Wooded areas are one of the most difficult natural environments to approach in terms of economic management. In fact, they present themselves with connotations that significantly hinder the possibilities of mechanization of activities, starting from the dense and disorderly vegetation which severely limits the movements of men and machines up to the irregular and uneven surfaces which are often characterized by accentuated inclinations. As if that were enough, these limitations are then combined with the continuous presence of obstacles that put the robustness of the propulsion and traction systems of…
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John Deere “T6” and “T5” combines: conventional machines with a digital twist
In Italy, the registrations of combine harvesters in the first quarter of last year, according to FederUnacoma, amounted to 60 out of a total of 407 seasonal registrations, from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. This year, in the same three months, registrations were only 26, showing a decline of over 56 percent, the highest drop among all types of agricultural machinery recorded in the same period. John Deere combines: conventional machines are all new It is an extremely difficult time for large harvesters, which John Deere has responded…
Read MoreTrelleborg tires “PneuTrac” and “Tm1 Eco Power”: black on the outside, green on the inside
The Trelleborg brand is present in the agricultural tire market with a product range divided into seven main segments, designed to support tractors, harvesting machines, sprayers and spreaders, transport equipment, agro-industrial machinery, forestry machines, gardening equipment, and light vehicles. It offers a comprehensive and varied selection of radial and conventional tires capable of meeting every specific application, always ensuring premium performance and durability. These qualities are made possible by constant investments in research and innovation, which have often led to the launch of exclusive technologies and products. Among these, for…
Read MoreKubota “M4003” series, a virtuous combination
Ranked third among the major global industrial groups in the agricultural mechanization sector, with a consolidated turnover of just under 19 billion euros, Kubota has experienced exponential growth in the Italian market over the past decade. This growth has allowed the Osaka-based multinational to achieve and maintain a market share of over five percent. Tailor-Made Solutions This successful journey is also the result of an expansion in product range pursued by the Japanese company, with the aim of making its commercial offering as well-suited as possible to meet the operational…
Read MoreCnh, the full line can wait
According to the economic newspaper Il Sole 24 Ore, the Cnh group has reportedly sold its Danish division under the Kongskilde brand. The news comes from a letter written by Carlo Alberto Sisto, president of CNH for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa), addressed to partners and distributors, as well as a statement given to the newspaper by Giampaolo Mercati, CEO of Seko Industries, the buyer. Seko Industries, a company owned by the Italian fund Ibla Capital and specialized in the production of machinery for livestock feeding, recycling, and…
Read More“Kverneland Sync,” the new equipment gateway
Kverneland has announced the launch of Kverneland Sync, the new equipment gateway designed to enhance data exchange in agriculture through reliable mobile network connectivity. Kverneland Sync ensures productivity, quality, and efficiency, marking a new era in farm management, with a focus on connectivity and operational efficiency. Connectivity and Efficiency Kverneland Sync represents modern agriculture. Its “Always Connected” feature ensures that your equipment remains seamlessly connected to Kverneland’s online services, regardless of the Isobus terminal. This eliminates manual synchronization, improves efficiency, and enables data transfer through IsoMatch FarmCentre and Kverneland ServiceCentre.…
Read MoreVitivinicultural funds and projects, early approval
Earlier than in previous years, the Ministry of Agriculture has launched the decree that gives the green light to the presentation of projects for the promotion of Italian wine on non-EU markets with funds allocated by the Common Market Organisation. Almost 22 million euros are available to operators in the 2024-2025 campaign for national projects, in addition to approximately 71 million euros for regional and multi-regional tenders for a total expenditure of around 93 million euros. The measure, which aims to improve the competitiveness of the wine sector through the…
Read MoreItalian agrimechanics at the agricultural G7
From 21 to 29 September the agricultural G7 will be held in Syracuse on the island of Ortigia, a forum attended by the agricultural policy ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States of America as well as European Union represented at the top by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission. The discussions will resume what was foreseen in the document approved in the previous Agricultural G7 held last year in Miyazaki, Japan and concluded with the…
Read MoreYanmar range for motor pumps, also active 24 hours a day
Power output ranging from approximately 25 to 70 horsepower. This is the range covered by Yanmar engines designed to power high and medium-flow pump systems for irrigation or construction, systems that, in most cases, are required to operate for long periods under variable loads and speeds, as well as in full autonomy, without constant or direct supervision by an operator. Dedicated Product Line A demanding operational profile, for which Yanmar has developed a specific product line based on four different three- and four-cylinder units, all Stage V compliant and offered…
Read More“Cingo M600A-e” by Merlo, the autonomous sprayer for specialized crops
It is a common opinion that the automation of agricultural machinery will lead to an almost complete revision of their current design layouts. Confirming this, a recent Bosch study, sponsored by the German Ministry of Economic Affairs and aimed at the automotive sector, suggests that future autonomous vehicles will have little in common with current ones, both in terms of structures, occupant accommodation, and driving. In fact, cars will essentially become “mobile spaces” where passengers can engage in their activities without worrying about driving. It is easy to predict that,…
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