Farm Machinery Locator Tractor Blog Archive

    Posted On: August 14, 2017
    A trio of fresh models have joined the 6 Series line-up this month, with tractor manufacturer Deutz-Fahr giving customers the option to pick machines powered by four-cylinder engines rather than the standard six-cylinder power plants used elsewhere in the range, according to FG Insight.  ...
    Posted On: May 15, 2017
    The most powerful tractor offered by farm machinery manufacturer Valtra was announced last month, bringing with it a host of impressive features to help cement its flagship status. ...
    Posted On: March 20, 2017
    This year the MF 6718 S tractor was chosen as the best mid-power machine on the market by judges at the SIMA 2017 agriculture technology expo, according to the Somerset County Gazette. ...
    Posted On: October 18, 2016
    JCB has unleashed a media blitz to catapult the brand new Fastrac 8000 tractor into the spotlight. ...
    Posted On: September 14, 2016
    Many farm machinery manufacturers are updating their tractor ranges at the moment, with many taking the approach of bringing features normally reserved for flagship models to their smaller and more affordable stable mates. ...
    Posted On: July 25, 2016
    This month marked two and a half decades since the introduction of the Fastrac, an unusual and innovative tractor from British machinery manufacturer JCB. ...
    Posted On: July 18, 2016
    Details of the latest self-propelled sprayers from Hardi emerged last week, providing potential buyers with an insight into what to expect when they hit the market in the near future. ...
    Posted On: July 15, 2016
    An unusual tractor from New Holland has been put to work in the UK by Wyke Farms, with this methane-powered prototype managing to improve the sustainability of heavy machinery used in an agricultural setting. ...
    Posted On: July 4, 2016
    The Royal Welsh Grassland show took place on the Rhug Estate in Corwen last month and played host to a range of farm machinery, with extensive demonstration areas available for manufacturers and dealers to provide practical examples of their products in action. ...
    Posted On: April 5, 2016
    Both the T5 and the T6 series of tractors are going to be updated this year, with New Holland revealing a number of major improvements which are set to grace each range in the coming months. ...
    Posted On: April 1, 2016
    Last month at the SxSW conference in the US, a start-up based in Nigeria introduced a new type of tractor which promises to combine efficient machinery and cloud computing to offer an affordable solution for farmers working in some of the world's poorest countries, according to NPR. ...
    Posted On: September 4, 2013
    When the X60 came along in 2011, the exterior changes hinted at only a minor overhaul of the ever-popular CX series. ...
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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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    Updated John Deere 8R Tractors Improve Efficiency, Comfort & Precision Ag
    Posted 10/06/2026
    John Deere recently announced the next generation of its 8R, 8RT, and 8RX tractors with updates to improve efficiency, ease of operation, cab comfort, and enhanced precision ag capabilities. ...
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    John Deere Refreshes 6R Tractors & Debuts New 665R & 685R Loaders
    Posted 09/06/2026
    John Deere improved its 6R Large and Xtra Large Frame tractors’ road performance, cabin, and precision farming features for 2027, and introduced the new 665R and 685R front loaders with greater visibility and easier coupling. ...
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    Scot Agri Showcases New JCB Machines At Royal Highland Show
    Posted 04/06/2026
    The new 335hp, all-wheel steer JCB Fastrac 6300 will take centre stage at this year’s Royal Highland Show. ...
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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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    Agco’s Valtra Produces 1000th CVT At Suolahti, Finland, Factory
    Posted 01/06/2026
    Agco announced that its Valtra brand has reached an important production milestone at its Suolahti, Finland, factory with the completion of the 1,000th AGCO continuously variable transmission (CVT). ...
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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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    12.5 Metres Of Efficiency: Krone Presents The New EasyCut B 1250 CV Fold Collect
    Posted 21/05/2026
    As the world's first three-point supported mower combination, this machine combines a working width of more than 12 m, an integrated conditioner and swath merging, offering maximum efficiency and a high level of user comfort. ...
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    30 Years Of Krone BiG M – The World's 1st Self-Propelled Mower Conditioner Is Celebrating A Special Anniversary
    Posted 20/05/2026
    The Krone BiG M self-propelled mower windrower has shaped the professional forage harvest sector for 30 years. ...
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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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