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Case QuadTrack 715 model by Universal Hobbies: expensive but worth it

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modellino Case Ih QuadTrack 715

Priced at €165, the Case Ih QuadTrack 715 tracked tractor model by Universal Hobbies leaves little room for criticism—except for the inclusion of the infamous Siku rear hitch Spending €165 on a 1:32 scale model of a tractor is no small investment, especially in today’s market. However, quality matters in model collecting, and this particular replica excels in that regard. The Case Ih QuadTrack 715 by Universal Hobbies showcases excellent design, meticulous craftsmanship, and an impressive level of detail, all contributing to a remarkably hefty model. The real-life QuadTrack 715…

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Cvt transmission tractor: history, function, technology

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Cvt transmission

Starting in 1995, when Fendt introduced its “Favorit 926 Vario” with 260 horsepower at the German Agritechnica trade fair, tractors with continuously variable transmission began to spread throughout the sector, eventually becoming a technological must-have. If the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough get going” holds true, it is equally true that in 1995, Fendt proved itself by responding to a difficult period for the entire German tractor industry. That year, the company launched the “Favorit 926 Vario,” the first high-power agricultural tractor (260 hp) equipped with a…

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AI in agriculture? Help, but it won’t solve the planet’s food shortage

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Furio Oldani Last month, thanks to the era of electronics and innovation “CES” in Las Vegas, there was a lot of talk about artificial intelligence, acronym “AI”. Of the possibilities it opens up for social development, but also of the dangers that can arise from its misuse. Macchine Trattori also talked about it, warning against confusing traditional algorithms with real artificial intelligence software. The future is the optimization of manufacturing work The boundary line between the two worlds is indeed thin, inherent in the so-called “self-learning”, the ability of AI…

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Frans Timmermans and Green Lobby: EU Funds Used to Influence Public Opinion?

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Former European Commission Vice President Frans Timmermans is under fire for allegedly channeling substantial public funds to green lobbies, influencing public opinion in favor of the green transition in the energy and agricultural sectors. A reality that Macchine Trattori has been denouncing for years. Now back in his native Netherlands, Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria Timmermans—Frans to friends—held the position of European Commission Vice President from November 2014 during the Juncker and Von der Leyen Commissions. From December 2019, he became European Commissioner for Climate and the Green Deal. According to…

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Mecaplast, even the wheels are green

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Mecaplast is an Italian company that has specialized in the design and construction of molds for plastic materials and injection molding since 1976. Among its most successful agricultural-oriented products are the wheels for seeders, transplanters and weeders recently re-proposed as part of the “GreenLifeTire” series as one hundred percent recyclable solutions. Made of latest generation thermoplastic polymers that support polyurethane tyres, they represent a valid alternative to traditional wheels covered with vulcanised rubber as they are characterized by superior resistance to abrasion, damage and ageing. Furthermore, their pluses also include…

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The tractor market is in a “perfect storm”

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Here is an analysis of the market advanced by Mario Danieli, Country Manager Italy of Argo Tractors, and released during a broader interview available on the website www.meccagri.it Mario Danieli has been working for years as country manager at the Argo Tractors group and therefore boasts sector experience that places him among the most qualified managers of the moment to analyze market trends. Regarding 2024, he believes that the final results were determined by what could be defined as a ‘perfect storm’, caused by both cyclical and structural factors. “Certainly”,…

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Alliance field tests, proven performance

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Over the course of last year, some Italian, Spanish and English farmers were able to attend the field tests organized by Yokohama-Atg to directly and objectively demonstrate the operational potential of its Alliance series “Agri Star II” and “Agriflex+ 372” tyres. The tests were developed using Fendt “728 Vario” tractors and as a whole they tended to demonstrate how the very high flexion technology “Vf”, “Very High Flexion”, improves traction and minimizes compaction thanks to the footprint the wider footprint induced by the tires on the ground which induces lower…

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Trelleborg Tires Art1000, tracks vs wheels

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In the agricultural sector and propulsion systems, a gradual shift has been underway for years, with traditional tires giving way to rubber tracks in applications involving high power or vehicles working on extremely soft ground or steep slopes. While this phenomenon is not new—tracks have always been an alternative to tires for providing machines with high traction, ground flotation, and stability—traditional metal tracks had significant functional limitations, restricting their use to specific niche applications. However, the introduction of rubber tracks has radically transformed the situation. Unlike metal tracks, rubber tracks…

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Microsoft-Crea agreement: codes always in play

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Genetic code and binary code join forces to enhance scientific research. The former relies on precise combinations of purine and pyrimidine bases, while the latter consists of sequences of zeros and ones. These two different ways of storing information may soon interact, accelerating advancements in genetic research. An agreement to this effect has been signed between Microsoft and Crea (the Council for Agricultural Research and Economics) to apply artificial intelligence solutions developed in Redmond, USA, to the “Pangenome” project. This collaboration will significantly boost the efficiency of decoding agricultural crop…

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