Farm Machinery Locator Agricultural Engineers Association Blog Archive

    Posted On: June 19, 2017
    The tractor market in the UK is still growing, with new figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association indicating that there was a 4.1% increase in sales last month. ...
    Posted On: April 21, 2017
    Last month the number of new tractors snapped up by farmers in the UK was 43.2% higher than during March of 2016, showing that the market is gathering momentum and suggesting that 2017 may be a year of persistent growth in terms of machinery sales. ...
    Posted On: March 23, 2017
    Sales of tractors in the UK have risen during Q1 of 2017, reversing the downward trajectory that the farm machinery market had been experiencing. ...
    Posted On: February 10, 2017
    In 2015 it was American firm John Deere that managed to hold on to the dominant top spot in the tractor market when it comes to machines registered in the UK, with 3,655 units sold nationally, according to new figures released by the Agricultural Engineers' Association. ...
    Posted On: November 19, 2016
    The latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers' Association (AEA) show that while new tractor sales are slipping, the demand for second-hand farm machinery is on the rise across the UK at the moment. ...
    Posted On: July 28, 2016
    The latest figures show that there has been a 9.8 per cent decline in new tractor registrations in the first six months of 2016, suggesting that the market is continuing to struggle as farmers suffer from squeezed incomes, according to FG Insight. ...
    Posted On: May 18, 2016
    Last month tractor sales in the UK were down by just over 20 per cent compared with the same period in 2015, indicating an ongoing contraction of the farm machinery market as a whole. ...
    Posted On: April 20, 2016
    The latest figures from the Agricultural Engineers Association published this week show that tractor sales in the first quarter of 2016 are down by almost a tenth year on year, with just under 2400 units registered in the UK so far. ...
    Posted On: February 17, 2016
    New figures from the Agricultural Engineers' Association released this week reveal that tractor sales fell by 12.8 per cent last year, with the weakness of commodity prices being blamed for the lack of spending power exhibited by farmers nationwide. ...
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    Posted 30/07/2026
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    John Deere: The Seeds Of Success
    Posted 07/07/2026
    By Justin Rose, President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division, Small Agriculture and Turf Care, Europe, Africa, and Asia. ...
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    New Volto Tedders From Claas With Working Widths From 6.6 - 10.8 Metres & HD Power Train
    Posted 06/07/2026
    Claas is expanding its range of tedders with seven new Volto and Volto T models, positioned below the Volto 1500 – 1300 TS series introduced in 2024. ...
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    Vicon Introduces The New Bromex 400 Series Flail Choppers
    Posted 30/06/2026
    The Vicon Bromex range combines durability, reliability, and ease of use in a practical design that supports efficient day-to-day operation. ...
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    Case IH Updates Axial-Flow 160 Series Combine Harvesters For 2027
    Posted 29/06/2026
    Case IH is updating its 2027 Axial-Flow 160 Series combine harvesters with precision farming upgrades, dual Pro 1200 displays, operator visibility and comfort improvements, and grain-handling enhancements. ...
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    Case IH Announces Advanced Technology & Sustainability Baler Updates
    Posted 26/06/2026
    Case IH recently announced significant updates to its baler range for the 2027 model year to maximise productivity, maintain quality, and limit downtime. ...
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    Massey Ferguson MF 1M.25: Small Machines, Big Benefits
    Posted 25/06/2026
    The workload for Lakeside has increased significantly over the past two years, which has included a near doubling of the workforce, a move to a 10-acre dedicated office, workshop and machinery storage location, and an increase in the number of tractors to cope. ...
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    Fendt Celebrates Its 50,000th Fendt 900 Vario With A Limited-Edition Special Model
    Posted 24/06/2026
    The Fendt 900 Vario will reach two milestones in 2026: in July, the 50,000th unit of the popular series will roll off the production line. ...
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    John Deere Enters 6,000-Litre Class With New 560R Self-Propelled Sprayer
    Posted 15/06/2026
    John Deere has updated its 500R self-propelled sprayer series for model year 2027 with the introduction of the new flagship 560R, which boasts a 6,000-litre spray tank. ...
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    John Deere Gives 2027 6M Series Tractors New e19 Powershift Transmission
    Posted 12/06/2026
    John Deere has introduced key updates to its popular 17-model midsize 6M tractor series for 2027, starting with the new, intelligent e19 transmission available for most 6-cylinder 6M models up to the 6M 250. ...
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