Displaying items by tag: tractor

Tuesday, 02 December 2014 00:00

The world’s most fuel efficient tractor

INDEPENDENT TESTING in Germany has shown the new Deutz-Fahr series 6 Powershift tractors have the lowest fuel consumption ever recorded for any tractor in that class, reports the NZ distributor Power Farming.

Published in Machinery & Products
Tuesday, 02 December 2014 00:00

When one tractor just won’t do

SHUTTLING ONE tractor between two dairy farms was a nuisance so the Singh family bought another – a Case IH Maxxum 115X Bronze.

Published in Machinery & Products
Sunday, 23 November 2014 00:00

New tractor mixes manoeuvrability and performance

JOHN DEERE is showing that a 300hp tractor need not be ungainly. Its new model 7290R was delivered last month to a Northland rural contractor by local dealer Cervus Equipment.

Published in Machinery & Products
Wednesday, 29 October 2014 10:28

Farmers help stolen tractor recovery

A Police investigation that spanned several months has led to the recovery of a tractor worth over $120,000.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 28 October 2014 10:51

Versatile utility tractor offers fuel efficiency

NEW HOLLAND’S new TT4 economy utility tractor range is set to redefine the economy tractor market, the company says.

Published in Machinery & Products

THE NEGATIVE SIDE of more women being involved in dairy farming is a greater number also involved in farming accidents involving farm machinery. Tractors, one of the more dangerous machines used on farms, are involved in nearly 20% of all fatal farm accidents.

Published in General News

THE MAN heading Power Farming Group predicts a new golden era for New Zealand farming.

Published in Machinery & Products
Wednesday, 17 July 2013 15:11

Tractor powerful, not too technical

AUCKLAND FARM manager Luke Hughes didn’t know much about Kubota tractors when the farm bought its first one, a M125X, several years ago but now he is sold on the brand and recently helped buy a new M135GX, reports the New Zealand distributor. 

Published in Machinery & Products
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 16:16

Deutz Fahr launch tractor series

CUTTING EDGE efficiency, comfort, style and productivity is what you’ll get with a new range of tractors coming from Deutz-Fahr, says the manufacturer.

Published in Machinery & Products
Tuesday, 26 March 2013 16:26

Tractor takes out top award

NEW HOLLAND has won the Tractor of the Year 2013 award in the Best of Specialised category with the T4060F. 

Published in Machinery & Products
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