The “Jaguar” series of self-propelled forage harvesters by Claas is the global leader in the sector, holding an impressive 50% market share. Statistically, one out of every two forage harvesters sold worldwide is a “Jaguar,” a position achieved through a combination of quality and years of consistent product upgrades. A Boost for the “Jaguar 900” The latest advancements were introduced at EIMA 2024, featuring new “V-Flex” chopping drums across the range and the integration of “CSPS” analyses via the “Claas Connect” platform. Structurally and performance-wise, the machines remain unchanged but…
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Caron “Ec70”, virtuous explorations
The fully electric transporter “Ec70”, presented by Caron in Bologna, aims to assess the applicability of zero-emission propulsion in specific operational contexts. This environmentally virtuous approach, however, does not come at the expense of the machine’s operational capabilities. Exploring new propulsion solutions to address energy transition policies in a way best suited to each specific operational need—this is the design philosophy behind the “Ec70” transporter. Premiered at Eima 2024 by Caron, this fully electric prototype was developed by the Vicenza-based company to evaluate the feasibility of zero-emission propulsion, particularly in…
Read MoreWeidemann “T6025”: compact only in size
The range of Weidemann telehandlers expanded in early November with the launch of the “T6025” model, positioned between the “T7035” model and the ultra-compact “T4512,” the latter also available in an electric version. At first glance, the new machine might seem like a simple addition to fill the performance gap between the two aforementioned models in terms of capacity and height. However, it is actually another declaration of war by Weidemann against competitors, already challenged in the seven- and nine-meter height classes and now also targeting the highly popular six-meter…
Read MoreMerlo “Tfe43.7”, electric progressions
After presenting the concept in November 2023 at Agritechnica, the Merlo group is showcasing the “Tfe43.7” at Eima, the first medium-capacity Merlo telehandler powered electrically and capable of competing with traditional machines in terms of performance. Merlo is taking another step forward in refining its “Zero Generation” product line, which encompasses machines powered electrically. Following the compact “e-Worker” series, now also available with lithium batteries as an alternative to the standard lead-acid ones, and the “Cingo M600A-e” mover, which is currently being tested in an autonomous configuration, it is now…
Read More“Fast Attach” system by Dieci, everything in ten seconds
One of the reasons behind the commercial success of telescopic handlers lies in their versatility. They are machines that can perform a myriad of tasks both in the field and on the road simply by changing the attachment at the end of the arm. Until now, this operation had to be done by the operator exiting the cabin. Time is the key factor The mechanical connection of the attachment to the arm could be accomplished by appropriately maneuvering the machine to facilitate the attachment, but the hydraulic and electrical connections…
Read MoreClaas “Scorpion” model year 2024, generational leap
The Claas “Scorpion” series telescopic handlers, available in light and medium ranges, are the result of a recent and significant renewal process aimed at ensuring the best operational efficiency with lifting capacities ranging from 3,300 to 4,200 kilograms, complemented by maximum working heights that can reach up to ten meters. Deep revisitation Telescopic handlers have become indispensable tools in modern agriculture. Until a few years ago, tractors equipped with traditional front loaders were sufficient for handling tasks on the farm. Today, specific machines are necessary to accelerate increasingly intensive daily…
Read MoreWeidemann telescopic range, the Germans raise expectations
The steady rise in the use of telescopic handlers in agriculture has always coincided with changes in the industry. As farms shift towards a multifunctional approach, driven by the need to maximize profitability in response to cyclical economic downturns, the demand for versatile equipment has grown. Telescopic handlers are the best solution to meet these needs, a fact well known to Weidemann, which has progressively entered this market with a wide and structured offering. The entry-level model in the German range is the compact “T4512” handler, designed for livestock farms…
Read MoreCaron “Ec70”, a jolt of energy
Over the last five years, electrification processes in the field of agricultural mechanization in Europe have evolved rapidly. The technological progress achieved with the experience gained in the automotive sector, the growing attention towards the environmental sustainability of production cycles and the increasingly stringent regulations for the reduction of polluting emissions have in fact accelerated this path, giving impetus to new solutions which through different architectures, hybrid, plug-in and full electric, also promise to improve the efficiency of the machines and reduce management costs. Wide margins for growth This has…
Read MoreCase Ih “Axial Flow 260” combine harvester, free automation
The preview last November, during Agritechnica 2023, the German agricultural mechanization exhibition. Since last July, the first models have been introduced to the market, along with the launch of an exclusive and highly advantageous commercial strategy for companies. The new Case Ih “Axial Flow 260” series combines harvesters with all the premium digital technologies in the industry, included as standard, and made available without any subscription fees. This allows operators to work with machines that fully express their functional potential without being burdened by additional production costs, aside from direct…
Read MoreFendt combine harvester “Ideal” series, top harvesting
Combining hourly productivity, one of the main economic-management parameters of any agricultural machine, with the quality of the final product has now become the primary goal pursued by manufacturers in the harvesting machinery sector. The evolution of markets has increasingly linked the concept of “time” with that of “quality,” with the latter referring both to the harvested crop and its by-products, especially straw. This trend, which started with cereal and rice supply chains, has shifted the focus of farmers and contractors toward machines capable of balancing field performance with care…
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