Challenger has added a number of new features to their MT700C and MT800C ranges, as well as their 4WD artic-steer MT900C series, including a new worldwide colour scheme of yellow, grey and black. The new colour 7 inch (178mm) Total Management Centre (TMC) display is fitted to the front of the armrest and is fully adjustable, and includes 15 keys and a rotary selector dial for full control of ISOBUS equipped implements.  

New Sugar Beet Cleaner Loader from Holmer Cleaner loaders that can pick up beet straight from the heap are obviously becoming all the rage. Terra-Felis sugar beet cleaner loader from Holmer Maschinenbau GmbH will be available on the UK market for the 2009 harvest. Powered by a 299hp Deutz engine, the machine can cope with more than 250t/hour, due to a 9m pick-up which is able to handle clamps as wide as 8.5m in the field as well as on concrete.  

John Deere Tractors: Perfect Solution for Farmers John Deere (USA) has launched its Mannheim-built 5R Series tractors that are aimed at medium-sized mixed farms and small arable growers. The three-model range replaces the company`s 5020 Series and comprises the 5080, 5090 and 5100 with power ratings of 80hp, 90hp and 100hp, respectively.  

Kubota B-Series Compact Tractors Kubota introduces four new models to its popular B Series compact utility tractor line. The new Kubota B2320, B2620, B2920 and the B3200 tractors are versatile, powerful and productive, featuring more horsepower and hydrostatic transmission (HST) with three-range transmission speeds to choose from, giving the operator enhanced power and control.  

John Deere Expands Compact Tractor Line John Deere introduced two entry models to its accomplished lineup of compact utility tractors. The new 3032E and 3038E, designed for residential property owners who seek a quality compact tractor with basic features, tackle routine jobs with ease.  

Case IH Next Generation Sprayer Patriot 3330 Case IH Unveils Next Generation of Patriot Sprayer. With enhanced engine horsepower, an available 120-foot boom and an optional luxury cab, the new Case IH Patriot 3330 sprayer takes the iconic performance of previous Case IH Patriot sprayers and adds a new level of power and productivity.  

Massey Ferguson MF 8600 Series Tractor Range Massey Ferguson will launch the full range of its flagship MF 8600 Series models at the EIMA Show, in Bologna on November 2008. The MF 8600 Series offers maximum engine powers from 270hp to 370hp providing what the company describes as `ultimate fuel economy and unparalleled performance` from its Sisu Diesel engines.  

Claas New Axos Range Claas has replaced its sub-100hp Celtis tractors with the new Axos models. The four tractors - called the 310, 320, 330 and 340 - have power ratings of 75hp, 87hp, 92hp and 102hp respectively. There are three different spec levels - C, CL and CX versions. Axos models get a four-cylinder Perkins 1104D-44TA engine with 4.4-litre capacity and a mechanical injection system. 

Kubota Versatile BX2660 Sub-Compact Tractor Kubota Tractor Corporation introduces its new BX2660 sub-compact tractor – combining power, comfort and versatility to add to Kubota’s popular BX series. With a 25.5-horsepower, three-cylinder Kubota diesel engine, the four-wheel drive BX2660 is an all-purpose work machine that can tackle mowing, landscaping and hauling jobs like no other tractor in its class.  

Massey Ferguson New Three-Model Combine Range Massey Ferguson has finally announced the launch of its long-awaited rotary combine range. These US-made machines, built in the Hesston factory in Kansas, have been on test this side of the Atlantic for some time and have been extensively adapted to suit European farming conditions. They also now get a new cab and electronic system. The Fortia range consists of three models, the MF9695, MF9795 and top-of-the-range MF9895.  

Agrifac ZA 3400 P: Effective crop protection Agrihold Farm Machinery (UK) has introduced a self-propelled sprayer Agrifac ZA 3400 P with adjustable hydraulic track width from 1.5 to 2.25 metres, a tank capacity of 4000 litres and a transport speed of 50 km/h.  

Vicon to introduce new square balers Two new big square balers have joined the line-up of balers available from Vicon (Netherlands). The LB1270 and the LB1290 offer more capacity and produce bales with greater density, when compared with the LB 12200 and LB 12290 balers they now replace. The LB1270 produces bales measuring 120cm wide by 70cm high while the LB1290 makes 120cm wide by 80cm or 90cm high bales.  

Caterpillar New Compact Telehandlers Caterpillar has launched three new telehandlers into the agricultural market. The TH255 super compact is designed to work in tight areas and comes with a load capacity of 2500kg, a maximum lift height of 5.6m and a capacity at maximum reach of 839kg. Despite its compact dimensions - which include a width of 1.82m, cab height of 1.9m and turning radius of 3.2m - the TH255 is claimed to have a spacious cab and be easy to get in and out of.  

Kubota New Tractors M40 Series Japanese manufacturer Kubota is to launch a new series of tractors. The M40 series offers four models in the 60-95hp range with prices starting from ?23,000 and are available from the beginning of June. The new series, which supersedes the established ME range, is clearly aimed at the livestock or mixed farmer.  

New Holland 824hp FR9090 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester New Holland used the Grassland and Muck 2008 event to unveil its FR9090 self-propelled forage harvester with its 824hp engine and patented design. The forager boasts a 20.1-litre Iveco V6 engine and a patented Variflow system that enables the operator to switch between grass and maize crops in less than two minutes.  

Multi-Purpose Tractor PowerPlatform A monster multi-purpose tractor unit has been developed by US firm Custom Chassis. With full-suspension and a top-speed of 72kph (45mph), the 11.2t PowerPlatform is billed as a high-speed multi-application vehicle.  

More effective balers from Massey Ferguson Massey Ferguson (AGCO Corporation) has redesigned four models of the square baler range. The 2100-series balers are built on a new, heavier duty chassis for increased durability and with tandem suspension axles with lockable castor steering.  

CLAAS Liner 2900 to provide high forage quality CLAAS (Germany) will introduce its new Liner twin-rotor rakes at the Grassland and Muck 2008. The new model is supposed to give a clean swath with increased outputs. The Liner 2900 is a new addition to the range and has an infinitely variable working width from 8-9m, with a central swath width ranging from 1.4m to 2.4m. 

Compact Tractors from Tong Yang Moolsan Korean manufacturer Tong Yang Moolsan (TYM) produces a range of tractors that covers the 23-70hp sector. A range of compact machines is aimed at the equestrian and groundcare market, but there is potential for the larger models for different farming applications. 

High-performance mowers from Krone Krone (Germany) will show its EasyCut 320CVQ over-centre mower at Grassland & Muck 2008 in May. It swings up through 110 degrees and is stored towards the middle of the tractor in transport to give a more balanced weight distribution.  

Kuhn to introduce new options for hedgecutter range Kuhn Farm Machinery (France) continues to expand its range of landscape maintenance machinery and adds new options within its Pro-Longer and Agri-Longer long reach hedgecutter range.  

New Series of Buhler Versatile Tractors Buhler Versatile (Canada), a division of Buhler Industries Inc., will unveil the new series of Versatile tractors. The company is responding to customer demands for four-wheel drive tractors with a bigger cab. This new tractor has a longer wheelbase, more fuel capacity and a bigger cooling package than the outgoing model.  

New Line of F-Series Orchard Tractors from John Deere John Deere (USA) introduces a new line of the F-Series Orchard/Vineyard Tractors to better meet the needs of orchards, vineyards and greenhouse operations. These machines are specifically designed to operate and maneuver in the confined work environments and field conditions of specialty crops and plants. 

Case IH to expand its lineup of planters Case IH (CNH USA) has expanded its lineup of Early Riser 1250 planters. New offerings include 12- and 16-row Early Riser planters available in a wide variety of configurations. The new 12- and 16-row units have a transport width of only 11 feet, 11 inches allowing outstanding maneuverability even on the narrowest country roads.  

NEW HOLLAND T1510 The value-packed New Holland 3-cylinder, 30-hp T1510 compact tractor delivers reliable performance, solid construction and easy operation at an economical price. Part of New Holland’s Lean and Mean series of economy tractors, the T1510 can be customized with a choice of transmissions, two-wheel drive or front-wheel drive axle, and other features. The T1510 features several standard feature upgrades compared to the TC30 model it replaces, including a foldable ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) for height restrictions or special work, two-position extendable drawbar and a fender-mounted cup holder. 

Case IH Module Express 625 to save capital, fuel and labor The Case IH Module Express 625 is the only commercial cotton picker to build modules while harvesting. Growers consider it a sound investment. The Case IH Module Express does not require modifications to existing equipment. Its half modules are 8-foot by 8-foot by 16-foot, which is the same height and width of a standard module but half the length. 

NEW HOLLAND`S COMPACT TRACTOR T1110 New Holland’s (CNH-USA) new 28-hp T1110 Boomer compact tractor, offers plenty of power in a small package. The T1110 is larger than a sub-compact tractor, with a longer wheelbase, taller profile, and higher-performance specifications that allow it to do a whole lot more than just mow. Larger tires provide more stability, ground clearance and traction, while the longer wheelbase increases the stability of the tractor while giving operators a smoother ride. 

Case IH to extend its Puma line of tractors Case IH (UK) is extending its Puma line of tractors with four new models: Puma 115, Puma 125, Puma 140 and Puma 155. All models come equipped with a proven Case IH 6.75L Tier 3-compliant engine.  

Self-propelled Sprayer from Knight This year LAMMA show takes place at the Newark Showground in the middle of January. A record number of companies are expected to exhibit at LAMMA 2008. For most UK farmers LAMMA provides the first opportunity to see new introductions in the flesh. 

Four-wheeled Diesel Quad from Ecorider Ecorider (Scotland) has added a four-wheeled diesel quad to its range. Called the Ecoquad, it is claimed to be capable of 90mpg, compared to a typical 10-15mpg for petrol-engine quads. It also puts out just 83g/km of CO2 compared to as much as 450g/km for a petrol-engine machine. 

Fendt TRISIX Vario: Exceptional ride and operating comfort Fendt (Germany) presents a high-performance vehicle TRISIX Vario at the Agritechnica 2007. The concept unites the advantages of track tractors with those of high performance wheel tractors. Three axles mean a higher transfer of power and significantly better traction compared to conventional wheeled designs, while its outer width allows unrestricted use on the road. To optimize traction and reduce soil compaction, Fendt plans a tyre pressure control system for the design concept.  

New Powerful Machine from Lindner One of the smartest looking machines on display at Agritechnica 2007 was the Austrian-built Lindner Geotrac 124. It has got a 126hp Perkins 4-cyl engine, Carraro suspended front-axle, 24-speed semi-powershift ZF gearbox and back-end.  

Little Pigeons can Carry Great Messages With model 4070 CX 80 LP Weidemann (Germany) presents a new wheel loader at the Agritechnica 2007 and expands its existing wheel loader series. This vehicle, with a height of only 2.4 m, is especially designed for use in low-ceilinged facilities such as poultry barns or storage buildings. For powerful and efficient stacking and loading operations the new machine features a 56 kW engine by Deutz. 

New Standards in Farm Machinery Fendt (Germany) is constantly setting new standards in harvesting equipment by launching the unique concept of the 9460 R rotary combine at the Agritechnica 2007. At the heart of the Fendt 9460 R is a large rotor measuring 800 mm in diameter and 3.55 m in length, which ensures optimum crop throughput. The newly designed intake system of the rotor reduces crop damage to a minimum. 

New Addition to the Baler Range New Holland’s (CNH-USA) 2008 big square baler range will be topped by a new BB9090 model to replace the BB980. New Holland claims to have increased baler capacity by 20% due to increased crop throughput. 

New JAGUAR harvester with more power CLAAS (Germany) has introduced a new, even more powerful family of self-propelled forage harvesters, the 900 series. The most powerful version of the new JAGUAR machines has two engines and achieves an output of up to 830 hp (DOUBLE SIX engine concept).  

Tractors to Any Taste At a recent press conference the Bavarian manufacturer revealed that it has chosen its Vario 820 model for a special factory modification that will enable its Deutz engine to run on raw vegetable oil. A twin tank system dubbed ‘greentec’ runs on standard mineral diesel when cold and then switches over to more viscous vegetable oil when up to temperature.  

Hybrid Technologies in Agriculture Manitou will launch a hybrid telehandler/tractor concept. The French firm currently remains cagey about the details but it appears that the new Manitrac is loosely based on the company’s Manihoe loader/backhoe hybrid machine.  

Tractors to run on alternative fuel The first tractors with engines purpose-built to run on pure rapeseed oil with full warranty will appear at Germany`s Agritechnica show in Hanover from 13th-17th Nov. Deutz presents its “Natural Fuel Engines” fully guaranteed for fuelling with crude, unprocessed vegetable oil.  

Pneumatic Venta NC from KUHN The latest addition to Kuhn’s Combiliner range (France), the pneumatic Venta NC, is a high-speed combination designed with the versatility to drill into ploughed or unploughed land. It is available in 3 and 4 metre working widths and combines the established Venta pneumatic drill technology with the latest HR1003 series power harrow. 

Case IH Axial-Flow 9010 Сombine The latest and biggest model of Case IH Axial-Flow combine (Great Britain) is the 9010. There is a 13-litre Iveco engine in the engine compartment. Normally it puts out 460hp, but if engine revs drop as a result of a heavy load it will boost that to 532hp. The combine features a CVT gearbox, a new smaller rotor that is said to be easier on the straw and use less fuel.  

Vicon Upgraded Round Balers According to field tests and reports from first users, the new system of Vicon’s latest variable chamber balers has worked consistently well, giving tighter wrap and neater bales. The Vicon RV 2160, producing bales up to 1.6m diameter and the RV 2190 for bales up to 1.82m, have been thoroughly overhauled with changes catering for bigger tractors and improving performance when baling grass. 

John Deere: Excellent Tool for Seedbed Preparation Growers continuously look for ways to reduce cost, increase productivity and manage residue when preparing a seedbed for spring planting. John Deere introduces the new 2310 Mulch Finisher designed to aggressively manage larger amounts of residue while preparing the seedbed for excellent seed germination and early root development.  

Challenger MT975: Most Powerful Tractor The Challenger MT975B is the largest in Challenger`s MT900B range and has been primarily designed for the North American and eastern European markets and has not been homologated for Western Europe. With peak power output in excess of 600hp and a maximum operating weight of just over 27t, it`s the world`s biggest and most powerful production tractor. 

Claas launches new Tucano combine harvesters Claas (Germany) has launched new mid-range Tucano line-up that replaces previous small models. Although sales of these small combines has only accounted for 10% of the market in recent years, Claas believes an injection of extra sophistication and automation will help to bolster demand with farmers looking to cover between 160ha and 400ha a year. Grain tank capacities range from 6500-litres up to 9000-litres. 

New Kubota tractor to contribute to development of livestock sector Kubota has launched a new 108hp tractor aimed squarely at the livestock sector. Having only entered the mainstream agricultural sector 4 years ago, the Japanese manufacturer reports to have achieved a significant grip on the market.  

New BR7070 CropCutter from New Holland New Holland has introduced the BR7070 CropCutter™ model, capable of producing round bales. Whether baling dry hay, silage, or straw for bedding, combining baling and cutting operations in one process reduces operator labor investment, improves efficiency, and results in higher-quality bale production.  

Advanced cultivation from Amazone Amazone (Germany) will be launching an updated range of Centaur trailed combination tine and disc cultivators. These divide into Special models for standard applications and Super models for tougher applications like heavier soils or lots of surface trash.  

JF-Stoll: higher quality and velocity in silage production The Danish firm JF-Stoll has a new trailed forager on offer for farmers in silage production. 

John Deere increases productivity of combines John Deere has added a completely new range of combine-harvesters. The T-series is intended to fill a gap in the company’s line-up as the demand for higher output machines has grown.  

Lemken Albatros: spraying dream Lemken Albatros goes to prove that the sprayers can be much bigger. As well as having a tank the size of a small swimming pool (6200 litres), it has a boom width of 42m and an astonishing work-rate of 30-40ha/hour (75-100 acres/hr). 

New Kubota tractor is perfect for any weather Kubota Tractor Corporation introduces the new RTV1100 engineered for all-weather protection and comfort with a factory-installed cab, standard air conditioning, heater and defroster. The RTV1100 also packs plenty of power with a three-cylinder and 24.8 HP Kubota diesel engine. 

Vicon presents a new quality level in fertilizing Vicon (Netherlands) has completely revamped its fertiliser spreader range. 

Deutz-Fahr introduced a stepless gearbox Deutz-Fahr (Germany) presents stepless CVT gearboxes due to the fact that a tractor`s clutch can be a weak element in a transmission. 

Four-speed harvesting from New Holland FR FR Series self-propelled harvesters from New Holland (Australia) are considered to be the biggest choppers in the world, offering a new level of power, capacity and comfort. These harvesters have the widest feedrolls and cutterhead in the industry.  

McConnel Packer New Option Recently the most popular McConnel Shakaerator packer has received a new attachment option.  

New Holland will make Glastonbury greener Biodiesel-fuelled New Holland tractors are going to further increase the green credentials of the world-renowned Glastonbury Festival, which has always strived to promote environmentally-friendly technologies in the UK. 

Brand new mower from McConnel Agricultural machinery manufacturer McConnel has launched a sleek, new rotary mower. The UK company has introduced radical changes for the arrival of the top-of-the-range FlexWing 6000 which is aimed at large scale farmers and contractors. 

Super-heavy tractor from Deutz Fahr Deutz Fahr took the opportunity to show off its new range-topping heavy draft tractors. The Agrotron X720 pumps out a maximum of 275hp while the smaller X710 sticks to 230hp.  

Tractor driver terminates electricity in UK Here`s an example of just how relaxing driving a tractor with GPS auto-steer can be. Au unlucky British John Deere driver fell asleep at the wheel and took out the whole district`s electricity.  

Berthoud upgrades its trailed machines Tagged Tenor, the new models offer a greater level of sophistication than existing machines, but retain certain trademark Berthoud features, like twin-turbine centrifugal pumps and pendulum-mounted Axiale booms. 

LELY`s SPLENDIMOs have two pivots A new range of SPLENDIMO M 2.4 m, 2.8 m and 3.2 m model mowers is being introduced by LELY for the 2007 season which features a twin pivot mower bed system. 

New Holland `s 500,000-th tractor leaves Italian assembly line New Holland has reached a historical milestone – the production of the 500,000th tractor number was carried out at company`s Italian plant in Jesi that produces special tractors and utility vehicles for 86 world-wide markets.  

Kuhn optimizes fertiliser use Farmer demand for greater control and efficiency in fertiliser use across the full spectrum of farm types has prompted Kuhn Farm Machinery to make higher specification technology more widely available. 

Danish Agromek will be held twice in 2008 From 2008, Danish trade show Agromek will be held every year at the end of November – with varying content and extent. Machines for fieldwork will be exhibited at Agromek every other year whereas intern mechanization will be exhibited at Agromek every year. 

The best combiner in UK drives Claas An operator of a Claas Lexion 480, Jason Reeves managed grain losses of just 48kg/ha at an average speed of 6.5kph and throughput of 28t/hour.  

Kuhn mowers provide more convenient headland turns Two models of centrally-articulated mounted mower-conditioners have joined the Kuhn line-up. Like larger models in the range, the FC243 GII and FC283 GII use the French manufacturer’s hydraulic ‘Lift Control’ system that raises the bed for headland turns on a spool-valve.  

Feel the new Spirit of soil preparation Vaderstad`s Spirit seeder is designed for high-output drilling on light to medium soils, sowing direct into stubble where appropriate, but more likely as part of a min-till or plough-based establishment system. 

China focuses on agricultural machinery In the nearest future China will focus on the rise of domestic manufacturers and technologies by creating 3 to 5 large agricultural corporations with international competitive potential. 

British Opico presents a new Sward Lifter Opico`s Sward Lifter is designed to break up pans and surface compaction while lifting and opening the subsoil to improve aeration and drainage.  

New ChTZ-Uraltrak`s all-rounder will amaze customers Tractor with intermediate track, based on the Т-10М or Т-10М2 is designed to attract the customer by its flexibility. 

New Holland T7000 Series tractors: a new level of performance T7000 Series tractors will help farming productivity soar. Available in four models from 135 to 180 hp, T7000 Series tractors give operators everything they could ask for—strength, power, flexibility and innovative features.  

Gregoire Besson helps get rid of all stones Gregoire Besson has added a new stone picker to its range of soil preparation equipment. Available in 4m, 5m and 6m working widths the machines are made in Finland by Kivi and can handle stones between 25mm and 300mm. 

Russia`s UralTrak confirms leadership The largest Russian manufacturer of track-mounted construction machinery Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant – UralTrak has summarized its activities for 2006 and the first two months of 2007. 

CLAAS expands cooperation with Belarus In late March management of Belarusian GOMSELMASH plant and representatives of CLAAS multinational corporation will conduct negotiations aimed at realization of the investment project to create GOMSELMASH-based joint manufacturing facility for agricultural equipment production. 

Higher compression power from Irish balers Waste balers built by Irish firm LSM can be used to compress not only tyres but a whole raft of different waste materials including cardboard, twine, paper and plastics. 

French invention will boost combine`s productivity Two French entrepreneurs have developed a new combine-mounted stubble-mulching system they claim can improve combine performance by up to 25%. 

Sugar gets sweeter with Magister In sugar-beet circles Matrot`s M41 self-propelled harvester has something of a cult following. Originally launched in 1989, the French machine found favour for its light footprint and cheap price. 

New early-riser from Case IH Two new six-row units have joined the Case IH Early Riser® 1200 Series planter line, providing industry-leading planting accuracy for cotton, vegetable and traditional row-crop growers. 

John Deere to aid landscapers and golf players Deere & Company has signed a definitive merger agreement to purchase LESCO, a Cleveland, US-based supplier of consumable products for $14.50 per common share in cash.  

Not much has grown in ag sector in January According to the AEM survey, sales of all types of tractors slumped in January of 2007 when compared to the same period in the previous year.  

Challenger makes a debut in Europe Challenger, the world’s most powerful production tractor, has landed on European shores. Officially unveiled last week in Holland, the Challenger MT975-B pumps out a whopping 615hp at maximum power. 

Russia to present a new combine In Ukraine, at tenth International Trade Show KIEV AGRIHORT 2007, Russian company Rostselmash will display three machines of its new lineup. 

C.U.T. Supply Company – new name in compact tractor business Cub Cadet and Yanmar have announced a joint venture to market a full line of compact utility tractors and implements in the U.S. and Canada. 

Belarusian Gomselmash will boost supplies to Russia Belarusian farming equipment manufacturer Gomselmash in 2007 plans to increase export to Russia by 35% compared to the previous year. 

John Deere presents new tractors Adding to an already extensive line of utility tractors, John Deere introduces the new 5603 and 5625 Tractors, both rated at 99 engine horsepower.  

John Deere will make dreams of every landscaper come true John Deere has teamed up two other industry leaders, Isuzu and Supreme Corporation to co-promote a variety of vehicles that every landscaper needs - trucks and zero-turn mowers. Together, each company has worked to create a variety of vehicles designed for the landscaping, lawn care, and green industries.  

A new Vector in relations between Russia and Romania INDAGRO international exhibition has been held in Bucharest, Romania. Russia`s Rostselmash presented grain combine Vector at Romania`s main agricultural show. 

Russia welcomes Lamborghini tractors In 2007 Russian group InvestTekhMash will commence assembly of tractors from Italian-German corporation SDF. The company will produce three brands - SAME, Deutz-Fahr and Lamborghini. 

Russia awards Belarusian farming equipment with gold During 3rd Specialized Exposition Harvest-2006 held on October 25-28 in Voronezh (Russia), Belarusian company Bobruiskagromash was awarded with gold medal in nomination “Equipment for cattle and poultry units”. 

Russia invests in tractor plant Within next five years, Russian company CHTZ-Uraltrak will be granted with $38 mln for reconstruction of basic production. The funds will be invested in development of production of internationally-competitive engines.  

Kubota chooses biodiesel Kubota Tractor Corp. has approved the use of “B5” biodiesel fuels in specified Kubota diesel-powered products. The approved fuel consists of 5 percent biodiesel and 95 percent petroleum diesel.  

Belarus and Moldova begin tractor friendship October 28, Belarus and Moldova presented in Kishinev a new experimental model of a joint-assembly tractor. 

Belarus will supply tractors to South Africa South-African Republic is interested in increasing purchases of Belarusian agricultural equipment. First Belarusian tractors delivered to the country have already gained recognition. 

Canadian tractors will be assembled in South Russia Canadian agricultural equipment manufacturer Buhler will invest $7.1 mln in building its tractor plant in Krasnodar region of Russia.

According to a source in the administration of region, the agreements were signed at the economical forum Kuban-2006 by a Buhler representative John Buhler and Governor of Krasnodar region Alexander Tkachev.

According to preliminary data, the plant will assemble 500 tractors a year. The realization of the investment 

Saint Petersburg produces Russia’s best tractors Kirovets K 3180 ATM tractor, produced by Petersburg tractor factory, was recognized as Russia’s Best Tractor 2006 at the Day of Russian Field held in Saransk.

Designed in 2003, Kirovets K 3180 ATM has been produced on new assembly line of Petersburg tractor factory since August 2005. With its unique technical characteristics, K 3180 ATM was developed using components from world’s leading manufacturers. The tractor complies with international standards 

Sanctions are no threat to Belarusian tractors Since early 2006, Minsk Tractor Plant (MTZ), Belarus, increased production of tractors and machines by 21.8% compared to the same period of last year, which resulted in output of 25,301 items.

Totally during the mentioned period, the plant produced items worth $463 mln, which is 128.4% to the rates of first half of 2005.

During the mentioned period, the plant exported products worth $280 mln, which is over 125.5% compared to the same period of last year.

19,602 tractors 

Tractor plant to save Russia from fire July 27, Chelyabinsk (Russia) will ship a large set of heavy anti-fire equipment by Chelyabinsk Tractor Plant to the most fire-exposed regions of Russia.

The supply of equipment to regions is performed within the framework of pilot project of sustained forest utilization organized by Russian Government and World Bank. Within the financing over 600 units of equipment have been already supplied to the most fire-hazardous regions during 2005 and the first half of 2006.

Shipment 

New Belarusian tractor will begin season of field works earlier Belarusian expo BelAgro-2006 witnessed an unusual model demonstrated by Minsk Tractor Plant (MTZ). This is 4,0 class MTZ-2002 agricultural tractor.

The new tractor is based on existing model MTZ-2022. Power unit has seen no changes, but the undercarriage, instead of pneumatic tyre, now features Canada-made track carts with cast rubber-armored tracks. The innovation allows to 4 to 5 times reduce total pressure on the ground, which makes it possible to operate on soils with low supporting 

Russian ag machinery manufacturer to take the crop on Mongolian fields Russian agricultural equipment giant Rostselmash won a tender announced by Japanese International Cooperation System (JICS) and Ministry of Agriculture of Mongolia to supply grain combines to Mongolia. 26 Niva-Effect combines will be shipped to Mongolia within the next few weeks to participate in harvesting job (September-October 2006).

One should mention that it is the second time Rostselmash has been victorious in a harvesting tender organized by JICS. In 2005, the company won a tender 

Japan to support Moldavian farmers Moldavian farmers will be able to lease tractors. It became possible due to 100 Russian MTZ tractors purchased out of proceeds of Japanese grant of 230 mln yen (about $2 mln).

Tractors will be leased to farmers who will pay out their price within several years. Originally they will have to pay 40% of the price of machines, the rest will be paid in three portions.

The agreement of granting Moldova was signed in March 2005 in Kishinev. The funds are invested in providing “non-privileged” 

Chetra, new hope of Russian tractor industry Russian group of companies Promtractor reported intention to form a united corporate umbrella brand Chetra. Chetra trademark will include most products of Tractor Plants and Agromashholding enterprises.

The management of the company announced that Chetra brand will represent Russian tractor industry on international markets. This was reported at press conference held in Moscow.

Annual 20% economic growth of OJSC Promtractor within past years confirmed success of its marketing 

Russian ag equipment manufacturer supports farmers with free diesel Last autumn, Russian farming machinery manufacturer Rostselmash announced action in Udmurtian Republic, according to which enterprises that buy any combine produced by the company will get a bonus card for 3,000, 5,000 or 7,500 liters of diesel fuel (depending on the model).

Such support of farmers during rapid growth of fuel prices was very opportune for farmers. This was convinced by high activity of customers in off-season period of the action – 35 enterprises of the republic purchased 

New Holland switches to biodiesel While a number of engine and equipment manufacturers have approved the use of biodiesel, until now most had limited their approval to the relatively small B2 (2% biofuel, 98% petroleum diesel) or B5 (5% biofuel, 95% petroleum diesel) blends. But now ag equipment manufacturer New Holland, part of CNH Global, has approved the use of 20% biodiesel (B20) in all of its equipment using New Holland engines. According to the US National Biodiesel Board, New Holland is the first original equipment manufacturer 

600 Russian tractors for Uzbekistan During commercial and economical visit of Altai Territory (Russia) representatives to Uzbekistan, a contract was signed for supply of 600 Russian tractors. Totally, 1,200 agricultural tractors are planned to be produced for Uzbekistan in 2006. During the visit, representatives of OJSC Alttrak had meetings and negotiations with Uzbek enterprises. The meetings resulted in a contract with Uzbek company Uzprommashimpex foreseeing supply of 600 Altai tractors to Uzbekistan.

The business meeting 

Demand for Deere farming equipment has reduced It’s been a good first quarter for Deere and Company, despite fewer profits from selling farm equipment. The company released their earnings report Tuesday, with an 11 percent earnings increase.

John Deere’s agriculture division did post some losses in recent months, though. The equipment manufacturer reported sales that were down 6-percent from the previous quarter. Deere’s analysts acknowledge that sales will likely stay down this year, as farmers are hit with high input costs. 

Belarus reports growth in tractor output According to its Planning and Economic department, Minsk Tractor Works (Belarus) increased in 2005 its tractor output rate by 22%, 42.158 units compared to the preceeding year.

The product output volume in 2005 has grown by 28.3% and amounts to $616 mln.

35189 tractors were exported in 2005 ( 22.4% growth) with revenues of $446.4 mln (21.6% growth).

Minsk Traktor Works is one of the biggest in the world and the biggest in the ex-USSR tractor manufacturer. At the 

Russian tractor market is being monopolized Russian industrial groups “Industrial investors” and “Tractor Plants” started to consolidate the agricultural machinery building assets owned by the two groups. The information appeared in the announcement of “Industrial investors”.

After the consolidation the parts will own equal shares of Agricultural Machinery Holding. At the starting period Agricultural Machinery Holding owned by “Industrial investors” will take over JCS “Lipetsk Tractor”, “Vladimir Motor and 

Russian tractor manufacturer will be sold by auction Privolzhskoye dep-t of Russian Federal Property Fund (RFPF) reported about its plan to hold an auction to sell the federal share of JSC Cheboksary Industrial Tractor Factory (Promtraktor) amounting to 10 per cent of the registered capital.

The registered capital of the company equals to $3,389,301 and is divided into 964,968 common shares in non-documental form, including 723,726 common and 241,242 A-type preference shares. Nominal price is $3,5 per share. The register holder will be JSC 

Russian tractors are claiming for a place on Indian market Chelyabinsk Tractor Factory is expanding its presence on overseas markets. The famous Russian tractor manufacturer plans to create its branches and maitennance services following the global trend which has been a part of strategy carried out by world"s leading manufacturers of construction machinery. India, nowadays often called "Asian giant", has also become a seat of war for competitors. During Soviet time the number of Russian machines supplied to this region was not very large. But decades of 

Tractor manufacturers celebrate a productive November Tractor sales for the month of November showed an increase over the previous year"s totals, but overall sales for the year continued to lag in comparison to 2004, according to the monthly report by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). In comparison with November 2004, sales two- and four-wheel drive tractors in all horsepower ranges were up - 2.2% for tractors below 40 hp, 2.5% in the 40 to 100 hp range and 0.5% for 100 hp and above. For the year, tractor sales fell in comparison to 

Georgian Diaspora to help Ukrainian tractor industry Kutaisi, the second important industrial center of Georgia, has become a partner city of Ukrainian Kharkov. An agreement has been sealed to create a joint enterprise based on Kutaisi Automobile Plant to assemble low-duty tractors HTZ-2511. These machines made in Kharkov Tractor Factory have a good reputation among farmers. One more positive factor which will contribute to the development of joint projects is the fact that Georgian Diaspora is the largest in the Kharkov region and amounts to 4,5 thousand