T H WHITE has been named ‘Hay & Forage Dealer of the Year’ for the third year running in the prestigious New Holland annual dealer awards.

Added to that, T H WHITE achieved the Runners-Up award in both the ‘Combine Dealer of the Year’ and ‘Large Dealer of the Year’ categories.

The awards underscore the outstanding levels of service and customer care that consistently make T H WHITE a leading UK New Holland dealer, giving our customers the assurance that they will always receive the support they need.

PLOUGHING

Kuhn Farm Machinery’s David Rose looks at how effective protection systems can keep you ploughing efficiently.

Plough protection systems are designed to allow a controlled and temporary breakaway of the plough leg when a potentially damaging impact occurs, thereby protecting the implement and minimising downtime.

Traction bolt or shear bolt?

Traction bolt systems offer an effective alternative to shear (or scissor) bolts. Traction bolts run in line with the force applied (shear bolts run across the line of force), and this fundamental difference offers a number of significant advantages.

On KUHN ploughs, the 16mm diameter treated steel traction bolt is designed to withstand a 3,000kg load at the share point, maintaining its full breaking strength right up to the point of fracture. There is minimal risk of distortion or jamming after fracture, making replacement quicker and easier than would otherwise be the case. A traction system also avoids the wear on support structures, as commonly occurs with shear bolt systems.

Hydraulic auto-reset

Non-stop hydraulic reset (NSH) is a step on from a spring operated mechanical reset system, involving a hydraulic ram attached to each leg with central pressure control through a high capacity accumulator. In its most basic state, the NSH system provides a constant cushioning effect, which reduces general stresses on the plough and the tractor, and offers easy and precise load settings from between 600 to 1300kg. Automatic re-engagement occurs instantly after the obstruction has been passed.

KUHN has built 20 cm of lateral shift into its NSH system, allowing shares to lift and move sideways to avoid an obstruction, and includes increased cylinder capacity at the first body, to take account of the additional strain at entry.

Further options allow the adjustment of pressure settings on-the-move from the tractor cab or (in difficult conditions) the basic NSH system can be over-ridden to extend the load at the share point up to 2,500kg.

Overall, hydraulic auto-reset systems are lighter than mechanical equivalents by as much as 25kg per leg.

SMART PLOUGHING

In order to meet the growing demand for precision farming, KUHN continues to innovate and has recently developed ‘smart ploughing technology’, an intelligent management system of the plough. The entire plough is controlled by the Isobus terminal in the tractor cab to improve both user comfort and ploughing. Exclusive functions on the Vari Master L smart plough include :

Smart ploughing lift – Individual and automated body lift
Smart ploughing line – Variable width via GPS

Ploughing quality is garenteed by the plough, meaning there’s no need to be an expert to configure the plough. Smart ploughing is intuitive and easy to use.This technology is available on the Vari-Master L in furrow and on land mounted plough range.

Click image for Kuhn Smart Ploughing video

VENTA/HR Combination drills

The importance of drill adaptability to achieve optimum plant populations.

Modern drill combinations offer adaptability that helps achieve consistent establishment in varying conditions.

Few farms enjoy the luxury of a single soil type across all fields, and fewer still will encounter consistent establishment conditions within a drilling season, let alone from year to year.

Variability in soils, in the weather, and even in the crop being sown all mean that adaptability in cultivations and drilling is essential if optimum plant populations are to be achieved.

Seed drill combinations offer the most universal solution, and – in the case of KUHN’s VENTA 1030 + HR 1040 series units – the degree of adaptability and precision capability reaches new levels.

This new generation pneumatic drill combination offers operator-friendly adjustment of all the key parameters involved in seedbed preparation and seed placement, ensuring performance is easily tailored to whatever conditions prevail.

In terms of seedbed preparation, working depth of the new series HR power harrow is hydraulically adjustable from the tractor cab, as is the position of the levelling bar, whilst the pressure of the covering harrow can be easily set according to conditions or seed type.

Seeding depth is determined by varying the pressure applied by the SEEDFLEX double-disc coulters. This setting is applied for the firmest soil conditions in the field, which then allows the 5cm wide following press wheel to control seeding depth at each individual coulter in any softer areas.

For those taking the progressive step to variable seed rate application (VRA), whereby seeding rate can be adjusted on the move in accordance with field map data, the electric metering unit gives the drill full capability to achieve this level of precision farming.

As a combination, the VENTA 1030 + HR 1040 series units have a patented roller frame design that means tillage and seeding are carried out independently, adding further versatility. This design creates a compact and well-balanced machine and allows the two units to be coupled or uncoupled in less than 10 minutes.

MyKUHN – Parts when you need them most!

FREE ACCESS TO SPARE PARTS CATALOGUES

MyKUHN offers FREE access to your machine spare parts catalogues. Both printable and online interactive formats are available for you to use, even when purchasing used equipment.

MYKUHN CLICK & COLLECT SERVICE
With quick and easy online access to KUHN’s entire spare parts catalogue and individual machine schematics, featuring parts RRP, you will be able to easily identify and order genuine KUHN spares with minimal effort and ready for collection at your local T H White depot using the Click & Collect service. It’s also an easy way to store wearing part references that you may need to order in the future.

Visit MyKUHN mykuhn.kuhn.com/uk/

KUHN SeedSet App

Optimise your seed drill settings!

Kuhn has developed a calibration assistant application to help you to determine the appropriate settings for your seed drill and seeding conditions (seed type, quantity, etc). This application will also provide you with a seeds/m² to kg/ha convertor.

Available on Apple App store and Google play.

Click HERE to get it at the App Store
Click HERE to get it at Google Play

PA5555-60 from £16,595, PA5755-60 from £17,725 and PA6565T MOTION from £22,450

McConnel’s popular 55-Series hedgecutter range has always offered exceptional value, power and performance. Now two new 60hp Power Arms have been added to the line-up and we have them both in stock, ready to go, fitted with 1.2m heads and McConnel’s MOTION control system.

The new PA5555-60 and PA5755-60 models come with a reach of 5.5m and 5.7m respectively, as well as gaining an additional five horsepower increase over the standard PA5155 and PA5455 models (which have 5.1m and 5.4m cutting reach respectively and 55hp hydraulic system).

In addition to the step-up in reach and hydraulic horsepower, the three-point linkage mounted power arms also gain an integrated oil cooler for increased longevity, redesigned rear guards for easier service access and high visibility LED road lighting.

McConnel’s parallel-arm and Hy-reach geometry continue to come as standard, as do seam welded c-section arms and fully bushed pivot points to reduce stress and ensure greater durability. Hydraulic Power Slew is another standard feature and enabling safe, compact transport and provides operators with the flexibility to cut precisely in tight corners.

PA5555-60 MOTION control c/w 1.2m Head: from £16,595
PA5755-60 MOTION control c/w 1.2m Head: from £17,725

For bigger tasks – and ideal for contractors – we also have in stock McConnel’s 65hp PA6565T telescopic power arm with an exceptional reach of 6.5m. Ready-fitted with a 1.5m head.

PA6565T MOTION control c/w 1.5m Head: from £22,450

McConnel MOTION Control

McConnel’s MOTION control system is an easy-to-master seven-function (six proportional) controller which offers light and precise fingertip control of complex manoeuvres and operations. The precise ‘short-stick’ system has been created to be rugged, responsive and reliable.

These outstanding McConnel power arms are perfect for farmers, contractors, and local authority grass maintenance teams. At these prices they won’t be around for long so contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep TODAY!

Our chief Demonstrator MIKE QUILTER has given Gloucestershire and Hampshire farmers plenty of food for thought with this quarter’s demos of an innovative Manitou telehandler and a Sky Easy drill working on a completely different type of soil from its previous outing.

Manitou MLA516-75 H articulated telehandler

At the end of lambing season we took the Manitou MLA516-75 H to Elms Farm in Gloucestershire where this narrow-bodied articulated telehandler proved its ability to access areas where bulkier machines just can’t go.

From the cab you look over the top of the boom and have full 360 visability. Stability was very good even with the boom in the air, because the machine is designed to allow oscillation in the centre pivot and not on the rear axle. This also enables the height of the machine to be contained – ideal for working into lower buildings. At only 1.74 meters wide, it’s also nimble in tight spaces, and a small turning circle makes it highly manoeuvrable. With a 5m lift height and a lift capacity of 1600kg, it’s more than a match for most jobs around the farm – plus a tipping load of 3535kg means it can handle a 2m wide muck fork very well.

Spring drilling with the Sky Easy Drill

Last time we took the Sky Easy drill to a Farm on Cotswold brash. Now, in complete contrast, we have been doing the rounds in Hampshire, visiting some of our Stockbridge customers using the Sky Drill to plant into cover crops, grass leys and plouged and pressed ground.

The drill has proved capable of planting in any seed beds, most impressively putting beans into a grass ley 4cm deep at 310kg per ha. We also went into the ploughed and pressed ground. The drill performed really well, with its weight spread evenly from the front depth rollers to the rear packer rollers. This meant the depth rollers were consolidating the soil slightly keeping the seeding disc turning and not stalling.

The customer was impressed with ease of setup, and the abillity of putting three diffrent seeds in at once, and the relatively low horsepower needed to pull the drill. Each individual coulter follows the ground contour independently, allowing consistant seed depth across the drill. We then showed him the drill working straight into grass ley, demonstrating how we can transfer the weight distribution from the front of the drill to the rear, enabling us to close the coulter slot efficiently.

To book your own demo just contact contact our resident expert Demonstrator Mike Quilter on 07887 540200, or email him, mike.quilter@thwhite.co.uk

You can also request a demo online at www.thwhiteagriculture

CLICK HERE for details of our 2021 demo fleet.

Terms and Conditions: Available for business purposes only, subject to acceptance and affordability checks. United Kingdom only. Applicants must be 18 or over. Available on new models specified only, and valid for units delivered to the end customer between 01-04-2021 and 30-06-2021. Purchase must be completed by June 30th 2021. The finance products available under this promotion are Hire Purchase and Finance Lease. For Hire Purchase, full VAT is due on signing. An option-to purchase fee of £100 (plus VAT) will be collected with the final payment. You will own the machine when all payments have been made. For Finance Lease, VAT is due with each rental payment, return conditions apply and you will not own the equipment at the end of the agreement. A documentation fee of £100 will be collected with the first rental. Alternative finance products are available, terms and conditions apply. The offer is subject to a maximum balance to finance of £45,000. Images are for illustrative purposes only and specifications may vary. As funder, we may pay a commission, fee or other remuneration to credit brokers who introduce business to us; please contact them if you require more information. Finance provided by Manitou Finance Limited, Northern Cross, Basingstoke, RG21 4HL. Registered in England No. 2308212. ** 3 year warranty available on acceptance of 3 year Telematics agreement.

We have some great early season finance deals on Kverneland kit from our Hereford branch – but only until 30 June, so don’t miss out!

0% finance is available on all Kverneland arable, grass, feeding and bedding equipment. You can opt for 0+2 @ 0% or 0+24 @ 0% – 24 monthly payments after the deferred period. If you don’t want to defer you can take advantage of 1+2 @ 0% or 3+33 @ 0%.

To bag these excellent terms you need to place your order in May and make your first payment in September, or order in June and make your first payment in August.

To find out more about Kverneland’s outstanding machinery visit www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/equipment/kverneland/ or uk.kverneland.com

Kverneland May 2010

With the new season under way the time to consider harvest options is upon us. Whatever the scale of your operation New Holland has the right combines and tractors to help you bring in a quality crop in the most cost and time-efficient way.

New Holland CX8.80

New Holland’s CX range of combine harvesters are the world’s most powerful conventional combines, with up to 460hp on tap, and they now have new features to elevate their already impressive capacity. The all new optional, award-winning Ultra-Flow™ staggered drum improves threshing performance, with smoother crop flow, quieter operation, reduced fuel consumption PLUS up to 10% capacity increase.

An enlarged grain tank – up to 12,500 litres – and increased unloading speed enhance autonomy and harvesting flexibility, yet the gentle threshing action from New Holland’s four drum system threshes each and every ear, at the same time preserving straw quality. New in-cab controls manage the rotary separator, the sieve opening and the chopping/swathing selection.

The entire CX range is fitted with ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR 2 technology to comply with the most stringent Stage V emissions regulations while maintaining outstanding performance. When combined with long, 600 hour service intervals, and the SmartTrax™ system for reduced soil compaction, more money stays in your pocket.

It all adds up to super capacity, super productivity, super consistency and super economy.

New Holland’s reputation in the combine harvester sector is built on the company’s pioneering twin Twin Rotor™ technology and today the seven models in the CR Revelation range continue the pure rotary bloodline, offering world-beating grain and straw quality thanks to the multi-pass action.

New Holland CR10.90

The range topping CR10.90 is the most powerful and productive CR Revelation to date, and now has up to 700hp on tap. Innovative features such as the new award winning IntelliSense™ combine automation system ensure that the CR Revelation maintains its world-leading position.

The CR Revelation models range from 415hp to the mighty 700hp of the CE10.90. The remotely adjustable Dynamic Flow Control™ rotor vanes mean their position can be changed on the go in response to changing crop conditions, which can result in up to 20% higher productivity. Grain cracking is also a thing of the past with an industry leading figure as low as 0.2%. Dynamic Feed Roll™ technology provides the most efficient on-the-go stone collection and the new serrated blades are even gentler on straw.

Like the CX range, New Holland CR combine harvesters use ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR 2 technology to comply with the more stringent Stage V emission regulations resulting in greater efficiency, combined with 600 hour engine service intervals and the SmartTrax™ system for reduced soil compaction.

New Holland T7 Stage V range

The efficiency of New Holland’s combine harvesters is matched by the latest T7 and T8 tractor ranges.

The 14 T7 models, ranging from 165hp to 315hp, now include standard wheelbase, long wheelbase and the mighty ‘Heavy Duty’ series. Available with a choice of transmissions, from the proven Range and Power Command™, right through to the award-winning Auto Command™ continuously variable transmission, you’ll find the perfect T7 solution for your operation.

New Holland T8 Genesis with PLM Intelligence™

When you need even more power, the four T8 Genesis models range from 350hp to 435hp and also feature New Holland’s advance, fully integrated PLM Intelligence™ platform, helping you to manage your farm from the office or even the other side of the world, placing the support, information and insights you need, on tap. The T8 Genesis range has been freshly designed from the ground up to give you the most comfortable and intuitive tractor the field has ever seen.

Your T H WHITE Agricultural rep is on hand to help you arrive at the right choices and combinations of machinery to improve the profitability of your harvest. Give him a call!

New Holland knows that throughput is king where forage harvesters are concerned and that owners dream in tonnes per hour. The new FR920 forage harvester is powered by an all-new 8-cylinder V20 engine – a mighty beast that will have you steaming up and down fields.

The ECO engine management mode ensures that the engine is always fully loaded in relation to a preset engine speed to deliver the best operating efficiency and performance. Renowned Power Cruise™ features mean the FR920 will always get the best in fields of varying crop density and New Holland’s latest headers will harvest grass, maize and whole crop.

HydroLoc™ technology guarantees constant chop length regardless of the throughput and crop type. At the same time the ActiveLOC™ system automatically adapts chop length to actual moisture content for excellent quality.

And, with an eye on economy and profit, the FR650 has 5% increased capacity while consuming 21% less fuel compared to the larger FR700 predecessor model.

Combining the FR950 with a New Holland Roll Baler, Roll Belt or Roll-Bar™ baler will translate your harvest into perfect bales for use as silage, hay or bedding. From the pick-up, how material is passed into the bale chamber is critical to both performance and to the production of a consistent and firm bale. With the proven New Holland feed rotor system, Roll Baler 125 and Roll Baler 125 Combi balers now benefit from improved management of the 20 knife CropCutter™ system. Selecting the degree of slicing, with a choice of easy swapping between selected blade banks, reduces downtime to boost productivity. The Roll Baler 125 Combi offers a choice of net wrap or the latest film wrap which offers greatly reduced spoilage compared to net wrapped bales as well as a proven improvement of forage quality.

Completing the picture is the New Holland ProTed Tedder range (up to 8.8m working width) and ProRotor rakes, topping off the full complement of kit for successful and profitable forage harvesting.

There’s a lot more we can tell you and a lot more you can discover yourself with a one-to-one demo. Just contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep or request a demo online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch/

The new Honda Pioneer 520 was only launched to the UK in mid-April and is already in stock at T H WHITE!

This is the long-awaited smaller version of the Honda Pioneer 700 and fits nicely into the range above the TRX520.

The compact size – 1.27m wide, 2.6m long and 1.8m wide – means it can take two people safely to places that are off limits for larger UTVs and it will load into a lighter weight trailer too.

This versatile new machine is powered by the highly successful 518cc Honda engine with hydraulic automatic transmission (no belts) and a manual 5 speed shift which is operated by very cool paddle shifters. This excellent feature is quick and responsive, meaning that both hands can stay safely on the wheel.

There is the option to slip between 2wd and 4wd on command, a digital dash with maintenance minder, seat belts and ROPS rollover protection. At the rear the very neat 240kg capacity tipping bed which is assisted, will take a variety of accessories. Towing capacity is 454kg.

All-in-all this is a very exciting package as a compact UTV for two,  but still retains all the agility, low ground pressure and manoeuvrability you would expect from your ATV!

A range of cab options will be available and Honda build quality gives the machines a 2 year warranty, all for only £9,200 plus vat.

Speak to Tim Rochfort 07973 911934, or Callum Rea on 07860 713963, to arrange your demonstration.

When it comes to spraying, it’s essential to get the best results for the lowest cost while safeguarding both the operator and the environment. Getting the job done quickly and accurately will also result in increased productivity.

T H WHITE can offer a wide range of spraying solutions to suit all needs and budgets, but the Chafer range of trailed and self-propelled sprayers, recently added to our comprehensive equipment line-up, scores highly in all these areas, putting you ahead of the game when it comes to crop preparation.

Since 1901 Lincolnshire-based Chafer has developed precision spraying techniques and today builds advanced, high quality machines that benefit from low cost of ownership. All Chafer sprayers are designed and built in the UK, giving customers access to parts, service and product knowledge not always available from overseas manufacturers. When the time comes to change your equipment you will also find that Chafer sprayers retain market-leading residual values.

T H WHITE’s choice for top performance and all-round versatility is the Chafer Guardian trailed crop sprayer. Available with boom widths from 24 to 30m and tank sizes from 3,000 to 4,000 litres, the Guardian offers high output with absolute precision and control. Like all Chafer sprayers, Guardian features stainless steel main and rinse tanks which are supremely strong and easy to clean. Fully automated filling, rinsing and dilution is available at the touch of a button, while valve feedback guarantees perfect operation.

If you prefer a self propelled crop sprayer, our pick of medium-size machines is the Chafer Interceptor. Available with 4,000 and 5,000 litre tank sizes and boom widths from 24-36m, The Interceptor features a powerful Deutz engine coupled to an advanced Bosch Rexroth CVT transmission, keeping fuel consumption to a minimum and ensuring that the best possible traction is achieved on individual wheels in all field conditions. When on the road the engine uses the minimum revs needed to achieve the chosen forward speed while keeping noise low.

The Interceptor has a low centre of gravity resulting in market-leading stability without sacrificing easy accessibility to all service items. The spacious working environment offers outstanding all-round vision and can be tailored to suit operators’ preferences, from GPS and cameras to seating and climate options.

To experience the Chafer world of advanced spraying, just contact your T H WHITE rep.

Ever tighter restrictions on herbicides mean that farmers are increasingly seeking other means of suppressing weeds in crops. Organic methods are not always an effective solution for larger scale farming, so mechanical weed control using the latest design and technology is the clever option.

One of the best high-end inter-row cultivators is the Austrian-built Hatzenbichler, now being made available in the UK by Opico. These rigid or hydraulic foldable implements can be rear or front-mounted and feature a special vibe-tine which can be fitted with a variety of shares to cut off the weeds just below the surface for best weed control between the plants. Almost any crop with adequate space between the rows can be tackled.

The configurations of the Opico Hatzenbichler inter-row cultivator are virtually limitless, covering a wide variety of crops including sugar beet and maize, 2.5m to 18m working widths and 4 to 72 rows. Because no two applications are exactly the same and, with so many options available, Opico operates a special purchase process to ensure that you receive exactly the machine that you need.

It begins with a farm visit to understand the needs and any issues such as the crop type, soil type, how the crop is grown, as well as how high tech or low tech a solution is being sought. After this, a proposal is prepared recommending headstock type, share type, guidance system and other installation options. Once the bespoke specification is agreed, OPICO works closely with the factory to deliver and then install and support the machine.

In use, the Opico Hatzenbichler inter-row cultivator is in a league of its own. Parallelogram mounting frames for the hoe carriers maintain pre-set working angles and pressure whilst allowing accurate ground contour following. The box section parallelograms prevent any twisting in work.

Different numbers of shares are fitted to the hoe carriers depending on row widths and crop types. For example, in cereal crops three rows are hoed per carrier, with a minimum row spacing of 12.5cm.

To make mechanical weed control viable for larger scale farming Opico has collaborated with UK camera guidance specialists Tillet & Hague to offer the most accurate camera guidance system on the market. This is able to take a feed from two or more cameras, resulting in a high degree of accuracy, especially at row ends where there may be drill misses or overlaps, making it possible to cover extensive acreages in one working day. Spot spraying technology can be attached to the cultivator if required.

They say that seeing is believing, so why not see for yourself just what is possible with this remarkable inter-row cultivator. Contact your T H WHITE rep to request you own demo, or arrange it online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch/

MacDon combine headers draw upon more than 70 years’ experience making harvesting equipment for farmers on the rich prairie lands of Winnipeg and Manitoba in Canada. MacDon has worked directly with producers and harvesters in some of the toughest conditions around the world to ensure that its headers deliver worry-free harvesting performance with any crop, in any conditions, with any major brand of combine harvester.

The result is a range of exceptional headers which offer unrivalled harvesting performance, outstanding results and productivity.

Available in sizes up to 13.7m (45ft), MacDon FlexDraper® and Draper headers feature an instant response Active Float System which provides 4.8 degrees of lateral float and 178 mm (7in) of vertical float independent of the combine feeder house. That means you can cut extremely close to the ground without pushing soil.

The operator has On-the-Go Control – from the driving seat – of ground pressure, cutting height and fore-aft header tilt, while Active Crop Flow gently places crop on the side drapers heads-first and swiftly moves it onto the feed draper, where it’s scooped up into the combine’s feeder housing. This promotes peak combine efficiency by saving fuel, improving threshing action, creating better straw distribution, and allowing for a more productive harvest overall.

These are true multi-crop headers that are able to harvest cereals, oil seeds, beans – just about any crop in any condition. View a MacDon in action here and if you would like to demo a new MacDon header this season, speak to your T H WHITE rep or contact us online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch/. We think you will be impressed…

Case IH is famous for its high horsepower machinery – the power to deliver the speed and efficiency so important for cost-effective farming in today’s challenging conditions. When it comes to harvesting, the three series of Case IH Axial-Flow combine harvesters offer ideal choices for crop harvesting on all scales.

Topping the range are the three models of the Axial-Flow 250 series, ranging from 498hp to 634hp. Designed for the most demanding work in high-yield crops on large farms or in the hands of farming contractors, these advanced machines are packed with the latest features. The Axial-Flow® rotor design, invented by Case IH, delivers high-speed harvesting and increased threshing capability, while AFS Harvest Command™ automated harvesting technology adds automatically-adjusted rotor cage vanes and rotor speed, automatically-controlled cleaning-fan speed and sieve adjustment, PLUS a grain quality camera which evaluates the amount of non-grain material and broken grains in the grain sample en-route to the grain tank. These parameters are then used to optimise the threshing and cleaning settings – fully automatically.

Where simplicity and reliability are key factors, the Case IH Axial-Flow 150 series offers outstanding productivity. The 5150, 6150 and 7150 models, from 312hp to 460hp, deliver high output, minimum loss and short set-up times.

For mid-size arable operations the Axial-Flow® 140 series (from 312hp to 449hp) is equally adept on flat ground or hillsides thanks to the cleaning system fed by a set of 6 augers which ensure even and consistent crop flow, even when operating on undulating fields. Easy servicing is a highlight too, with all service points on the right side and smaller and lighter concaves that are easy to handle.

HIGH HORSEPOWER TRACTOR HERITAGE

Of course, you will want to match the power of your Axial-Flow combine with a powerful tractor and it would be hard to beat the Case IH Magnum, Puma and Quadtrac ranges.

Since its launch in 1987 the Case IH Magnum has set the benchmark for powerful tractors that just continue to deliver, day after day. A process of constant evolution has seen the Magnum become a ‘go-to’ tractor for high output farming, combining horsepower with easy drivability and high levels of comfort. Available in models up to 379hp, the Magnum can be specified with PowerDrive or CVX transmission and, where maximum traction and reduced ground pressure is important, with Rowtrac rear tracks.

At the core of the Case IH tractor offering is the Puma, the newly redesigned range being split into two series – the compact Puma 140-175 models and the larger Puma 185-240 tractors. All Puma models are powered by 6.7-litre FPT Industrial six-cylinder engines, and all meet Stage V emissions regulations with Hi-eSCR2 technology. With rated power from 140hp to 240hp and ActiveDrive 6, PowerDrive or CVX transmission the Puma is your ideal harvest partner.

When you need a no-compromise solution for large acreages, the big guns of the Case IH range are the Quadtracs. With power on tap up to 628hp, these are the most powerful tractors in the market. Big on power, big on comfort and big on economy, the Quadtrac puts its power down with maximum traction combined with minimum soil compaction. The four tracks work together to deliver the best power output and even on the road the advanced design of the tracks provides a smooth, quiet drive without vibrations.

You won’t fully appreciate Case IH power until you have tried it for yourself, so why not request a demo today from the people who know about Case IH – Our T H WHITE Pro Agri Specialists? Contact Andy Symes on 07920 028599, or request a demo online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch/

Apart from the demands of the grass harvest, there is a great deal of yard work, livestock feed and general moving to be done at this time of year. A versatile telehandler can not only help to get things done faster, but it will increase your output and profitability.

The Manitou MLA-T 533-145 V+ is a 143hp pivot-steer telehandler which will turn on a sixpence to access all manner of awkward spaces, while having the power to wrap up a wide range of tasks.

A telescopic boom with CRC boom suspension to cushion the jolts while travelling with or without load, 4wd and steering plus 45 degree articulation are among the features that make the MLA-T 533 one of the best all-rounders on the market. Add to that M-vario+ hydrostatic transmission, a cab heater, road and LED work lights, reverse light, flashing beacon, hydraulic locking, ANSI cab, JSM joystick, 5 hydraulic services, radio and air suspension seat, and you have a real stand-out machine.

A whole range of Manitou accessories include, forks, buckets and bale grabbers, all of which can be fitted and interchanged in just a few seconds. The ability to lift loads up to 4,978kg to a height of 5.2m and maximum reach of 3.3m means there isn’t much this capable workhorse can’t do.

Why not try one for yourself today? Call your T H WHITE rep, or request a demo  online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch

The way your forage crop is handled once it has been cut can make a significant difference to quality and value. 

KUHN Merge Maxx 950

With the same quality and versatility as their larger siblings, the Vaderstad 3 metre Rapids and Spirit Seed Drill offer outstanding value and impressive work rates.
They deliver an effective and efficient system of reliably establishing a range of crops across a range of cultivation regimes.

Until the 31st May we are offering 3 years interest free finance on Vaderstad Rapid RD 300S, Rapid RD 300C, Spirit STR 300S Seed Drills. Terms & Conditions apply.

Please contact your local T H WHITE Agriculture branch for more details on how we can help you make the most of this offer! Get in touch now.

Three rolls of baler net, absolutely FREE with every New Holland Baler purchase until the 30th June! Terms and conditions apply.

Contact your local T H WHITE Agriculture branch today to find out more.

Contact your T H WHITE sales rep to take advantage of these great finance packages.

One of the great things about taking machinery on-farm to give demonstrations is that you can see what the kit actually does, rather than just taking the manufacturer’s word for it. As a result of hands-on experience of machines from all our suppliers, our chief Demonstrator Mike Quilter has built up an extensive knowledge.

In each issue of White’s World Digital he’ll be telling us about some of the latest items he has taken out on demo, what they were asked to do and in what season. For all the details of how they performed and what he liked – or didn’t like – about them, read on…

Autumn cultivation with a Sky Agriculture EasyDrill

This pneumatic trailed direct drill is quite remarkable, being equally suited to arable conditions and grassland. The EasyDrill is also one of very few direct drills that can truly be advocated as a direct, a mintill, a grassland and a cover crop drill.

We took it to a farm on north Cotswold brash to plant winter wheat after a season that had been patchy with rain on and off. The weather conditions had left few windows for getting good ground conditions for planting.  Although the 6m Sky Drill is a direct drill, we planted into cultivated ground which was left as loose, fluffy, brashy soil. Pulling the drill at 10-12 kph it coped very well.

I particularly liked the smooth pull and impressive breakage of the Sky Drill. There really are no negatives with this machine

In the spring we’ll be using the new Opico Interrow hoe to eliminate weeds rather than spraying, Watch this space…”

Winter with the Kuhn Primor Feeder

With animals inside during the cold months, we went to see a customer with a mixed farm in north Gloucestershire who was planning to change his old feeder for something more efficient. 

I took the latest Kuhn Primor feeder and attached it to his small 90hp tractor, which handled the feeder very well. Starting off with straw 120×70 bale and then moving onto 120×130 bale, the feeder handled the bales well – although it was a snug fit with the 120×130 bale. The customer was pleased with the blower strength and how it blew to the back of the yards.

We then moved onto a non-chopped silage bale which the feeder handled very well, offering the ability to feed straight into the feed troughs, this eliminated bale waste as the customer normally puts bales in ring feeders.

The outcome? Well, the operator was very impressed with the machine, mainly with the way it handled non-chopped bale silage which his present machine will not do. He thought it took less horsepower to operate and was a quicker machine. A bonus was the Primor’s ability to blow straw to the other side of the yards. 

On the other hand, a small gripe was that it was a tight fit to get Heston bales in the machine – his old machine was wider. He was worried that he could bend something quite easily while squeezing Heston bales in. Operation and use of controls was easy but you could not disconnect the control box – not so good when unhitched out in the open. 

Overall the customer was very impressed with the machine. It’s just a pity it struggled with loading Heston bales.”

Year-round benefits with the New Holland T5.140 DCT

The New Holland T5 Dynamic Command is one of the most innovative tractors of recent years, featuring a new 8-step semi-powershift transmission, making it ideal for loader work. 

I took a T5.140 DC fitted with a loader to our customer who was immediately surprised at how compact it is considering the high horsepower. It’s very stable when moving heavy bales around the yard as well as being nippy for yard work. 

He loved the Auto function in the gearbox when loading and unloading and when trying it for road work he said he could hardly feel the gearchange and range change. This is because of the gear overlap in range changes, meaning that even when towing heavy loads it has a smooth gearchange. There was no momentum loss when changing gears either, no matter what the load.  

Overall this is a good all-round tractor with excellent visibility, nice operator controls and a very comfortable cabin with well-thought-out controls – especially the built-in loader joystick.

If you would like to arrange a demo of any similar items or other agricultural machinery from T H WHITE, call Mike Quilter on 07887 450200, or use the online form at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch

For details of machines available in our 2021 demo fleet, please visit www.thwhite.co.uk/whites-world/nh-2021-demo-fleet

Just 19 examples of Manitou’s limited edition NewAg telehandlers will be coming to the UK, out of only 133 being distributed worldwide. And ONE will be coming to T H WHITE!

This very special MLT 737-130 PS+ not only features a dynamic finish in ‘volcano’ grey, red and black, but is also one of the best equipped agricultural telehandlers on the market. Inside, it’s all about comfort. A leather low frequency suspension seat provides outstanding comfort, virtually eliminating vibrations to protect the operator’s back. The steering wheel and armrest are also trimmed in leather, giving the interior of the cabin a luxurious feel. Two SafeView cameras on the right and rear of the machine offer enhanced security and more convenience for the operator. Other cabin equipment includes a USB bluetooth car radio with microphone (100W) and a ‘Vision’ screen for the enhanced display of dashboard information. Comfort is matched by performance. Active CRC boom suspension absorbs shocks when transporting a load, at the same time protecting the structural components of the boom. Hydraulic locking of attachments saves time for the operator. LED work lights are installed in the cabin, and the work lights on the boom and main beam headlights are also LED.

Representing 15% to 30% of total use time, idling speed costs the user approximately £9 per hour. This estimate takes into account the three main components of TCO, namely fuel consumption, machine depreciation, and maintenance. To limit these costs, Manitou has equipped this limited edition with ‘Ecostop’ which automatically stops the engine and the associated hour meter when the machine is idling with no operator in the cabin. Manitou’s range of services are available on this connected model, including extended warranties, maintenance contracts, and financing solutions. The chance to acquire this distinctive Manitou really is a one-off, so if you are interested is standing out from the crowd we advise you to contact your T H WHITE rep straight away. Once it’s gone, it’s gone, and there will be no more like it.

“These days you can just plug a laptop into a combine to see a full set of diagnostics,” says Alastair Grierson, newly-appointed Service Manager at T H WHITE’s Knockdown branch. “While that can help in detecting a problem it can also send you on a false trail, so in order to determine what’s really going on, you need to combine new technology with sound experience and a thorough working knowledge of the machinery. Sadly that’s often lacking in many workshops today.”

‘Can-do’, and ‘do it right’ are phrases that best sum up Alastair Grierson’s approach to his responsibilities at Knockdown and he is keen to impart these values to his workshop team, who appreciate his dry sense of humour – usually! – and often refer to his encyclopaedic knowledge.

Having worked in the Knockdown workshop for 17 years, Alastair has, as you might expect, acquired a tremendous depth of technical knowledge and experience and fully understands the exacting service levels farming customers require. Early in his career, he drove self-propelled foragers for Roberts Contractors of Malmesbury, so came to T H WHITE in 2002 as something of a harvest machinery specialist, but over his years as a Senior Technician and Workshop Foreman he has seen it all. If there’s anything Alastair doesn’t know about agricultural machinery, it’s probably not worth knowing.

The seeds of his passion were sown as a child on the family farm at Hankerton and in 1984 he went on to study agriculture at Lackham College where he achieved the ‘Best all-round Student’ award. Then, with a friend he met at Lackham, Alastair travelled to Australia working on combines during the 1988 harvest. “That’s what really fired my interest in big harvesting machinery,” he says. “Keeping those machines running on the vast farms around Perth was certainly a challenge!”

Outside work Alastair is a dedicated family man. “I have quite a menagerie: two dogs, two ponies, two daughters and, oh yes, a wife! The two girls are now aged 9 and 12 and the eldest has already decided she would like to be a vet, but both are rooted in the countryside and take part in local hunt activities.” Alastair himself has been known to play the odd bit of rugby, hockey and squash and is also keen on shooting, although all that has had to take a back seat due to his new job and busy family life.

The day Alastair was appointed Service Manager – Tuesday 5 January – was also the first day of the third national lockdown. “The last year has been tough with some of our staff having to self-isolate, but farming has to go on. The local farmers have been very understanding but we have also pulled out all the stops to give them the best possible service to keep everything running regardless of the pandemic.”

T H WHITE Agriculture Division Director David Rapkins congratulated Alastair on his appointment: “It’s an exciting, albeit challenging time, for Alastair to be taking charge of the service team at Knockdown.  We are particularly pleased to have been able to recruit from within the business and our management team are on hand to support him in implementing his culture and vision for the team.  I’d like to thank two of our key customers who participated in the selection panel to ensure that we chose a person with the right skills needed to deliver the high standards we were seeking.  We all wish Alastair the success he deserves. ”

Many of our Knockdown customers will already know Alastair from their interactions with T H WHITE. Whether you have done business with Alastair or not, you can be sure of a warm welcome as well as knowing that you are dealing with one of the most experienced people in the business.

Two T H WHITE Pro Agri Case IH technicians based at our Stockbridge branch have achieved ‘Master Technician’ status.

Ryan Healey (above) has been awarded Case IH Tractor Master Technician.  Ryan joined us in 2017 following completion of his extended diploma in agricultural engineering at Sparsholt College. Since arriving at T H WHITE Ryan has undertaken an extensive Case IH training program to increase his technical knowledge and expertise.

Matt Whitehorn has been awarded Case IH Combine Master Technician. Having already achieved Master Technician status for Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) in 2019, Matt has gone on to be successful in achieving Case IH Combine Master Technician status. The knowledge he has gained while undertaking the training programme, coupled with his 21 years of experience on Combine Harvesters, ensures that Matt continues to be a leading figure in his field.

Ryan and Matt’s dedication, supported by T H WHITE’s commitment to providing on-going training, keeps our service at the forefront of farming innovation.

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Matt Whitehorn has also just achieved his Tractor Master accreditation.

This means he has the exceptionally rare accolade of being Master Technician in three disciplines – Tractor, Axial Flow Combine and Advanced Farming Systems.

Chris Greenaway is Farm Manager at Richard Beldam Farms near Broadway, Worcestershire.

A year ago he purchased a Sky Agriculture EasyDrill for the farm specifically for planting oilseed rape and linseed. After 12 months in use, Chris can say with certainty that he made the right choice:

“When we started to look at the options Sky’s competitor machines gradually ruled themselves out – not necessarily because they were bad machines, but because they just don’t have the versatility of the Sky Easy Drill. As far as I’m aware the Sky Drill is the only machine that can apply a conventional seed, a companion seed and fertiliser separately but in the same pass, as well as having grain and fertiliser hoppers.

“Our soil tends to be dry anyway so it was important to us to have a mintill machine that would minimise any further drying out. The worth of that was proved in 2020 when we had an unusually dry spring – after 1 May we had no rain at all for the rest of the month, but when we were drilling linseed with the Sky Drill it kept the moisture in the ground.”

Chris was also able to use the Sky Drill to help a neighbour by direct drilling a legume mix with great results. “It really is a versatile piece of kit,” says Chris. “It has more than justified the purchase already and we are still discovering its capabilities. I can certainly say that the Easy Drill has proved its worth!”

If you would like to see a Sky EasyDrill in action, contact our resident expert Demonstrator Mike Quilter on 07887 540200, or email him, mike.quilter@thwhite.co.uk

Andrew Welch, our Dairy Service Manager at Frome, has celebrated his 30-year milestone of continuous service with T H WHITE. Combined with an earlier stint, it takes his overall years of service with us to almost 42!

Andrew joined T H WHITE in 1975 on the apprentice programme, becoming a fully-qualified agricultural engineer. Leaving for a short interlude, he returned in 1991 to support customers with on-site repairs and upgrades in the Cheddar area. In 2000 Andrew relocated to the Dairy Team at Frome and will be well known by many T H WHITE Dairy customers for overseeing service work across the South West. Andrew has built many strong customer relationships, establishing himself as a trusted and dependable individual in his quest to keep farmers’ dairy parlours running round the clock.

His willingness to tackle day-to-day challenges with positivity and speed places a farmer’s concern for animal health at the top of his agenda and he has great satisfaction when a positive outcome is achieved.

A wider celebration is planned when Covid restrictions are lifted, but in the meantime, we thank Andrew for his loyal service. Keep up the great work!

The modern construction machine is rarely owned and operated by the same person. It could be part of a contractor’s or hire fleet, or operated by a farm manager on behalf of the owner.

In many cases the owner does not see the machine from one month to the next, but he/she does want to know where it is, how much work it does each day, and when it needs to be serviced. The Manitou ‘Connected Machine’ system provides fleet managers with this, and more, information via their own dashboard on a PC or mobile phone App. What’s more, it has been a standard feature on all compatible machines manufactured since January 2019.

Firstly, Connected Machines include a tracker which constantly communicates the machine’s location to the fleet manager. It is also possible to Geofence the machine to send an alert if it moves out of the expected operating area. The manager has access to all operational data, such as hours worked, current activity, operator alarms, etc. They can also see when it is due for its next service, or analyse error codes before attending a site to service a machine. This feature, alone, can reduce the need for a primary visit to diagnose a fault, followed by a second visit to rectify it. It means reduced downtime for the operator and reduced service costs for the machine owner.

The user-friendly Connected Machine dashboard provides the fleet manager with the location of their entire fleet, with details of each machine, its current status, and service requirements. The MyManitou Mobile App is designed for machine owners to ‘connect’ with their machine when away from the office. This can be particularly useful for mobile engineers to locate a machine which they are due to attend or to diagnose faults in advance of a site visit.

All Connected Machines are supplied with 2 year, 2,000 hour, manufacturer warranty as standard. That can be extended by 1 to 4 years offering peace of mind for up to 6 years, or 6,000 hours (whichever comes first). 

Manitou Connected Machines are designed to ensure that fleet managers and farming groups have real-time visibility of their entire fleet, know where each machine is, what it is doing, and when it next requires a service. 

Get in touch with your T H WHITE Agriculture or T H WHITE Construction rep to ensure you get connected!

In 1996 the first HONDA TRX400 Foreman, with manual shift, was introduced. It was built to be tough, efficient and reliable – essential features any ATV owner would want from their machine!

25 years on, the latest 2021 version will not disappoint. It has been updated five times over the years and today’s Honda TRX520FM6 Foreman is a gem.

Imbued with the all-important reliability factor, Honda Foreman ATVs have, over the years, benefitted from new features such as fuel injection, difflock, 2/4wd, independent suspension, disc brakes and power steering, but at the heart of it is the manual shift gearbox, which for an all-rounder machine ‘keeps it simple’ and really delivers.

Add to the mix high ground clearance, amazing ride comfort and the ability to tow 600KG, and you have a machine which is exceptional value for money, all backed by a Honda 2 year warranty – reassuring to have, should you ever need it!

The 2021 Honda TRX520FM6 Foreman is available from TH WHITE from £8,500 + VAT.

Please contact Tim Rochfort 07973 911934 or Callum Rea 07860 712963 for a friendly chat, to arrange a demo, and to get a great deal.

A smaller tractor doesn’t have to mean a less productive or less comfortable tractor. Two of the junior ranges from Case IH offer manoeuvrability, versatility and a touch of luxury…

Vestrum

The new Vestrum from Case IH has proved to be a popular choice in 2020, bringing continual variable transmission technology to a smaller tractor.

The new model is a compact, highly-versatile 100-130hp CVT tractor that fits into the Case IH range between the 100-120hp Luxxum models and 115-145hp Maxxum tractors.

All Vestrum CVX Drive tractors feature a luxurious, four-pillar cab with suspension and a control layout similar to that used on larger Case IH tractor models, complete with the well-established Case IH Multicontroller armrest.

Luxxum

For those who may not need a continually variable transmission or larger cab but are still seeking higher levels of comfort, the Luxxum (100-120hp) is another option in the Case IH range.

Not only does it have great manoeuvrability, comfort and visibility, but there are special offers currently available on Luxxums when ordered loader-ready or with front linkage, with further deals available when buying a Luxxum and loader at the same time.

Benefits & Key Features of the Case IH CVX

All Case IH CVX tractors come with Automatic Productivity Management (APM).  This ensures the best possible performance and fuel efficiency. That means that once the tractor has reached its operator set target speed, it reduces engine rpm, maintaining the required forward speed and reducing fuel usage. This contributes to a lower total cost of ownership.

• • Engine Power Management (EPM) also known as Boost. The sticker on the bonnet indicates the minimum rated power of the tractor. This ensures the customer knows exactly what they can expect from the tractor and in certain situations, model dependent, Boost delivers up to 50hp extra if required. This ensures the best performance possible.

• The Case IH CVX Transmission offers complete control for the operator, from 0.02kph to 40 or 50kph, dependant on range.
  • Includes Features such as Activehold: When the tractor is stopped on a hill, the transmission prevents it from rolling without having to clutch or brake. Reduces clutch and brake wear and makes for a comfortable pull away.
  • Can be driven by the foot pedal or the MultiController Handle.
  • EcoDrive: dual hand throttle for minimum and maximum speeds preventing engine overspeed and saving fuel.
  • Contains 4 forward and 2 reverse Mechanical gears for excellent efficiency. 100% Mechanical power transfer is met in each gear.

In a lower horsepower tractor, CVX offers particular advantages in high-value crop situations, such as vegetables and salad crops. The tractor is controllable right down to 0.02kph, ideal for the slow speed work the job requires.  Its light weight ensures that the impact on soil compaction is minimal. With full GPS options from the factory, it will also self steer to 2.5cm – very important so as not to run on the crop destroying high value produce.

For Livestock and Loader applications, the control you have over the CVX, which can be operated with the foot throttle while using the loader joystick, makes tasks around the yard smooth and simple.  Different forward and reverse speeds can be programmed to ensure the tractor is making the application as efficient as possible.

In transport, thanks to the APM, the CVX proves to be very efficient on the road for those farmers who may have further to travel between fields.

MultiController Armrest.  The ergonomic and intuitive armrest is common across all of the Case IH CVX tractors.  All controls are to hand and the operation of the CVX transmission couldn’t be simpler to use with the MultiController Handle.  Tractor direction, range, speed, remote valves and hitch are just a few of the controls at the operator’s fingertips.

AFS Connect (Telematics) is available on all CVX tractors.  Further details below.

Precision Farming

All CVX models can come from the factory with Autosteer (Accuguide) accurate to within 2.5cm (RTK).  This improves efficiencies in the field by reducing overlaps and ensuring tramlines are accurately placed.  This leads to a reduction in chemical, fertiliser, seed and fuel inputs, as well as saving wearing parts and extra operator hours all improving the businesses bottom line.

Accuturn Pro (Headland Management Control & automatic end of row turning combined).  With a press of a button, the tractor can automatically turn itself around to the next swath whilst performing implement functions such as turning over a plough or lifting and lowering/switch off and on a Mower.  Reduces operator stress and fatigue.

ISObus Class 2 & 3.  Links to a compatible implement, allowing the tractor display to control it. Saves having extra screens in the cab, saving the customer money when purchasing new implements.

Advanced Trailer Braking.  All CVX models which are fitted with a Pneumatic Trailer Brake Valve can utilise this added safety feature.  eg: Tractor pulling a fully loaded slurry tanker down a hill, tanker pushes the tractor increasing speed and increasing the risk of a Jack Knife.  CVX Transmission senses the forced speed increase and automatically engages the tanker’s brakes to slow it down, creating a stretch effect, reducing the jack-knife risk. This a unique and patented feature.

Want to know more? Contact the T H WHITE Pro Agri specialist at Frome (01373 465941) or Stockbridge (01264 811260). You can also request a demo at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch

With more farmers relying on used machinery or making their kit last longer, Blue Label Season Protect from New Holland offers one of the highest levels of protection in the business and – most importantly – will save you money and stress while improving productivity.

Blue Label Season Protect is an innovative new extended warranty that offers exceptional protection for owners of used New Holland machinery. The scheme provides season-long mechanical cover at a fraction of the cost of major component failures, it reimburses parts & labour (excluding VAT), has no excess, and an overall claims limit of the total machine value!

Blue Label protection is available for machines under 7 years old or with up to 7,000 hours on the clock and, even better, it can be transferred to the new owner when you sell the machine, enhancing the resale value.

Two levels of cover are available – Silver and Gold Plus. Both cover engine, transmission, driveline, differentials and final drive, hydrostatic pump and motor as well as the fuel system. The Gold Plus option additionally covers the steering pump, hydraulic pumps, hydraulic valves and hydraulic cylinders.

With Blue Label Season Protect, repairs will be carried out by our factory-trained technicians using genuine New Holland parts, meaning that you will not only have peace of mind, but you will also benefit from a fixed cost of ownership with reduced down-time. Exclusions are few and are limited to such obvious things as wear and tear, pre-existing faults, repeat failures and extraneous damage.

Contact your T H WHITE rep for all the details and find out how easy it is to give your used equipment the protection normally only available on new items under warranty.

Ktwo has launched a new Mk5 range of Bio and Evo muck spreaders to increase volumes and ease emptying to maximise outputs.

The Ktwo Bio range of rear discharge muck spreaders with twin horizontal beaters have been designed for situations where accurate applications are important and are the perfect choice when spreading higher value products.

The Ktwo Evo range of rear discharge muck spreaders are fitted with twin vertical beaters, designed to cope with the most demanding conditions, at the same time providing extra accuracy and the highest outputs available.

Mk5 versions of both the Ktwo Bio and Ktwo Evo now have a flared body which gives an increased volume capacity. The taper rises from from the floor, acting as a funnel to help move materials down to the chains, facilitating easier emptying with less bridging. Both ranges now include a timed front roller with integral cleaning scrapers to ensure a consistent flow of material.

Not only does the new design increase volume and ease emptying, but the Mk5’s also come with a host of smaller improvements resulting from customer feedback, including hardened spinner paddles. The new Eno range also has hardox rotor bases with sweeper bars.

The versatile and popular Ktwo Duo Mk6 range of rear discharge muck spreaders with twin vertical beaters already features the improvements to the body design which have been well received by farmers and contractors who have noted improved outputs.

TWIN FLOOR CHAINS

Ktwo muck spreaders are fitted with twin floor chains to ensure increased longevity, exceptional reliability, and a better spread of product, together with many additional benefits over a single chain design.

The floor chains in muck spreaders convey the material towards the rotors and require a constant and even feed to ensure all the load is spread accurately. All leading manufacturers now use heavy-duty, mining conveyor chain systems which are far superior to the early lightweight, flat link agricultural chain systems of the past.

Traditionally, the market saw larger “trailer type” 2m wide muck spreaders designed using single floor chain systems, but when a large amount of material was tipped into them it did not support the floor well and it would bow and eventually stove in, impinging the conveyor system. The twin floor chain system naturally gives a more robust floor slat, giving added support to the centre of the spreader floor.

Our muck spreaders have a flared body throughout which gives an increased volume capacity but also allows a stronger floor design. By starting to taper from the floor, the innovative design acts as a funnel to help move materials down to the chains increasing volume and allowing for easier emptying with less bridging. Even with the central gap between the two chain systems, the nature of the manure itself ensures complete emptying of the spreader.

Ashley Knibb, Ktwo Senior Design Engineer, explains: “A single chain is a simple system that allows for easier slat bending and requires a bigger and more clumsy chain to achieve the required pulling capacity. That system suffers from inherently more chain wear on the gearbox drive side.”

‘Spreading the load across a twin system with four chains and two runs of slats means that the slats are not subjected to such a heavy load and a smaller, more compact chain can be used. The floor is supported better as well.

With the exception of the Ktwo Bio – which has more slats to give a very accurate rotor feed – the company’s models have staggered chains to help feed the rotors and ensure an even output and accurate coverage of the looser, lighter product. This is especially noticeable when spreading high-value materials such as lime, with the use of the slurry door to meter the load.

Another consideration is the difference between the use of a bearing or composite bush. Ktwo has always fitted high-quality ball flange bearings which are self-aligning, allowing accurate individual chain tension and high-pressure bearings which are much more resilient to wearing out.

Robbie Polson, Ktwo Managing Director, says ‘’We have had great feedback from customers moving from a single slat spreader to our twin floor chain spreaders. Not only does it help spread the load better it allows for easy maintenance.’’

A single slat system has a no-tool-change design. These are a loose fit and then wear and become covered in product and will eventually corrode solid. However, customers have commented on the ease of maintenance of Ktwo’s four chain design; they can get their tools in and around it and it is simple to remove bolts and slats no matter how worn and embedded they get.

For the low-down on the improvements available with Ktwo’s new muck spreaders, contact your T H WHITE rep. You can also request a demo at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch

Good preparation is a key factor in ensuring a successful grass harvest and work is now well under way.

Many farms suffer from poor quality swards and limited yields even if they plough and re-seed regularly. Often this is caused by soil becoming compacted which limits water flow through the soil and reduces air interchange. Reasons for compaction can vary from gradual soil slump to the impact of heavy machinery. Over the years silaging and slurry spreading equipment has become larger and heavier, often causing deep compaction, while shallow compaction can be caused simply by the weight of animals on the soil.

This is where the Opico Sward Lifter Grassland Subsoiler can make a real difference, being specifically designed to break up hard pans and surface compaction while lifting and opening up the subsoil creating improved drainage. The Sward Lifter features a cutting disc at the front to open up the turf, allowing the subsoil leg to travel through the sward without soil bursting onto the surface. Each of the Grassland Subsoiler’s legs are fitted with shear-bolt or hydraulic reset to prevent damage. Spring-loaded rollers are then employed at the rear of the unit to press the turf closed, leaving a surface that is level and ready for use

Aeration is just as important as good drainage, and the Opico Grassland Sward Slitter improves aeration of plant roots in the upper soil surface which stimulates grass and clover growth.

Aeration of the sward root zone is critical for a healthy ley. Slitting allows oxygen interchange through the soil surface and also encourages evaporation of moisture in the surface layer of soil so that it dries out more quickly to promote earlier growth in the Spring.

Although slitting or spiking of grassland is not new, OPICO has taken a fresh look at the design of the Grassland Sward Slitter’s blades and incorporated a chamfered trailing edge. This limits the turf damage when each knife comes out of the soil, leaving a better finish.

For help on preparing for improved grass yields contact your T H WHITE rep or any of T H WHITE’s Agricultural branches where our specialists are ready to give impartial advice.

He-Va Stealth

The HE-VA Stealth is a medium depth, low disturbance subsoiler. Its scalloped, straight, front cutting discs cut through the surface ahead of the low disturbance legs to minimise soil burst and in turn grassweed germination. Legs are staggered in 2 rows to allow residue flow through the machine, reducing the tractor HP requirement. Leg spacing is standard at 500mm but can be altered to 450mm, 500mm or 550cm for differing soil types and conditions.

The Stealth has been designed to satisfy the requirements of no till and reduced input farming systems. However, it is also suitable for use in all farming systems where repair to damaged soil structure is required, such as headlands, tramlines or other high traffic areas.

The discs are large enough to cope with trash and arduous conditions and are fully adjustable with a hydraulic ram to lower the discs as they wear. Staggered legs provide trash throw and soil movement evenly through the machine. The clever hydraulic auto reset uses an individual hydraulic cylinder on each leg connected to a gas accumulator, allowing the leg to break back and reset if it comes into contact with an unmovable object.

He-Va Combi Disc

The HE-VA Combi-Disc is a multipurpose cultivator designed to subsoil, surface cultivate and consolidate in one pass. The compact mounted 3m version can be used on tractors from 170hp upwards whilst the 4.25m and 5.25m trailed units are capable of being used on tractors up to 450hp.

The Combi-Disc provides versatility for smaller farms by being able to perform a number of different jobs from primary to secondary cultivation, and from subsoiling to shallow disc cultivating. Equally the larger folding trailed machines are at home being used as shallow stale seedbed preparation on 180hp tractors or working up to 350mm (14in) deep moving the whole soil profile from the surface down on a 450hp tractor. Adaptability and ease of adjustment are standard features throughout the range.

Control over many functions is available without leaving the tractor seat, including tine adjustment, disc adjustment, and depth sychnonised disc agressiveness using angled sabre discs. Several options are available including a rear roller, border deflector, stealth leg and point.

For more information please contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep.

Bednar SwifterDisc XN3000

The Bednar SwifterDisc XN3000 is a mounted disc cultivator used for seedbed prep by loosening surface layers, uniformly cutting and mixing crop residues, and disrupting settlement and compaction to minimise conventional tillage.

Featuring the Twin-Disc system in which each arm is fitted with a pair of discs individually anchored on rubber mountings with zero maintenance bearings, the SwifterDisc XN is designed for lifetime reliability. It’s lightweight with a working width of 3m and depth of 2-12cm. The shallow tillage means greater humus content in upper soil creating more permeable soil, which fast stubble tillage maintains greater humus content in the upper soil , resulting in more permeable soil with fine crumbling characteristics, a flatter field and no clods.

The SwifterDisc XN truly is an all-purpose tool for stubble tillage, soil press and intercropping and there is an Alfa Drill option to drill covering crops. It’s high speed and one-pass efficiency means fewer hours on the field and reduced costs.

The machine tilts on the linkage making it easily transportable.

Bednar Swifter SO_Profi

The Bednar Swifter SO_Profi is a modern single pass seedbed cultivator with a suspended working frame capable of working speeds at speeds up to 15km/h. It also benefits from replaceable internal working sections and an optional finish cross-kill for better seedbed consolidation.

The machine can be used both in a conventional farming regime and in minimisation systems.

Bednar Omega drill OO-L

Bednar Omega OO-L versatile seed drills are designed for varying crop types, in widths from 3m to 8m with row spacing of 12.5cm to 16.7cm.

PSP (Precise Seed Placement) system places seed at an identical depth across full machine width, perfectly contouring any unevenness in the terrain. Intuitive control is achieved via the ISOBUS terminal.

Hopper volumes are 2,8000 to 4,000 litres and working depths are 2-10cm with 24-64 discs or coulters. Horsepower requirements ar 90-150 for the OO3000L and 400-500 for the OO8000L.

For more information please contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep.

Väderstad Carrier Disc Cultivators

Väderstad’s range of Carrier disc cultivators are true multi-taskers designed for high speed tillage and seedbed preparation with a wide range of front tools, discs and packers. Versatile in handling ultra-shallow to deeper cultivation, the Carrier saves passes, decreases machine cost per hectare and provides the best start possible for the coming crop.

Available in a wide range of working widths from 3m to a massive 12.25m, Carriers can be configured for five main tasks; stubble cultivation, incorporation, seedbed preparation, small-seed drilling and pest prevention. A full range of disc sizes are available from ultra-shallow tillage at 2-3cm depth up to 16cm working depth.

Each disc is individually mounted on a rubber suspended disc arm. This increases the penetration capability and improves the ability to follow the ground contour. The conical shape of the disc produces fine tilth and mixes residues evenly ensuring the same working angle is maintained irrespective of wear and working depth.

Väderstad TopDown Multipurpose Cultivators

Väderstad TopDown multipurpose cultivators can perform both a full-scale shallow cultivation and a deep cultivation in one single pass. They combine an intensive disc cultivator along with a robust three axle tine cultivator in the same machine.

12.5cm spaced discs on individually suspended disc arms, creates fine tilth by cutting and mixing the top soil. The 27cm spaced tines then loosens and mixes the soil and crop residues down to 30cm working depth.

In the final two working zones, the leveller and packer then concludes by ensuring an even and fully reconsolidated surface. To adapt to varying soil conditions, the working intensity of the discs can be adjusted from the cab on the move.

The TopDown is offered in working widths from 3m to 9m.

Väderstad Rapid

The Väderstad Rapid RDA600S is the seed drill that carries out seedbed preparation, levelling, drilling and re-consolidation in one pass. This model comes with the hardy System Disc Aggressive, track eradicator tines, bout and pre-em markers, interactive depth control, a tramline kit, reinforced tyres, work lights, wireless Gateway technology and E-control as well as Väderstad’s SeedEye – a unique calibration system for seed counting and monitoring.

Väderstad Tempo

The Tempo TPF8 planter is the new generation high-speed planter, delivering unmatched precision at double the speed of traditional planters in all conditions. Equipped with hydraulic support wheels mounted between the row units, this avoids any tilting in hilly conditions and the wide tyre profile maintains the working depth irrespective of soil type. This 8 row model has four support wheels coupled as a hydraulic unit ensuring an even load and smoother ride further improving planting precision. Fitting most tractors Tempo has low hydraulic requirement, self-sufficient electric power and requires low draught force. This drill is offered with E-Control or ISOBUS control system and the option of a fertiliser kit, disc markers and hydraulic weight transfer.

For more information please contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep.

Kuhn Master 153 plough

The Master 153 plough is considered by farmers around the world to be the market leader for reliability and usability. Its 150x150mm frame combined with genuine forged parts is designed to cope with intensive use and difficult working conditions, delivering performance that results in high yields.

This versatile mounted plough is available with 4 to 6 bodies for tractors from 95 to 270 hp and has two cutting width systems – 14ft, 16ft or 18ft mechanical systems, or the hydraulically controlled Vari-Master which can be set for any width between 12ft and 20ft, depending on the inter-body clearance of your plough. Vari-Master is ideal for farmers and contractors who have to contend with variable conditions such as uneven ground, lack of grip, the type of residues to bury and heterogeneous soils.

High performance safety devices are available too. Adjustments are simple and tool-free. Added comfort comes from the Optidrive suspended headstock which adapts to the weight of the plough by changing the pressure of the hydraulic system.

KUHN Megant seed drill

The Kuhn Megant is a mounted tine seed drill for min til seeding, available in working widths from 4m to 6m.

As well as ensuring quick and even crop establishment on tilled or min till soils, the Megant will reduce seeding time with no compromise on quality. Its 1,800 litre hopper has the capacity to seed up to 60 hectares a day. Being a lighter design than most competitors, it can be driven faster with tractors of only 150hp.

The 4 tine rows allow residues to pass through easily with minimal blocking, while folding side markers make for easy field border seeding and the rear roller improves the ground after seeding.

The seeding tines are mounted on a beam with and feature a unique profile with polyurethane blocks. Combined with a specific tine profile, this ensures good penetration capacity and stability, ensuring a regular seeding depth. A vertical travel range of approximately 15cm allows the machine to overcome large obstacles. The seeding tines enable you benefit from fast seeding without modifying the establishment quality, at the same time ensuring seeding lines free from plant residues plus good soil penetration, even with reduced ground pressure. You can seed on ploughed or min-tilled land thanks to a simple design which minimises maintenance.

Electronic management with Quantron S-2 control box
A colour screen allows you to monitor different functions such as the distribution drive via an electric motor, the blower, the minimum seed level or the side markers. As far as seeding management is concerned, distribution is started and stopped directly, application rate is adjusted during work and displayed in kg/ha and you can change it instantly without recalibrating. You can also access factory setting tables for 14 different varieties and calibrate the seed drill via an electric motor. Setting tables for up to 30 seed types make adjustment easy and fast. The daily counter also indicates the hectares, hours of work, quantity sown, as well as being able to store up to 200 fields by name, seed type, quantity sown, worked hours and start/end dates.

For more information please contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep.

PLOUGHS

Thanks to their efficient design, New Holland ploughs require up to 15% less draft effort compared to leading competitors. They break through the capillary, combining crop residues and fertilizer, promoting the release of nutrients through mineralisation. As well as controlling root weeds and fungal diseases, ploughing helps to overcome the effects of compaction as well as increasing the top surface volume by some 30% – which assists with water absorption. Ploughing offers an undoubted agronomic advantage for farmers.

165 years of plough manufacturing experience ensure that every New Holland plough will give you years of reliable service.

Fully-mounted reversible ploughs
New Holland’s fully-mounted ploughs feature a standard automatic adjustment system, aligning the plough as the front furrow is adjusted. This ensures that the plough follows freely, using the minimum power required and minimising wear.

Models with mechanical width adjustment for 3-6 furrows are available to suit tractors from 140-360hp, and with hydraulic width adjustment for 3-7 furrows for tractors from 180-360hp

Semi-mounted reversible ploughs
New Holland’s semi-mounted ploughs are available with either mechanical or hydraulic width adjustment for 6-8 furrows to suit 360hp tractors.

TINE CULTIVATORS

New Holland’s range of seedbed cultivators has been designed to deliver a one-pass seedbed preparation, both to optimise in-field activities and to reduce overall operating costs.

New Holland offers a wide range of tine cultivators, from rigid, to hydraulic folding, to trailed, with S tine configuration for all soil types. There are 12 possible working widths from 2.5m to 6.7m, with tines from 109mm to 534mm to suit all conditions.

You can select from a wide range of options to ensure your SBLV seedbed cultivator meets your requirements, for example:

The SPAGC levelling bar crumbles all types of soil in front of the implement.

The REGC single rotacrat delivers crumbling and top-layer pressing in light to medium/heavy soils.

The FLGC longfinger harrow levels and mixes the top layer in light soils, with or without stones and straw.

The RLGC longfinger harrow with single rotacrat is for medium soil types and generates an even surface whilst pressing the top layer.

The RDGC double rotacrat is for medium to heavy soils and generates extra crumbling as well as pressing the top layer.

For more information on any tillage or cultivation equipment please contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep.

We Have a range of quality crop packaging systems to suit all requirements – at competitive prices allied to interest-free finance…

Contact any T H WHITE Agricultural branch to get the best advice on crop packaging solutions.

Tramspread has launched the new Suffolk range of dribble bars in widths from 6 metres to 24 metres. 

Boom widths from 6 metres to 15 metres fold vertically and feature automatic transport latches with safety lock. These can be fitted to tankers or tractors as umbilical applicators. The 24-metre boom neatly and horizontally folds around the tractor’s cab without impairing the operator’s vision. Due to the low profile it doesn’t block the view out of the rear of the tractor and the position of the swinging arm does not compromise the tractor’s pick-up hitch, which allows the tractor to tow a pump or reeler whilst the dribble bars are fitted. 

Dribble bars from 6 to 12 metres feature a single macerator and tractor spool valve controls. The 12 metre is also available with twin macerators, which are fitted on the 15 metre and 24 metre models as standard. All twin macerator dribble bars benefit from electro-hydraulic folding mechanisms, operated from cab mounted controls. 

Left- and right-hand geometric control is standard on all twin macerator dribble bars and allows for independent boom adjustment, a feature that will help those spreading on undulating land where boom height can be adjusted for field gradient and out crops.

The Suffolk range has pipework designed for flow meters and slurry monitors to be retro fitted using the Tramspread Isobus Raven Box. This transmits monitoring and mapping data to a display in the cab, which should encourage all users to test and measure slurry to make the most of its nutrients.

All booms up to 15 metres are made of galvanised steel whilst the larger 24 metre model has an aluminium construction. This balance of strength and weight is important – spreading umbilically is only better for the land if the weight of the dribble bar is not too high.

To find out more about Tramspread solutions, contact our slurry specialist Bob Gallop on 07831 883734.

Having the right kit, ready to go, is a key part of preparing for successful spring cultivation and drilling. With so many machines and implements on the market the choice can be bewildering, but as dealers for some of the most highly respected brands in the business, T H WHITE is a great choice for advice and supply of your seeding, planting, fertilising and drilling machinery.

Here are some of our top picks – click on the images below to learn more, contact your T H WHITE rep or visit www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch/ if you would like to request a demo. Please note that Kverneland equipment is only available from our Hereford branch.