld

The Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) is Queensland’s largest annual event, attracting on average 400,000 people. The Ekka showcases the best of Queensland, attracting more than 21,000 competition entries from woodchop to giant vegetables, 10,000 animals from beef cattle to cats and dogs, world-class live entertainment, award-winning food and wine, carnival rides and showbags, family shopping and much more.

When: August 8–16, 2025

More info: www.ekka.com.au

Eyre Peninsula Field Days –Cleve, SA

The three-day biennial event focuses on the future of agriculture with extensive displays of the latest agriculture machinery and equipment, technology, information and services across the site. With about 500 exhibitors and up to 20,000 visitors anticipated over the course of the event, the Eyre Peninsula Field Days are an excellent opportunity for farmers to improve their systems, increase production and nd new ways to make country living enjoyable.

When: August 11–13, 2026

More info: www.ep elddays.com.au

National Renewables in Ag Conference and Expo –Orange, NSW

This event brings together farmers, agriculture and energy consultants, peak bodies and government representatives to share stories of on-farm renewables, their business case and discuss what’s driving the transformation of energy use in agriculture. A er being held in Queensland in 2024 and Victoria in 2025, the 2026 edition will be hosted by New South Wales town of Orange. When: August 12, 2026

More info: renewablesinagconference. com.au

AgQuip Field Days –Gunnedah, NSW

Arguably one of the biggest eld days on the Australian calendar, AgQuip has been supporting the agriculture world from its permanent, purpose-built site just outside of Gunnedah, NSW since 1973. Attracting more than 100,000 visitors each year and showcasing over 3,000 products, AgQuip has proven to be a much-anticipated event for both exhibitors and attendees alike.

When: August 18–20, 2026

More info: acmruralevents.com.au/ agquip/home

Dowerin Machinery Field Days – Dowerin, WA

Dowerin Machinery Field Days is the largest eld day in Western Australia, attracting more than 25,000 visitors each year. Around 7,000 broadacre farmers attend the event each year and over half of all visitors stated their reason for attending was a strong interest in

agricultural products and services. The Field Days has also won several tourism awards at a state and national level.

When: August 26–27, 2026

More info: www.dowerin elddays.com.au

Newdegate Machinery Field Days – Newdegate, WA

One of Western Australia’s premier agricultural events, the Newdegate Machinery Field Days features machinery, technology and research, animals and livestock, outdoor and camping exhibits, art and photography, fashion, show bags, food and wine, local produce, live entertainment, and more.

When: September 2–3, 2026

More info: www. newdegatemachinery elddays.com

South Gippsland Dairy Expo –Korumburra, Vic

The South Gippsland Dairy Expo provides an opportunity for members of the dairying fraternity to be able to showcase the latest in dairy innovation and technology, along with machinery, industry insights, great food and plenty of opportunities to connect with the farming community.

When: September 2–3, 2026

More info: www.dairyexpo.org.au

Royal Adelaide Show –Wayville, SA

Established in 1839, the Royal Adelaide Show is now South Australia’s largest ticketed event. Attracting on average around 500,000 people, the Royal

Adelaide Show hosts more than 450 exhibitor stands and o ers businesses a once-a-year opportunity to expand into new markets, boost revenue and signi cantly increase brand awareness.

When: September 5–13, 2026

More info: www.theshow.com.au

Agrotrend – Bundaberg, Qld

Agrotrend provides two days of farming and lifestyle-focused activities for the whole family to enjoy, whether you are keen to check out and invest in the latest farming technologies or a er a great a ernoon out with the family. Events include an alpaca competition, agility dog display, poultry show, vehicle displays and the Rum City Vintage Machinery Display.

When: September 11–12, 2026

More info: www.agrotrend.com.au

Visit tradefarmmachinery.com.au/agricultural-and-rural- eld-days-calendar

Last year’s Tractor & Machinery Association conference was held in Melbourne

Charging ahead

Bobcat has entered a new frontier by introducing

Zero emissions, reduced noise levels and cheaper operation are among the ways in which Bobcat says its newest machinery addition stands out.

The company has added its rst ever all-electric mower – the ZT6000e –which builds on the reputation of its petrol-powered zero-turn equivalents.

Designed for lifestyle farmers, along with commercial landscapers and local governments, it is tted with a robust 58V, 20.4kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

This provides up to eight hours of runtime on a single charge and Bobcat says it can cover nearly 24 acres under optimal conditions before needing to recharge.

An onboard charger that connects to standard outlets provides charging exibility, while a full recharge using a 240V connection takes around six hours.

Bobcat of Australia is a business division

of Clark Equipment, whose Bobcat grounds maintenance equipment general manager Marc Langeweg expects the ZT6000e to be popular with a variety of customers.

“This new agship model aims to rede ne the commercial landscaping market by pairing high-capacity lithium-ion technology with the heavy-duty performance professional crew’s demand,” Langeweg says.

“For contractors and councils looking to reduce noise, emissions, and day-today running costs without sacri cing commercial-grade cut quality, the Bobcat ZT6000e is a compelling step forward.”

For customers already familiar with Bobcat’s zero-turn mower range, going electric does not mean any loss in operational quality.

“When designing the ZT6000e

electric mower, Bobcat ensured that no compromises were made on the cut-quality in the name of battery performance,” Langeweg says.

It features the patented AirFX cutting system in its decks, which utilises three independent electric motors that allow operators to adjust blade tip speeds on the y – ensuring a professional nish even in varying grass conditions.

The ZT6000e also uses independent motors for the blades, removing the need for replacement drivebelts which are a common failure point in tough Australian mowing conditions.

By eliminating the petrol engine, there are also no costs for engine oil, lters, spark plugs and fuel system cleaners –providing further ongoing savings for users in addition to not requiring petrol.

While most farmers do not have the same noise restrictions as city-based commercial operations, the quiet engine means they can also run at times when petrol-powered machines cannot.

The ZT6000e can be viewed online at www.bobcatofaustralia.com.au

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Decision maker

As growers continue to face rising input costs, a new digital tool is being created to provide them with clearer information before making a commitment to a crop

Hort Innovation is funding the creation of a new digital tool to help vegetable, onion and potato growers make clearer and more con dent decisions before committing to crops, inputs and production plans.

Named Veg SmartMargins, it directly responds to fuel, fertiliser, labour and pricing pressures by giving growers a practical way to see whether a crop is genuinely pro table once total labour and overheads are included, not just variable costs.

Scheduled to launch in 2027, the tool will move growers beyond basic gross margin calculations to a secure, web-based platform that supports full enterprise level nancial analysis and decision making.

Growers will be able to use the tool to test scenarios before decisions are locked in.

Safeguarding the future

A new seed vault and plant growth facility in New South Wales will help protect valuable crop genetics and support the development of more resilient grain varieties

New South Wales has unveiled a $1.1 million seed vault and plant growth facility at the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute.

The state-of-the-art facility is set to securely store thousands of unique grain seed lines in a climate-controlled environment, preserving critical genetic resources for future generations and safeguarding Australia’s food security.

The facility also includes three purpose-built Plant Pathology Growth Rooms, which will enable NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) scientists to accelerate disease resistance research in key winter grain crops.

Additionally, DPIRD scientists will

By adjusting prices, yields and input costs, growers can also see how di erent choices a ect whole farm pro tability, cash ow and risk.

“Growers are making decisions in a far more volatile and high-cost environment compared to a decade ago,” Hort Innovation general manager industry service and delivery Andrew Francey says.

“Veg SmartMargins builds on a tool growers already recognise and updates it for the realities they’re facing today, giving them clearer information before they commit time, money and resources.”

Hort Innovation says the tool will be shaped by growers throughout the duration of the entire project, from discovery through deployment.

Through structured regional workshops and beta testing, grower input will directly

Growers will be able to use the tool to test scenarios before decisions are locked in.

Image: Hort Innovation

shape how costs are allocated, scenarios are tested and results are presented, ensuring the tool re ects how growers think and record their costs to deliver a practical and intuitive outcome.

“This tool is about helping growers answer real questions,” South Australian vegetable grower Scott Samwell says.

“What should I plant? What can I a ord? What is my cost of production? What happens if costs rise further?

“By testing scenarios rst, growers can make decisions with more con dence in a tough climate.”

The platform will also integrate anonymised industry benchmarking data from the national vegetable and onion benchmarking program, allowing growers to see how their business compares with national and regional averages while maintaining full control of their own information.

Grower nancial data will remain private and secure, and benchmarking information will only be presented in aggregate anonymised form.

To support real world use, Veg SmartMargins will be backed by practical training and extension activities, including plain English user guides and manuals, short, targeted video tutorials and regionally delivered online workshops.

be supported in developing grain varieties which are better equipped to withstand emerging pests and changing climatic conditions.

A dehumidi ed cool room, a long-term freezer room, and an insulated ante room also feature in the seed vault.

It will also be home to the NSW DPIRD Rice Germplasm Collection which holds almost 3,000 accessions including the rst cultivars of rice bred and released by

the department nearly 100 years ago.

The facility will hold wheat and barley germplasm, which is used for developing new sources of disease resistance, winter cereal mutant resources, and the DPIRD Lupin Germplasm Collection.

Seed collections which the department maintains form a library of plant genetics, allowing DPIRD scientists to deposit and check out varieties for current and future research.

Suit up

Horticulture growers are trialling wearable exoskeleton suits to reduce physical strain on workers and li productivity around the most demanding on farm tasks

Hort Innovation has launched a new project which will test how wearable exoskeleton technology can reduce fatigue and injury risk for horticultural workers in repetitive and physically intensive jobs.

Workers will trial the exoskeleton suits during everyday tasks, allowing researchers to compare physical load, movement and injury risk with and without the technology.

The project is designed to t around normal farm operations, giving growers evidence from real tasks rather than laboratory testing. AI enabled sensors are being used to analyse worker movements, generating task risk scores. This data will

help identify where exoskeletons could o er the greatest safety and bene ts, and where they may not be practical.

“Keeping horticulture workers safe is critical to the long-term sustainability of our industry,” Hort Innovation general manager of production and sustainability R&D Anthony Kachenko says.

“This project gives growers practical, on farm evidence about whether exoskeletons can reduce physical strain without disrupting normal operations.”

The technology was on display at the recent Hort Connections event, following initial trials on commercial farms in Tasmania and Queensland, with industry partners hosting on farm assessments.

Early pilot assessments have seen a 25 per cent total reduction in movement-related injury risk and a 64 per cent risk drop in tray carrying.

Laurie Adams from Burlington Berries in Tasmania, says being involved in the trial will provide rst-hand insight into the potential of exoskeletons, with initial results already showing positive bene ts.

“As growers, we need practical proof before rolling out new technology,” Adams says.

“Being part of the trial gives us the chance to see how exoskeletons perform in real farm conditions and whether they can help our team work safely and productively.”

Workers will trial the exoskeleton suits during everyday tasks. Image: Hort Innovation

The Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resources Economics and Sciences (ABARES) has released new gures which show the gross value of agricultural production is forecast to reach more than $98 billion in 2026-27, and more than $104 billion when combined with sheries and forestry.

This is set to be the second highest result on record, and will follow a record result for agriculture, sheries and forestry this nancial year of almost $110 billion con rmed in the latest data.

Forecasts also show the value of agriculture, sheries and forestry exports will reach almost $80 billion in 2026-27, with strong demand for Australia’s worldclass food and bre.

However, di cult seasonal conditions and higher costs for fuel and fertiliser – driven by the con ict in the Middle East – are expected to have an impact on farm pro ts.

The federal government is also investing more than $14 billion towards the Strengthening Australia’s Fuel Resilience package.

This will provide some relief by securing more fuel and fertiliser, the government says, while boosting the nation’s sovereign capability.

“Australian farmers, shers and producers have proven again and again just how resilient they are,” federal agriculture minister Julie Collins says.

“This forecast demonstrates this resilience once again and the tremendous contribution our farmers, shers and producers continue to make to our national economy despite serious challenges.”

Host city

The future of food supply chain innovation and technology will be discussed in Adelaide at evokeAG 2027

Adelaide has been announced as the host city for evokeAG 2027, Asia Paci c’s leading agrifood technology and innovation conference.

Now in its seventh year, evokeAG has established a global reputation for connecting the agrifood innovation ecosystem and helping turn ideas into partnerships, investments and positive change.

Led by AgriFutures Australia, evokeAG 2027 will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from February 16-17, 2027.

It is expected to attract producers, investors, researchers, startups, scaleups, corporates and policy leaders from across Australia and the world. Adelaide

previously hosted the event in 2023.

“Australian agriculture faces increasing supply chain pressures, climate variability and workforce shortages, making forums like evokeAG, where solutions are found, tested, scaled and adopted, critical,” AgriFutures Australia chair Mick Veitch says.

“Australia has an important role to play in feeding a growing global population, and innovation will help determine how well we do that. Agtech is a key part of li ing the productivity and pro tability of our farmers.

“We can have all the technology in the world; however, it must remain grounded in the realities of agriculture to be e ective.”

One of the highlights of evokeAG 2026 was the Groundbreakers session, where five young people shared their innovative ideas to benefit agriculture. Image: Prime Creative Media

International partnership

A new partnership will deepen connections between Australian agtech expertise with India’s $636 billion agriculture industry

Charles Sturt University has deepened Australia’s agriculture ties with India through a new Australia-India AgriTech partnership, designed to accelerate digital agriculture, climate-smart farming and agtech innovation across both nations.

The initiative will enable joint research, technology exchange, farmer-focused innovation and commercialisation pathways, with Charles Sturt’s Global Digital Farm and AgriPark at Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, to play key roles.

Charles Sturt University vicechancellor professor Renée Leon says the partnership will connect the university’s researchers and industry partners to

one of the world’s leading agriculture economies, worth $636 billion in 2025.

“Agriculture has been a key pillar of the relationship between Australia and India for decades, with both nations increasingly focused on productivity, sustainability and climate resilience,” Leon says.

“The partnership will strengthen Charles Sturt’s already signi cant contributions to research in food security, sustainable agriculture, climate resilience and drought adaptation, and digital and smart farming technologies.”

Heating up

A new study aims to better understand the impact of extreme climate on Australia’s agricultural sector, as heatwaves become both more frequent and intense

Charles Darwin University’s Northern Institute is leading a study which will explore how rising temperatures are a ecting labour productivity, operational costs, crop and livestock production, and the long-term sustainability of agricultural businesses in Australia.

Farmers, farm managers, agricultural workers, contractors, and others working in Australia’s agricultural industry are invited to participate in an anonymous

The partnership is designed to accelerate digital agriculture, climate-smart farming and agtech innovation across both nations. Image: GAYSORN/stock.adobe.com

The university says since the Australia–India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement came into force in late 2022, Australian premium agricultural exports to India have increased by 88 per cent, while Indian agricultural exports to Australia have grown 35 per cent over the same period.

Additionally, the university says 90 per cent of Australian goods exports to India are now tari free, signi cantly improving market access for Australian producers and agtech companies.

Farms are seeing increases in water costs due to heat stressed cows needing to be sprayed. Image: Kerstin Zander

survey, which will examine the e ects of extreme heat.

Principal Investigator Professor Kerstin Zander, a senior research fellow with CDU’s Northern Institute, says the research will address a major knowledge gap in understanding the real-world impacts of extreme heat on agriculture and food security.

“While drought has traditionally received signi cant attention in Australian agriculture, the impacts of extreme heat and heatwaves on workers’ health and productivity, as well as farm operations remain comparatively underexplored,” Zander says.

“This is particularly important as Australia experiences more frequent and intense heatwaves, placing growing pressure on essential food-producing industries and regional communities.”

Zander adds the ndings could support evidence-based policy development, improve preparedness planning and strengthen climate resilience.

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Tractor,2wheeldrive,narrowvineyardmodel,4cylinderdiesel,two stageclutch,3pointlinkage,approximately30horsepower,tyres70%, 12speed,needsrebuild,idealcollectorsmachine.7481. TA1313927.

TT750,axleloadcapacity750kgs,withtilttray,vin no: SilvanFirefighter Unit, approximately700ltrwithsuctionhosetofillfrom dam, diesel,yearapprox2013,vinno:6T9T26ABLD09P9005, with withshearpins,heavyduty,6'width,excellent condition.

MasseyFerguson130

MASSEYFERGUSON130TRACTOR

JOHNDEEREZ997RZTRAKRIDEONMOWER d.7353. TA1227757.

$24,950INCLGST

3230TractorwithBenWyeKBF3000FrontForkAttachment with $19,950INCL GST allround,approximately42horsepower,rollframe,power steering, $16,450INCL GST

$7,600INCL GST

orvineyards,3pointlinkage,workingwidth1500mm,hydraulic sideshift.7303. TA1206534. $7,600INCLGST CASEIH3230TRACTORWITHFRONTFORKATTACHMENT 3230TractorwithBenWyeKBF3000FrontForkAttachmentwith Forks,4wheeldrive,60horsepowerapprox,3pointlinkage,rollframe &roof,2,300hoursasindicated.7351. TA1227753.

(Silvan)withMulcherAttachment,side

$7,500INC GST

tyre)

7' to 28'. PTO hammermills, roller mills, grain gristers. From $595

3PL, 5-9 tine trail, 8-14 tine chisel ploughs From $795

Irrigation pipes, pumps & motors, travelling irrigators. Scoops, 3PL, silt blades, carryalls and rippers.

2nd hand tractor tyres, belt pulleys, PTO From $195

2nd hand new tines Augers, 50' x 6" & 8", pencil 14' x 4" new and 2nd hand.

Harrows all types From $45

Boom sprays, 3PL, Hardi and Silvan, 400 & 600ltr.

Power Harrows 3PL Lely 15' Crump (Kurrajong 1000) 1 tonne trailing

Manure-lime & super spreaders Super spreaders ground drive, ½ - 4.5 tonne. 9' Roto wiper, new & secondhand Vicon spreaders 10 to 30 bag, Hardi 1200 ltr boomspray trail, foam & PTO.

OFFSET/DISC PLOUGHS

Grizzly 20 424 disc

Gibbons Rawlings 28 plate

SCARIFIERS & TILLERS

Ferguson scarifiers 3PL 19 tyne Bagshaw scarifier towable

SHEEP AND CATTLE

Feeders (hay & grain) Cattle Scales

Feedout bins and trailers.

Shearing plants, grinders, lamb cradles, handlers, wool pressers, bail heads, crushes, wool tables, hyd  woolpress.

SLASHERS

8’ slasher 3PL (superior)

2.3 high body Nobili mulcher

TRAILERS

HYD Tipping 10' x 6'

Freighter 4 wheel trailer

Tipping trailer 8' x 6' From $975

TRACTORS Ford 3000, 45hp, 3PL, P-Steer. FE Loader. Fergie TEA20 petrol

VAUGHAN

HYDRAULIC ROLLER

HAY RAKE

13FT NOBILI NK 3PL MULCHER

KUBOTAL5740D 2007, Engine:Kubota.Cylinders:4. Fueltype:Diesel.59 HP. Transmission. Hydrostatic. Differentiallock.Operational. PTO: 540.Threepoint. Top link,30457.QLD. DIY1308485. 0480 898 637. $14,700

JOHNDEERE6130M 2018, Configuration:Standard.Cab: Cab.Transmission:Partial PowerShift.Guidance-ready: No. FrontAxle:MFWD.Rear PTO:540/1000. Tire Width: Mid.Loader: Yes, 1L06130MCHG896932. QLD. DIY1303747. 0468 053 227. $40,000

MERCEDES-BENZ ATEGO 1628 2003,Mercedesflatbed cranetruck.Newengine installed2023->5000kms sinceinstall.Invoice attached.SoldwithCOI, Crane operational, 90691100215800. QLD. DIY1303760. 0484 856 250. $59,250

REDEARTH36PLATE 2025, RedEarth36platedisc plough,hydrwheelliftand lower,hydraulicadjustable drawbarfoldingwingsto reducewidthfortransport andnarrowgatewayslarge flotationtyres,001. NSW. DIY1325545. 0448 274 357. $19,900

MASSEYFERGUSONGC1723E IntroducingtheGC1700 seriestractorwiththesame provendrivetrain,butnew styling,operatorcomfortand ergonomicenhancements taketheGC1723tothe level,MBC230KKR01819.QLD. DIY1307096. 0468 053 227. $12,400

MERCEDES-BENZUNIMOG

2019,Unimog.Custom4x4rimsandtractor treadtyres.Hardi3200ltrmaintank.300ltrrinse tank.CometBPS260pump(265lpm,20bars). AragISOc/wJoystick.AirsectioncontrolArag 3TSautoselect9+9.TrimbleGFX750and NAV 900receiver.Suctionfilterandplumbing. PommierAlloyBoom.12/24mfold.Suspension andself-level,3M0G. OV. DIY1326211. 02 7278 0370. $379,500

NEW HOLLAND WORKMASTER40 2021,New hollandworkmaster40.38hp 3pointlinkage,pto.12x12 synchroshuttletransmission. AP24frontendlpaderand standard bucket, Lsm0w40rpm0110201. NSW. DIY1325139. 0458 173 525. $29,000

OTHERROCKBUSTER1220 1993,Awesomemachineyou don'tneedabighorsepower tractortopullitasitsgotits own motoritsmashesthe rockstothesamesizeof road base, 6G9T26000M2GC2001. WA. DIY1303663. 0416 455 789. $47,000

VERSATILE620DT 2019,CheckoutthisusedVersatile 620DT!ImmaculateCondition! 575Hp(620Hpmax) -CumminsQSX15LTier3engine -3,446Nmpeaktorque - CAT TA2216x4Powershift transmission -416L/minhydraulicpumpwith6 electrohydraulicremotes -18,800Ldieseltank -Front&Reardifferentiallock -DeluxcabwithAgCabsuspension, -Trimblesetup -30"tracks

Hours:3973

Contact0431075312-Unitbeingheld inYatala,QLD,BVA1821017.QLD. DIY1254382. 0431 075 312. $330,000

WANTED TO BUY TRACTORS FOR WRECKING

CASE

585, 595, 685, 695, 800, 830, 832, 870 2WD, 885, 895, 900, 930, 932, 956, 970, 1030, 1032, 1070, 1194, 1270, 1370, 1390, 1394, 1594, 1690, 2090, 2094, 2096, 2290, 2290, 2294, 2390, 2394, 2470, 2590, 2594, 2670, 2870, 3394, 3594, 4230, 4496, 4694, 4994, 7110, 7210, CVX 170, CX60, MAGNUM 275, MAGNUM 290, MAGNUM 305, MX80C, MX255, MX285, PUMA, STX 375 QUADTRACK, STX425, STX440 QUADTRACK, STX450, STX485, STX500

CASE IH

1896, 4690, 4890, 4894, 5120, 5130, 5140, 5150, 7120, 7130, 7140, 7150, 7220, 7230, 7240, 7250, 8910, 8920, 8930, 8940, 8950, 9130, 9150, 9170, 9180, 9250, 9260, 9280, 9350, 9370 QUADTRACK, 9380 QUADTRACK, 9390, MX90, MX130, MX135, MX150, MX230, MX240, MX200, MX220, MXM175, MX270, MXM190, STX375, STX440, STX480

CATERPILLAR

CHALLENGER SERIES – 35, 45, 55, 65, 65C, 75, 75C, 75E, 85C, 85D, 95E, 65E TRACK MACHINE, MT765D, MT765C, MT865C

FORD

3000, 3610, 4000, 4600, 4610, 5000, 5610, 5640, 6000, 6600, 6610, 6700, 6810, 7000, 7600, 7700, 7710, 7840, 8000, 8210, 8230, 8340, 8401, 8600, 8700, 9000, 9600, 9700,, TW5, TW10, TW15, TW20, TW25, TW30

INTERNATIONAL

385, 414, 434, 444, 484, 514, 554, 564, 574, 585, 624, 660, 674, 686, 696, 706, 756,766, 786, 856, 866, 885, 886, 956, 976, 986, 1056, 1066, 1086, 1256, 1466, 1468, 1486, 1566, 1568, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3588, 3688, 3788, 4166, 4186, 4366, 4386, 4568, 4586, 4786, 5088, 5288, 5488, 6388, 6588, 6788, 844S, AW6, AW7, AWD6, AWD7, B250, B275, W6, W7,

JOHN DEERE

950, 1050, 1130, 1140, 1640, 1750, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2120, 2130, 2140, 2250, 2450, 2650, 2850, 3010, 3020, 3120, 3130, 3140, 3350, 3640, 3650, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4040, 4050, 4055, 4230, 4240, 4250, 4255, 4430, 4440, 4450, 4455, 4555, 4560, 4620, 4630, 4640, 4650, 4755, 4760, 4840, 4850, 4955, 4960, 5010, 5020, 5310, 5515, 5300, 6030, 6110, 6170R, 6200, 6220, 6300, 6310, 6320, 6330, 6400, 6410, 6620, 6630 Premium, 6810, 6820, 7210, 7330, 7510, 7520, 7600, 7610, 7700, 7800, 7810, 7920, 7930, 8100, 8200, 8230, 8285R, 8300, 8310, 8320R, 8330, 8345RT, 8360RT, 8370RT, 8400, 8400 TRACK, 8410, 8430, 8440, 8450, 8520, 8520T, 8530, 8630, 8640, 8650, 8760, 8770, 8850, 8960, 8970, 9400, 9410R, 9420T, 9430T

NEW HOLLAND

7840, 8430, 8560, 8870, 8970, 9482, 9682, 9860, 9880, 9882, 9482, 9484, G210, G240, L85, L95, T6020, T7030, TG230, TG235, TG255, TG285, TJ375, TJ425, TJ450, TL70, TL90, TM125, TM135, TM195, TN55D, TN95F, TS100, TS100A, TS110A, TS125A, T9060

STEIGER

KP525, KP 1350, KP1325, KP1400, BEARCAT 3 & 4, COUGAR 2 & 4 CM250, PANTHER 2, PANTHER 3 ST310 & ST325, PANTHER 4 CM325, TIGER ST470,

VERSATILE

500, 700, 800, 835, 836, 855, 875, 895, 900, 935, 945, 946, 950, 956, 975, 976, 1150, 1156

ISOLOADERHL-PC-35

Two(2)ISOLOADERPrecastConcreteHandlingRubberTyreGantriesbuyoneorbothfortandemliftandtraveleachwithSWL35,000kg.R3696R3697. TA1222670. POA

ISOLOADER21

TheIsoloader21isastraddledesignedtoliftandtransport32,000kg,6mand27,000kg 12mISOcontainersfromroadtransportvehiclesandplacethemontheground.(Filephotoasexample)Twoavailable.R3621. TA1061595. $100,000EaPlusGST

www.flt.com.au

HYSTERH18.00XM-12 withforkpositioningsideshiftcarriage, 2440mmforks,Cumminsengine,fullyenclosed airconditionedcab-Option20x40sideliftcont. frame.R3632. TA1124211.

POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

2010,lowhoursandingreatconditionwithMichelin XZMradialtyres,forkpositioningsideshiftand 2,440mmForks.R3525. TA730601. ForSaleorHirePOAPh:1800688788toInspect

200811,740kg4500mmlift,sideshiftcarriageand 2440mmforks.HireorBuyFreeCall1800688788. R3405. TA369982. POA

6newContinentaltyres,Cummins6CTenginethis budgetpricedforkliftisreadyforwork.Option20'or 20x40toppickcontainerspreaders..R3712. TA1216675.

ForSaleorHirePh1800688788POA

KALMARDRT450-65S

2013,Stacksladen20x40containers5high.Cummins QSM11dieselengine.Dana15.5HR36000XMSN. H10300280. TA1153805. ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

2006,Cumminsengine.WideForkPositioningSideshift Carriagewouldsuitlongloadse.g.pipe.R3689. TA1216676. POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

KALMARDRT450

2014,SOLD-AnotherAvailable.Only11081hourswith originalCumminsengine.Stack45,000kg1st row 31,000kg2ndrow.ReadyNow.R3603. TA998021. POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

OMEGA16-12W

IdealfurnitureremovalistsolutionRated12,000kgwith ELME558sidesliftabletostackuptofourhigh20and 40footcontainers..353AUFL443. TA1154000. ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

2006,HardtofindTerminalTractorwithelevating5th wheelforquick&safetrailermarshaliingwithoutneed todismountcab.S116. TA1276949. $59,800

2008,stacks12,000kghighcube20'&40'3high.ELME 55820x40spreaderwithtopentrytwistlocks.Frontline unitreadynow.R3547. TA829125. ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

PRENTICE7,000KGSWL forklifttruckramps(8)topickfrom.Idealforshipping containers.Forsaleorhire.R3274. TA96974. $12,000+GST=$13,200ForSaleorHire

HYSTERH650C HYSTERH18.00XM-12

SNORKELMHP13/35 2012,TrailerMounted articulatedboomlift featuresasafeandstable workingheightofupto 12.6m.Stillinhirefleet, verygoodcondition.S38.

$25,000+GST

HAULOTTECOMPACT14 2014,12melectric scissorliftverypopular unit.14mworkingheight. 1unitavailable.S21.

$6,000+GST

SNORKELSRT3370 10mDieselScissorLiftVeryreliable,GreatValue, 2008dateofmanufacture. S8.

$20,000+GST

SKYJACK3219 2015,SkyJack3219 scissorlift,10year inspected,electric,5.8m platformheight.S40.

$7,500+GST

SNORKELTB47J 4WDTB47JDZTelescopic BoomLift,10Year Inspected,Hydraulic Generator,Diesel,Very reliablemachine..S39.

$35,000+GST

SNORKELTB42JDZ 42fttelescopicboomlift. 4WDDiesel.S30. $15,000+GST

SNORKELPRO126 126ftstraightstickboom, diesel,4WD,working height40.2m,good workingcondition.S36.

$30,000+GST

SNORKELTB47J 47fttelescopicboomlift. 4WDdiesel.S31. $25,000+GST

SKYJACKSJ3219

SkyJackSJ192014/2015 model,severalavailable. Goodreliablemachine.. S41.

$4,500+GST

JLG600AJ JLG600AJarticulating knuckleboom.Good reliablemachine.Highly soughtafter..S42. $35,000+GST

Chinese forkli manufacturer Hangcha Group has reached an important milestone in its long-term commitment to the Australian market

Hangcha Equipment Rental Australia Pty Ltd has o cially opened in Sydney, representing the next step in its local development.

The new 2,100-square-metre warehousing facility is set to strengthen the company’s national service network, following the establishment of Hangcha Group’s Australian company in Melbourne in 2022.

The facility will help deliver a range of services, including equipment sales, short and long-term rentals, a er-sales support, and spare parts supply.

This will ensure stronger operational support, faster response times, and lasting customer partnerships, the company says.

Senior company gures, along with valued partners and industry guests attended the opening ceremony to celebrate the milestone.

During this celebration, Hangcha Equipment Rental Australia deputy general manager Ada Yuan outlined three key focus areas that will drive the company’s next phase of growth.

The rst being to strengthen fundamentals by enhancing local parts availability and accelerating service response capabilities.

The second key focus area – to deepen partnerships by empowering dealers and partners through technical training,

market development support, and collaborative growth initiatives.

The last key focus area is to advance market position by expanding the company’s presence in premium segments, while growing global key account

partnerships to elevate Hangcha’s brand in uence across Australia.

For more information on the Hangcha Group range of models, visit: hangchaaustralia.com.au

The facility will deliver equipment sales, short and long-term rentals, after-sales support, and spare parts supply. Images: Hangcha Equipment Rental Australia.

SKYJACKSJ3219 2016,19'ElectricScissorlifts,severalmachinesoffered.Allwith227kgliftcapacity, allingoodconditionandallnowoutoftest.LocatedinBrisbane,Melbourne&Sydney.Various. TA1019568.

TA1258498. $6,000+GST=$6,600

SKYJACKSJ4632E 2016,32ElectricScissorlifts, severalmachinesoffered.All with317kgliftcapacity,all ingoodconditionandall nowoutoftest.Locatedin Brisbane&Melbourne. Various.S32172E-S32174E. TA1160080. $5,500+GST=$6,050

SKYJACKSJ46AJ 46'4x4DieselKnuckle Booms.8unitsavailable,with a227kgliftcapacity,allin goodconditionwithMajor Inspectioncompleted-intest until2027-2028.Machinesin Melbourne,Newcastleand Brisbane.KB4649-KB4652. TA1160082. $17,500+GST=$19,250

TA1258495. $17,500+GST=$19,250

19-29 Curlew Cresc

Tamworth NSW 2340

www.philhuntparts.com.au

brendan@philhuntparts.com.au

JOHNDEERE872GP JustinforDismantling,16Foot Moldboard,20.5x25TyresandRims,Sweetrunning 6090Engine,RearRippers,AllPartsAvailable,Phone Brendan0267624466.S196. TA1297688. POA

HITACHIDX175 JustinforDismantling,BullTiltBlade,Angle TiltBlade,BladeMountedTreePusher,CliponStickrake, RipperAssywithLongSeriesTyne's,ExcConditionSealed TrackswithAlligatorJoiners,8365.25Engine,AllParts Available,PhoneBrendan0267624466.S198. TA1297690. POA

The HUNT stops here

NEW AND S/H PARTS

ALLIS-CHALMERS/HANOMAG/MASSEY

JOHN DEERE INDUSTRIAL

PARTS FOR Dozers, Loaders, Drotts, Graders, Scrapers

WRECKING DOZERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: “M”, HD5B, HD6B, HD6E, HD6G, HD7W, HD7G, HD9B, HD10W, HD11B, HD11E, HD11EC, HD11EP, HD11 Ser B, HD15,C, HD16A, HD16AC, HD16D, DC, HD16DP, HD19,20,21A, HD21B,C, HD31, HD41B

FIAT: 451C, 555, 605C, 50CI, 70CI, 8, 8B, AD10, BD10B, FD10E, AD12, 14B, 14C, BD20, DX175

HANOMAG/MASSEY: 2244, 200, 300, 3366, 400, 500, L400C, L600C, D600D Super, D700C

JOHN DEERE : 1010C, 850 LOADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: TL12D, TL14, TL20, 545, 605B, 645, 745B,C FIAT: FR20B

LD3, LD5, LD6, LD7 and LD9 Scoopmobile

HANOMAG/MASSEY 22,33C,44, 55, CL55C,66C-D, 77 GRADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: D, DD, M65, 65B, AD30-40, 45, 145, M100A, B, FG95

DRMCO/CHAMPION 562, 600, 720, 740

JOHN DEERE 570, 570A, 670, 670A, 670B, 770, 770A, 772A, 770BH, 670CH, 670D, 672GP, 770GP, 772GP ALLIS WHEEL TRACTORS

AC D17, D19, D21, XT190, 7000, 7010, 7020, 7040, 7060, 7080, 8010, 8050, 8070, 7580, 8550, 440 ALSO AVAILABLE

Track Chains, Rollers, Idlers, Sprockets

Various 4-1 Buckets, POA

Allis Chalmers • Fiat Allis • Hanomag •

HYUNDAIHL760-9 Justinfordismantling,New23.5R25 Tyres,CumminsEngine,AllPartsAvailable,Phone Brendan0267624466.S197. TA1297689. POA

17.5x25TyresandRimsAllRound,RearRipperAssy,All PartsAvailable,PhoneBrendanon0267624466.S191. TA1239667. POA

Massey • JD Industrial

2500KG Gas Forklift Hire From $150 Per Week

CROWNCG30E-3

$15,000plusGST

3,000KGCapacity.7.3MLiftHeight.3Stage Mast.1.5MWideCarriage.1.8MLongTynes. DualFrontTyres.PunctureProofTyres.#S030

KOMATSUFG25HT-17

$15,000plusGST

2,500KGCapacity.4MLiftHeight.ClearView Mast.SideShift.PunctureProofTyres.Full LightKit.SuspensionSeat.#R059 .R059.

.S030.. TA1323603. $16,500 $16,500

KOMATSUFB20A-12

$17,000plusGST

2,000KGCapacity.4.5MLiftHeight.ClearView Mast.SideShift.ForkPositioners.LEDLightKit .LowHours.#R080,

NISSANRV02

$37,000+GST

37,000KGTowingCapacity.Automatic Transmission.Z24NissanLPGEngine.Driver ReleasedRearTowHitch.FrontTowHitch.#L067

.L067.. TA1323607. $40,700

TITANW10KW4.8 $40,000+GST

5,500KGCapacity.3.8MLiftHeight.3Stage Mast.SideShift.ForkPositioners.FordDiesel Engine.6xNewAllTerrainTyres.#S033

.S033.. TA1323604. $44,000

TOYOTA02-2TD25

$45,000+GST

2007Model.3999Hours.37,000KGTowing Capacity.1DZDieselEngine.DriverReleased RearTowHitch.NewTyresAllRound.#L042

.L042.. TA1323605. $49,500

TOYOTA02-2TD25

$60,000plusGST

2019Model.2485Hours.37,000KGTowing Capacity.1DZDieselEngine.NewTyresAll Round.FrontandRearTowHitches.#S026

.S026.. TA1323612. $66,000

TOYOTA02-2TG25 $40,000+GST

37,000KGTowingCapacity.Toyota4YPetrol Engine.3SpeedAutomaticTransmission.Front andRearTowHitches.FullyServiced.#S036 .S036.. TA1323606. $44,000

NISSANFV02 $70,000+GST

Class1ZoneIIFlameproof.37,000KGTowing Capacity.2.7LDieselEngine.Automatic Transmission.NewTyresAllRound.#S043

.S043.. TA1323611. $77,000

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BRAMIDANX50 BramidanX50Baler.Excellentcondition. CandeliverwithinVicatagreedfee.,n/a.VIC. DIY1317857. 0448 377 797. $15,000

ZARMMIXERZARMMIXER StainlessSteelHeavyDuty Approx60LitreCapacityZArmMixingMachinewith Swing Away SafetyCover, Tipping MixingBin,Controlto 415V3PhaseElectricMotorandSwitch,-.VIC. DIY1285244. 0411 317 362. $15,500

CLARKC500Y5500

UNKNOWNSANDBLASTINGPOTS Sandblastingpots. 140L.Allcompletewithhoses.Moderncontrolsmask. Excellentcondition,..NSW. DIY1283258. 0421 882 614. $2,200

CLARKContainerHandlers-worldsstrongestandmostdurable. Capacity:25,000kgs@1220mmLC.Lift:3700mm Two Stage Mast.Engine:CumminsV-555Diesel.Transmission:Clark Automatic3speedPowershift.Steering:Powerwithnewsteering

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SiteOffices/Toilets-Male&Female/Shower.3xPortablesiteunits. 2xOffices6.0mtrs.1xToilet4.8mtrs.Fullyaircon.Officefurniture included.Carpettilestofloorarea.Fullypoweredwithfluro lighting/switchboard.Plumbedforquickconnectionofservices. FullsecuritytowindowsanddoorsOfficesonly,0.QLD. DIY1297548. 0413 703 704. $20,000

BRAMIDANX25 BramidanX25Baler.excellentcondition. candeliverwithinVicatagreedfee,n/a.VIC. DIY1317856. 0448 377 797. $10,000

SAVAGESAVAGEBROSGASFIREDMIXER SavageBros StainlessSteelGasFiredIngredientsMixingandCooking Unit,TwinCopperApprox50LitreCookingPots, RetractableMixingHead,SteelFramedMobileTreadle HydraulicPotStorageStand,Swing Away Attendants Table,Controlto415V3PhaseElectricMotorandSwitch, -.VIC. DIY1285242. 0411 317 362. $49,000

MAGLONUTOILROASTER StainlessSteelMotorisedGas FiredNutOilRoaster,ComprisingRawNutLoadHopper, CleatedRubberBeltElevatingConveyor,Vibratory

YAMATOYAMATO YamatoDataweighVolumeWeighing, FillingandSealingMachinewithStainlessSteel VibratoryInfeedHopper,SteelFramed Bucket Elevating LoadConveyor,VolumeWeighingHeadwithMetalcheck 9MetalDetector,BagSealingandFillingHead,Rubber BeltElevating Take-Out ConveyorwithMetalcheckMetal Detector,Controlto415V3PhaseElectricMotorand SwitchWholeMountedonHeavyDutySteelFramed StandwithLadderAccessandSafetyBarricades,-.VIC. DIY1285236. 0411 317 362. $18,900

POWERED FOR AUSTRALIAN FARMS HAYMASTER 40.7

The Dieci Haymaster 40.7 telehandler is built for demanding agricultural work, lifting 4,000 kg with a 7.0m reach. Its Powershift transmission and inching pedal deliver smooth, controlled handling, while the ROPS/FOPS approved cab provides all day comfort with air suspension seating, electric windows, heating, and air conditioning. Get the job done faster, safer, and in total comfort—experience the Haymaster 40.7 today!

Max Capacity: 4,000 kg Max Lift Height: 7.00 m Max Speed: 40 km/h Max Power: 93 kW (125 hp)