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Adr, super brakes for super trailers

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After the celebrations marking its first 70 years of activity, the Adr Group showcased its latest product lines at EIMA, focusing the attention of manufacturers and visitors on the “Alpha” suspensions, the new “Hp” series brakes, and the agricultural “410E” brake. The Adr Group’s stand at EIMA was impressive, serving to celebrate the first 70 years of the Italian multinational’s operations and demonstrate its ongoing efforts to meet the future needs of agricultural mechanization. Three notable innovations were presented, two related to the braking sector and one focused on suspension…

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Combine harvester and forage harvester market 2023/2024 season, return to the past

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Furio Oldani Tough times for large self-propelled harvesters, particularly combine harvesters. The surge in registrations driven by government incentives introduced to address the economic challenges of Covid19 has come to an end with the depletion of available funds, giving way to a sharp decline. According to FederUnacoma sources, the market has dropped from 407 machines sold in the previous season to 275, a figure also confirmed by investigations conducted by industry publications. This sector’s crisis is tangible and likely not solely tied to the cessation of financial aid. Analyzing registration…

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New look for the Sima agricultural fair

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Like the phoenix rising from its ashes, the French Agricultural Machinery Show, better known as Sima, returns to the international trade fair scene. After a very disappointing 2022 edition in terms of participation and the cancellation of the 2024 edition due to general forfeit risk, the French association of French manufacturers of agricultural vehicles, Axema,which has always organized the event in Paris he decided not to surrender to the excessive power of Sin demonstrated here at European level by Agritechnica and Eima International abandoning the traditional Comexposium organizational partner to…

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Bkt “RideMax Frost” series: also the lamellars

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In the automotive industry, it’s standard practice to equip vehicles with winter tires or carry snow chains from November 15 to April 15 each year. In agriculture, such a requirement doesn’t exist since most machinery and equipment typically remain idle and undergo maintenance during winter. Exceptions include agricultural or contractor-owned machines adapted for emergency road maintenance tasks requested by municipalities during snowfall, often equipped with snowplows, salt spreaders, and snow chains. Designed for snow and ice To eliminate the need for these cumbersome, messy, and sometimes hazardous accessories, Bkt developed…

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Last Issue | January 2025

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Macchine Trattori turns 25 and, due to the holidays, will be on newsstands starting from January 7th. We apologize to our readers for the inconvenience. The new January issue of Macchine Trattori opens the new year with new market data relating to the agricultural mechanization sector and a focus on the new frontiers of artificial intelligence applied to agriculture The cover of the month is dedicated to Horsch’s “Serto Sc” cereal seeders which allow cereals to be sown even in winter, both on traditionally worked land and in no-till sowing conditions. Among the…

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Domenico Fornari’s self-propelled models, in Search of the Fourth Dimension

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Giorgio Galloni If we accept the idea that a specialized mechanic charges around €50 per hour, the 1:5 scale models created by Fornari, each taking over 2,500 hours of meticulous work, should cost no less than €125,000 each. However, works of art cannot be valued by weight or size, and considering that both the “SuperLandini” tractor replica and the Fiat Agri “70C” crawler tractor are genuine masterpieces, such a valuation would be an understatement. This is especially true when you realize that these machines not only replicate the appearance of…

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Suzuki “Jimny Mata”, limited edition retro style

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Suzuki “Jimny” is one of the most appreciated off-road vehicles on the market thanks to its excellent balance of performance, functionality, and price. Compact in size yet spacious inside and rich in terms of features, it boasts off-road capabilities comparable to, if not superior to, those offered by more prestigious American and British competitors. However, it achieves this with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 102 horsepower, with fuel consumption affordable for everyone. Its reduced dimensions also allow it to navigate environments and trails that are off-limits to larger off-road vehicles,…

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Perkins engine range, technologies for demanding times

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The role of an engine is to generate power without taking up too much space. With these words, BU Power Systems, the official distributor of the Perkins brand, introduced at Eima the solutions from the English manufacturer dedicated to the agricultural mechanization sector. This product line has undergone significant technological advancements and updates in recent years, offering engines designed to meet the performance demands of machine manufacturers while maintaining compact packaging, reliability, low emissions, and minimal fuel consumption. The latest example of this development trend is the new “2600 Series”,…

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MaterMacc seeders, precise to the millimetre

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Whether they are line seed drills for cereals, pneumatic precision drills for corn and soybeans, or machines for horticultural crops, sowing precision must always be ensured, even when operating at the high speeds typical of advanced industrial processes on extensive areas. By combining precision and speed, it is possible to minimize production times and costs while safeguarding the quality of the sowing itself. This focus on precision and efficiency was at the heart of the innovations presented by MaterMacc at Eima, particularly in its product line of seed drills. These…

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“Nimbus Safety”, functionality and security

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The new digital dashboard designed and developed by Ama Instruments for agricultural machinery is called “Nimbus Safety.” This innovative solution functions both as a human-machine interface and as a system for monitoring the vehicle’s safety controls. In addition to traditional operational parameters, “Nimbus Safety” displays, in a single, easy-to-understand screen, data such as pre-start vehicle checks, PTO management, and engine speed monitoring. This allows the dashboard to be configured to keep critical functionality and safety parameters always in view, enabling timely adjustments to operational and management dynamics. Title: “Nimbus Safety”,…

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