Fad Assali suspensions: direct confirmations

Sospensioni Fad Assali

After its debut at Eima 2024, Fad Assali brought the “Sidra Prima Sliding” suspension into the field to evaluate its real-world performance. The test also provided an opportunity to highlight the advantages of the “Sidra One” hydraulic suspension compared to traditional leaf spring systems. In both cases, the benefits of the innovations developed in Brescia were clearly confirmed Awarded last year as a technical innovation in the sector, the “Sidra Prima Sliding”—an electronically controlled steering suspension with hydraulically adjustable track width—was recently field-tested to quantify its operational benefits. The test…

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Horsch Leeb Cs sprayers, compact with high autonomy

Agile and High-Performance, Horsch‘s “Leeb Cs” Mounted Sprayers Target Professional Contractors and Medium to Large-Sized Farms The Italian market for low-crop sprayers generally favors mounted equipment due to its greater maneuverability and flexibility compared to trailed systems. Fields are often fragmented and relatively small in size, making it more practical to use equipment that’s easy to transport and deploy rather than high-capacity systems that may be less versatile in terms of logistics. However, a typical drawback of mounted sprayers is the limited tank capacity, which requires more frequent refilling of…

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Bcs Fighter series: comfort and maneuverability

Bcs Fighter

Agile and versatile, the revamped ultra-low-profile tractors of the Bcs Fighter series now come equipped with oversized rear tires that enhance their traction capabilities without compromising vertical clearance, which remains under 170 centimeters thanks to the option of fitting the ultra-low “Compact Pro” cab Manufactured by a European industrial consortium that includes the Italian company Leonardo, the “EuroFighter” jets are advanced fourth-generation multirole combat aircraft. These planes are extremely agile and versatile, thanks to a design centered around forward-mounted canard wings that provide additional lift. This reduces the load on…

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Kverneland sets world record for autonomous ploughing with AgXeed

Kverneland aratura

Kverneland has set the world’s first autonomous ploughing record by collaborating with AgXeed, a supplier of autonomous solutions The goal was to be the first to set a record for the largest amount of land ploughed in 24 hours using an autonomous agricultural robot. The 24-hour autonomous ploughing challenge took place at Birch Farm in Stonegrave, North Yorkshire, and achieved a total output of 20.8 hectares (51.37 acres) using a driverless AgBot 5.115T2, paired with a Kverneland LO 300/85 five-furrow plough. Working at a width of 40 cm and a…

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Landini registered among the historic brands of national interest

landini marchio

Landini, a historic tractor brand founded in 1884 and belonging to the Argo Tractors group, is officially registered in the Register of Historic Brands of National Interest, a prestigious recognition that enhances the long tradition and cultural identity of a brand that is a symbol of the history and evolution of Italian industry Confirmation has come from the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy, concluding a process initiated by the company, which is reserved for businesses with at least 50 years of activity. Historic Trademarks are a key expression…

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Landini Rex4, automatons in the vineyard

landini Rex4

Research activities by the Argo Tractors group continue tirelessly to enhance the automation standards of its specialist tractors.A digitization process that is about to be enriched with new and cutting-edge solutions, the latest of which has made the Landini “Rex4” specialist tractors nearly autonomous Automating an open-field tractor is now relatively easy. The market offers all the necessary components, including complete systems that can even be installed on older tractors. Since open-field tractors are typically medium to large in size, integrating the system onboard doesn’t present particular challenges. A standard…

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Wildlife from problem to resource

fauna selvatica

Wildlife management cannot be implemented on the basis of ideologies or sentimentality. It must be agreed with the agricultural world and, where possible, with the food supply chains. Either we take this path with courage and pragmatism or we will continue to chase the emergency, between damages, protests and buck-passing of responsibility Eugenio Demartini e Roberto Viganò In recent decades, interactions between the so-called “civil society” and wildlife have increased exponentially. The abandonment of mountain and hill areas has favored the reforestation of territories once used for agriculture, creating ideal…

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Phytosanitary treatments, Gowan proposes “Mago”

gowan mago

To optimize the effectiveness of phytosanitary treatments, Gowan Italia proposes “Mago”, a multifunctional adjuvant that performs the triple function of surfactant/adhesive, anti-foam and anti-drift The success of a phytosanitary treatment depends on multiple factors. For example, spraying machines must be properly calibrated, choosing the most suitable nozzles and setting operating speeds and pressures that comply with the specific operating conditions. These can in fact vary based on the crop and the volume of the above-ground portions to be treated. The shape and possible downiness of the leaves may also require…

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Fendt Rally celebrates 2,500th tractor sold in Trentino

raduno fendt

The Fendt rally on Sunday 25 May was an unforgettable day for tractor lovers. As a national preview, the first fully electric Fendt tractor in Italy was delivered to the company Pegaso Srl. A strong signal that represents a milestone for the future of Italian agricultural mechanization Passion, Community Spirit, and Technical Excellence Came Together at the Third Fendt Gathering, celebrating a historic milestone: the delivery of the 2,500th Fendt tractor to the company Giacomelli Srl in the Trentino region. Hundreds of enthusiasts—the so-called Fendtisti—gathered to mark this memorable occasion.…

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Cummins B7.2 unit: 340 horsepower

Cummins B7.2

Cummins reintroduced its six-cylinder “X15” in Germany, but at Work Truck Week, the U.S. event dedicated to the road transport sector. It unveiled the new “B7.2” unit, showcased at its maximum output of 340 horsepower Developed to cover the widest possible range of applications within the medium-duty segment, the new Cummins “B7.2” will be introduced to the North American market starting in 2027 as a replacement for the current “B6.7” engines. The fundamental objective is to offer a high-performance yet environmentally friendly engine, as the unit is built on the…

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