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Vintage tractor quotes 2025: the tables

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The three valuations refer to the overall condition of the tractor. The first figure corresponds to a preserved tractor that has been out of use for years but is complete and functional, requiring only minor repairs. Minimal mechanical work is needed, along with replacement of tires or tracks. The electrical system needs restoration, and the bodywork must be complete, even if it requires repairs. The second valuation applies to tractors that have already been overhauled, are in full working order, but show their age. Tires must be at least 80%…

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Case Ih Farmlift 626, maxi performance in mini format

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Developed to meet the handling needs of the livestock sector, the new Case Ih Farmlift 626 compact telehandler combines a lifting capacity of 2,600 kilograms with a maximum reach height of nearly six meters and homologated towing capacity exceeding 13 tons. Compact, versatile, and highly functional—these are the defining traits of the newly launched Farmlift 626, which has been designed with a strong focus on the specific needs of Italian livestock farming. This compact machine is purpose-built for operation in tight, challenging spaces, boasting a width of just 1,890 millimeters…

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Kuhn cutter-mixer wagons, a question of mobility

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Fixed, Trailed, or Self-Propelled: Kuhn’s TMR Mixers for Dairy Farms. Kuhn offers livestock farms a comprehensive range of feed mixers organized into three families, each designed to meet specific operational needs. At the top of the range are self-propelled mixers, particularly the twin-auger “Spw Intense” and “Spw Power” series. These models are powered by six-cylinder Volvo engines with up to 250 horsepower and John Deere engines with 170 horsepower, both Stage V compliant. The “Spw Intense” models are available in four versions, with capacities ranging from 14 to 27 cubic…

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Seppi “Maxisoil”, over the top

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Designing and manufacturing equipment capable of constantly proving to be at the cutting edge in terms of performance has always been the construction philosophy pursued by Seppi to offer operators the best in terms of operational capabilities. A vocation that the Trentino company has also transmitted to Bologna through the renewed top of the range “Maxisoil” tiller, equipment capable of satisfying the most demanding maintenance and renewal needs of the land thanks to the ability to work the soil up to 35 centimeters deep, to crush stones and stones up…

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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, designed for snow and ice

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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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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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