Displaying items by tag: machinery

Thursday, 23 March 2023 11:55

Tractor powered by methane

While we continue to search for sustainable fuel alternatives to power agriculture’s prime movers, a glimpse into the not so distant future was given by CNH Industrial at its Tech Days held in Arizona at the end of 2022.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 17 March 2023 17:55

Bale feeder built for a hard life

McIntosh of Palmerston North has a reputation for building feed equipment with a robust construction, clever engineering and a long working life.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 17 March 2023 16:55

Users will dig upgraded excavator

Kubota New Zealand has recently added to its product line the new U10-5 excavator that will replace the existing K008-3.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 17 March 2023 15:55

Timber system improves grain drying

There will be many advocates for different methods of crop drying, but the aim of on-floor crop drying is to get a totally uniform airflow across the whole floor.

Published in Machinery & Products

Furrow presses can be useful for tilth breakdown, soil consolidation and moisture conservation.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 17 March 2023 10:25

40 years of dedicated service

A local phenomenon in Motueka has just celebrated 40 years in business.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 17 March 2023 09:55

Handlers make life easier

The regular use of sheep handlers and cattle crushes for carrying out animal health programmes has helped reduce costs and drive production efficiency.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 17 March 2023 09:25

Cultivator gives organic matter boost

Italian manufacturer Maschio, whose products are imported and distributed in New Zealand by the Power Farming Group, has introduced the SC Pro-Bio rotary cultivator.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 17 March 2023 08:55

A handy piece

After many hours of brainstorming, trouble shooting and trialling, David Short “married” a traditional Lister handpiece with a direct drive brushless motor attached to the rear to create the Handypiece.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 17 March 2023 08:25

Improved coverage and less water use

The results of the first-ever field study of the MagrowTec system on Kiwi soil have recently been released.

Published in Machinery & Products
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