A big milestone arrived for two apprentices working at our Frome branch, who have successfully completed a 4 year Apprenticeship through T H WHITE’s Apprenticeship Scheme. Their graduation was celebrated last week with a presentation of certificates from company CEO Alex Scott; taking the opportunity to congratulate them on the completion of the course and to wish them all the best for a long and successful career here at T H WHITE.

The first certificate was presented to James Hamblin, who in 2016 took an Electrical Installation course at Bath College, where he was introduced to T H WHITE by way of work experience.  After a successful week working alongside the Dairy engineer team, James decided to have a change of vocation and embarked on a 4 year Apprenticeship studying Refrigeration and Air Conditioning to Level 3. James is now a fully qualified member of the refrigeration team, taking on Installations, service and breakdowns across the South West. Well done James!

Secondly Elliot Moon, who after a successful work experience from school was offered an apprenticeship at the age of 16. Throughout the apprenticeship he studied at Reaseheath College where he successfully completed a Level 3 apprenticeship in Land Based Service Engineering. Congratulations to Elliot, who over his time at T H WHITE, has become an important and well-respected member of the service team at Frome, where he will continue to work on equipment of all sizes from small balers to much larger combine harvesters.

At T H WHITE, we run a comprehensive and practical apprenticeship scheme for school leavers aged 16 and over. Opportunities exist within every division of the company and all incorporate a day of block release at college to gain the knowledge element of the qualification, with on-the-job practical experience gained in our workshops or on site. Apprenticeships are a great way to get industry experience and skills, in a hands-on working environment.

More information and how to enquire for our apprenticeship schemes can be found here.

Our skilled technicians and dedicated garden machinery workshops at Warwick provide garden machinery servicing across our franchise ranges helping you get maximum productivity from your equipment.  Plan ahead now and receive a further 10% discount on parts and labour*. Together we can arrange for your service to be booked in at a time convenient both for you and for our busy technicians.

Simply call 01926 476372 to make a booking.

T H WHITE Group CEO Alex Scott, and Division Director David Rapkins, welcomed four senior visitors from the CNH Industrial Group (CNHi) last week.

Global Agriculture President CNHi Derek Nielson was joined by New Holland European Vice President Sean Lennon, New Holland Global Head of Tractors Oscar Baroncelli, and Business Director for New Holland UK & ROI Pat Smith.

The purpose of the gathering, held at T H WHITE’s Knockdown branch in Gloucestershire, was to discuss and explore future opportunities for their long-standing partnership in the supply of CNHi machinery, with T H WHITE having held the New Holland franchise for more than a century and the Case IH franchise since 2005.

Their discussions included the growing environmental agenda in farming and the evolving use of alternative fuels in the drive towards zero emissions for farm machinery. They also discussed the recent success of integrating Murley operations, expanding T H WHITE territory, and the continuing strategy of brand differentiation between Case IH and New Holland Agriculture which will further enhance our shared business in offering both tractor brands.

Also on the agenda was our collective mission to raise the bar in precision farming with multiple precision farming specialists on our staff, as well as broader discussions around the specialist skill sets needed in the industry.  Both parties – manufacturer and dealer – are working together to attract, retain and grow skills and develop careers in the sector, supported by initiatives such as training, cross skilling of technologies (readily available within a large dealer such as T H WHITE). The substantial machine knowledge of our colleagues and the way it is applied to the delivery of high customer service standards is also being more widely recognised by the development of accreditations.

The meeting concluded with a series of visits to customers to gather feedback on CNHi’s product propositions and how all parties can continue to enhance the customer offering.

This week saw Manitou UK bring its roadshow to T H WHITE dealerships in Stourport, Knockdown and Frome. As well as giving customers the opportunity for hands-on experience with the latest Manitou machines, comprehensive staff training was provided for new stage V models.

Richard Felton, Area Sales Manager, with colleagues Jim Hulme and Anthony Hogben, led the training and demonstrations. T H WHITE staff from the sales, service, parts and marketing teams were given in-depth insight into each product’s features with particular emphasis on new model updates.

First up was the Agricultural MLT range, showcasing the compact MLT420 with bucket grab, (now with increased horsepower), the MLT630 with wrapped bale clamp, MLT635 and 737 with bucket brushes and MLT741 with square bale fork. Topping the Agricultural range was the mighty MLT841 Platinum high-spec telehandler. Attendees looking for all-round machines that are equally at home in the Agricultural and Construction sectors were treated to a critique on the versatile MLA-T 516 and 533 models too.

Staff were able to highlight many improved features across the range, as well as passing on a few trade secrets and tips that can make a big difference to servicing and day to day maintenance:

• Efficient cooler packs without weighty stacked systems
• Boom work lights and LED+ lighting packs
• Functional engine bays with ‘debris removal’ trap doors
• Ecostop system which automatically stops the engine when the machine is idling without a driver in the cab
• New hydraulic braking systems
• Enhanced palm-sensitive JSM stick combatting operator muscle fatigue
• Safe zone parameter limit for new drivers
• Safety Camera Kit – side camera visibility and a high-view rear camera directed at a mirror for cab view of hitch
• New high specification seating with larger bases
• Deeper, wider cabs for greater comfort and greater visibility
• Standardisation and colour coding of control switches across the range
• Manitou’s innovative ‘Easy Step’ for ease of access.

Conversations even included guidance on lifespan and self-cleaning features of tyres. The team then went one step further in benchmarking the JCB 542.70 Agri Xtra, comparing build quality, comfort, hydraulic decibels, cab specification and roominess, lighting, visibility and more. And the outcome – Manitou won hands down!

In addition to these educational staff sessions, the customer events ran from 9am to 3pm each-day, offering product walk-arounds and hands-on driving, plus some great special offers on parts and attachments for purchases made on the day.

All Manitou Agricultural machines carry a 3-year 3,000 hour warranty as standard. The specifications of the new Manitou machines are abundant with user-friendly features designed to take the strain out of intensive, every day use. Combined with a choice of transmissions to suit every application, they really are a joy to drive.

To learn more about the Manitou range, contact your local THW Agriculture branch.

The high quality Kverneland 864 bale chopper/feeder, which provides more capacity by shredding the material faster, is available from T H WHITE’s Hereford branch.

With a 4.2 cubic metre bale chamber and a blowing distance of up to 20m, the Kverneland 864 features an enlarged flywheel and blowing paddles which means more material is fed faster into the flywheel, finishing the bale at an impressive pace. The unique drum-knife configuration will handle a wide variety of materials and there is an integrated stone trap. The blockage-free design also has a two speed gearbox for reduced flywheel speed when discharging feed materials and there is a choice of a 4-stage swivelling chute or side chute.

To see the Kverneland 864 for yourself to to arrange a demo, please contact our Hereford branch on 01432 352333.

Mechanisation of ration mixing and feeding has resulted in significant efficiencies for beef producer James Moody, who runs a unit of around 250 cattle.

James first tried a second-hand diet feeder in 2017 and the improved presentation of the ration led to an immediate increase in growth rates, cutting finishing times from 28-30 months to 14-18 months. A year later he upgraded to a more efficient Kuhn vertical auger diet feeder, adding faster mixing and more adaptable feed-out alongside the improved performance of the cattle.

This two-step transition to a fully mechanised system has revolutionised the beef enterprise which now makes full use of varying forage types, cereals and straw, all produced on the farm.

James’ system is to buy in beef-cross calves from the dairy industry at around 10 days old, rearing these on milk and introducing them to a transition ration including grass silage, chopped straw, beef rearer nuts, protein, minerals and half a kilo per head of rolled barley. This transitional ration, fed from 10 to 12 weeks of age, is mixed in the 15 cubic metre capacity Kuhn Profile single vertical auger diet feeder. The machine has a programmable weighing system, which enables accurate loading of the ration components and allows James easily to add extra barley before moving on to feed the older cattle. “That means I’m not making up two entirely separate mixes and can be a lot more efficient,” he says.

When upgrading his diet feeder, James opted for a Kuhn Profile, a compact machine with a built-in frame which has proved ideal on a farm where access to sheds can be variable and limited. With a single vertical auger designed to handle a full range of forage types efficiently, the new diet feeder has cut mixing time significantly.

Kuhn’s Profile diet feeders are versatile machines, with up to 147 possible permutations in the set up. In James’ case, the Profile can feed out from either side from a front continuous belt conveyor and has the Flexi-Lift telescoping and tilting distribution conveyor fitted on the right hand side to allow access to a range of different trough heights.

New FLEXILIFT tilting conveyor added to KUHN’s trailed mixer wagons 

KUHN Farm Machinery has upgraded its range of PROFILE trailed mixer wagons with the addition of a telescoping and tilting distribution conveyor belt.

The patented FLEXILIFT conveyor is available as an alternative to a standard cross-conveyor on all new KUHN PROFILE mixer wagons and is designed to make it easier to distribute feed in buildings where space is limited: the reversible, cradle-shaped conveyor can be offset laterally via a telescoping mechanism to distribute feed to either side of the mixer wagon. One end of the conveyor (either left or right as determined when ordering the machine) can also be tilted by up to 45 degrees, enabling feed to be delivered to troughs up to 1.2 – 1.3 metres in height.

“Unlike other variable height distribution systems which typically use two separate conveyors – one cross-conveyor and one tilting belt – the FLEXILIFT system uses a single, continuous belt to ensure all feed is distributed cleanly and accurately without any material being lost in the joint between two separate conveyors,” explains KUHN Product Specialist, Katie Calcutt.

The tilting end of the FLEXILIFT conveyor is raised and lowered by a connecting rod system which enables feed to be distributed at a range of heights without the conveyor needing to extend beyond the mixer wagon’s original footprint.

The conveyor itself uses an endless PVC belt with a vulcanised weld for extended product longevity. It is driven by two hydraulic motors – one at each end of the conveyor – for improved belt traction irrespective of which side feed is being distributed to.

KUHN Click & mix  

Mixing capacity and ration requirements, together with the dimensions of buildings and feeding areas, are important points to consider when choosing a mixer that will be used in everyday feeding operations.

Kuhn Click & Mix is a new application designed to help you discover which TMR mixer can meet the needs of your operation. It’s available from the Apple App Store HERE and Google Play HERE.

Long-standing T H WHITE customer Ally Hunter Blair was featured in the TV documentary Born Mucky: Life on the Farm, screened by Discovery + and Quest on Tuesday 27 July which focused on the reality of life for three British farmers as they work tirelessly to make a living from the land.

When Ally heard he was to be featured on the programme he asked if we would like to be involved and we were very happy to help. T H WHITE Toddington branch manager Colin Davies and the demo team went to Wye Farm with a New Holland CR8.90 combine harvester fitted with a MacDon FD135 header.

Ally has crops of wheat, barley and rape, but he also likes to try more unusual crops and this particular year he went for soya bean. The MacDon header proved ideal for the first soya bean which grows too low for a normal header to pick up. Not only could the Mac Don pick up the first bean but it could also harvest two or three times faster than his current header so could be a real boon for the main soya harvest in September.

Also appearing in the programme were Ally’s two New Holland tractors – a T7.270 and T7.210 Auto Command fitted with full guidance (he’s a big fan!) and his Manitou MLT634.

The only thing that Ally’s appearance didn’t do was bear out the ‘Born Mucky’ part of the programme’s title – the MacDon header makes such a clean job and fast work of things that there was barely even a coating of dust on the combine!

Brand New Macdon FD2 Flexdraper Header

T H WHITE stocks the full MacDon range of headers and you can request a demo by visiting www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch. Don’t forget, that the exciting new MacDon FD2 FlexDraper  header has now arrived and you can register your interest for a demo by contacting our resident expert Demonstrator Mike Quilter on 07887 540200, or email him, mike.quilter@thwhite.co.uk.

While there are certain jobs that demand the power of a large tractor, there are many tasks around the farm for which a compact tractor can be the perfect workhorse, scoring highly for versatility, manoeuvrability and high power-to-weight ratio. In fact, you might end up finding you use a compact tractor more than anything else, so it’s worth choosing one that offers true robustness and reliability for a long life.

The Case IH Farmall A and Farmall C ranges tick all the boxes. The three tractors in the Farmall 55-75 A series are the entry level models, but that does not mean they are short on specification or comfort. As the series name suggests, these compact tractors come with three power ratings – 55, 65 and 75hp – and are available with or without cabs. They are ideal for smaller operation, specialist applications or where a lighter weight is needed. Two and four-wheel drive options are available and the open platform version features a ROPS bar that can be folded down to create a very low height tractor well suited to use in sheds or poly tunnels.

The rear lifting arms van handle up to 3,000kg and a 540 rear PTO is fitted as standard. The cab versions have an integral sun roof, heating and ventilation with the option of air conditioning and a bluetooth radio.

The next group of four Farmall A Tractors cover power ratings 85, 95, 105 and 115hp with an economical 12×12 mechanical shuttle or a 12×12 hydraulic PowerShuttle making for predictable and safe manoeuvring, especially during loader work. The Farmall A is easy to operate, meaning that new or novice operators can quickly familiarise themselves with it, whether working with mounted machinery, trailed equipment, with a loader or on transport duties.

Taking a step up, the Case IH Farmall C range boasts seven models from 58 to 114hp with the power and versatile to tackle most jobs on your mixed farm. They also benefit from updated features, including optional Multicontroller armrest, higher 4,400kg lift capacity, three-speed PTO and a loader-ready package as standard. Despite being at the smaller end of the Case IH range, the Farmall C is more than capable of handling not only the front loader but also many attachments such as mowers, rollers, much spreaders and feeder wagons, and there are front linkage and front PTO options.

The compact design of the Farmall C conceals engines and transmissions that punch above their weight. That’s the secret to their ability to switch easily between yard jobs in confined spaces one moment, and putting in a full day’s field work the next. Equally at home on grassland and livestock farms, specialist enterprises such as poultry units and vegetable growing, and turf and amenity maintenance, Farmall C more than lives up to its name.

The latest development in the Case IH Farmall range is the introduction of Stage V models in the 90 – 120hp range which not only comply with the latest Stage V emission regulations, but also offer a 5% increase in horsepower compared to the previous Stage IIIB engines, plus up to 10% more torque with maximum torque delivered at a lower 1,300rpm.

You can a video walk around of the Farmall C above but to request your own demo either speak to your T H WHITE Pro Agri rep, or make a request online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch .

In the world of agriculture the most important thing a manufacturer can do is listen to feedback from customers. That’s exactly what Ktwo has been doing since its inception in the 1980s, resulting in today’s range of precision-built trailers.

Ktwo’s latest innovation is a new design of trailer silage sides which give farmers flexibility to transport different materials without needing to increase their trailer fleet.

The new and improved silage sides have been designed to ensure there are no external ledges, reducing any spillage of product onto the road which improves efficiency and road safety.

Ktwo’s Roadeo Curve Trailer range has a unique body design built from a single sheet of high tensile steel for increased strength and a lower nett weight. The new silage sides have been designed to augment the Curve’s strength, and increased side thickness from 2mm to 3mm improves both rigidity and longevity. Not only are the new sides fully welded, helping to create a very smooth paint finish, but the lack of any external lip prevents material remaining on the outside of the trailer when loading.

Ktwo has also modified the rear trailer posts to improve fitment, making it easier to take the sides on and off.

The front ‘window’ for the Ktwo Roadeo Curve Trailer is also a new design for increased visibility and the front ladder is now removable.

Speak to your T H WHITE Agriculture rep for the latest details and prices for the Ktwo trailer range.

If you are looking for the perfect telehandler to lift and shift bales at harvest time, take care of general yard work or get down to the nitty gritty with slurry scraping, Manitou has machines that are cut out for the job.The Manitou MLT 630-105 V agricultural telehandler has all the features to give farmers comfort, performance and profitability. With its easy cab access, high visibility grid, an array of modular choices on the dashboard and a wide selection of compatible tyres, the MLT 630-105 V allows you to work comfortably and efficiently. In terms of manoeuvrability, the JSM (Joystick, Switch & Move) control on the floating armrest helps you to master all the machine movements with one hand, while the cooling system guarantees you extra comfort for long working hours.

The capacity to lift 3,000kg to a height of 6.1m with an outreach of up to 3.34m, combined with M-Varioshift transmission, makes the Manitou MLT 630-105 V a true all-rounder.

If you need something with even more capacity but you don’t want to sacrifice comfort, the Manitou MLT 741-140V+ is the machine for you. Designed for performance and comfort, the MLT 741-140V+ can lift a whopping 4,100kg to 6.9m with an outreach up to 3.9m. Outstanding ergonomics and CVT transmission make the day’s work a pleasure too, leading to enhanced productivity, efficient completion of the task in hand and, ultimately, increased profitability.

We think you will be amazed by just what these rugged telehandlers can do, so why not get behind the wheel and find out for yourself. Simply request a demo at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch or ask your T H WHITE rep.

As we approach the next busy cultivation season, here is a look at some of the latest product developments  to  make your life easier.Pöttinger’s VITASEM linkage-mounted seed drills can be used on their own or in combination with soil preparation implements such as a power harrow. Thanks to their very low hopper, the seed drill is easy to fill and is equally effective for normal drilling, small seed drilling or precision drilling.

VITASEM’s unique seed metering system features two completely independent metering units combined in one seed housing. The metering wheels are located on the same metering shaft, giving the advantage that the small seed and normal metering wheels no longer need to be individually locked. The spring-loaded, individually adjustable flaps can easily ride over foreign objects and a partition integrated into the seed flap prevents overflowing.

Separate inlet slides for the small seed and normal seed range make it easy to switch between small seed and normal seed metering by pushing in or pulling out the slides, making it possible to switch metering modes in seconds. The optimised shape of the metering peg ensures the highest level of seed protection.

Drilling rapeseed with low numbers of seed per square meter for optimum plant distribution is ensured by the unique small seed metering wheel with its saw-tooth shaped profile.

From HE-VA we have the new Disc Roller XL Contour, designed for more aggressive cultivation than its smaller sibling affords. The versatility of the one pass Disc Roller XL Contour can help reduce on-farm machinery costs.

The main features are similar to the HE-VA Disc Roller Contour, the most notable difference being the new, larger 610mm Sabre discs which make it possible the Disc Roller XL Contour to work at depths of up to 160mm (6¼in). A deeper cultivation allows the Disc Roller XL Contour to cope with greater amounts of crop residues as well as the destruction of cover crops. It is available in mounted or trailed versions, from 2.75m to 7.25m working widths. As above, it is available with a selection of differing front tools that include Top Cutter, Shattaboards, Slicerboards and Straw Tines.

Suitable for both primary and secondary cultivations at high speed, from stale seedbed preparation to the destruction of standing cover crops and when combined with the front Shattaboard it’s an excellent tool for working down ploughed land ready for drilling.

Another new launch from HE-VA is the Top Cutter Solo – the stand-alone version of the existing Top Cutter range of integrated vegetation and stubble control machines. Using mechanical means it is designed to roll, cut and bruise cover and catch crops, as well as vegetable crops, thus reducing the reliance on herbicides. Maize stubbles also benefit from this process by reducing the burden of the maize boring worm and fusarium, again reducing reliance chemicals.

It is equally suited to conventional and organic farming. Being front or rear mounted, it can be used as a stand-alone machine or in conjunction with a cultivator or drills.

When front mounted and used in conjunction with a rear mounted machine, the Top Cutter Solo has the benefit of lying down the crop in the direction of travel to assist the working of the following machine. This one-pass system saves time, reduces fuel costs and lessens compaction, with reduced traffic helping to conserve the integrity of the soil.

The twin rotor design Top Cutter Solo is available in five widths from 3m to 6m, rigid in 3m and 4m, and hydraulic folding in 4m, 5m and 6m widths. Being a twin rotor design it delivers twice the cutting action in one pass compared to single rotor versions.

Successful seeding relies on a combination of precision, speed and spacing to achieve maximum germination rates with minimum wastage. The ability to seed different crops at different application rates is also important and Kuhn PREMIA mounted seed drills score highly in all these areas.

At the heart of the PREMIA – which comes in working widths from 2.5 to 4m – is the HELICA volumetric distribution system. This uses fluted rollers suitable for all seed sizes and shapes and capable of application rates between 1.5 – 450 kg/ha, remaining accurate and precise throughout the whole operation. It delivers regular seeding rates and distribution in the row, even on slopes and uneven ground and is not affected by vibration. This level of accuracy makes the PREMIA ideal for fine seeds at low application rates.

Add the optional SH30 or SH40 hopper and you will also be able to seed different crops at different application rates without having to mix them. There is a choice of a single disc model or Suffolk coulters, the latter having an easily controlled maximum seeding depth which prevents seeds from going too deep in light soils.

Following the success of the 3m, 4m and 6m EasyDrill, Sky Agriculture has introduced an 8m model to the range. Using up to four hoppers and being able to drill product at two different depths, accurate placement of multiple combinations of seed and/or fertiliser at two different depths is possible. Separating the placement depth of seed and fertiliser increases the efficacy of applied nutrients and eliminates the risk of shoot burn with certain fertilisers.

The main hopper is split between grain and fertilizer, each having its own pneumatic distribution. There is also the option of integrating up to two separately metered PRO hoppers so that seed or microgranules can be introduced via either distribution circuit.

The ability to seed from four hoppers at once allows for many possibilities such as mixed cover crops, companion cropping, small seeds or slug pellets to be added as desired. It also combats the risks of seeds of different sizes settling out in the hoppers.

With row spacings of 16.6cm, the 8m drill services 48 coulters each with seed and fertiliser outlets. 250kg coulter pressure provides the versatility to drill straight into hard stubbles, cultivated soils and direct and through cover crops. An additional feature of the coulter line is the ability to transfer weight hydraulicly between the front press wheels and the rear press wheels. This feature comes into its own when, under damp and/or loose soil conditions weight is transferred onto the front press wheels, while in dry seeding conditions the weight can be moved to the rear press wheel for improved slot closing. 

The 8m EasyDrill is ideal for the larger acreage farm, where higher HP tractors are generally available allowing a typical working speed between and 6 and 12km/hour depending on conditions. The additional width allows a higher work rate for this most versatile of drills.

Väderstad’s new NZ Extreme 1250-1425 wide heavy-duty tine harrow – currently in the final development phase – will be available in the UK from October 2021. The NZ Extreme is built from a five section frame, which can adapt to the field surface and maintain the selected depth. This effectiveness of this feature is further enhanced by an innovative weight transfer system, ingenious wheel set-up and heavy machine design.

The NZ Extreme is easy and quick to set up from the comfort of the tractor cab too. The machine brings several new patented solutions to the farm industry as well – in particular a strong, unique tine mounting.

Farmers who have trialled the new NZ Extreme report that they really like the work result and the overall performance of the machine. You will be able to try it too as soon as it becomes available – just register your interest by contacting our resident expert Demonstrator Mike Quilter on 07887 540200, or email him, mike.quilter@thwhite.co.uk

Contact T H WHITE Agriculture branches for more information about autumn cultivation equipment, or request a demo of the machine that interests you at www.thwhite.co.uk/get-in-touch

With maize harvest around the corner the right kit can help you bring in a better crop than ever. For New Holland’s Forage Harvesters throughput has always been king and, fitted with a New Holland maize header, you can unlock its full potential.New Holland’s FR920 is powered by an all-new V20 8 cylinder V layout engine, developed by FPT Industrial a mighty beast that will have you steaming up and down fields. Together with the FR780, it is fitted with ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR 2 technology to comply with the most stringent Stage V emissions regulations so you can combine the power, economy and eco-credentials that will help you reap maximum profit.

Not only do New Holland Forage Harvesters offer best-in-class fuel efficiency, but they are also designed for outstanding comfort, with superb visibility from the driving position and boasting an ultra-wide screen IntelliView™ IV colour touch screen monitor and new armrest to keep all key operating parameters under control.

To keep the harvest moving at maximum pace we can also offer you some great tractor and trailer combinations – New Holland T7 and T8 or Case IH Maxxum and Puma models come with a wide choice of transmissions to suit the way you work, and trailers from Warwick or Ktwo will make the perfect combo.

Warwick’s mono trailers with 4-16 tonne capacities give a fast and efficient tip with rapid return/drop, while Ktwo’s sturdy Roadeo trailers range from a 16.8 cubic metre grain capacity right up to 29 cubic metres. For mighty capacity and convenience the Ktwo Roadeo compact & push 16-25 tonne trailer range can give you around 40% more load capability with compression plus easy unloading without tipping and outstanding stability.

We know it’s not always easy to configure the right combination of machinery so please do speak to your T H WHITE rep – they have an extensive knowledge of all the options available from our suppliers and will work with you in detail to ensure you reach the most effective solution.

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 extensive knowledge.

New Holland RB125 Combi Baler

“The New Holland RB125 Combi Baler really is a piece of kit that can save a lot of time, not to mention a tractor and an operator,” says Mike. “I took one on demo to H A Farming at Minsterworth where silage harvesting was in progress.

“Essentially this new baler is built on the same basic structure as an original RB125 fixed chamber machine, with a drop floor to clear any blockages easily, as well as retractable chop knives making it easy to go from chopped crop to standard.

“The integral wrapper uses film instead of net wrap, wrapping one bale while the next bale is being prepared in the chamber. If the user feels that the bale drop is too high there is an optional bale drop kit that can be attached.   As well as softening the bale’s drop to the ground, this set-up allows a bale to be held on the wrapper until the next bale is also ready, then both bales will be dropped together. This reduces time spent collecting bales with a handler.

“The customer was very impressed with the machine, its ease of set-up and operation, as well as the potential time and labour savings it could offer.”

Kuhn Merge Maxx

“Brian Morris, owner of Morris Contractors in Tewkesbury, has been looking for an alternative to his 12 metre rake so we took the Kuhn Merge Maxx for him to try.

“The first thing to strike him was how much shorter and narrower it is on the road, making it much easier to transport. When we got it in the field, he couldn’t believe how quick it was to switch from transport to field mode – a big plus when he has to make a lot of moves between fields.

“Once in field mode the operation is also straightforward. Working on a second cut of grass the pick-up reel was able to pick up the shortest of grass at speeds of 15kph. Being able to change the working height at the turn of a handle is a really helpful feature and Brian also liked being able to put the grass in a centre row, or even to the left or right of the machine, at the touch of a button, also being able to change the row widths from a spool valve.

“Even the forager operator commented on the consistent rows which were ideal for the feed into the forager. It also leaves the crop fluffed up, allowing the air to get through it to dry out if needed. He thought it was kinder on the grass not to push it into a row.”

Want to arrange a demo for an expert critique?  Give him a call on 07887 540200, or email him, mike.quilter@thwhite.co.uk

Kuhn Primor 3570 with Cleanstraw

Effective straw shredders offer the potential of savings of up to 30% in usage rates of straw when bedding. But whether buying for the first time or upgrading, choice of machine is important, as Kuhn’s James Hutchinson points out.

“Versatility should be a primary consideration, so having a machine that is capable of feeding silage as well as spreading straw for bedding could be a good way to go,” he says.

“It may also be that farmers are forced into using some lesser quality material this winter, given the predicted scarcity, so a robust machine that is engineered to handle all types of fodder and straw is likely to be an advantage.

“Again, because it might be a case of buying in straw from varying sources, being able to handle both round and square bales, of all sizes, may be a consideration.”

Maximising straw use efficiency does mean achieving an even spread of material and accessing the furthest reaches of the shed: “Having a machine with a good spreading range is important in order to avoid large piles in the middle of the yard that will result in wastage and areas that are not bedded,” adds James. “A swivelling chute, capable of accessing both sides of the machine and reaching the corners is as important as the overall range and can be advantageous when bedding cubicles as well as straw yards.”

Straw quality may be an issue, as much as volume, and where matted or mouldy material is used that can lead to problems with air quality at the time of bedding. Kuhn has addressed this potential problem with the recent launch of its Cleanstraw dust control system on the Primor straw bedding and feeding range.

Available on new equipment, or as a retrofit upgrade for existing machines, the Cleanstraw facility reduces dust in livestock buildings by applying a fine mist of water to straw as it is distributed. It comprises a 64-litre water tank and three misting nozzles mounted at the exit of the straw blowing chute. The nozzles are fed by a pump which provides water at a flow rate to apply 1 litre of water per 100kg of straw, without slowing the machine’s normal performance.

Applying a mist of water at this rate and in this way eliminates excessive levels of airborne dust. Trials have shown that the air in a typical livestock building will be dust-free within 30 seconds after straw-blowing with the Cleanstraw system has ceased, compared to several minutes without the Cleanstraw facility.

“Reducing the amount of dust in livestock buildings not only creates a cleaner, more comfortable and more productive environment for cattle, but is also far better for farm workers. Apart from the health benefits of reduced dust in the air, the Cleanstraw system also allows better visibility when using a straw bedder, leading to more accurate spreading,” says James.

“Adding a fine mist of water as straw exits the spreading chute means very little water is required. This not only preserves the straw’s absorbency potential, ensuring it remains an effective and hygienic bedding material, but also means the speed of operation is unaffected.”

The Cleanstraw system is available on Kuhn’s Primor straw bedders that operate with the Polydrive hydraulically disengageable belt system that drives the feed rotor, and on the Profile Plus range of mixer wagons that have a bedding capability. The system is automatically activated when the Polydrive is engaged and can also be armed or disabled via an in-cab switch.

MyKUHN: FREE ONLINE SERVICES AND PARTS ORDERING

MyKUHN is an online customer portal, accessible to all owners and users of KUHN machinery. This free portal offers exclusive services to help you manage and maintain your KUHN machine fleet more easily.

Once logged in, on computer, mobile or tablet, you will be able to manage your KUHN machines by having access to parts catalogues and operator manuals in the Support area, order parts to click and collect from T H WHITE, find product and user information from the Expert area, as well as receiving updates on events and KUHN offers. It also provides an easy way to store wearing part references that you may need to order in the future. Kver

It’s easy to sign up – all the details and instructions can be found at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/mykuhn

Contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep to hear more about feeding and bedding equipment. You can also request a demo of many items at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch.

As highlighted recently on BBC News, it’s a sad fact that farm machinery – and lone operators when working in the field – are increasingly targets of rural crime. High value GPS systems are a particular target and criminals are even exploiting drones and social media to establish patterns and times when their theft attempts are likely to be most successful.

It can be very difficult for farmers to keep tabs on machinery 24/7 or to call for help if they are targeted in remote parts of the farm, but now T H WHITE is able to offer one of the most robust and effective protection systems available today – the Ajax hub-based security system.

Operating entirely through strong and stable radio signals with no wires, the Ajax system has a 2km detection range and features a built-in lone worker alarm. There is a wide choice of detection devices that can be discreetly fitted to any vehicle or piece of machinery, all of which communicate with the control panel or ‘hub’, but the thing that makes the Ajax system uniquely user-friendly is a dedicated mobile phone app, free for iOS or Android. This enables you to monitor all your equipment at any time of day or night, arming or disarming any of the detection sensors at will, as well as receiving audible and video confirmation of any intrusion.

Detection options include ‘DoorProtect Plus’ in which a contact is fitted to the door or cab of a tractor, for example, with a siren also inside the cab. This will be triggered not only by the contact being broken, but also by vibration or tilt, covering all angles of intrusion. Pet-immune motion sensors are also available (including models with a camera). In the event of intrusion into a protected vehicle the alarm will activate the siren in the vehicle, send an alarm notification to users via the mobile app and also alert a remote monitoring station (if required). An external siren will also be activated.

A big plus with the Ajax system is the lone worker alarm. If an operative feels under threat in the field, all that’s needed is to press the panic button in the app. An alarm with grid co-ordinates is immediately sent to all active users on the system as well as the central monitoring station which will send a rapid response unit.

Installation of the Ajax system can take less than a day and, because there is no wiring, you have complete freedom to move equipment around the farm. Another clever feature is the ‘end of day’ alert in which the system can be set up to remind app users if the alarms have not been set at the end of the working day.

Of course, Ajax alarms are just as applicable to buildings and premises. To beat the rural crime wave and to hear the full story on Ajax and details of the whole unitary detector range, contact Luke Roche at T H WHITE Energy, Fire & Security on 07833 480212 or email him at luke.roche@thwhite.co.uk

Mention the subject of transmission these days and you can easily unsettle people, but transmission of a different kind has been a challenging subject for years.

We are, of course, talking tractor transmission. Long gone are the days when the tractor driver had to spend long and frustrating shifts in the cab wrestling with levers and clutches. Probably more than any other tractor manufacturer, New Holland has developed a suite of transmissions to suit a wide range of preferences and applications, also balancing comfort, productivity and economy.  

Take New Holland’s outstanding all-rounder, the T5. This adaptable tractor is available with Electro Command, Dynamic Command or Utility transmissions, but what does each one mean, and which is right for you?

The Electro Command model provides semi-powershift transmission, allowing selection of eight gear speeds, engaged by up and downshift buttons on the control lever, plus a direct drive 17th gear for reduced engine speed and enhanced fuel consumption.

The new Dynamic Command transmission is one of the most pleasant to use that you can buy on the market today. This dual clutch transmission offers semi-power shift automotive style gear changes, which can be driven in manual or automatic modes. 

If you favour a simpler approach, the T5 Utility tractor comes with three transmission options:

1. T5 Utility Mechanical shuttle – a basic mechanical option of 12 forward and 12 reverse gears (12×12) using the clutch pedal to change direction.
2. T5 Utility Power shuttle – also a basic 12×12 transmission but the difference is you can change direction without the use of the clutch pedal due to the ‘powershuttle’.
3. T5 Utility Dual Command – is the top of the range Utility offering, comprising 24×24 transmission with a power shuttle as standard.

Don’t worry if you are still baffled! The bottom line is that New Holland has worked hard to ensure that you can have a T5 tractor with exactly the right transmission for the tasks and usage that you need it for. Your T H WHITE Agriculture rep has spent a long time undergoing training on aspects like this so that you don’t have to. He will talk to you, delve into your type of farming and recommend the model / transmission combination that will deliver productivity, economy and comfort, based on your unique farming profile.

Talk to your T H WHITE rep today!

Long-standing T H WHITE customer Ally Hunter Blair will be featured in the TV documentary Born Mucky: Life on the Farm, to be screened on Discovery + and Quest on Tuesday 27 July.

The programme focuses on the reality of life for three British farmers as they work tirelessly to make a living from the land.

When Ally heard he was to be featured on the programme he asked if we would like to be involved and we were very happy to help. T H WHITE Toddington branch manager Colin Davies and the demo team went to Wye Farm with a New Holland CR8.90 combine harvester fitted with a MacDon FD135 header.

Ally has crops of wheat, barley and rape, but he also likes to try more unusual crops and this particular year he chose soya bean. On the show you will see how the MacDon header is ideal for soya, not only being able to pick up the low-growing first bean but also harvesting two or three times faster than his current header.

Also appearing in the programme are Ally’s two New Holland tractors – a T7.270 and T7.210 Auto Command fitted with full guidance (he’s a big fan!) and his Manitou MLT634.

The only thing that Ally’s appearance doesn’t do is bear out the ‘Born Mucky’ part of the programme’s title – the MacDon header makes such a clean job and fast work of things that there’s barely even a coating of dust on the combine!

It’s being screened on Tuesday 27 July at 9pm on Discovery + and Quest. Don’t miss it!

(Freeview 12/114 HD, Freesat 167, Sky 144, Virgin 169)

It is said that a business is only as good as its people, and in T H WHITE’s case nothing could be more true of Vanda Webb, who has recently celebrated 45 years with the company.

In a multitude of roles over the years, culminating in her appointment as a Senior Secretary, Vanda’s reassuring voice and helpful demeanour has become familiar to the clientele at the Knockdown branch and throughout the Divisions as she has followed and supported the fortunes of customers and their families, often over several generations.

Vanda has seen many changes as the business has grown and expanded into new areas. Throughout the good and the challenging times, her commitment, loyalty and stoic support has remained steadfast and she is a much-liked and relied-upon colleague, both inside and outside the company. We are sure that customers will join us in congratulating Vanda on her long service, upholding the values that make T H WHITE proud to have such people in their service.

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.