Serving the Farming Industry across the Midlands for 35 Years
Dealer looks forward to ‘perfectly-timed’ show
• Time to look ahead after Budget • Farmers have clarity on finances • Industry purchases for long term Farmers and contractors looking for some much-needed clarity before purchasing much-needed kit can look forward to a perfectly timed Midlands Machinery Show. That’s the feedback Chandlers Farm Equipment has received... Read more
Exhibitors gear up for 10th annual machinery show
• More than 200 trade stands booked • Latest machines on demonstration • Driving experiences and health hub A packed schedule has been confirmed for the 10th annual Midlands Machinery Show, which takes place this month. Thousands of farmers and contractors are expected to attend the two-day event –due... Read more
Save the date for Tractor World event
Preparations are in full swing for next year’s Tractor World Show, due to take place at the Three Counties Showground in Worcestershire on 22-23 February 2025. The show will showcase veteran, vintage, classic and brand new tractors – as well as Land Rovers, classic lorries and trucks, horticultural and... Read more
Showcase marks 75 years of John Deere diesel engines
• Vintage tractor and heritage show • Two-cylinder John Deere engines • ‘’Exceptional’ power and economy John Deere will mark the 75th anniversary of its Model R tractor next month at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show. The modern 8RX 410 may look a far cry from its... Read more
JCB profits grow – despite uncertain market outlook
Profits rose to £805.8 million last year at JCB, according to the latest figures from the farm machinery and construction equipment manufacturer. Global sales turnover grew to £6.5 billion – with the group maintaining a strong balance sheet with no net borrowings throughout the year. Market share JCB chief... Read more
Retrofit technology helps rejuvenate ageing tractors
Fendt’s Smart AG Engineering division has launched a raft of retrofit options for some of its most popular tractor models. UK-listed options include additional hydraulic valves, retrofit side windscreen wipers, a cab-mounted MultifixBoard to attach control boxes, and a base plate to hold a trailer hitch, hand wash container... Read more
5 top tyre cultivation tips
Continental tyre specialist Tom Godwin offers some top tips to  get the best from autumn cultivations after a challenging season. 1. Load pressure The load a tyre can carry is provided on the sidewall – as a number for the load index, and as a letter for the speed... Read more
Harry West spread the word – all the way to Japan
Harry West (Prees) Limited, the long-established farm machinery producers, has sold its latest batch of dual muck spreaders and trailers to Japan. A market-leading product in the UK, where Harry West (formed in 1966) designed the Dual Spreader for better efficiency and much improved health and safety in hilly... Read more
New machines galore at flagship farm event
Visitors will be treated to a range of freshly launched products at this month’s Midlands Machinery Show in Nottinghamshire. Aimed at an ever-evolving market, the two-day event takes place on 8-9 November at the Newark Showground. “It’s great that so many exhibitors find the show the best place to... Read more
New exhibitors at Midlands Machinery Show
Consolidation across UK machinery dealerships will see a raft of new exhibitors in innovation and technology at the Midlands Machinery Show. New suppliers offering precision farming kit and environmental solutions will join the usual full complement of big tractor and machinery brands on display on 8-9 November at the... Read more