For the first time, the new pricing structure will incorporate discounts at different purchasing volume levels, which will not only provide clarity on pricing, but also further benefits for customers.

moveero’s Chief Sales Office, Hugo Burgers, explained:

“We are introducing this change to ensure consistency across our Hubs & Spindle product offering and to provide a sustainable pricing structure for our customers. Having seen dramatic changes to our production costs over the course of 2021, this new way of pricing will provide transparency, an ability to respond as the costs of production fluctuate, and pass on advantages of production efficiencies to our customers.”

moveero’s Hubs & Spindles range is manufactured at the company’s Armstrong facility in Iowa and includes not only an extensive range of standard hubs and spindles but also completely customizable hub systems for off-highway machinery. Capacities range from 500 pounds (227 kg) to 57,000 pounds (25,855 kg), with the largest hub in the range being ideal for single-axle vehicles carrying out heavy-duty applications, such as grain carts, slurry wagons, and towed scrapers. Ron Peta, Sales Director USA comments:

“Implementing a sustainable, customer-focused structure based on volume thresholds will help support future product innovation across our extensive product range, including our patented Profi-Hub system, all of which are supported by the world’s largest test hub stand, based at our US R&D center of excellence in the US.

The new structure will be applied to the Hubs & Spindle range manufactured and sold in the US only and which will commence from January 2022 and be updated on a quarterly basis.

Source: moveero

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A new parabolic shank is now available as an option for all 4835 models. This shank provides more surface disturbance than an MRD shank and will be useful for customers looking to incorporate significant quantities of residue. This new shank is also available with cover boards to promote even more residue incorporation. When cover boards are not fitted, a wear bar is mounted to the face of the shank to provide additional wear life.

A newly developed Minimum Residue Disturbance (MRD) shank is also available for the 4835. This shank is positioned between the no-till and parabolic shank options in terms of residue incorporation and soil disturbance. The new MRD shank utilizes the same wear bar as the no-till shank and the same 7” wing points as the parabolic shank, reducing the number of overall components across the offering for simplified inventory management.

No-till shanks are available for customers requiring the minimum of surface disturbance and residue incorporation. In addition to the ¾” standard duty shank, a 1” version is also offered for customers working in particularly hard conditions.

The 4835 features a newly designed 6” x 6” frame reinforced for additional strength. Gauge wheel adjustment has also been improved so that it is accessible from the rear of the machine without having to reach over the frame. All models feature a 3-point hitch, with 5 shanks and greater models also offering an optional pull hitch with rear lift wheels. Where a pull hitch is fitted, the machine is equipped with single front stabilizer wheels for 530R – 830F models and dual front stabilizer wheels for 930F – 1130F models as standard equipment.

The new 4835 in-line ripper sizes are available for order with first shipments being timed for fall tillage 2022.

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Andrew Wilkinson’s new Abbey VF1250 Diet Feeder is improving his entire feeding program making the feed more consistent while reducing time and manual labor for his 320+ herd. ‘The consistency of the feed and how well the Abbey feeder chop round bales for easier intake of forage for the young calves is a huge value to us here’ Andrew shares ‘The feeder chops so well that you can move young calves on to forage as young as 3 months, cutting down significantly on the cost of feeding concentrates and blends’ The Abbey VF1250 is a streamlined single auger feeder delivering quality chopped feed in an even mix. The 15mm augers, 8 blades, 2 counter knives, and COMER Planetary Gear Drive combine for a top-of-the-line machine with exceptional maneuverability.

Now standard on all Abbey Diet Feeders is the new 2810 Digi-Star Weighing System, an intuitive management tool to access and analyze feed data instantly. Croston Hall Farm uses the new Digi-Star Weighing System to track daily weight gains and measure the average weight per pen and per animal all directly from their mobile phone.

The new Digi-Star System helps optimize TMR inputs through precision loading, improving profitability. The system includes a free mobile app for in-cab control improving efficiency and eliminating manual feed sheets. ‘I plan to use the Digi-Star feed app with the sheep flock as well, especially at lambing time to TMR feed to their required needs to save on cost and forage.

There is such a wide range of feeding options that the app offers and it is so easy to use.’ The Abbey VF1250 has added efficiency and cost reductions to Croston Hall Farm ‘it is also apparent how much more content the animals are with the quality of the ration that is being fed to them’ comments Andrew ‘which is a huge benefit to the overall wellness and yield’. Andrew is delighted with the Abbey VF1250 Diet Feeder and the paired Digi-Star Weighing System and feed app.

Source: Abbey Machinery

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AGCO is bringing the Fendt 300 Vario Gen4 Series tractors to North America. Because they are built to order and may be fully equipped with the FendtONE operator station like the larger Fendt tractors, these compact and extremely capable workhorses are in a class of their own.

The handy, lightweight tractors will debut at the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, Aug. 31-Sept. 2. The Fendt 300 Gen4 Series tractors will also be featured at select events after the Farm Progress Show. They are available to order through Fendt dealerships for delivery in early 2022.

The Fendt 300 Vario Gen4 tractors are available in four models ranging from 100 to 142 ECE R120 rated engine horsepower, all featuring the quality, comfort, and versatility that Fendt is known for. The 300 Gen4 Series tractors offer an outstanding weight-to-power ratio and the agility to handle a wide range of jobs in places larger tractors can’t go. With an unladen weight of just 11,045 pounds, the 314 model boasts just over 83 pounds per horsepower. Added ballast can bring the weight up to 18,739 pounds when the work at hand calls for more.

These tractors make fast work of residential and municipal snow removal, operating both front and rear attachments. They are designed to handle the continual back and forth of loader work and easily manage tight quarters when stacking hay, cleaning livestock pens and equine facilities, and working in specialty crop fields.

“AGCO is focused on providing the solutions our customers need. As we expand the Fendt offering throughout North America, we now have the 300 Gen4 Series tractor for customers who need a smaller tractor with the technology and capabilities only Fendt can deliver,”

says David Soliday, AGCO senior tactical marketing manager for tractors.

Trailblazing the way for tractors

Fendt 300 Gen4 Series tractors are characterized by the same innovative design and cutting-edge technologies that North American customers already experience in larger Fendt tractors.

The 300 Vario Gen4 Series includes four models: 311 (100 HP), 312 (113 HP), 313 (123 HP) and 314 (132 HP). The Fendt DynamicPerformance (DP) power boost intelligent sensor technology automatically adds 10 HP when it detects excessive auxiliary consumer demand on the 314 models up to 142 HP. This ensures that the 314 will provide maximum drawbar, hydraulic, and PTO performance.

The Vario 300 Gen4 Series includes the 4.4-liter AGCO Power engine that works in unison with the Fendt stepless Vario continuously variable transmission (CVT) for optimum power, fuel efficiency, and machine life.

“The main job of this versatile tractor is to quickly and reliably complete every task before the operator has to swiftly and easily switch over to the next one. The 300 Vario Gen4 tractors are equipped to handle a full range of front and rear implements. Specifically, they are designed to withstand the constant reversing and speed changes required for loader work,”

Soliday says.

Configuring the machine to the job

Besides specialty crop and chore work, Fendt 300 Vario Gen4 Series tractors can also be found hard at work in municipalities mowing and raking, hauling materials around the yard, or – in areas prone to snowstorms – removing snow. Since these tractors fit so many uses, they are offered in the choice of three trim packages – Power, Profi, and Profi+ – and with more than 210 options, so they can be ordered to match the buyer’s needs and use.

“The base configuration – Power – is fairly simple, and while it has the big 10-inch display on the dash, it does not include the 12-inch touchscreen display on the armrest. However, these tractors can be ordered with features all the way up to those that even a 1000 Series would have for precision agriculture, guidance and ISOBUS. All those features are easily added,”

Soliday says.

Comfortable cab, designed for productivity

Operator comfort is an important piece of Fendt’s engineering, and the Fendt 300 Vario tractors are no different. All the operator comfort features Fendt is renowned for can be found on the 300 Vario tractors. In addition to front axle suspension, the 300 Gen4 Series tractors are available with either mechanical or pneumatic cab suspension for a comfortable, quiet ride.

All tractor functions in the cab are located at the operator’s fingertips.

“A multifunction joystick and control buttons are integrated into the armrest, and a 10-inch digital dashboard is built into the steering column,”

Soliday says.

Select Profi+ packages also feature the full FendtONE operator station. The FendtONE cab offers producers more display areas, including a 12-inch touchscreen terminal in the armrest and the option of a second 12-inch touchscreen terminal that can be stowed halfway into the right side of the cab roof. FendtONE also brings operators more control options, including a multi-function joystick to operate hydraulics, loader, and ISOBUS features; the Pushdial controller used to run the display and cabin controls; and color-coded buttons that are laid out in an arc right at the fingertips.

“The FendtONE cab allows each operator to customize the tractor to individual preferences for each chore. The buttons are all color-coded to the functions they control – for example, hydraulic buttons are blue. And, to give operators more flexibility, white buttons on the control panel and joystick can be programmed to control tractor or implement functions based on the operator’s preference,”

Soliday says.

The perfect loading combination

Implement controls are centrally located on the armrest – either in the joystick or integrated into the armrest itself – for easy implementation operation. For example, when operating the loader, the operator’s left hand controls the turn and steer functions, while the right hand operates the Crossgate lever or 3L joystick for the front loader.

Fendt offers two front-loader options. The Fendt Cargo front loader comes in two sizes – the standard 4X75, and the 4X75 compact, which attaches the arm almost four inches closer to the cab to increase stability. The Cargo loader offers a semi-automatic attachment lock that features either a quick-release lever or a hydraulic lock, allowing the operator to push a button in the cab during frequent tool changes to easily switch between buckets, bale grabs, and more.

The Fendt CargoProfi front loader features the latest in smart technology. The loader can weigh its contents with the touch of a button, includes tilt sensors, and offers top and bottom limits for lifting height and tipping angles. It also has a memory function that saves positions and makes frequently repeated jobs easier.

Warranty and customer care

The Fendt Gold Star Customer Care package comes standard with each Fendt tractor. This 36-month/3,000-hour warranty features no deductible, covers all scheduled maintenance, and includes the cost of oil, filters, belts, and maintenance items during the coverage period. Each new tractor also receives five years of Fendt Connect telematics that allows an operator or their dealer to remotely monitor important machine data. In the rare case of a breakdown, Fendt dealers will take care of the parts support, while quickly diagnosing and repairing the problem to get the tractor back in the field or provide a loaner guarantee if it takes more than 48 hours to complete a repair.

The Fendt 300 Vario Gen4 Series will make its public debut at the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, Aug. 31- Sept. 2, and may be seen at select Fendt dealer events this fall.

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AGCO introduces the Fendt 500 Vario Gen3 Series mid-range tractors, which will now include the FendtONE cab and operator station. The Fendt 500 Vario Gen3 Series of highly adaptable, powerful, and productive tractors is available in four models, with engine horsepower ranging from 124 to 163 (107-137 PTO). These tractors are the perfect size for completing chores on livestock and dairy operations, as well as haying, mowing, and light fieldwork.

The innovative FendtONE cab provides a streamlined and efficient work environment, allowing users to customize the operation of the tractor and implements based on their preferences and the work that needs to be done.

The FendtONE cab features up to three large, easy-to-read display screens that show all tractor functions and can store settings for jobs the operator uses most. From the FendtONE cab, operators can customize their tractors to easily move between jobs. For example, they can adapt loader functions to make quick work of moving and stacking big bales and cleaning livestock pens, or they can switch the tractor from mowing to raking to baling – with implement settings already customized and saved in the tractor for each of those jobs.

FendtONE: designed for operator convenience

FendtONE makes it easy for operators to customize their tractors and to create user profiles to save their settings. The display areas can be personalized for each driver, and the workstation includes several assignable buttons that operators can program to control specific tractor or job-based implement functions.

“The philosophy behind the FendtONE cab is in its simple design and intuitive features. Fendt has delivered technology that is easy to use with the integration of all the tractor functions in one touchscreen,”

says David Soliday, AGCO senior tactical marketing manager for tractors.

The nearly limitless customization of the Fendt 500 Gen3 Series tractor can be accomplished with the 12-inch LED touchscreen display that connects the operator to all the tractor functions. The touchscreen is mounted on the right-hand FendtONE armrest.

To activate the FendtONE touchscreen, the user presses the launchpad button, located near the push dial. This button functions as the ‘home button on a smartphone and give the operator access to the digital displays for all machine functions. From there, it’s easy to navigate to the guidance system, hydraulics, service and diagnostics, and more. The launchpad also controls other tractor systems including the air conditioning, in-cab entertainment, and the communications system, as well as side-mirror adjustments.

An optional 12-inch display recessed into the roof liner can be pulled down when needed. The two displays are linked and synchronized, providing data in unison, allowing the operator to view up to 12 user-selected panels of information across the two displays. A 10-inch digital dashboard-mounted behind the steering column enables operators to monitor real-time tractor conditions, including RPMs, speed, fuel level, and tractor status.

The controls for the tractor, hitch, and implements are now centrally located at the operator’s fingertips. The ergonomically designed armrest includes color-coded control buttons, a multi-function joystick, 3L joystick, and a push dial controller, all within close reach for greater operator safety and control of the tractor and implements.

“The button controls are color-coded to match their functions, which also appear on the displays in the same color. This makes it easy for operators to quickly associate the colors with specific tasks and functions, so they perform jobs quickly, accurately and with less chance for error,”

Soliday says.

The multifunction joystick controls tractor speed and direction, hydraulic valve operation, powertrain functions, TI Headland, and ISOBUS functions. It includes freely assignable buttons that can be programmed based on the job. The 3L joystick controls front loader operations, hydraulic controls, and ISOBUS controls.

The ideal front-loader tractor

The Fendt 500 Vario Gen3 Series is ideal for livestock producers who need tractors that are versatile and easy to operate. They are ideal for loader work, haymaking, hauling, and towing. And the added live, third-function loader operation, controlled by the 3L joystick, gives customers the ability to use up to three functions at the same time with their Fendt Cargo or CargoProfi front loader, making these tractors even more useful around the entire farming operation.

“The 500 Gen3 Series is the perfect tractor for livestock and dairy producers looking for a mid-range, innovative and reliable tractor. Fendt added the live third valve to the front loader specifically to make daily chores easier. With the live third function, operators can raise or lower the bucket and tilt it at the same time as they’re opening the grapple on the bucket,”

Soliday says.

Fendt technology simplifies chore work

Working in tandem with the Fendt 500 Vario tractors, the Fendt CargoProfi Loader offers the latest in smart technology features. It includes intelligent built-ins like the memo function, which saves the position settings for loader arms and attachments, as well as the measure-and-tilting sensor systems, which make repetitive jobs easier to complete. Two pressure sensors in the crossbeam measure and track loader weight. The CargoProfi also has a shaking function to empty the bucket completely.

Continuing the Fendt tradition of offering more horsepower in smaller packages, the Fendt 500 Vario Gen3 Series transitions easily from front loader work on the farm to fieldwork. The four models in the 500 Vario Series ‒ 512 (124 HP), 513 (133 HP), 514 (150 HP), and 516 (163 HP) ‒ provide an ideal power range for chores around livestock or dairy operations and mid-size grain farms.

The Fendt 500 Vario’s powerful 4-cylinder DEUTZ engine with a 4.04-liter cubic capacity and common rail injection ensures efficient fuel consumption. A selective catalytic reduction (SCR) exhaust after-treatment follows combustion to ensure the tractor meets the latest emission standards. Working seamlessly with the engine is the stepless Fendt Vario continuously variable transmission (CVT), which was pioneered by Fendt. The Vario transmission delivers a smooth, precise road speed up to 31 mph (50 kph) so operators can precisely match the speed required to complete the task at hand.

The Tractor Management System (TMS) helps keep the tractor operating at peak performance by adjusting the engine and transmission, so they work together at an optimum tractor RPM. Less fuel is required because the engine is running at lower RPMs, causing less wear on the engine, and prolonging its life.

The agile Fendt 500 Gen3 Series offers everything that larger Fendt tractors do, including several features that Fendt pioneered, such as a multi-point cab suspension system and full control of all drive functions and hydraulics via the single, multifunction joystick. Standard features on the 500 Vario Series include a self-leveling front axle suspension with brakes, electronic rear hydraulic valves, and a hydraulic Crossgate lever.

Owners who wish to customize their tractors have a choice of two trim packages – the base-level Profi or the Profi+ with guidance. The Profi+ package includes Fendt Connect, a telemetry package that links the machine to a home office, smartphone, or tablet via a mobile network. It also includes the guidance-ready Fendt Guide package, and Fendt TaskDoc, which automates crop production documentation.

Gold Star Customer Care keeps you productive

The Gold Star Customer Care plan comes standard on all Fendt tractors, providing owners with a 36-month/3,000-mile warranty, all scheduled maintenance, and includes the cost of oil, filters, belts, and maintenance items during the coverage period. Each new tractor also receives five years of Fendt Connect telematics that allows an operator or their dealer to remotely monitor important machine data. In the rare case of a breakdown, Fendt dealers will take care of the parts support, while quickly diagnosing and repairing the problem to get the tractor back in the field or provide a loaner guarantee if it takes more than 48 hours to complete a repair.

The Fendt network of dealers continues to grow and expand in North America, with more than 210 dealers currently supporting the brand.

“Amongst other things, Fendt represents excellence and quality, and we are ensuring we uphold these values by putting the right dealers in the right places and giving them the support needed to succeed in our dealer network,”

Soliday says.

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Ktwo has always invested heavily in their product design and has increased their design engineering team by three in the last year alone. They are continuing to focus on product innovation based on customer feedback, precision, efficiency, and the most up-to-date technology.

Ktwo trailer silage sides are designed to give farmers the flexibility with materials without needing to increase their trailer fleet.

The new and improved silage sides have been designed to ensure there are no external ledges, reducing any spillage of product onto the road to improve efficiency and road safety.

Ktwo’s Roadeo Curve Trailer range has a unique body design built from a single sheet of high tensile steel for increased strength and lower net weight. The new silage sides have been improved to follow the Curve’s strength in its design and build quality.

The silage sides have an increased side thickness from 2mm to 3mm to improve rigidity and longevity.

‘’Our silage sides are fully welded to improve quality. This allows for an excellent paint finish and product longevity. The new silage sides have no external lip so when loading there is no risk of product remaining on the outside of the trailer,”

explains Chris Gordon, Design Manager.

Ktwo has made further improvements in the rear trailer posts to improve fitment and making it easier to take the sides on and off.

Coupled with the new Ktwo Roadeo Curve Trailer front window which gives increased visibility and the removable front ladder, Ktwo trailers are now more versatile than ever before to ensure maximum efficiency.

The new design also features the bold Ktwo logo cut into the front panel of the silage sides which really makes the new design stand out.

The first Ktwo Roadeo Curve Trailers with the new and improved silage side designs have left the factory and are being very well received by customers.

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New Holland was honored with the Gold medal at the 2021 edition of the Edison Awards for the ground-breaking Loop-Master knotting technology featured on its BigBaler 1290 High Density and BigBaler PLUS range. The annual award competition recognizes excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation. Winners are selected based on four criteria: Concept, Value, Delivery, and Impact.

Carlo Lambro, New Holland Brand President, stated:

“We are honored to receive this recognition for our patented Loop-Master technology, which brings significant cost and environmental benefits to our customers. By recognizing that bale quality is key to delivering maximum productivity and minimum waste, over the years our team has been focusing its resources on how to enhance these two aspects further while making baling even more sustainable.”

Felix Ramuenke, Global Product Manager for Large Square Balers, added:

“The Loop-Master technology takes the best from the two existing knotting technologies and combines them to provide a solution that is an industry first. This unique solution has attracted great interest from industry experts and farmers, and has been very well received by customers.”

The Loop-Master technology has received multiple industry awards in recognition of its unique solution. It combines the concepts of the two existing knotting technologies, the ‘loop’ knotter, and the double knotter. On the one hand, it eliminates the loose twine ends generated by double knot technology, which is left behind in the field, representing a cost for farmers, a hazard to livestock that consumes baled forage and contaminates the environment. On the other, the Loop-Master solution adopts the higher tensile strength of the ‘loop’ knotter, increasing it by 26%. This means that lower grade twine can be used and bales are more resistant to handling.

The advantages of the Loop-Master technology are clear: by eliminating offcuts, about 100 pounds or 3.5 miles of twine is saved over a 10,000-bale season, resulting in cost and environmental benefits. The higher tensile strength together with the high compression system of the new baler results in denser bales, optimizing truck transport with more tonnage per load. This means transporting fewer loads, further reducing the impact on the environment.

Source: New Holland

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Alessio Merlo, Product Marketing Manager Hay & Forage and Crop Production Europe state:

“The BigBaler 1290 High Density is a milestone of excellence beyond statistics. It was launched at Agritechnica in 2019 and immediately crowned “Machine of the Year”. It has received a host of prizes and accolades, including the 2021 AE50 Award. Most importantly, it has won wide customer recognition for its patented LoopMaster technology and extraordinary bale density. And now we complete our offering with the new high-capacity Packer model that delivers the same superior performance.”

New Holland has led the large square baler segment for more than 30 years, during which it has introduced a host of industry firsts that have changed baling. These are innovations such as double-knot technology, electronic proportional density control, full bale eject functionality, and the very first 80×90 bale size, which have since become industry standards. In November 2020, New Holland produced its 30,000th large square baler at its Zedelgem plant – a record milestone testament to the brand’s long history of baling excellence.

All-out efficiency and productivity

The BigBaler 1290 High-Density CropCutter and Packer models set the standards of productivity and comfort. They produce bales of up to 22% higher density than conventional large square balers, significantly increasing transport and bale handling efficiency.

The MaxiSweep pick-up helps to feed crops at higher rates, resulting in increased capacity and performance. The unique SmartShift gearbox, winner of the Agritechnica Silver Medal 2019, delivers a soft start-up resulting in greater comfort for the operator and overload protection for the tractor’s driveline.

The unique patented LoopMaster knotting technology ensures best-in-class solid binding and protects the environment and the forage by eliminating twine offcuts. The short drawbar concept ensures excellent visibility for the operator and maneuverability. Comfort is further enhanced with a new intuitive user interface using the large IntelliView IV touchscreen display. A range of automated features, such as the IntelliCruise system which automatically adjusts tractor speed, add to the productivity and comfort of BigBaler 1290 High-Density models.

Source: New Holland

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