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The deep red of the market

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The first five months of 2024 saw tractor registrations drop from around 8,300 units in 2023 to about 6,700, a decline of over 19 percent. On paper, this is a significant recovery compared to the roughly 25 percent drop recorded at the end of March, but the reality behind the numbers is quite different and aligns with the predictions previously made by Cema, the European association of the sector’s manufacturers. In May, CEMA indeed proposed slightly rising economic climate indices, suggesting the end of the recessionary period that began 14…

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Guaresi Group, target 65 million

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The Guaresi group, world leader in the tomato harvesting machine sector and headed by the Hyle Capital Partners investment fund, after acquiring the Grim and Hortech companies last April, created the Fyeld industrial group with the aim of fully control the agronomic cycles of tomatoes, peppers and root vegetables with the most advanced technological solutions. From this perspective, Grim will make available the skills acquired in the self-propelled sprayer boom sector and Hortech’s expertise in machinery for soil preparation, transplanting and harvesting horticultural products. The deep integration of the three…

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Valtra “G” series, tractors double face

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In Italy, farm tractors typically have power outputs ranging from 80 to 130 horsepower, whereas multipurpose tractors are characterized by power outputs between 120 and 170 horsepower. In this context, the Valtra G Series, with power ratings between 105 and 135 horsepower (110 to 145 in power boost mode), can fit into both categories, aided by their 255-centimeter wheelbase that meets the requirements of both classes. Only their empty weights of over 5,100 kilograms reveal their design is more suited to open-field work than farmyard use. However, if we move…

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The Kuhn range of mowers and windrowers: high-performance solutions

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The productivity of Italian dairy cattle has been steadily increasing over recent decades, both in terms of quantity and quality. Alongside genetic selection, improved veterinary care and refined nutritional techniques have contributed to this growth, providing increasingly rich rations while ensuring maximum digestibility. Various types of hay, whether from grasses, legumes, or mixed, can also contribute to this goal, provided they meet certain requirements in terms of dry matter and overall cleanliness. In this regard, the timeliness and technical quality of mowing, and the subsequent practices of aeration and final…

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Cnh Industrial, lots of lights, some shadows

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Revenues and Profits Drop by Double Digits for Cnh Industrial in the First Quarter of 2024. The multinational company, which is controlled by Exor, recorded total revenues of $4.818 billion in the first three months of this year, a figure 10% lower than the $5.342 billion achieved in the same period of the previous year. Even more marked is the decline in operating revenues, which decreased by 14% year-on-year, dropping from $4.776 billion in the first quarter of 2023 to $4.131 billion this year. In light of these figures, net…

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Landini “Rex4 Dynamic”: dynamic by name and by nature

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The Landini “Rex4” specialist tractor range is one of the most extensive on the market. It covers a power range, in increments of ten units, from 80 to 120 horsepower. It offers both cab and open configurations, with four different minimum working widths starting from just one meter, six different transmissions, and working heights at the steering wheel that can go as low as 128 centimeters. Added to these choices are options for suspended front axles, which create standalone models, and for cab models, the possibility of class 4 homologated…

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Bcs self-propelled series “Ma.Tra 250”: three in one

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The Bcs Group was founded in 1943 with the goal of manufacturing and marketing mechanical mowers capable of replacing human labor in forage mowing operations. Since then, the Group has continuously worked on issues related to grass cutting. Today, this effort is not limited to single-axle or mounted mowers but extends to a range of machines and equipment aimed at the professional maintenance of green areas, all under the “Ma.Tra” range. Five Models for Varied Needs There are five models, two of which are designed for the care of medium…

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The Ceat Specialty range for orchard and vineyard tractors

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Ceat Specialty Brand Launched by Ceat Group in 2015. The Ceat Specialty brand was launched by the Ceat Group in 2015 with the aim of covering all on and off-road application areas that require specific technical solutions. Among these is the agricultural sector, where Ceat Specialty operates globally, offering a range of tires that can meet most market demands. Ceat Specialty Tires, diameters from 16 to 28 Inches From high-power tractors to specialized ones, there is indeed no size that the Company cannot offer, and the same goes for tires…

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With John Deere “300M” the company enters the self-propelled sprayer business

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John Deere 300M

Smart, compact, and equipped with a front cab: the new “300M” marks John Deere’s entry into the self-propelled sprayer business in Italy. Featuring the latest Precision Ag technologies, a reduced turning radius, and two types of booms, with and without air sleeves, the “300M” is the new specialized sprayer for medium to large fields and high-value crops. Two New Models Two models are being introduced: the “332M” and the “340M”. The “332M” features a 3200-liter tank and a 175 HP John Deere 4-cylinder engine. The boom width of up to…

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Steyr “FcTrac”, the future is hydrogen

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While electric energy seems to be a viable alternative or auxiliary propulsion for cars and trucks, the same cannot be said for agricultural machinery, particularly tractors, due to the wide variability of their applications. As a result, there are currently no satisfactory solutions for achieving zero-emission operation for tractors, nor do battery-based electric drives meet the market’s requirements for acceptable autonomy and operating and refueling times. Nevertheless, all manufacturers are working on this issue, especially those more environmentally conscious like Steyr. During the 45th edition of the “International Vienna Motor”…

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