With the launch of the Grande Panda, Fiat intends to reverse the negative commercial trend seen in 2024 across almost all the major countries where the brand is present, including Italy Although Fiat continues to be the leading brand within the Stellantis galaxy, it is currently facing a challenging period in commercial terms. Excluding Brazil, all the countries where the brand operates have seen significant sales declines, even up to 24%. This downward trend is largely due to a global offering that, until recently, was limited to 13 models, five…
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Agco expands transmission plant of Valtra in Suolahti: $38M investment
Agco Corporation, group in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision farming technology, announced today that the expansion of the Valtra transmission plant in Suolahti has been successfully completed on schedule. This major investment adds thousands of square meters of new production space, modernizing manufacturing processes and improving working conditions. Agco transmission plant and Agco Cvt The expansion enables the production of Agco’s new continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Currently, the facility manufactures gearboxes for Valtra’s N and T Series tractors and supplies transmissions for the South American…
Read More250,000 Claas mowers: success and innovation
The Bad Saulgau plant recently celebrated a significant milestone: the 250,000th Claas mower rolled off the production line, coinciding with the launch of a new generation of Claas front mowers featuring a new design and dual-drive transmission for roller models For decades, Claas has been a leading global supplier of innovative equipment for professional forage harvesting, driving technical progress in this segment with numerous innovations. The 250,000th Claas mower — a Disco 3200 FC — was recently completed at the Bad Saulgau plant, heralding the arrival of a new generation…
Read MoreBalanced and high-performance: Krone EasyCut R 450 mower bars
The rear-mounted Krone EasyCut R 450 mower bars offer a cutting width of 4.5 meters and ensure perfect ground contouring thanks to the telescopic ballast system and DuoGrip hydraulic suspension. Designed for optimal forage cutting in various field conditions, these mower bars combine precision cutting and exceptional stability to enhance productivity Precision cutting in any condition A clean and precise cut depends on several factors, including field irregularities, slopes, and weather conditions. The Krone EasyCut R 450 tackles these challenges with two key features: This combination ensures a smooth forage…
Read MoreCes 2025 Las Vegas: focus on innovation
From January 7th to 11th, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an international trade fair for electronics, robotics, and mobility, was held in Las Vegas. Artificial intelligence software took center stage, now integrated even into the most basic household appliances and serving as the foundation for innovations in the agricultural sector. As expected, Ces 2025 in Las Vegas, held from January 7th to 11th, was literally dominated by artificial intelligence programs. This technology has even been introduced into the most basic household appliances, transforming them into reliable and efficient home robots…
Read MoreTractor market 2024: the top ten most registered in Italy
The “Bestseller Award” rankings photograph a ranking of 2024 tractors that shows the most registered vehicles of the past year. They are based on data from the Civil Motorization. Therefore derive from objective data, not being the result of evaluations imposed from above by more or less competent and reliable juries in their judgments. It is also specified that in the classes in which there are tractors with the same registered volumes, the same tractors are proposed in alphabetical order of brand. Tractor ranking 2024 – The tables The rules…
Read MoreFendt, tractors towards the future between electric and endothermic
Fabio Garavelli, Fendt sales director for Southern Europe, sees electric propulsion as an important branch of development for medium-low power tractors. However, in his opinion, these will not be able to completely replace traditional tractors “I am convinced that our electric tractors,” says Garavelli, “will be able to secure a good market share without replacing internal combustion propulsion. They will be a complementary solution with high technological standards, perfectly positioned within a range of tractors that have always been considered the top of the industry. Certainly, there will be agricultural…
Read MoreCase QuadTrack 715 model by Universal Hobbies: expensive but worth it
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…
Read MoreTwo-year warranty for New Holland braud grape harvesters and straddle tractors launched in the brand’s fiftieth year of production
The full line of New Holland Braud grape and olive harvesters and straddle tractors is now supplied as standard across European markets with a two-year factory warranty, underlining New Holland’s belief in the standards of manufacturing quality at the brand’s Centre of Excellence in Coëx, France, and assuring growers of high reliability and low running costs. With many vineyard and olive grove owners putting their trust in New Holland Braud straddle tractors and harvesters to manage the treatment and harvest of their crops, machine product quality, and the reliability that…
Read MoreAlliance Agriflex+ 377Xt: strong by nature
The new Alliance Agriflex+ 377Xt tires have been designed to cope with significant loads while minimizing their impact on the terrain thanks to “Vf” technology. Already available today in three sizes, their range will be expanded during 2025 Alliance, a brand belonging to the Yokohama-Atg group, expanded its agricultural offering at the end of 2024 with the launch of the “Agriflex+ 377XT” tyres, specifically designed to equip heavy self-propelled machines, spreaders and sprayers with self-propelled aerial booms first and foremost. Steel carcasses characterized by maximum strength therefore, but also tires…
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