Farm Machinery Locator Opico Blog Archive

More Machinery from Grassland & Muck 2017 Examined

Posted On: June 2, 2017

Grassland & Muck may be over for another year, but there are still a lot of different machines which appeared during the event and deserve coverage for the new features that they bring to the table. ...

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Cereals 2016 Show Report

Posted On: June 27, 2016

The agricultural industry remains firmly in the grip of economic gloom, yet Cereals 2016 proved there remains a hint of optimism within the arable sector, as equipment manufacturers, despite being faced with an uncertain economic forecast, continue to introduce a melee of new and improved products. ...

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Find Parts Easier Than Ever On FarmMachineryLocator.co.uk

Posted 01/06/2026

The new Parts For Sale page on FarmMachineryLocator.co.uk makes finding the ag equipment parts you need fast and easy. ...

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Visit Farm Machinery Locator At The Royal Cornwall Show

Posted 27/05/2026

Show attendees are invited to stop by Stand 523 D3 to chat with us about our industry-leading platforms and solutions for buying and selling farm machinery. ...

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John Deere Expands 8R & 8RX Tractor Series With New High-Horsepower Models For Large-Scale Farming

Posted 18/05/2026

John Deere is adding three new high-horsepower tractor models to its 8R and 8RX series, with rated engine outputs of 440, 490, and 540 horsepower. ...

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New Holland T7 Standard Wheelbase Wins Prestigious Red Dot Design Award

Posted 04/05/2026

This award recognises the brand’s renewed design language, innovation, and focus on operator-centric solutions. ...

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Case IH Puma Tractor Earns Red Dot Product Design Award

Posted 29/04/2026

Case IH is once again recognised on the international design stage, with the new Puma series tractor earning a Red Dot Product Design Award, one of the world’s most respected seals of quality for outstanding design. ...

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JCB Fastrac 6300 Makes Public Working Debut At ScotGrass 2026

Posted 22/04/2026

The new JCB Fastrac 6300 will make its public working debut at ScotGrass in May alongside the new TM110 telescopic wheel loader and more. ...

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New Comfort Features, Greater Automation & Further Optimisation Of Operating Costs For Claas Xerion 12 Large Tractors

Posted 22/04/2026

Claas is enhancing driver comfort and reducing driver workload on the Xerion 12 large tractors with a range of technical innovations. ...

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New Holland Academy By IEFP Addresses The Shortage Of Agricultural Mechanisation Technicians

Posted 20/04/2026

The New Holland Academy by IEFP has officially started in Évora, with a first intake of 14 trainees and a training program combining 500 hours of theoretical and practical instruction with 210 hours of on-the-job training. ...

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500R Sprayer To Make Cereals Debut As John Deere Plans New Product Showcase

Posted 17/04/2026

The self-propelled machine was unveiled in 2025 and will be travelling to Diddly Squat in June to take part in Sprays and Sprayers Arena demonstrations, as well as lining up alongside the 300M and R975i on the stand. ...

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2026 Farms Shows Across The UK & Ireland

Posted 14/04/2026

At many events, you’ll find representatives from Farm Machinery Locator and Farm & Plant, the UK and Ireland’s respective go-to resources for buying and selling new and used agricultural equipment, attachments, and more. ...

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