Shaun Kennett achieves Master Tech status

Congratulations from everyone here at T H WHITE to Shaun Kennett, who has been awarded ‘Master Technician’ status in New Holland’s Tractor class. This means that Shaun has attended and passed all tractor training modules at New Holland, displaying his ability in asset reporting and competence in practical engineering.  Shaun was visited by David Pegrum, New Holland zone manager, recently to be presented with his award.

Shaun joined T H WHITE in 2007.  He’d always had a interest in farming having helped out on his Uncle’s Dairy Farm at Cleverton.  He began his training at Lackham College where he studied a three-year Land-based technical course spending his placement year with T H WHITE to gain on-the-job experience.  Realising his interest was in the machinery aspect, he returned to us to develop his career and is now a New Holland specialist working on a wide range of equipment which passes through the workshop including tractors, self-propelled foragers, balers and combines.

Service manager, Alastair Grierson, acted as a mentor for Shaun providing coaching and support throughout his development to help him achieve his certificate and commends him on his achievement.  ‘This knowledge will ensure Shaun continues to develop as a leading technician in his field and be a valued team member to his colleagues here at Knockdown, delivering best in class customer service’.

Well done Shaun!

Our new Agricultural Sales Representative covering Shropshire and the outskirts of Birmingham.

Tom grew up on a family beef farm in Cleobury Mortimer, close to Kidderminster in the West Midlands.  Finding these early years rewarding in the freedom of the countryside, stunning scenery and fresh air, this instilled a passion and respect for the land and the desire to follow an active career path that keeps him outdoors.  No stranger to hard work the chores around the farm demanded constant attention but Tom and his siblings loved the animals and became a tight harmonious little team.

Tom went on to study a BTEC in Agriculture at the Walford campus of North Shropshire college specializing in technical machinery and land management.  A highlight of this course was a study trip to New Zealand to gain exposure to larger farms and different ways of working.  He also picked up some shearing skills down under.

After that, Tom then spent several years working on local farms, both beef and arable as a farm hand and machinery operator.  It was an interesting time he recalls.  Tractors were getting larger, more sophisticated and guidance was emerging.  He began to learn the ‘must have’ machinery features to make farm operations more productive and efficient.

He then took the leap in running his own Contracting business, starting out in grassland, mowing and baling, and then on to specialised slurry tanking and digestate spreading followed by a commissioning project of an  Anaerobic Digester plant.  Always looking for the next challenge, he turned his hand to growing hops at Brook House Hops near Bromyard next. The firm sadly folded in March this year, taking Tom back to his self employed role.

With a decade of practical experience behind him, his old boss recommended him for the sales role at T H WHITE feeling his enthusiastic, fun and hard-working character would be just the right fit for us.  We couldn’t agree more.  Tom has already embraced the role, connecting with existing and new clients across the mixed farms in his sales territory and introducing his key brands – New Holland, Kverneland, Manitou, McConnel and Ktwo.  Particularly impressed with New Holland’s Auto Command functionality, he’s reflecting on how far tractors have come in driver comfort, cab environment and easy to use features.

Living just outside Kidderminster, Tom enjoys car stage rallying with Hart Motor Club in his limited free time.

He’ll be introducing himself to all existing T H WHITE customers over the coming weeks but in the meantime you can reach him on tel 07966 268527 or email tom.millward@thwhite.co.uk

FarmDroid’s world-first fully automatic robot that both seeds and mechanically weeds, is still the only piece of equipment on the market performing the two operations simultaneously.

Ed Lea, farm manager at Sandfields Farm near Stratford upon Avon, purchased one from T H WHITE this summer and has been very impressed with its performance and output.  Powered by solar panels, this highly innovative machine is CO2 neutral and offers zero energy costs whilst reducing the costs of drilling and weeding in an environmentally friendly way.  Using a GPS signal, FarmDroid marks the placement of the crops at sowing and subsequently performs mechanical weed control, both between the rows and within the rows. The precise placement of each seed sown makes it possible to weed everything that isn’t the required crop, even before the crop germinates, thereby minimising, or completely eliminating the need for manual weed control.

In future visits, it can instantly identify what’s a weed and what is not. Unlike other field robots, FarmDroid doesn’t need banks of high-definition cameras and complex computers to identify and target weeds.  The four solar panels power a battery pack and ensure up to 24 hours of daily CO2-neutral operation, and by being independently powered, the FarmDroid FD20 can work in the field throughout the entire season.

You don’t need to monitor FarmDroid either – just leave it to get on with the job. Its light weight means it won’t destroy the soil’s microstructure and it’s light touch on service too.

Ed farms salad crops across 2000 hectares in Warwickshire and like most farmers he’s faced the operational challenge of needing to manage rising costs.  He remarked that the lack of chemistry with herbicides being withdrawn from the market and the desire to increase his carbon footprint with greener, more sustainable farming practices, coupled with a reduced labour pool brought the Farmdroid into consideration.  Weighing it up against alternative power units needing seeders or hoes attached, it resulted in an attractive, value for money solution.

After a success demonstration from T H WHITE area rep Andy Moore, and the Opico team who distribute the FarmDroid in the UK, the benefits were too enticing.  ‘This tech really does help me save money, not only with fuel consumption but halving the need for manual crop weeding through the use of automation.  With savings in herbicides, fuel, labour and machinery costs (depreciation, maintenance, tyres, etc.) the financial argument for FarmDroid was strong – and so far so good.  It’s definitely improved our operations this season’.

T H WHITE can help you explore the possibilities of obtaining grant funding to assist in buying a FarmDroid FD20 machine, so talk to your local rep today for more details or to see the FarmDroid in action.

As farming practices evolve, our machinery needs evolve; and tractor power ratings are no exception.

As a reflection our larger average farm sizes, tractors are growing ever more powerful. Because we now have much larger farms, we may need to adjust our perspective on what makes a multi-purpose tractor.

After a number of improvements, this latest tractor from Case IH, the Optum 340 CVX Drive is no heavier than the existing 300 and 270 models but provides more power, productivity and the ability to handle a wider range of tasks. Case suggests the Optum 340 CVX Drive is ideal for high draft and power take-off applications, whether they be tillage or grassland orientated with transport also being recognised as a regular task to which it is well suited.

The Optum 340 is targeted firmly at medium to large farms and agricultural contracting businesses which require a tractor with a high power-to-weight ratio giving it the versatility to take on a wide range of tasks.

Power comes courtesy of a 6.7L Stage V FPT engine which incorporates the Hi-eSCR2 emissions reduction system. Also included is Case’s Automatic Productivity Management (APM) feature which optimises the CVXDrive ratio and engine speed to suit power output requirements. An upgraded CVXDrive transmission incorporates improvements to the hydrostatic unit and control software, driveline components, rear differential and rear PTO. Transport is an important function for many tractors and the Optum 340 is said to be equally at home on the road as in the field.

The company has embraced the concept of Tractor Implement Management (TIM), which allows certified implements to automatically control specific tractor functions and although not fitted as standard, the software can be upgraded to accommodate this feature.

The rear linkage can lift 11,058kg while the front linkage has a maximum capacity of 6,016kg. The two-speed front and four-speed rear PTOs are in line with this being a multi-purpose tractor.

Good all-round visibility and a keyless ignition fob are offered along with an automotive standard of interior trim. This new model cab is said to be one of the quietest available on the market at 66dB(A) and is well equipped with digital features, including five years AFS Connect advanced telematics.

The new AFS Vision Pro operating system is said to enable precision farming functionality, tractor systems and connectivity to match the required operating preferences.

To test drive Case IH’s most powerful Optum from T H WHITE, book your demo HERE .

..And scoops a GOLD medal too as Winners in Innovation!  New Holland Agriculture previewed their radical new high capacity Combine design at Agritechnica, incorporating significant new technologies.

Produced at New Holland’s centre of Harvesting Excellence in Zedelgem, Belgium, the new automation delivers advances in throughput, grain retention, grain protection and fuel efficiency over the current New Holland flagship combine CR range. The CR range is topped by the powerful CR10.90, which has held the world record for the tonnage of wheat harvested in eight hours – 797.656 tonnes – for almost a decade, since August 15, 2014.

Designed in anticipation of the way in which harvesting demands continue to evolve, and in response to customer feedback for greater capacity, higher performance and maximum protection of grain quality, this clever design ensures seasonal crop quality is protected and the following year’s crop establishment can also take place in good time and in good conditions.

This combine harvester also highlights the New Holland Twin Rotor™ technology that revolutionised the way farmers harvest and is now part of New Holland’s DNA. It’s thanks to the Twin Rotor technology that the new combine can offer the lowest grain crack on the market.

A fresh new look for CR and CX

Both CR & CX combine ranges will now be instantly identifiable, thanks to new ‘Inspired by Nature’ panel styling and decals.

A collaboration between Industrial Design and Engineering teams, together with brand and product specialists resulted in an iconic and stylish refresh of timeless design – it really is form following function.

The flow of the harvest is underlined on the exterior body panels by the dynamic blue feature that runs across the body through the various operational functions. The new look gives both ranges a similar family appearance to other machine types across New Holland’s farm equipment product range.

The host of New Holland CR Twin Rotor combine updates include:

• Upgraded seating, with a new leather-upholstered ventilated unit providing more support, plus cooling and heating.
• A new DAB+ radio providing access to a wider range of stations.
• Electronic remotely-foldable new right hand rear-view mirror for improved safety.
• Up to three cameras viewable on the in-cab terminal, which can be factory-installed in different locations on the machine
• Flotation, traction and transport benefits of tracks now available on the CR7.90 model which can be specified with 24in-wide heavy-duty belts on SmartTrax units incorporating flex technology and automatic continuous tensioning
• New options for the front axle of fully-wheeled CR combines include VF (very high flexion) 620/70 R42 dual wheels/tyres and LSW (low sidewall technology) 1250/35 R46 wide flotation units for maximum spread of weight.
• Dynamic Flow Control™ function extended to CR7.80, CR7.90 & CR 8.80 combines allowing the positions of the vanes on the two rotors to be altered and boosted on the go (now working with IntelliSense)
• CR combines gain precision technology with extended IntelliSense automated combine management technology which optimises the machine’s threshing, separation, and cleaning shoe settings according to the operator inputs.
• Extended featured settings beyond wheat, oilseed rape/canola, maize/corn and soybeans, now include oats and sorghum/millet/milo, allowing those harvesting these crops to benefit from the same potential productivity gains.
• IntelliSense is standard on CR9.90 and CR10.90 combines, and optional on other CR models.
• Factory-fitted NutriSense™, the SIMA award-winning near infrared analysis technology supplied with a three or five year subscription. Able to constantly analyse crop nutritients (protein, starch and oil contents plus moisture) and map valuable yield and soil sampling pictures to allow farmers to make harvesting, storage and marketing decisions as well as forward-plan strategies such as varying nitrogen applications the following year according to areas of the field producing higher/lower protein grain.
• PLM advancements:
• Introduction of PLM Intelligence on the CR combine range; a new IntelliView 12 touchscreen terminal with higher resolution and brighter, reduced-glare display.
• A full operator’s manual with search functions and remote screen viewing can be accessed with Grain Cam images and improved 3D mapping.
• Remote wireless software updates
• Remote Service tool allowing users to create and share screenshots.
• IntelliSteer option featuring top end guidance performance combined with maximum setting possibilities. IntelliField™ allows A-B lines and coverage maps to be shared.

And finally Agritechnica also saw the innovative new weed control management feature for CR combines previewed, with 559mm (22in) rotors (CR8.90/9.90). Developed by Australian firm Seed Terminator, the unit of the same name uses multi-stage hammer mills to pulverise weed seeds along with the chaff to eliminate their ability to germinate when reaching the ground, helping users reduce weed burdens in the following crop.

Talk to us today to learn more or discuss your harvesting needs for 2024 here.

The Aurora ELiTE lithium mower is cutting a new path in clean, green, sustainable turf maintenance.

Whilst this is their first lithium commercial mower, as the worlds first manufacturer of electrified mowers; Ransomes has decades of experience with electric products. As a result, the zero-emissions and fuel, road-worthy, quiet turf maintenance solution is meticulously designed to meet the demands of professional operators on their hardest working days.

ELITE LITHIUM TECHNOLOGY POWERED BY SAMSUNG

Powered by proven ELiTE Lithium Samsung SDI batteries and based on the much-loved HR380 chassis, the innovative Ransomes Aurora ELiTE ensures efficiency and longevity. The onboard, overnight charging feature means the mower is always ready for action.

ZERO EMISSIONS AND ZERO FUEL

When the action comes, the electric direct drive motors for the cutting system and electric-driven transaxle with auto-limited slip differential combine to deliver exceptional performance and manoeuvrability. The electric-powered hydraulic lift and steering systems elevate the industry standard with effortless control and outstanding productivity.

UP TO 80% LOWER RUNNING COSTS, 80% LESS HYDRAULICS

With a remarkable transport/mow speed of up to 25 km/hr (15 mph), tasks are completed swiftly and seamlessly. The cutting-edge mowing deck boasts a substantial 1.52 m (60″) cut width, coupled with an adjustable cut height ranging from 25 to 115 mm (1 – 4.5″). Engineered with the utmost attention to longevity, the deck construction features a robust bull nose profile forged from high-strength steel, complete with solid bumper rails and replaceable nose wear plates.

ROAD SAFE WITH REDUCED NOISE

The bolted assembly of impact and serviceable parts ensures durability and ease of maintenance. With a lightweight, high-strength steel frame, the Aurora ELiTE is built to withstand the rigours of professional use. Numerous optional accessories can be added to the machine, including a road light kit, storage racks, and mulching deck baffles to tailor it to your needs.

Talk to your T H WHITE Groundcare rep today here to find out more about this clean, green solution to grounds management.

High precision and robust design are offered in the Tempo range from Vaderstad.

A selection of tractor mounted high speed planters that offer the flexibility of operating from four rows up to a whopping 24 rows. The range encompasses six different sized planters each with individual features but all built with the same robust precision that Vaderstad users have come to rely on:

Reliability with the Tempo R 4-6

Tempo R 4-6 is a mounted high-speed planter available with 4 or 6 row units, and fertiliser metering as option.
The rigid frame benefits from minimal weight and reduced maintenance without compromising on excellent precision.

Tempo R can be equipped with a 1200 litre fertiliser hopper and disc fertiliser coulters.
The 3 metre wide Tempo R is mounted on the tractor’s three point linkage, making it easy to manoeuvre in the field.

Telescopic precision with the Tempo T 6-7

Tempo T is a mounted high-speed planter available with 6 or 7 row units, and fertiliser metering as an option.
The telescopic frame allows for unprecedented precision, while at the same time making the machine very easy to handle and transport.

Tempo T has a transport width between 3.3 and 3.5 metres. This gives a small turning radius and convenient transport. Tempo T can also be equipped with a 1200 litre fertiliser hopper and disc fertiliser coulters.

Precision from the Tempo F 6-8

Tempo F is a trailed high-speed planter, available with 6 or 8 row units and fertiliser application as an option. The placement and design of the support wheels maintain the seed depth in all conditions which ensures an even crop.

The wheels on Tempo F 8 are coupled as a hydraulic bogie unit – walking tandem. This ensures an even load on all wheels, giving a smoother ride on uneven ground. A trailed planter puts less weight on the tractor, leading to minimal soil compaction. The benefit of this is a healthy soil structure and an even crop emergence.

Maximum versatility with the Tempo V 6-12

Tempo V is available with 6 to 12 row units, including odd numbers. The ability to use the same machine for multiple crops often means that two traditional planters can be replaced. This increases usage and lowers the hectare costs.

Wide Lining automatically adapts the row spacing to the wheel tracks of the liquid manure spreader, without lowering the number of seeds planted on the field. In combination with the front hopper FH 2200, Tempo V is
able to combi-drill fertiliser at high speed.

Robust Capacity from the Tempo R 12-18

A rigid, mounted high-speed planter with fertiliser metering as an option. With easily adjustable row spacing, it is possible to plant numerous crops with the same machine, enabling greater usage.

The front mounted fertiliser hopper FH 2200 enables high precision combi-drilling. Equipped with transport wheels and a drawbar, Tempo R 12-18 can be easily transported between fields.

Enormous capacity and superior precision from the Tempo L 8-24

A trailed high-speed planter with an enormous capacity. Tempo L doubles the capacity of a traditional planter. Most importantly, the crop is established with higher precision.

Liquid fertiliser system and central micro granulate output via Bio Drill 500 as options.

A 3000 litre hopper for granular fertiliser is available as a compliment to the 5000 litre hopper on the top-capacity models. In addition, Tempo L can be equipped with a 2000 litre hopper for liquid fertiliser output. Despite its enormous capacity on the field, Tempo L folds to 3 metre transport width.

Talk to us here about how Vaderstad’s robust precision can offer you full control over your planting.

Our offers on Kuhn & Kverneland machines make winter feeding and bedding so much easier.

A feeding and bedding routine that features Kuhn & Kverneland equipment will save labour and improve herd health.

 Kuhn Profile CL Diet Feeder 

PROFILE 2 CL mixers have 2 vertical augers, a large hopper and feed out via a cross-conveyor. These machines are suited to herds of between 90 and 265 cattle, designed to make the most of maximum tub capacity with the lowest possible overall height.  The double-pitch angle of the auger enables quick breakdown of feed, no matter how full the machine already is.  To reduce power consumption, this unit is equipped with 6 asymmetric knives which have a “self-cleaning” effect and also have a progressive-cutting knife edge for constant torque transfer. The continuous auger helix naturally moves the fodder from the bottom to the top of the tub for even mixing with no forced movements, reducing fuel consumption during the mixing process.

The height/width ratio of the mixing tub places the mixers in the PROFILE 2 CL range firmly among the most compact solutions on the market.  The integrated chassis reduces overall height, while retaining excellent ground clearance

Kuhn PRIMOR Straw Blower & Feeder

With adjustable regulating tines, this versatile machine can cater for square or round bales

The PRIMOR has been designed and developed for farmers looking for a straw bedder and feeder compatible with 50 HP tractors (70 HP for haylage bales).  It’s large capacity cuts down on handling times: 1 bale with a diameter of 2 metres, and 2 of up to 1.5 m in diameter.

The adjustable regulating system with 3 preset positions is key to its flexibility.  For difficult foodstuffs such as long fibres and haylage bales, the low positioning of the boom prevents forage from getting into the turbine, ensuring fibres are effectively and evenly distributed.  Setting the tines to the raised position allows an increase of the flow of straw into the turbine with minimal flattening. Maximum blowing distance is up to 18m.

Kverneland Baler Chopper

Bale choppers & feeders with a range of load sizes available.

Designed to provide more capacity to shred material faster, the Chopper’s flywheel housing and blowing paddles have increased in dimensions to increase performance.

With four stage swiveling chute, drum feed control system, knife configuration and 2 speed gearbox this spec is impressive and a turning radius of 260° enables easy access to difficult to reach spaces.  Maximum blowing distance is up to 20m.

Kverneland Trailed Line Classic Compact Diet Feeder

Two-speed gearbox, single auger, straw blower, weighting system, and choice of size and discharge options.

The Kverneland Silo king Trailed Line Classic Compact range with one turbo auger is ideal for use in confined buildings with small or low passages. The short chassis of the TMR mixer is particularly flexible and easy to manoeuvre. The drive and the frame are designed for maximum continuous load.

Underrun protection with lighting and the ladder mounted to the frame come as standard and thanks to the hopper geometry and the robust drive, the TMR mixer can be used for both standard and non standard activities such as breaking up round bales and cutting down long-fibered feed.

Also featuring wireless control.

Kverneland products are available from our Hereford, Warwick and Stourport branches – while Kuhn products are available from all other branches (except Stockbridge).

To take advantage of any of these offers, get in touch with your local Agricultural rep today.

• Production set to start in second half of 2024 at New Holland’s Alternative Fuels Centre of Excellence in Basildon, UK

New Holland announces the expansion of the brand’s alternative fuels product portfolio with the global debut of the new T7.270 Methane Power CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) tractor which takes its alternative fuel offering one step closer to becoming a full line Clean Energy brand.

Based on the T7 with PLM Intelligence platform and the latest Horizon Ultra cab, the tractor features New Hollands new ‘clean blue’ colour and the proven NEF 6.7-litre methane-fueled engine with peak torque of 1,160Nm, and produces a maximum 270hp under all conditions, offering the performance customers expect in this segment.

Greater productivity has been made possible by making full use of the T7’s larger chassis to maximise on-board gas storage. With 1,265 litres (219kg on board), the T7.270 CNG holds 178% more fuel than the T6.180 Methane Power (455 litres/79kg). The result is a tractor not only more powerful and capable of working with bigger implements, but also able to complete more working hours between refueling stops, considerably increasing productivity and range.

Because methane is a cleaner-burning fuel, a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system is not required, freeing up space for fuel storage. Furthermore, the T7.270 Methane Power CNG can be used with all methane and biomethane sourced from livestock manure and slurry. It will make it the ideal solution for biodigester operators often running a fleet of multiple haulage tractors. In addition, it is suited to the demands of larger scale arable farms and contractors, and more complex commercial businesses conducting year-round varied applications with heavy-duty implements. The combination of methane power technology with proven New Holland T7 features is designed to offer potential customers a blend of low operating costs, autonomy, reliability and driver comfort. The model also features continuously variable transmission (CVT) for a smoother driving experience and a more efficient fuel consumption and caters for 18t+ trailer users.

While similar to the diesel-powered T7.270, the T7.270 Methane Power CNG differs in a few areas:

• Beneath the cab, new supports and the battery relocated to the left-hand side frees space for a larger gas tank.
• The cab itself is the award-winning Horizon Ultra, the quietest in the industry, with an interior noise level of just 66 decibels, and offering a roomy 8% more space
• Fitted with PLM Intelligence solutions, which integrates digital technologies to allow two-way transfer of machine and field data between the tractor and the MyPLM Connect online portal, allowing owners and managers to monitor machines, and dealers such as ourselves to provide remote support.

Growth in the biogas sector continues to increase with over 17,000 biogas plants in the EU. The potential for biogas is constantly increasing, particularly as many government policies are moving subsidies away from crop-fed to waste-fed AD plants.  The first production T7.270 Methane Power CNG tractors have undergone tests this summer and will be available to purchase in the second half of 2024.

We believe it is strategically important to invest in methane and are proud to offer this new model in the New Holland line up.

Talk to us about the efficiencies alternative fuels can provide here.

Battery-powered electric tractors enter mainstream agriculture following the commercial launch of two 55kW (75hp) models. The Case IH Farmall 75C Electric and New Holland T4 Electric Power are all-electric utility tractors with the same equipment that a diesel-fueled tractor of equivalent power would have.

These two machines are unique in the industry. As fully battery-powered vehicles, they are the first zero-emission light utility tractors with no internal combustion engine.

Both machines represent New Holland and Case IH’s most recent step in their plans for electrification. Being developed in record time in the US and Italy, in partnership with Monarch Tractor – an agriculture innovator based in California, the project prioritised three goals: customer experience, extended runtime and outstanding performance, while committing to a sustainable and compact dimension.

• The industry’s first all-electric tractors in the utility segment with innovative and unique autonomous features included
• First European public showcase following unveiling at CNH Industrial’s Tech Day in Arizona in December 2022
• First milestone towards CNHi’s strategic plan for electrification

These first-generation battery electric vehicles are compatible with all conventional implements. Batteries offer excellent runtime, with up to one full day of use possible dependent on workload, and a recharge time with fast charging systems of just one hour. The tractors can also be used as a backup power source for other devices and machines and can provide energy for implements. They have telematics and other connected systems, and a couple of impressive autonomous features to make life easier for the operator – including passing through a gateway without the operator being on board, and a feature that enables an operator on foot to move the tractor without climbing aboard.

Operational comfort is also enhanced. Noise is reduced considerably, and vibration is substantially dampened. This allows for night-time operation and improves livestock wellbeing, especially when working inside covered areas like barns.

The new models are the culmination of CNH Industrial’s exclusive technology licensing agreement with Monarch Tractor, a US-based start-up founded in 2019 to develop an electric tractor with autonomous capabilities.

Familiar components

Four-wheel drive, a proven 12×12 transmission with electric power shuttle, multiple rear and mid-mounted remote hydraulic valves, and a full-size cab are among the familiar elements.

As a result, the new Case IH and New Holland models could easily be mistaken for diesel-fueled tractors – but for the charging and electric tool power sockets adjacent to the left side of the cab. Although the hood on these two groundbreaking machines now shrouds a lithium battery pack of 110kWh max, 95kWh usable capacity generating 55kW (75hp) for propulsion and hydraulic power, with 48kW (65hp) available.

Find out more about these ground breaking new tractors, which will launch in 2024. Contact your rep here.

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Unbeatable finance deals for in-stock New Holland machines.

CALL RAY BENNETT – 07710 985957 TODAY TO FIND OUT MORE

6 months payment deferral on selected stock with our 0 + 48, 0% finance offer.

 Alternatively, fix your costs with 5yrs, 5,000hrs Uptime Warranty. (£150 repair contribution)

Offer available on selected in-stock models, only while stocks last.

UK business users only.  Terms & Conditions apply.  Valid from 1 September until 31 December 2023 while stocks last.

Call us now on 07920 028599

to find out more about these fantastic offers.

Our in-stock Case tractors are built for power and fuel efficiency when you need it most. Drive away one of these workhorses today.

Our featured Autumn models from Case:

Puma 175 CVX: Efficient power for profitable farming

More than 2000 international patents have been registered by the KUHN Group since it’s inception in 1828. Each one offering the agricultural world ever more innovative solutions.

T H WHITE are proud to supply this elite range of equipment, relied upon in more than 100 countries for crop management, forage production, livestock and landscape maintenance.

We have a full range of Kuhn products in stock and ready to take away today, including our focus products for Autumn 2023 below:

Merge Maxx 1090

These belt mergers are ideal for contractors and machinery cooperatives but also for individual farms. The 2 independent pick-ups offer side or central delivery with several combination possibilities. Rake up to 30 m forage and gain up to 3 kph.

Click here to find out more.

Opticut Variable Round Baler VB3160

Variable chamber round balers take high-density baling to the next level. This top of the range baler has been developed with the latest product innovations to improve the quality of your work and get the maximum benefit.

Click here to find out more.

Mower Conditioner FC9530

Areas to mow are becoming larger while optimal mowing periods are becoming more limited.
When considering that lowering the level of impurities from 4 to 2 % per year, results in gaining 89€/ha/year*, it’s essential that farms harvest forage without impurities. FC triple gang mowers help you to reach your goals in terms of output and quality.

Click here to find out more.

SW 4014 Wrapper

A true innovation in bale wrapping with the SW 4014. This versatile self-loading square and round bale wrapper features a unique patented non-stop fully automatic wrapping function.

Click here to find out more.

Trevor Johnson (with Martha) and Chris Newey from T H WHITE Dairy outside the four DeLaval VMS parlours.

Choosing to invest in robotics seems to be a popular decision for many UK farmers these days, for many different reasons. So when a robotic system forms part of a greenfield development project and a new dairy facility is conceived on a ‘blank sheet of paper’, it’s easy to see how utilising a combination of robotics can really make the benefits add up.

Addingrove Farm is a 240 acre dairy farm located near Aylesbury, with approximately 300 cows on-site and is a joint venture between P J Johnson & Sons and Chilton Home Farms Ltd which is run by the Johnson family. Together with nearby Canon Court Farm, also part of the estate, a total of nine DeLaval VMS^TM V310 robotic milking stations and a host of robotic assistants have been planned into a sizeable development scheme.

Situated on heavy clay ground where crops, unlike grass, are difficult to grow, Addingrove has naturally focused on dairy farming. The new facility went from greenfield site to state-of-the-art shed in just over a year, with DeLaval robotic equipment supplied and installed by Chris Newey and the T H WHITE Dairy team. The build commenced in January 2022 and was ready to accept cattle in March this year. With a capacity to house 220 cows, the fully-slatted shed has a huge 5.5M litre underground space. ‘You could fit a multi-storey car park under here’, Chris smiles. The excavated earth was re-used to create adjacent land banks with a series of oak tree plantations, in the interests of reaching carbon neutrality. To aid this goal further, an environmentally-friendly ‘bubbler’ slurry management system was installed to reduce the volume of methane produced, by aerating the muck – all helping to futureproof the shed from upcoming changes in methane regulations.

The hugely impressive facility at Addingrove Farm.

Prior to investing in the DeLaval VMS system, Trevor Johnson visited 17 robotic farms nationwide during an extensive research phase, ensuring the most successful products and processes were brought on-board. ‘We saw the DeLaval system as the way forward, as it clearly improved hygiene, animal welfare, productivity and ultimately, profitability’, he says.

Four robotic DeLaval VMS 310 systems were installed in early Spring and milking quickly began in mid-March. The reason for the cows successful adjustment from conventional to robotic milking is simple, according to Trevor. ‘There are no humans involved, so the cattle are very happy’, he states. ‘A natural pecking order has been set within the herd, there’s no need to force them to get milked at a certain time, and no lengthy queues or lame cows standing on concrete. They’re incredibly content and I’m delighted with how quickly they’ve adjusted.’

Indeed, ‘cow comfort’ is high on the agenda at Addingrove. Cattle lay on water beds for maximum comfort and hygiene, in what looks and feels like a five-star environment for cows. As Trevor recalls, ‘one visiting vet was quite taken with the water beds and noted how the cows were lying, commenting: ‘‘Clever cows tuck their tail under, comfy cows don’t need to. While they’re laying so comfortably, they’re actually making good milk.’’

As soon as installation was complete, it was noted that some of the cows proved to be ‘early-adopters’ – walking through all four robotic stations to try them out, before settling on a favourite machine. Trevor explains: ‘The whole idea is that during lactation, they don’t need to leave the shed other than to graze in the Summer. The mobility of the herd is very important, so the robotics, combined with the new layout, have done wonders to improve the constant flow throughout the shed.’

The DeLaval OptiDuo Robotic Feed Pusher at work.

The four VMS parlours.

Robotic milking in action.

The upper level area at the new facility is equally impressive, containing a number of spaces to support a wide range of activities. This includes a space to sell milk direct to the public through vending machines, a fitted kitchen, a computer & CCTV room, offices, and a large 40 seater meeting room – perfect for Young Farmers and local agricultural working groups to hold gatherings – as well as providing a superb viewing gallery which overlooks the herd below.

From left to right: The vast 5.5 million litre capacity slurry pit, DeLaval cooling tank, meeting room and viewing area.

In addition to the DeLaval VMS^TM system, T H WHITE Dairy have supplied Addingrove with a series of robotic assistants and specialist equipment to enhance overall productivity:

DeLaval OptiDuo^TM Robotic Feed Pusher: travels up and down the feed fence, pushing feed back to the cattle for easier access – keeping the feed rotated, bacteria-free, cool and fresh. This unit makes approx 8-9 active passes a day. Trevor explains, ‘The more often you push the feed, the more the cows move, the more they eat, and the more milk they generate.’

DeLaval Robotic Scraper: ‘This pushes slurry down the slats autonomously and thoroughly, with sensors built into the slatted floor that give the scraper instructions as to where to go,’ Chris points out. ‘It’s also quiet, so doesn’t bother the cows’.

DeLaval Cow brush: several brushes are on hand to provide a convenient, ergonomic and safe way for cows to scratch themselves in the shed.

Handling Race: features an automated gate opening which channels cows into a designated semi-circular area, where they receive hoof treatment, ear tagging, fly dabbing plus a dedicated footbath on the way out. Support from two staff is required to help direct the cows and carry out treatments.

DairyLight lighting: aids the cows’ sleep pattern and overall well-being. Alternating between red (for night-time) and blue/white light, helps regulate body clocks by exposing cows to a continuous spectrum of light for 16 -18 hours per day. Leads to increased yields, reduction in carbon footprint and increased profits.

From left to right: DeLaval OptiDuo Robotic Feed Pusher, DeLaval Robotic Scrapers & Cow Brushes, Handling Race and DairyLight Lighting.

Contact Chris Newey at the T H WHITE Dairy team on 07880 798475 for more info on DeLaval’s comprehensive range of products and our bespoke design engineering service.

Experience the T H WHITE Difference: putting the customer first since 1832

As the official dealer of multiple brands T H WHITE specialises in supplying and maintaining high quality equipment backed by expert knowledge, reliable service and support.

But so do many dealers – so what is the T H WHITE difference?

We understand that every machinery purchase is unique. Our manufacturer-trained technical staff have years of expertise in specifying machinery needs, making them best placed to create a solution that’s perfectly suited to you.  So here’s how we go about assisting you to achieve the best solutions:

First we conduct a fact-find

1: THE NEED Let’s take the example of a tractor sale. Our experienced sales team will begin with a discussion to understand your needs. We will establish what you plan to do with your piece of machinery, how frequently it will be used and for what type of work. You may want it for ploughing, road work, loading, deep or shallow cultivation, baling, harvesting, or PTO.   Whatever the need, we’ll tailor the solution.

2: PRODUCTIVITY We then ask you how much use this product is likely to get. This is critical to ensure we recommend the correct model to meet the demands of your tasks and ensure it lasts for the life-span you specify before you consider an upgrade. We will also ask you how long you need to run this equipment for. A typical lifespan may range from 3-5 years and this, combined with the expected hours, will help us determine the requirement for care and maintenance.

3: FUNCTIONALITY Next we’ll explore the functionality you require. Do you wish to drill, lift, harrow, rake, mow, bale or something else?

All these choices and preferences will enable our specialists to ensure you end up with exactly the right kit for your requirements. We don’t want you to buy more than you need, but equally we want you to be confident that your machinery is ready for what you expect of it.  And we don’t stop there…  We make sure you are aware of all the options available to you.  We aren’t into hard selling, just allowing you to make informed decisions that help you get the best from your machinery.

Explore Optional Extras

We check you’ve considered your comfort needs? If you have indicated a 2,000 hour yearly use you will be looking for comfortable, possibly heated seating, enhanced suspension and technology access for the extended time spent in your cab. We will discuss your lighting requirements should you need to work from dusk to dawn and we’ll ensure you have the necessary supply spools for oil, hydraulics etc. We will talk you through precision farming tools to ensure you are optimising your equipment’s productivity, as well as telematics technology to allow monitoring of service requirements.

We’ll also examine the security of your equipment, ensuring you understand the risks and can make informed decisions about whether you wish to purchase security features. You can rest assured that we won’t discuss options that aren’t relevant to the needs you have disclosed. T H WHITE has spent almost two centuries building relationships.  For us it’s not about the short term – our whole philosophy revolves around working with you to help you build and sustain your business no matter what challenges may occur along the way. By working with you in the long-term, we want to be there alongside you to look after your equipment for its – and your – lifetime, to help you get the most from your planned activities.

This is how we have served the generations we have worked with, and will continue to do so. With the fact find complete, we are ready to discuss the right purchase route for you.

Find the Purchase Route That’s Right for You

There are various routes available allowing you to buy outright, lease or contract hire.  You may want to buy at today’s cost with tomorrow’s income, to have no risk of interest rate rises, offset a rental against tax or to claim a capital tax allowance.  Your sales representative can discuss the various financial pathways available to you which you may also wish to discuss with your financial advisor.  Depending on the time of year and your company’s year end, it may alter the decision you make due to the tax treatment – be that tax through VAT, Capital Allowances or Income/Corporate Tax.

Although T H WHITE does not provide financial advice, our sales specialists will happily provide information on tax implications but we also strongly advise a conversation with your accountant to advise on the best approach for your individual circumstances. All our sales representatives are manufacturer-trained to ensure they have comprehensive knowledge of all the options available to meet specific challenges

Discuss Cover/Liability Needs & Service Contracts

From the machinery use and desired length of ownership we now tailor your purchase to your exact goals by determining your liability needs. Ideally this liability cover should align with the period of ownership (the Contract Period). Most equipment we provide comes with a ONE year full manufacturer’s warranty. There are then various manufacturer dedicated programmes designed to give you complete and long-lasting peace of mind by providing servicing and extended cover for additional years (often up to 5 years). Such plans give you maximum control over your operating costs,  fixed payments and no additional outlay for breakdowns or failures ensuring minimum downtime to your business. These transferable programmes can be passed between owners and offer professional support including high quality repairs by fully trained technicians, express parts and a specialist support centre – all creating a higher residual value for your machinery and  strengthening your resale opportunities.

Tailored Service Contract

The final step is to work through a tailored service contract. We help you understand that warranty cover is only valid when supported by a regularly serviced and maintained piece of equipment and that if no extended cover is taken the costs of failure (even a day outside of warranty) are your complete responsibility. Manufacturers often include extended cover free of charge on condition that a service contract is in place, so it’s well worth taking a service contract in order to benefit from this.  This is exactly why we are on hand with competitive options to extend your protection and service your machinery. Here again we offer various options and payment paths to make the process easy for you, from pay up front, monthly standing order, monthly invoice (all benefiting from fixed labour charges) or pay as you go.

We truly understand every purchase is unique.  Trust the T H WHITE difference to make your purchase the right one.

Manitou has launched a new 4m grain pusher compatible with MLT machines.  This is a must have for farmers allowing them to tightly pack grain, so saving valuable facility space.

The heavy duty design of this new grain pusher incorporates round and smooth surfaces to prevent grain trapping and its polyurethane cutting edge protects surfaces that can be damaged by an attachment.

Specification

• Overall length – 3942mm
• Width 2320mm
• Overall height – 946mm
• Mass – 440kg

Compatible Models

This new Manitou grain pusher is compatible with the following MLT models:

• MLT 635
• MLT 733
• MLT 737
• MLT 741
• MLT 841
• MLT 850

Speak to your sales rep today to secure one of these while stocks last

The highest quality trailers from a British family firm.

The only UK manufacturer to offer a full range of trailers is known for reliability and attention to detail. Ktwo, a family run business established in the 1980’s have been using the finest engineering standards with the latest manufacturing processes for over 50 years. Expect high quality farm machinery that is designed to perform and built to last from this manufacturer. Their rigorous quality checking and testing process ensures all products perform efficiently and reliably.

We have a wide variety of these exceptional quality Ktwo products, ALL IN STOCK NOW and available to collect today!

Compact Curve 1400

Contractor Dump Trailers

Compact Curve 1600

Roadeo Curve 1400

Experience the Ktwo difference on your farm.

Contact your T H WHITE rep here to view our range of exceptional British-made trailers.

With our unpredictable weather, growth of hedgerows and verges has been early and rapid this year, so we understand you’ll want to make a fast start to cutting season and our in-stock McConnel Power Arms will help you do just that.  We are highlighting three popular models this month in the McConnel’s 55 Series which offer power, performance and excellent value for money.

Any model in the 55 series is a staple market leader for farmers, contractors, local government or green maintenance teams. Cast iron pumps and gear boxes ensure these units are built to last serving you season after season and a choice of electric or cable rotor controls is available.  This series comes with variable forward reach (VFR) and McConnel’s signature feature –parallel-arm and Hy-Reach geometry – a standard part of the design, as are seam welded c-section arms and fully bushed pivot points to reduce stress and ensure greater durability.  Add to that a hydraulic safety breakaway, power slew, and a range of attachments, and it’s easy to see why these machines are the envy of other mainstream mid-range Power Arms.

The trusty PA 5455,  is fuel efficient with outstanding manoeuvrability for precision working.  With 5.4m reach, 55hp hydraulics it comes complete with cutting head and oil and buyers can choose a 1.2 or 1.5m head.  Step up the horsepower to the PA 5555 or PA5755 with 5.5m and 5.7m reach respectively at 60hp.  These models are fitted with high visibility LED road lighting and an integrated oil cooler as standard to ensure longevity at the higher rated power.  They make light work of even the toughest of clearance jobs including hedges with 3 years growth.

McConnel Orbitor Head

All models are offered with a wide range of attachments and our optional orbital unit is a great add on allowing the arm to work at additional angles to cater for cutting in narrow lanes.  All our power arms are supplied with the McConnel Multicut Flailhead in which the spiral layout of the lugs ensures that only two flails are cutting at any one time for a smooth, continuous cutting action.  We also offer a wide range of attachments including ditch and grip cleaner, multisaws and cutterbars.

So go on, get prepared for cutting season, contact your T H WHITE sales representative today for a great McConnel deal.

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a new tractor and farmers who run businesses usually view this investment as a tool to increase productivity. But are we missing something?

Do we consider everything when looking at a new tractor? Do we think enough about our own comfort? In short –  do we pay enough attention to the cab?

The interior of the cab is a place we’ll occupy for many hours. Some of us will be well aware of the negative impact of a less than comfortable operator’s environment – especially after 18 hours in the seat!

The operator’s environment is also the place where we interact with the tractor, guiding the machine while setting it up and using it, so display units and control panels will have an impact on our productivity and enjoyment of each working day.

With all that in mind, does it make sense to look more closely at the cab? Case IH has a history of focusing on this key area of interaction with their tractors, and has spent time and effort to create a stylish and productive environment for operators to occupy.

The Optum

An innovative cab powered by advanced solutions: the new Optum range offers an enhanced level of comfort and smart design with the brand new Optum AFS Connect cab, the flagship operator environment for Case IH that proves their passion for industry- leading technology with quality.

Enlarged cab with an unmatched silence

An improved working experience with a spacious cab that minimizes fatigue and enhances operator wellbeing, even during extended seasonal shifts. The Optum’s larger frame enables ample storage capacity, including a 20-litre cooled compartment, and a wider, unobstructed view of the tractor‘s surroundings, thanks to increased glass area and streamlined surfaces. With only 66 dB(A), the Optum AFS Connect is one of the quietest tractors on the market contributing to reduced stress and fatigue at the end of a long working day.

Smart operation at the touch of a button

You and your employees always have a lot to do. The Optum supports you with the innovative Multi Controller armrest: it enables a fast reset of preferences when changing drivers or changing jobs and places 95% of the most commonly used functions right at your fingertips. Many functions can be operated either via the touchscreen or via a new turn-and-press encoder dial, for that same personalised operation. The armrest position can be adjusted in four directions to suit any driver.

Supreme ride comfort

The 3 levels semi-active cab suspension settings and the active driver’s seat reduce the overall vibrations during field work to bring the comfort you need. They can be easily set-up through the AFS Pro 1200 monitor.

The Puma

The new Puma cab, the same as big brother Optum, is larger than before, quieter than before, while improving overall comfort. Active suspended, heated and vented seat takes care of your body, and with a larger cab comes more glass and better visibility all-round the tractor. The new Case IH steering wheel, key fob for keyless operation, engine starter button and premium sound system will bring the premium comfort you deserve.

8% Larger Cab

Part of the T H WHITE difference is our knowledge and expertise in both general and specialist equipment sectors.  One such area is estate management covering country estates, private landowners, large private gardens and those managing shoots or equestrian complexes. These and similar businesses often need an unusual mix of smaller tractors, agricultural equipment and groundcare items, ATVs, UTVs and attachments.

As an official dealer of New Holland, Iseki, Honda, Kawasaki, Logic and Wessex, T H WHITE is ideally placed to provide the right mix of equipment for these customers as we are delighted to welcome Sophie Taylor into her new role of Estate Management Specialist to support our territory.  Sophie will cover Wiltshire and Gloucestershire from our Knockdown and Marlborough depots.  Many of you may already know Sophie as the daughter of Andy Taylor.  Andy is one of our established sales colleagues who has worked for T H WHITE for over 40 years and whose remarkable depth of knowledge has earnt him the status of being one of T H WHITE’s most successful salesmen.  A mentoring backdrop that will undoubtedly see Sophie thrive!

Sophie grew up on the family farm in Lea, just outside Malmesbury.  A mixed operation of cereals crops and a suckler herd of cattle, she has been around farm machinery and operations all her life and is very much at home with understanding the requirements of tending land and animals.  Having always loved children, she studied childcare at Cirencester college then switched into a two-year Agricultural apprenticeship at Lackham.  On completion she was lucky enough to find a local nannying post which also allowed her to continue supporting farm operations at home as a valued member of the family team. Sophie was also fortunate enough to do her apprenticeship at a neighbouring family farm where she helped rear their calves on and off for 6 years.

As the children Sophie looked after grew up, she felt it was time for a change.  Her attraction to T H WHITE is built on its family values, its size and diversity allowing for career progression and growth.  Her love for the outdoors and knowledge of machinery made it the perfect fit.  One she says is ‘An amazing opportunity she should grab with both hands to make a success of’.

In her spare time Sophie is heavily involved in the Young farmers community being a member of the Malmesbury club before her teens.  She’s held various club positions over the years including club chairman and county rally chairman for Wiltshire YFC. Sophie has also been heavily involved in public speaking and stock judging too.  In fact, she’s appeared at national finals for both activities.

Sophie will be introducing herself to all existing T H WHITE customers in her area over the coming weeks and be providing impartial advice and recommendations in no time.  Meanwhile if you have a requirement for estate management equipment you can reach her on 07734446052 or email sophie.taylor@thwhite.co.uk

Delaval has recently surpassed the £10,000,000 milestone for value of InService All-Inclusive performance plans offered to UK Dairy farmers

This milestone acknowledges and celebrates the relationships DeLaval and UK dealers have with the Dairy farming community with plans spanning conventional milking, rotary systems and VMS operations.  It secures the future of hundreds of farms across the country giving farmers peace of mind regarding their milk yields and milk quality at a budgeted, fixed cost.

With a DeLaval InService all-inclusive service contract in place, your milking business is totally taken care of. You simply select the DeLaval consumables you use, and the term of the contract, then we will deliver all of these products as well as the scheduled servicing, routine maintenance, cleaning routines, and expert advice all for a fixed cost. Now that’s true peace of mind.

Our Dairy Mobile Shop specialists have regular routes across the south of England servicing these plans and can provide additional products to our customers as needed.  So whether you require pumps, chemicals, detergent or liners we are on hand to provide and top up your InService plans.

Call us or visit one of our Dairy branches to arrange an InService plan or a regular visit from one of our Mobile Shops

Join us at our August Harvester Event to see the latest New Holland CR combines, MacDon headers and new generation tractors in action.

Ring Sim Barker on 07485 382912 to RSVP today

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT
Located near Frampton Mansell, Glos, GL6 8JX.
Gated entrance is between Cotswold Gliding Club and
the Jolly Nice Farm Shop on the A419. Once through
the gates, follow T H WHITE signs to the demo field,
located at the foot of the operational airfield – please
ensure you keep to the road around the airfield.
Please RSVP with your name and total number of
guests to Sim Barker:
T: 07485 382912
E: simone.barker@thwhite.co.uk

DeLaval robot scraper RS450S

We have a packed line up of fantastic shows for the second half of 2023 so come along, we’d love to see you there.

Our Agricultural division is keeping busy hosting the following events:

• 16th & 17th August – Our own customer Combine Harvester event at Gatcombe: Aston Farms, Gatcombe Park, GL6 8JX
• 2nd September – Moreton in Marsh Show in Gloucestershire: Batsford Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucs, GL56 0AB
• 9th September – USK Show in Monmouthshire: Llancayo Farm, Gwehelog, Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 1HY
• 9th September – Kington Show at Kington: The Ovals Farm, Kington, HR5 3LN
• 14th September – Tillage Live at Cottage Lane, Twycross, Atherstone, Warks, CV9 3QH
• 21st September – Pro Agri Tillage Event location TBA
• 23rd September – Averbury Ploughing Match at Galteemore Farm, Beckhampton, Wilts, SN8 1QJ
• 15th & 16th November – Manitou Ride & Drive Event & Demonstration Day at the Three Counties Showground in Malvern, WR13 6NW
• 28th November – Frome Market Livestock Auction at Frome Market in Somerset

Our Dairy division is looking forward to:

• 9th September – Frome Agricultural and Cheese Show, at West Woodlands Showground, Somerset
• 4th October – See both our New Holland and T H WHITE ProAgri teams at The Dairy Show at Bath and West Showground in Somerset

Look out for us at various careers shows through 2023.

Ktwo Roadeo Curve tipping trailers come with a high standard specification, suited to the demands of today’s professional farmer and contractor.

Available in capacities of 12–52 tonnes, depending on grain or silage use. Along with a high tensile steel 5.50 metre (18ft) to 7.7 metre (26ft) long body to reduce overall weight whilst maintaining maximum strength.

Low energy, crisp and bright LED lights; a sprung drawbar, 10 stud Commercial axles with 420x180mm brakes, a hydraulic tailgate and 100mm wide multi leaf axle spring set are all features on this robustly constructed trailer range.

A Roadeo Curve also comes with a wide range of optional equipment and has outstanding build quality. This flexible trailer has an option to suit all requirements, and once you own one, is certain to become a reliable staple on farm for years to come.

Talk to your T H WHITE rep about the Roadeo Curve range today.

Keep going throughout harvest with our just in time offers from the most productive baler manufacturer in the world; priced to suit all budgets.

Talk to your T H WHITE rep for more details on any of these just in time harvest offers.

Happy Retirement to Dave Houghton – A celebration of a long and fruitful career and a heartfelt goodbye from a friend.

Dave studied Agriculture at Shrewsbury Tech and began his career at Murley Agricultural Services as a mobile Agricultural Technician in the early 1980’s.  He worked from the back of a Ford Escort van that he drove like a rally car!   Pictured below in 1976 he had just passed his City & Guilds Agricultural Mechanic Certificate as the only student to achieve 3 distinctions, aged 19.

Dave honed his driving skills rallying numerous cars with varying success at his local car club, before taking on the less risky roles of course closing and organising events with his wife Jayne.  Dave followed this passion with a short sabbatical in 1989, leaving to build racing engines with a successful engine builder Roy Millington, but it wasn’t long before the draw of agriculture called, and Dave was back in the Murley fold taking on a Foreman role at Stourport.

I was lucky enough to meet Dave in October 1989 as a young naive semi-skilled agricultural engineer.  I soon learnt that the more scared you looked, the faster Dave drove!  Dave coached many team members at that time and was an inspiration to all the young guys in the workshop.  He led from the front and would always help and mentor anyone who showed a similar passion to him.  But ‘on-the-tools’ was where he felt most at home – probably why he was soon out of the office and back in his van on the road, doing what he loved.

I remember one evening, Dave called at my house after 8pm to collect me to head out to a combine breakdown, much to my mother’s bemusement. This was typical of his commitment. We headed off (flat out, of course) into the dusk to tackle a combine clutch. We rigged up a flood light and cracked on.  For Dave it was always about getting the job done and important to him to keep his customers happy.  I recall another example of his commitment to a regular customer running a New Holland FX forager that had header damage.  Parts were collected and Dave, Will and myself worked through the night to get the customer up and running. It was always about customer satisfaction for Dave, and doing his best for them.

Around this time Dave purchased his Lotus Esprit, a true super car of its time. His pride and joy, Dave kept it on the road for quite a few years, keeping it running with his can-do attitude – the epitome of improvise and overcome.  At the same time he was supporting his friend Richard by building an Astra rally car from a brand-new shell to a fully competitive car.  No mean feat with Dave living in Shropshire and Richard in Scotland.

Dave is a well-respected engineer in the Worcestershire and Shropshire area among farmers.  Always trusted – if he said it needed a part, you knew that that’s what was required and if a repair was going to take a while. Dave would see it through.  Of course jobs didn’t always go to plan but Dave would not faulter, head down, he’d carry on, never beaten.  His tenacity, one of his greatest qualities!

I moved to our Evesham depot in 2003 returning in December 2006 to effectively become Dave’s boss.  A strange outcome for both of us but he didn’t change –  it didn’t matter what job I gave him, where it was or what time of day, he was always up for the challenge.  Dave was the first person I called with the news that T H WHITE were acquiring Murley Agricultural.  I remember how positive he was about the prospect of a new beginning, always looking towards the future, embracing the T H WHITE values that mirrored his own, always there with PMA and a fist bump.

Despite being the oldest man in the shop, Dave is probably the fittest. Pilates and working out with Jayne in the gym are more recent hobbies along with mountain biking with his brothers, playing on their bikes like they were teenagers again.

Dave and Jayne have been happily married for over 40 years and have two amazing children, Becky and Gregg of whom Dave is extremely proud, but very modest of their success.  Both Dave and Jane worked hard to support them through university and are always there to help fix a car or house when required.

Recently Dave and Jayne have found a new passion, a VW camper. They are regularly away enjoying the beautiful scenery that Britain has to offer, walking and exploring the countryside.  I hope now that as they embark on retirement Dave never stops having adventures, travelling the world and living a long and happy life.  After 43 years of service to Agricultural Engineering he deserves it, maybe now though, his pace won’t be flat out!

Dave you’ll be missed by many friends at T H WHITE.  As my colleague, my mate, and my best friend, I’ll miss you most.  All the best!

By Chris Walters, Stourport Service Manager.

Dave holding his ‘Star of the Day’ trophy following a farewell shoot with colleagues.

Every year, as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting farmers with the latest skills and expertise, we seek out and take on engineering apprentices in all our divisions.

One division that takes on apprentices every year is our Agricultural operation. T H WHITE agricultural apprentices work with us for four years, learning key skills associated with agricultural machinery and repair. All apprentices learn on the job in our service depots and also with blocks of learning at Reaseheath College, one of the UK’s leading specialist land-based colleges which although based in Cheshire, teaches UK wide. Reaseheath has some of the best specialist facilities and resources in the country, thanks to a continuing £80 million investment across campus. This includes £8 million Advanced Engineering and Agri-Tech Centre, £6 million Sports Sciences and Performance Academy, £8 million National Centre for Horticulture, the Environment and Sustainable Technology, £7 million Food Centre and a £13 million halls of residence.

Our current year 3 apprentices have recently finished their final learning block at Reaseheath, bringing months of specialist college training to a close. There were 27 apprentices in their year group at Reaseheath, who are from a wide range of dealers based across the country, including smaller independent companies and large organisations.

To mark the end of the college term, Reaseheath presents certificates and some special awards for excelling students. Just five special awards are presented each year, and we are delighted to announce that two of our apprentices: Finn Jones and Will Hatch each received one of these special awards from the college. Reaseheath acknowledged this as a massive achievement: Two out of only five T H WHITE apprentices won two out of the five special award categories, allocated between the total group of 27 students.

Finn won ‘Best Overall Student’ demonstrating excellence throughout his apprenticeship programme in all areas of ‘Knowledge, Practical Skills and Behaviors’. and Will won the ‘Endeavour Award’ for the apprentice who demonstrated the biggest learning progression from the the start to the end of the programme, finally excelling in all areas at his course completion.

Reaseheath held their own presentation day for the students, but we would like to acknowledge the achievements made by all five of our students, including Liam Carney, Walter Perry & Jake Wain, who have all worked hard over the last 3 years and were honoured by certificates to mark successful completion of the college based part of their training.

They are now completing course work prior to taking their End Point Assessment from September onwards.

Simon Holmes, our Technical Manager said of this year’s apprentices; “We are very proud of all our capable young apprentices and are delighted that the college has recognised their hard work, focus and skills. We are especially pleased that Finn and Will have won additional awards as both have been excellent apprentices, showing focus and determination. To honour the awards, T H WHITE have bought two pairs of tickets for both Finn and Will to each enjoy a day out at The Goodwood Revival historic motor race with a friend.”

We are always looking for the right people to continue our valued support for Agriculture and the whole T H WHITE group. Our general apprentice programme offers specific arrangements for candidates in the fields of: Dairy; Energy, Fire and Security; Palfinger UK and more in addition to our Agricultural apprentices mentioned above.

To learn about the benefits offered by an apprenticeship with T H WHITE, find information and a wealth of opportunities on our web site here – https://www.thwhite.co.uk/apprenticeships/

In farms all over Britain, a quiet revolution is taking place.

Not a revolution in the way we drill or grow or even harvest (although all these processes have undergone advancement in recent years) but a revolution in our approach to co-existing with other species that have come to rely on our farmed output as much as we do, namely the insects that we usually refer to as pests.

Once upon a time, insects that preyed upon our crops would have been attacked through the use of strong chemicals, the aim being to wipe out local populations to create pest-free fields. This approach not only attacked the pest we were targeting, but also affected benign and even helpful insects; (for example neonicotinoid seed treatments and the subsequent unintended negative effects on Bees).

Now the use of other methods of pest management are offering gentler ways to allow us to coexist with insect species that depend on the output from our farms. One of these approaches is companion planting, which works by placing plants that are unattractive or harmful to the pest next to the potential food source. This confuses the pest into moving on rather than making a home. Although gentler to benign insects who might inhabit the farm, this plan is still one of removing the pest rather than accommodating it.

Another approach is much more revolutionary: Plant breeding, the age old science of changing the traits of plants in order to produce desired characteristics, is now increasingly utilised to support crops to better survive pest attacks, allowing the insects that prey on our crops to continue to live on the plant, while maintaining our harvest. This represents a huge shift in our view towards insect pests.

Advances in oil seed rape are a great example of this process. The cabbage stem flea beetle is a known pest for this plant that can be most damaging at its larval stage, where it eats channels through the plant’s main stem. This causes the plant to tilt and fall, making it almost impossible to harvest. Now, newer, approved seed variations of oil seed rape are bred for much thicker, fast growing stems, which allow the plant to harbour – and even feed –  the cabbage stem larvae while staying healthy and upright.

This new collaborative approach to pest management, which creates a welcoming feeding environment for insects and allows fields to be productive while being alive with wildlife, shows a huge change in farming attitudes; and cements what is arguably the modern farmer’s most important role: as the main custodian of Britain’s wildlife and countryside.

Talk to your T H WHITE rep today about how we can help support your regenerative farming goals.

Manitou MLT 741-130 PS+ on pause at the Stud Farm.

Lawrence Rich has been running the 250 acre, family-owned Stud Farm in Gloucestershire with his brother Ben, since 2000. Providing top quality silage, hay, haylage and straw to the equine community, Lawrence knows true pedigree when he sees it – and his latest purchase of a Manitou agricultural telehandler is no exception!

Having established themselves as successful farmers in their own right, the brothers set up BG & LD Rich to complement their farming, offering a valuable service to the local agricultural community. With a wide variety of farming tasks to perform on a daily basis, having a powerful, reliable and versatile machine to act as an all-rounder was a must-have.

The Manitou MLT 741-130 PS+ telehandler was specifically chosen for its compact design, reliable Powershift transmission and its attention to detail when it comes to successfully navigating a challenging, agricultural environment. As well as an impressive 7 metre lifting height and a 4.1 ton load capacity, the MLT 741 is packed with innovative and well-considered features that make it a super-comfortable machine for today’s discerning operator.

All-round visibility from the cab is enhanced with an extended, curved windscreen, while maintenance is kept to a minimum, thanks to easily accessible grease points. ‘They seem to have thought of everything,’ says Lawrence. ‘It’s always the small details that make the difference, like the driving position, the joystick controls, and the fact that Manitou have made access to the cab much easier. They’ve designed a cut-away step, so you don’t bang your ankles when climbing aboard, highlighting just how well thought-through this machine is.’

Innovative cut-away step is a simple and effective design.

Just as well really, as upcoming workloads will see both man and Manitou put through their paces for long stretches. ‘We’re constantly moving from field to shed, loading and unloading, without much of a break – although the wide range of Manitou attachments available does make life easier. Bale grabs, forks and buckets are tools we rely on daily, as much as the machine itself,’ explains Lawrence. 

Over the years, Lawrence has purchased a significant number of machines from T H WHITE Agriculture, calling on the advice and expertise of senior sales representative Andy Daffurn, based at Toddington branch. As well as the MLT 741, Andy has recently supplied Lawrence with several New Holland tractors and a New Holland Big Baler 890 Plus.

We’re certainly looking forward to seeing the new baler in action soon, and reporting on yet more pedigree machinery at work on the Stud Farm!

Contact Andy Daffurn or any one of our T H WHITE Agriculture for more info on the full range of Manitou telehandlers and New Holland ranges.  Andy can be reached 07860 331023.

Manitou MLT 741-130 PS+ in action (library shots)

Yesterday, a damp, chilly April morning, saw well over 60 dairy farmers from around 40 farms arrive at the Jeynes family farm to see the V300 milking robots in action.  The Jeynes family have installed two of the latest milking robots from DeLaval and are so pleased with the results of the machines, they are adapting another barn to house a 3rd robot.

The DeLaval V300’s three dimensional camera connects to the cow faster and more efficiently than other milking robots, allowing an easier, more relaxed throughput.

A smooth and quiet action makes the VMS V300 series a positive experience for cows and for workers; and without the need to spend 8 to 10 hours a day milking, farmers and staff now have the freedom to be more productive on other tasks that benefit farm profitability.

The V300 range is also a true voluntary milking system that works with nature to foster healthier, calmer cows, which means better longevity, productivity, reproduction and yield. With a dedicated preparation cup and four ICAR approved milk meters (one for each teat), the vacuum, pulsation and take off are adjusted automatically for each teat, resulting in superior udder health.

Chris Newey, T H WHITE Dairy Sales Manager said “Staffing issues are something we all struggle with in dairy and these robots really help with that. In fact, farmers tell us that with a robot, they can be much more time-flexible.”

A huge thank you to the Jeynes family for hosting this interactive day.  We at T H WHITE are delighted with the response from our dairy customers to learn more about this new technology, and believe the DeLaval V300 series offers the most advanced robotic milking on the market. Please talk to your Dairy sales rep or Mobile Shop rep for more information on the full DeLaval robotic range and other ways in which we can support your Dairy farming operation.

Recently apprentices from across the T H WHITE Group took part in our annual apprentice review day which has been running for over 50 years!

The day saw apprentices gather at our Devizes Group Office and headquarters to Palfinger UK.  The candidates represented our Agriculture, Groundcare, Lorry Cranes and Energy Fire & Security divisions, across the various year groups of their placements.

The Assessors were extremely impressed with the high calibre of apprentices coming through our business.  Participants attended a series of technical interviews and were then hosted by Alan Johnson, Managing Director of Palfinger UK who organised a demonstration and ‘drive slot’ of our mighty Palfinger Crawler Crane.

Candidates technical scores combined with their ‘on the job’ assessment from each of their Managers contributed to the final results.

Huge Congratulations to our winners:

Year 1 Winner: Charlie Cooper ( Agriculture, Marlborough)
Runner up: Arthur Brind (Agriculture, Knockdown)
Year 2 Winner: Connor Moseley (EFS, Devizes)
Runner up: Warren Hibberd (Agriculture, Marlborough)
Year 3/4 Winner: Will Hatch (Agriculture, Frome)
Runner up: Finn Jones (Agriculture, Warwick)

Winners received a prize of £200 to spend in our parts stores and £100 for runners up. A great chance to fill up the tool kit!

Our apprenticeship program is a great way to get industry experience and skills, in a hands-on working environment, suitable for any age from school leavers aged 16 and above. With no age barrier, it is never too late to get started. Combining a mix of on the job learning and academic modules from specialist colleges for each given sector, our apprenticeships are a great way to get started in a career with us.

This year, the increase of apprentices we are taking on across 7 of our divisions and the introduction of new apprenticeships, there is an abundance of opportunities for new applicants to gain specialist knowledge of an industry segment. With many previous applicants going on to have rewarding long term careers with us working their way up to management level, future job prospects for our apprentices are substantial.

There are no particular entry requirements, just enthusiasm! We accept applications for our apprenticeships at anytime throughout the year, as some courses don’t run on a typical school term. So, if you are interested or have any questions please don’t hesitate in getting in touch, or keep an eye out at local school career fairs where you will find us exhibiting.

To learn more about the T H WHITE Group apprentice scheme visit thwhite.co.uk/apprenticeships or get in touch with our HR Manager- Joe McTiernan: 01380 722381, joe.mctiernan@thwhite.co.uk 

With over fifty years in the UK, the German name KUHN has been synonymous with farming innovation, providing a comprehensive range that equips farmers to go further, from crop management to forage production, and livestock to landscape maintenance.

As one of the nation’s favourites for Grassland equipment, Kuhn machines drive performance up, are efficient to run and won’t let you down.   T H WHITE’s well established relationship with this farming stalwart means there is always a great selection of essential kit available from stock when you need it most. Here’s a selection of keenly priced items ready to take away today!

NEW STOCK OFFERS

Tedders

Tedding is an important stage in the forage harvesting process because it speeds up drying. Tedding aims to preserve the energy value of the forage and limit any weather risk. KUHN tedders are designed to ensure the best forage distribution in all situations, quickly and evenly. With working widths from 4.20 m to 17.80 m, there is a KUHN tedder to suit your needs and here are a couple immediately available from stock.

• GF6502 from £9,300
• GF8700 from £14,450

Rakes

KUHN’s rake design is well adapted to harvesting and preserving the quality and nutritional value of the forage whilst introducing minimal impurities.  The specific shape of the fork arms ensure a high work output, good swath formation and exceptional reliability.

We have GA8131 Twin Rotor Rakes in stock from £24,950.  This rake delivers central swaths where grass is raked across a width of 7.70 m to 9.30 m and supported by a unique KUHN Masterdrive gearbox, making it ideal for intensive operations.

Mowers / Mower Conditioners

Kuhn is continuously developing innovative mowing solutions. The design of the KUHN mower range takes into account forage quality requirements, operating comfort, productivity, safety and reliability whilst reducing maintenance costs.  We have great stock deals on mowers and mower conditioners:

• Merge Maxx 1090 from £69,550.
• FC3125 from £17,650
• FC314D from £16.450,
• FC9530D from £46,600
• GMD4411 from £16,050

ONE-OFF DEALS ON USED MACHINES

• FC314D Mower Conditioner offered for just £5,850
• GMD3511 Mower for £6,450
• GF10812T Tedder only £14,750

All prices from stock, quoted are exclusive of VAT.

We have a wide range of New Holland Balers in stock to support your Harvest.  Here’s a quick round up of our favourites

THE PROBELT

Did you know the New Holland Pro-Belt Baler is the new all-around performer in the field?  Here’s why…

• It offers increased capacity, with the standard 1000rpm twin-drive gearbox
• Its simplified and redesigned bale chamber produces perfectly uniform and dense bales
• It provides high efficiency with its ActiveDropfloor continuous baling
• Its easy to use with standard ISOBUS and offers an optional IntelliBale feature.

Watch the ProBelt in action – the latest in round baler development focusing on simplicity and durability: https://www.facebook.com/THWhiteagri/videos/1302720547262583

Give it a go!

THE ROLL BELT

Bringing Harvest home, New Holland has led the Roll-Belt baler segment for over 25 years and has introduced a string of pioneering firsts that have revolutionised the way variable chamber balers operate today.

The Roll-Belt range is set to redefine round baling with advanced roll-belt technology that can improve capacity by up to 20% and density by up to 5%.  Each New Holland Roll Belt baler offers:

• Redesigned pick up with boosted capacity
• Different crop processing options to suit your individual requirements. The SuperFeed™ option enables straight through processing, to maintain long unbroken straw. CropCutter™ models guarantee super fine chopping for the densest, most nutritious silage bales producing the highest bale quality
• Variable chamber technology meaning operations can vary the size of the bale produced in 5cm increments, from 90cm right up to 150 or 180cm to enhance baling flexibility.
• An updated wrapping system
• Manage all baling parameters from the comfort of your cab with a choice of monitors from the entry level Bale Command™ Plus II monitor to the range topping IntelliView™ IV colour touchscreen monitor
• Plus ease of ownership with accessible service points

Get baling!

THE ROLL BALER COMBI

With its fixed chamber, higher strength roller design and wide pick up of 2.3m, this combi is a gem.  It’s repeatedly quoted as the best choice of fixed chamber baling on offer for livestock farm and contract operators.  The unit is able to use both net or film to bind the bale, before transferring to the film wrapping table.

Supports of the ‘film & film’ bale binding method claim its benefits are game changing – providing a much better oxygen barrier, easy film removal, less waste, easier recycling and, vitally, enhanced silage quality – including a good reduction in silage mould.

A study conducted on a commercial English farm observed the following results:

– 7.5% less dry matter losses on ‘film & film’ bales compared to ‘net-wrap’ bales due to an enhanced fermentation process and 80% less dry matter due to mould formation on the bale.
– An overall 52% reduction in dry matter losses compared to ‘net-wrap’ bales.

BIG BALERS 890 & 1290

When it comes to big square balers, the New Holland BigBaler range enables you to pick the baler that’s right for your business – from the standard 80x70cm model right through to the largest 120x90cm variant. And we’ve the 890 and 1290 in stock right now for you to take away!

You can specify the crop processing method, standard, Packer Cutter or CropCutter™ – confident that these balers produce bales with a 10% higher density, or if you select the top-of-the-range BigBaler 1290 High Density, it will produce bales up to 22% more dense than standard conventional balers.  Fitted with Loop Master™ knotting technology, the BigBaler 1290 builds on the brand’s renowned double knotting system with a loop style second knot proven to be significantly stronger than a standard knot, resulting in increased overall tensile strength for reduced breakages and eliminating twine offcuts!

What’s more, for a limited period only we are offering enhanced 0% finance on large square balers (1 + 3 @ 0%) based upon 50% of list price, for new retail contracts delivered by 30th June 2023.

We have stock in shed now, of all the above models to get you up and running with all your baler needs this season.  Get in touch with your T H WHITE rep today to discuss your needs and secure a great deal.

Meet with the T H WHITE team at a range of shows through July, August and September.

Everyone needs a day off now and then; and as we move through summer we are planning to attend a variety of Agricultural and Groundcare shows. We’d love to meet you there:

8th July – Newport Show

Shropshire’s best one day show for all the family, featuring trades stands, displays and a festival of food, held at the beautiful Chetwynd Deer Park

Weds 19 and Thur 20 July  –  SAGE The Sports and Grounds Expo

Four-days of livestock and equine competitions. This show has something to interest everyone through activities including forestry, horticulture, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink and a 12-hour programme each day of entertainment, attractions and displays.

3rd August – Burwarton Show

Packed with things to see and do for all ages. The Livestock area has a wide range of classes for cattle, sheep and pigs and the shearing competition is always popular with competitors and spectators alike.

5th August – Tenbury Countryside Show

A fantastic day out for visitors, competitors and exhibitors alike, Tenbury Show is home of the Hereford Cattle Society and the National Association of Ryeland Sheep, showcasing some of the country’s finest Heritage breeds.

16th & 17th August  – T H WHITE’s PLM & Combine Operator Training Clinics

A PLM led event that offers sound advice for combine maintenance and mechanical understanding. Open to anyone who has recently bought a combine from us, book early as places are limited. Talk to your rep for more details.

Come along and say hello to us at any one of these fantastic events, we’ll be delighted to see you there.

A New Holland combine harvester with a MacDon draper header.

A wet year, a low crop and an uneven field. A nightmare scenario for any combine operator worrying about the time spent going backwards rather than forwards in harvest.

Standard combine headers are bigger than ever, evolving over the years so some are now up to 45 feet wide. As the ground undulates under the combine, a wider header can leave one side of the cutter too high for the crop while the other edge is scraping ground, in some cases bulldozing along, ripping up the crop and the earth with it. This means the operator has to reverse the combine, then stop and climb out, clean the header, climb back in and start again. Not ideal at the best of times, worse if you are harvesting while watching the clock, up against the forecast of an incoming downpour.

Jonathan Kerr, Manager of the long established 1,500 acre farm JM Strong and Partners in Pewsey, Wilts, found a solution for this all too common issue when he saw a demo of the MacDon Flex header from T H WHITE very early in 2022.  “Two crops which are hard to cut are spring barley and peas. These grow close to the ground so encourage combines to drag and get caught on undulating ground. We had a demo for the MacDon header with spring peas which were not only close to the ground but very flat; so the demo was quite challenging”. Jonathan continues “The MacDon coped very well harvesting the peas during the demo and really showed the benefit of a flexing header.  We were surprised that the combine was always going forward with no reversing”. He continues “After the demo we ordered the new header and our expectations for the 2022 harvest were pretty high! It was difficult to keep those sensible, but thankfully the header has fully lived up to those high expectations during 2022 so I am very happy”.

The product specialists at MacDon are innovative agricultural technologists leading the field in farming solutions. The FD2 header allows flexing so it can undulate with the ground, alleviating bulldozing and allowing a closer cut. MacDon’s Active Float System is now coupled with up to 70% more flex for a harvesting experience like never before. Flex-Float Technology® gets turned up with MacDon’s optional ContourMax™ Contour Wheels. These wheels allow the header to follow the field’s contours, leaving a consistent stubble height while cutting from 1 to 18 inches+ off the ground.

Jonathan adds “Using the MacDon makes harvest more enjoyable. Like all farmers we like new kit and we have found this header increases our output. That means two things: firstly that we are completing more fields every day by doing things just that little bit faster which makes everyone happier. Secondly, the MacDon is producing a higher crop output as the header is presenting the crop to the combine in a better way. The crop goes in forwards which means it’s threshing more easily and creating an increase in output. 2022 was our first year with the FD2 and we saw more yield every day of harvest. The FD2 is also making us much faster. Previously we would cut around 1 hectare per hour, but the Flex header cuts 40 hectares in 10 hours – which allows us to be four times faster to cut. There are even other advantages too because now I can grow more spring barley and not be worried about it flattening which of course helps to tackle black grass and saves more time and money.  All in all, we are very happy with progress so far”.

Contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep here to book a MacDon demo today.

Equine coat, hoof and health care products from Car & Day & Martin available from our Marlborough Country Store.We all love warm weather, but as the temperature rises, flies are an increasing problem, especially for anyone who keeps horses.  Carr & Day & Martin are a well known British brand who have been making equine care products since their inception in 1765. The company produce a full range of coat, hoof and health care products for horses which are so well established and respected, they have a Royal Warrant which covers the range.

Interestingly, alongside the horse care products, Carr & Day & Martin also has a range of fly killers which have amassed a quiet and very loyal following, and are well worth considering as we move into the summer months.

Does fly spray kill flies?

A common misconception is that fly sprays work to kill flies. Although to an equine this would be an ideal scenario, flies play a vital role in pollination and as well as in the food chain. Flies don’t have eyes, they instead find horses through their bodily secretions such as lactic acid from sweat and carbon dioxide that humans and horses breathe out. Therefore, fly repellents work to mask these smells so make the horse ‘ invisible’ to being detected by the fly.

One of the best known fly repellent ingredients, is DEET. This is a synthetic compound that was originally made for soldiers trekking through the rain forest in 1946. It’s not so well known that it is nearly scentless. DEET has a fantastic action over midges – the pesky flies that cause Sweet Itch, among other flying and biting insects. DEET confuses flies, making it harder for the horse to be found and therefore bitten.

Flygard extra strength from Carr & Day & Martin is currently the strongest DEET based fly spray on the UK market coming in at 20% DEET which could last up to 12 hours.

Do natural fly sprays even work?

With so many different formulations it can be an expensive quest to find a natural but effective approach to fly control. Citronella has been used in fly control for generations in the equine industry. However in recent times, it has been deemed an ineffective fly repellent ingredient. This is due to the lack of scientific evidence to prove it has an effect on flies. This doesn’t mean citronella cannot be used in fly sprays. Under EU law, a natural fly spray must contain another active ingredient that has a proven action on flies to be classed as a fly repellent. This could be an ingredient such as lesser known Citriodiol. This is a completely natural compound that comes from eucalyptus oil. It has been proven to have a similar action over flies to DEET, making it an ideal natural alternative. So if you’re a fan of citronella, don’t fear! Just double check there is another ingredient listed on the back.

If you’re still sceptical about natural fly sprays working, pay close attention to the strength of the active ingredient which is normally displayed as a percentage on the back of the bottle. This can give an indication of how long the product will last, with the higher the concentration meaning the product will be longer lasting. Citromax from Carr & Day & Martin is currently the strongest Citriodiol based fly spray on the market, offering an effective natural option.

A full range of Carr & Day & Martin horse care products, including fly sprays listed above, are available from our Marlborough Country Store on London Road.  Pop along for a visit or call 01672 518408 for more details. 

Two brands have thundered onto our shelves in the last few months, they both offer remarkable comfort and style, are designed to cope with the kind of daily hard work we’re used to in the farming community, and they’re both from antipodean countries!

Wop Wops

This range of work shirts and shorts was originally designed around the New Zealand and Australian work shirt but with a colourful twist. Our Wop Wops shirts incorporate either a single colour or tri-colour design and our shorts sport a mix of plains and patterns to stand out from the crowd. With Wop Wop’s discreetly bold branding to catch the eye of your peers, they might end up wondering why they didn’t get the memo.

Wop Wops. Stand out from the herd. Available from Marlborough, Knockdown and Frome branches.

Hard Yakka

The workwear brand was launched in Australia in the 1930’s; and by the 1960s Hard Yakka had become a name synonymous with quality, toughness and durability. Over its long history, the company stayed true to its founding spirit and continued to look for new and better ways to do things. In the early 1990s a desire to match its workwear with equally impressive footwear saw the company introduce a range of Hard Yakka safety and non-safety footwear. Needless to say, the footwear kicked big goals!

Hard Yakka. Nothing’s tougher! Available in Marlborough and Knockdown branches.

When the Norfolk dairy business Taylor IMS decided to close activities, a pledge was made by T H WHITE to invest in the Attleborough based operation and take on the additional territory to support dairy farmers on the eastern side of the UK.

With this extended DeLaval territory, T H WHITE will now be providing Dairy sales, service and parts from coast to coast as the largest southern dealer in the UK.  Dairy depots in Frome, Somerset and Huntley, Gloucestershire will be supplemented with the additional facility in Attleborough, Norfolk resulting in a new trading areas stretching from Wales to Norfolk.

Adding Attleborough and this extended territory aligns with strategic aspirations to grow our Dairy network, assist farmers in the region and create a more sustainable business, giving us the scale to better meet customer needs.  Taylor IMS is closing its business activities and we are pleased to confirm that we have employed Taylor IMS staff to continue to support existing customers and grow our business in the east of the UK.

We welcome Steve Taylor looking after capital sales, Craig Taylor and David Webb as VMS Dairy Technicians with Craig also coordinating service work, and Ben Taylor joins our Dairy van sales team.

Adrian Lovegrove, Divisional Director for T H WHITE said “We are very excited about this project, and we’ll strive to establish, maintain, and grow relationships with Taylor IMS customers”. DeLaval’s Country Commercial Manager, Scott Patrick added “T H WHITE’s proven record as a professional, customer-focused and trusted partner will allow us to get closer to our customers and provide the best possible service to help dairy farmers with their daily challenges”.

The new T H WHITE branch will keep it’s existing opening hours and is located at Baconsthorpe Farm, Ellingham Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 1YQ. Telephone 01953 550 260.

Steve Taylor of Taylor IMS said of the move “We are delighted to become part of T H WHITE and can re-assure our customers they will continue to see the same friendly faces offering the very best customer service with our new dealer brand”.

This territory expansion will take effect on the 1st March, with Taylor IMS winding up activities thereafter.

John Nightingale is a 4th generation farmer who has been used to seeing John Deere branded tractors operate on his 200 hectare, ‘Fir Tree Farm’ near Coventry, for much of his adult life. However, all that changed last year with the purchase of a New Holland T6.180 Dynamic Command – adding a powerful, highly-efficient ‘blue power’ cat among the pigeons!

Although not a regular T H WHITE customer, John has been well acquainted with our Warwick based New Holland sales specialist, Paul Simpson, for over 20 years. And in that time, the historical ties to the incumbent tractor supplier, loosened a little for John. “When it came to my previous two purchases, I was not overly impressed with the product or the dealership” he says. “I was looking for an answer and Paul very kindly provided one. He left me the New Holland T6 to try for a few days – and it didn’t take long for myself and my team to make our feelings known!”

Citing a combination of reasons, from powerful performance across haulage and cultivation work, to outstanding levels of comfort within the cab, John says it was ultimately the fuel-efficiency that proved the deciding factor. “The New Holland brand is well known for being highly efficient, but thanks to the engine’s electronic fuel delivery system and it’s DC gearbox, the fuel economy of the T6.180 was something we just couldn’t ignore,” he explains.

John has had the machine for just over twelve months now, and is suitably impressed with the cost efficiencies made to date. Approximately 800 working hours were put in over the season, and having an auto-steer feature retro-fitted also contributed to the overall efficiency. “I had to call Paul last week to say thank you for saving me so much money on diesel this past year!” he smiles.

No doubt Paul will be introducing John to further discoveries within the New Holland range at some point in the near future.

Contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep to book your New Holland demo today.  

The range of technologies available to farmers to increase efficiency and profitability has never been better.  We understand the pressures on businesses today to tightly manage costs whilst increasing productivity and to focus on the environment.  The basic premise of PLM (Precision Land Management) solutions is to do just that.   We offer a range of New Holland PLM guidance solutions enabling you to download and analyse yield data to fine tune your inputs and reduce costs.  These open systems are compatible with the majority of tractor makes and models and the connectivity and intuitive technology allows you to make key decisions in real time.  Take a look at our packages on offer:

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Standard New Holland PLM Completion Kit – comprising a 392 Receiver & Nav Controller interpreted through the Intelliview screen

The standard completion kit offers a range of benefits

• time and fuel savings through no overlap or misses in tractor runs
• great efficiency in chemical use reducing costs and wastage
• less operator fatigue
• ability to easily swap between New Holland tractors & Combine/Harvester

This kit is suitable for Auto Guidance Ready (AGR) compatible tractors.

Priced at £6,775 fitted

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New Holland’s EZ-Pilot Pro PLM Solution which comprises a 1050 XCN screen with integrated Nav900 guidance controller

This cost effective solution can be fitted to any tractor model as the motor is connected below the steering.   Suited to older or smaller tractors, this kit is ideal for self-propelled sprayers and older tracked vehicles applications

Example pricing – Fit to a T7.210 tractor non AGR ready tractor for £8,635

New Holland’s AutoPilot Motor Drive Steering solution which consists of a 1050 XCN display screen with NAV 900 Receiver?

This solution can fit any tractor make or model fitted with CAN steering.

Example pricing – Fit to a T7.210  AGR ready tractor from £7,170

New ‘RAVEN’ GPS solutions landing this month

We are excited to announce that Raven GPS equipment is coming to us soon – register your interest today.  Traditionally known as the liquid application specialist, Raven is now providing autonomous solutions and GPS that bridges the gap from no guidance to a full completion kit.

These comprise a CR12 Display and RS1 Receiver

Each solution is backed by on-hand support from our PLM specialists alongside and all solutions can be configured with optional extras such as mapping, variable rate and section control software.  The level of precision you need is often unknown and we are here to solve your farm challenge.  Speak to our PLM specialists who will talk through your goals and help design the right solution for your individual requirements.  Call Mike on 07887 450200 or Tom on 07584 109561.

Keeping service costs to a minimum by using an independent technician when budgets are tight is a no-brainer, right? WRONG!

In fact, you could easily end up spending more and suffering increased down time – with a big impacts on your productivity and profitability. Here’s why…

No matter how good an independent technician may be, he is just that – a one-man band with a single premises, most likely a single service vehicle for callouts and limited access to the latest diagnostics and tools. His time is not only split between all his customers, but he also has to take care of all the back office tasks involved in running any business. And when he is on holiday, off sick or tied up with personal commitments, there will be times when he is not available at all.

That means when you book your machine in for service you will take your place in the queue. When your machine does have its day in the workshop its quite likely that the technician won’t have the necessary parts in stock so there will be a wait while they are ordered. And what are the chances of being offered a courtesy machine while yours is out of action? Virtually none.

At T H WHITE we know it’s possible to find lower hourly rates out in the market, but we always set our service prices at a level that enables us to deliver the speed and quality of service that your business needs and deserves. This represents real value that just isn’t available from one-man service businesses. Let’s consider the facts…

T H WHITE has more than 70 highly trained and skilled service technicians, three quarters of which are readily mobile in fully equipped vehicles. We have a 24/7 response service with out-of-hours support and in 90 per cent of cases we can achieve a first-time fix, whereas an independent is just one technician in one vehicle who may well need to make return visits to sort out any problems.

If one of our technicians encounters a problem he can’t immediately solve, he is able to draw upon the extensive knowledge and support across all the workshops and parts departments in our 10 agricultural branches. Our technicians attend the most up-to-date manufacturer training days for existing and new products, backed up by the latest service bulletins and resolution fixes for common faults, but independent traders are far less likely to be up to speed in these areas. We also operate a Master Technician programme to encourage expansion of technical knowledge and professional development and have a regular intake of apprentices to invest in training the next generation.

The advent of machinery telematics means that we can now see error codes from our customers’ machinery, in many cases enabling us to achieve remote fixes or to be pre-prepared for site visits, taking the correct parts for an immediate repair. Independents, on the other hand, tend not to have invested in the necessary technology to view the telematics.

One aspect that is often raised when discussing cost control is the use of genuine manufacturer or supplier remanufactured parts rather than third party aftermarket parts. Does this matter, and is the small additional cost worth it? The answer is undoubtedly YES, and T H WHITE always uses genuine parts, of which we have a huge stockholding with a 95+ per cent pick rate. Not only do non-genuine parts often lead to reduced reliability and shorter change intervals, but they can invalidate warranties – a real false economy.

If you have a machine that is out of warranty we will also fight your corner. We believe that in most cases there is some manufacturer liability and our strong relationships with leading suppliers mean the we are well-placed to negotiate on your behalf and recover costs. Independent technicians wont have direct relationships with suppliers to represent you in this way.

When you use T H WHITE for agricultural servicing you are buying into a consolidated team that will always pull together to give you the fastest, most satisfactory outcome. With our engineers being supported by more than 20 back office administration staff you will always have our immediate attention.

So, although you might pay more per hour, you are likely to be charged for fewer hours and enjoy a better result that represents real value for money. It’s not that the one-man service technicians are not good at what they do, it’s just that it’s virtually impossible for them to offer the kind of service and back up that you get from a company like T H WHITE. The economies of scale and efficiency also mean that, in the end, you will probably pay less overall for your servicing with us. It’s all the extra forms of support that bring real worth to what we do.

We rest our case – and now that we’ve shared the benefits, we hope you consider us for all your future servicing and repairs.  Booking is easy – simply call your local workshop or get in touch here to request a service or repair slot.

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 and we’ve a 650 in stock for you to carry away today!

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.  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. All disc cultivators in the Carrier family are characterised by their strong frame constructed with high-quality Swedish steel. The high weight on each disc improves penetration and maintains working depth even in tough conditions.  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.

Spec of the 650 Carrier

• Working width 6.44 m
• Disc Ø550 mm
• Standard tyres 400/60-15.5
• Transport width 2.5 m
• Weight 6.8 t
• Attachment ZD
• No. of discs 52
• Required power140-184 kW

Round up of Range

• Mult-tasking trailed Carrier is available in working widths between 4.2 – 8.2 meters
• 2-3cms up to a depth of 16cm
• All models require more than 120hp power
• Wide range of versatile tools
• Adjustable axles
• Folds for safe manoeuvring in transport

To reserve this 650 today or learn more about Vaderstad carrier, call your local T H WHITE Agricultural rep

If you need to undertake some intensive drilling this Spring, the Kverneland Tine Seeder or ts-drill for short could be the perfect solution and we have one in stock ready to go.

Designed to work in both wet and dry soil conditions with ease, this drill’s five rows of passive tools allow for accurate seed placement, compaction and sowing in a single pass, even with high amounts of crop residue and in extreme working conditions.  It’s intelligent arrangement of seeding tines in off-set configuration, reduces tractor power requirement and ensures uniform seed depth placement whatever the conditions.  Seeding depth is easily adjusted without the need for tools by use of spacers on the wheels mounted in the centre of the frame, which in turn guarantees that they will adapt perfectly to the ground contours and the sowing depth is simply more precise.  Effective seed covering after sowing is ensured by the twin row precision following harrow section which is fitted as standard.

An ELDOS metering device accurately measures the required volume of seed by the distinctive rotor and discharges it into the seed injector where it is mixed with the air stream and then conveyed through the diffusor tube and the seed delivery hoses to the coulters. The large hopper capacity of 1700 litres reduces set up time and the whole unit can be electronically controlled by a range of steering systems from the Focus 3, to the IsoMatch Tellus Go and IsoMatch Tellus Pro.

As an option, the Kverneland ts-drill can be equipped with a one-row V-harrow and press wheels. This offers the possibility of applying additional pressure and if seed press wheels are not required due to very humid conditions, they can be completely lifted.

Key features

• Excellent seed depth and levelling
• Tine spacings of 12.5 or 15cm
• Large profile wheels
• ELDOS metering device
• Floating wings following ground contours

Please note that Kverneland equipment is ONLY available from our Warwick, Stourport and Hereford branches. To find out more contact any of our salesmen from these branches here.

The Manitou MLT 635-140 V+ is an unequivocal all rounder. This versatile telehandler is one of the most favoured models in the range and you’ll find it established in the heart of farms nationwide.

The Manitou MLT 635-140 V+ telehandler is versatile and durable; it’s multitude of performance and operator-friendly features make it hard to beat. It’s compact yet powerful and offers a lift capacity of 3.5 ton to a lift height of 6m. Powered by a reliable Deutz 136hp Stage IV engine, this popular Manitou is fitted with M-Vario+ hydrostatic CVT (continuously variable transmission).  Packed with heaps of great features, the Manitou MLT 635-140V+ comes with a load sensing piston pump, ROPS, road lights as well as front and rear work lights as standard. Your spec also includes flashing beacons, hydraulic locking, 48” ITA forks and carriage. Making it even better suited for the world of agriculture, it boasts an automatic radiator cleaning system, helping to keep it running efficiently in dusty and dry environments.

 Save Time and Money

The overall offering of the MLT 635.140 V+ has been designed to reduce the overall cost of ownership by optimising fuel consumption and machine maintenance thanks to the centralised maintenance access points.

Take a Seat

Largely favoured over its closest competitor, the Manitou offers a superior comfort cab, with curved front windscreen- unique slanted protection for unrivalled visibility. The cut out in the cab floor for easy access and JSM joystick controls make for a popular every day drive.  The JSM joystick is positioned on a floating arm rest, and the comfort cab itself offers DSB (Double Switch Buttons), a 7” vision display, heater and air suspension seat for all day riding pleasure.

Adaptable to your Farm

To be more productive and suit your individual requirements, Manitou offers an extensive range of attachments, all of which are available from T H WHITE. Discover the full range here.

Customer Verdict

But don’t just take our word for it.  We asked Martin Whistance, a local farming contractor and satisfied customer from Abergavenny how he’s getting on with his 635, that he purchased from T H WHITE several years back.  ‘It’s my muck and bales go-to machine’ comments Martin. ‘Used mainly for loading and clearing it makes light work of so many routine tasks.  I had an older model, but this newer model is just such a nice, upgraded piece of equipment.  It is robust, compact and yet very powerful, fitting in just about any shed.  The comfort cab is truly just that.  The panoramic curved windscreen means I can see the loader wherever it is and I find the new curved easy step integrated into the side of the machine, a really nice feature allowing me to climb in and out with a straight back reducing any arm and back stress.

‘The whole machine is practical and functional,’ Martin goes on to say.  ‘Just what we need. I can rely on Ben Linton, our T H WHITE contact to have our interests at heart and recommend the perfect piece of kit for the application’.

Key Specs at a Glance:

• Lift capacity: 3500 kg
• Light height: 6.08 m
• Max outreach: 3.20 m
• Operating weight: 7600 kg
• Overall height: 2.38 m
• Overall width: 2.39 m
• Engine power: 136 hp Deutz engine
• Ground clearance: 42 cm
• Transmission: M-Vario+ hydrostatic CVT

For more information on this or any other Manitou telehander, please contact your local Agricultural sales rep.

We have a 6m Pöttinger TERRADISC compact disc harrow in stock, designed specifically for stubble cultivation and seedbed preparation. The compact design, and aggressive disc position ensures perfect soil penetration and a thorough mixing of crop residues.  Catering for high workloads this durable cultivator gives a fast; accurate finish in shallow or deep conditions and can withstand considerable stress in difficult operating environments.

It’s clever design features twin arm technology, with two solid forged carrier arms welded to a wide clamping bracket to ensure that discs retain their position and angle. Even in heavy soil it’s impossible for them to deviate so hard wheel tracks are broken up uniformally. For more information check out the following animation https://youtu.be/0zJc6NVQ4bc

The rugged scalloped 580 mm discs are made from special heat-treated steel, and eight discs per metre of working width equate to a spacing of just 12.5cm. The optimised interplay of ground penetration angle and mounting angle ensures excellent performance, while the offset configuration of the aggressive discs mixes harvest residues effectively into the soil. The disc diameter, combined with a thickness of 5mm, ensures a a durable robust solution, resulting in extended replacement service intervals.

Terradisc T models are transported on a dedicated chassis and this model is available as a rigid mounted short disc harrow in working widths of 3m, 3.5m and 4m, or folding short discs 4m, 5m or 6m working widths – with the  6m folding model available today.

Also available as trailed, foldable versions in 4-6m and 8-10m working widths.

Optional extras include:

• Spring steel levelling tines
• Ring hitch
• Heavy duty front board leveller
• Transport chassis air brakes or hydraulic brakes

See it in action here – https://youtu.be/Ka1TmH7xQnM

To reserve the Pöttinger TERRADISC 6001 today, call any of our T H WHITE ProAgri specialists

Our 2023 line-up of New Holland demonstration equipment and associated brands is here.  If you would like to see any of this kit in action be sure to request your demo as soon as possible as demand is always high.

NEW HOLLAND

• T5.110 Utility
• T5. 40 Dynamic Command
• T6.180 Dynamic Command
• T6.180 Auto Command
• T7.210 SideWinder II
• T7.225 Auto Command
• T7.260 SideWinder II
• T7 300 Auto Command
• T7.315 HD

• TH7.42 Telehander
• CR9.90 on Smartrax
• CR9.80 on Smartrax
• Selection of MacDon & New Holland Vari-feed headers
• Forager FR650
• BB1290 RC+ (Rotor-Cutter) Baler
• BB1290 RC High Density Baler
• RB125 Combi Baler
• Mowers, tedders and rakes in abundance
• SDM600 Disc cultivator
• SBMV650 Cultivator
• PXVS5 Plough
• STC400S Stubble Cultivator

MANITOU

• Ultra Light Machine 412
• MLT 630 V+
• MLT730 V+
• MLT635
• MLT737
• MLT741
• MLT850

KUHN

• Merge Max
• SW4014 Wrapper

VADERSTAD

• Tempo TPF8
• CR650 Carrier with cross cutter discs
• NZA600

OPICO

• He-VA 3m Combi Disc
• He-Va Stealth
• Farmdroid
• Hatzenbichler 8 row Inter Row Cultivator

To arrange your demo call our demonstrator Mike Quilter on 07887 450200 or Tom on 07584 109561.

Email them at: mike.quilter@thwhite.co.uk or tom.keen@thwhite.co.uk or you can request a demo slot https://www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch/.

One of our top picks in New Holland cultivation equipment is the 600T Compact Disc Harrow.  A trailed and hydraulically folding model with 6m working width and 52cm diameter discs, ideal for growers with lighter soils or where there is less of a need to incorporate high volumes of surface crop residues.

Designed to operate accurately at depths of between 3cm to 10cm, the notched concave discs are attached to the cultivator chassis via a maintenance free, four-point silent block rubber mount. The SDM 600T is easy to set up and simple adjustments make selecting the working depth fast and accurate. There are no complex settings to remember.

This quality Harrow is available NOW from stock. Interested to know more? Just contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep.

Benefits

• Ease of set up.
• Simple adjustments make selecting the working depth fast and accurate
• No complex settings
• Recommended power 200-260hp

The Sky Easy Drill is specifically designed as a no-till in both arable and grassland settings. It works equally well in minimum tillage conditions, on consolidated ploughed soil or when drilling into cover crops so is one of the few drills that can be truly advocated as a direct drill, a mintill drill and a grassland and cover crop drill too!

The four hoppers allow differing products to be drilled at two different depths. Individual coulter selection, choice of seed spacing and alternative seed distribution are all controllable from the cab and the 3.5 degrees coulter angle dramatically reduces soil disturbance retaining as much moisture as possible in establishment.

Available in working widths from 3m – 8m, a 6m EasyDrill typically takes 180hp to pull which reduces fuel consumption, tractor weight and therefore damage to the soil structure when drilling in damp conditions.  With 250kg of coulter pressure, this drill more than lives up to its direct drill nature and speed and accuracy is better than ever!

Take a watch as it drills into cover crop…

Additional features:

• Stable drilling platform – seeding line comprises rolling front gauge wheel, easily adjustable dual disc section to bogie style rear press wheel to minimise variation
• Straight coulter tube drop for better seed placement
• Four hoppers, four products, four metering units giving two different drilling depths controlled from one control unit.
• The two outlets per disc allow a minimum of two products to be applied such as grain and fertiliser (or chosen cover crop aid)
• Rear press wheels with scrapers – versatile for wet and dry weather
• Easy seed hopper emptying due to the emptying shutter and split folding design of the machine
• Hydraulic ram weight transfer system in the centre of each wing transferring weight to drilling conditions and differing seed beds
• Cab controllable row spacing allows dual distribution system to drill companion crops at differing depths in one pass
• Easy Quartz 800 touch screen control box with Isobus – All four metering units are controlled from the full colour touch-screen console making Sky drills exceptionally user friendly
• Variable rate seeding on all four hoppers is now a possibility
• Redesigned chassis for enhanced visibility
• Large diameter tyres and reversing camera
• Double-sided hopper access steps with safety rail
• Sealed hub bearing removing greasing maintenance

Would you like to see it in action?  Call your T H WHITE local rep or request a demo online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch.

Having first joined T H WHITE Agriculture in 2018, and following a brief spell at Murley’s, Ian Griffiths is delighted to be back in the fold at our Stourport branch – as the newly-promoted Agricultural Service Manager!

Ian’s journey began with a land-based technology course at Lackham College, whilst working at a local Case/JCB dealer in the Cotswolds. He then took on a role as a service engineer at our Knockdown depot, where he learnt the ins-and-outs of a wide variety of machinery – rebuilding gearboxes and servicing power-units on everything from combines and balers, to tractors and telehandlers. Joining from Lackham with his twin, Scott (who still works at our Knockdown workshop), their skills and experience were quickly put to good use.

However, the earth quite literally moved for Ian after meeting his partner – relocating to Herefordshire in 2020 and settling down to life on his partners family farm. With the move, came a new employer – the local machinery specialists, Murley’s. But not a change in role, as Ian continued to service agricultural machinery, expanding his broad base of machinery knowledge further still.

And as luck would have it, Murley’s agricultural business was acquired by T H WHITE a year later, seeing Ian reunited with his former employer! “It’s an exciting time to be at T H WHITE, Stourport,” says Ian. “I’m embarking on a new role as Service Manager, and lots of refurbishment work has just been started, including plans for new offices and meeting spaces.”

As for the role itself, Ian believes it will mean more focus can be given to both Agricultural and Construction servicing – allowing Chris Walters, who previously managed the servicing of both divisions, to focus solely on the Construction side. “I have a great team of experienced engineers to work with, which I’d like to grow,” continues Ian. “I plan to add several new apprenticeships over the coming months, to further support our customers.”

As well as relishing the challenges of his new managerial role, Ian also likes the challenge of the outdoors – recently hiking up Mount Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis with his partner and their dogs.

Keep on enjoying the journey, Ian!

Kuhn has added a new lighter weight and compact drill to its Venta range of pneumatic seeders.

Available initially as the 3 metre Venta 320, this new 100 series machine is designed for tractors in the 120 to 150 horsepower range. With an 850-litre hopper as standard, the drill has the option of an extension that increases capacity to 1,150 litres.  The Venta 320 can be used in combination with Kuhn’s HRB 302, HRB 303 or HR 304 power harrows by mounting on the power harrow frame, with the seeding bar guided by the roller frame. This results in the seeding depth being independent of the working depth of the harrow and excellent ground following is maintained.

Centralised adjustment of depth and pressure makes machine set-up extremely easy.  The seed bar comprises 20 or 24 rows of single disc elements, each with an internal cast iron coulter positioned at the front of the disc. This proven concept provides constant cleaning of the disc whilst ensuring precise placement of seed in the furrow. Seeding unit pressure of up to 32kg is applied.  The seed blower on the Venta 320 is driven by the tractor hydraulic circuit and is therefore independent of the PTO driving the power harrow.  The drill fan’s turbine rotation has been optimised in line with seed size, results in a reduce oil requirement – down from 35 litres/minute to 26 litres/minute.

Electrically powered volumetric metering on the drill helps to facilitate a wide operating range of between 1.5 to 430kg/ha and ensures all seed sizes are handled with precision. With the QS2 control unit, seed rate can be adjusted from the tractor cab, and calibration is easily accessible and simple to carry out.

The Venta 320 has a spacious loading platform that provides safe access to the hopper from the side. A covering harrow with universal tines is fitted as standard, and the basic model comes with integral lighting and signalling kit. What’s not to like with the up-spec’d solution – this light, efficient drill could be a game changer for you.

Call your T H WHITE rep for more details or to reserve yours today.

Compared to many other GPS guidance systems, the BlackBox Air+ from Patchwork Technologies is more accurate, simpler to use, costs less and can easily be upgraded.

For a limited time T H WHITE Agriculture is offering this advanced compact guidance system, complete with Hi Gain Antenna Upgrade, at a considerable saving.

The Recommended Retail Price is £1,680.

T H WHITE’s price is just £1,500 until 30 April 2023 only.

• 9” touch display with upgraded Egnos antenna

• Accuracy around 20-30cm

• Terrain compensator

• Straight and curved guidance

• Boundary recording and field recognition

• Headland warning and headland guidance

• Pause and resume a job, plus job recording

The BlackBox Air+ is likely to save you around 10-15% of fuel, inputs and labour.

It’s also easy to install and move from machine to machine.

5” and 8” waterproof option available at extra cost.

Don’t miss this great offer – contact your T H WHITE Agriculture Sales Rep today!

T H WHITE Agriculture’s Demonstration and Precision Farming Support team offers a mix of hands-on product demos together with specialist technical advice. It has now been strengthened by two new recruits to help serve a growing demand for more machine demos, installations and Precision Land Management™ (PLM) & Advanced Farming Systems™ (AFS) set-ups, across even more locations.

Agricultural specialist Mike Quilter is recognised as the team’s founding member, having initiated the first phase of demos in 2018, and seeing them consistently well received by customers ever since (some of you may be readers of his regular ‘Out on demo with Mike’ blog on White’s World). Prior to that, Mike spent around ten years working in the T H WHITE workshops at Andoversford and then later at Toddington, getting to know the ins-and-outs of a vast range of machinery. Focusing on demos meant he could answer a growing need, giving potential purchasers the opportunity to get up-close and personal with a machine, experience the features and benefits first-hand, and assess overall performance and suitability before making a commitment.

T H WHITE’s all-new Demo & Precision Farming Team. From left to right: Tom Keen, Mike Quilter & Fred.

A typical demo normally involves Mike putting a machine through its paces with the customer, starting off with a full walk-around to introduce the main features. He’ll then explain technical systems and answer any specific set-up questions, often operating in a ‘live’ working environment. Once customer confidence levels rise suitably, the machine is then normally left with the customer to operate independently for an agreed period of time. “Written reports, photographic documentation and feature articles are often required as part of the process, so coupled with the increasing volume of new machinery coming into the market, it was deemed high-time that this very popular service was supported with additional resource and a revised geographical structure”, says Mike. 

Mike Quilter in action during filming for ‘Born Mucky: Life On The Farm.’

Mike has performed a considerable number of demos over the last four years – one of the most memorable being an appearance in Ally Hunter Blair’s TV show ‘Born Mucky: Life On The Farm’. “This involved a New Holland combine and a MacDon header” he recalls. “We spent a day filming in beautiful Ross-on-Wye, cutting soya beans during the first lockdown in 2020. A strange but satisfying experience that I’ll never forget!” he adds.

So, as of October this year, Mike has been joined by new team members Tom Keen (demos and installations) and David McLellan (precision farming support), with the aim of providing a more proactive service, over a wider area. Mike will cover the Northern half of the locality, with a focus on specific T H WHITE depots (Toddington, Hereford, Stourport & Warwick), and Tom the Southern half (Marlborough, Knockdown, Frome & Stockbridge). Tom will also offer precision farming support for Marlborough, Frome and Stockbridge. David will cross the locality but will focus more on Knockdown and into South Wales.

Area covered by Demo & Precision Farming Team.

Tom Keen joined T H WHITE as an apprentice agricultural technician in 2010 and has never looked back. Having grown up on a farm, he felt the role was tailor made for him, and has strengthened his natural skill-sets over the years by working on a broad range of machines and undertaking some first-class training programmes. In fact, Tom’s most recent course was just last month, spending two days with New Holland’s technical sales division, brushing up on CR and CX combines and balers. He has also attended in-depth courses with Case IH covering AFS systems, and specialist Manitou MRT telehandler courses at Hartpury College. Now with a schedule brimming with demos, installations and PLM and AFS set-ups – the full spectrum of services his new team has to offer – 2023 looks set to be another successful year for Tom.

David McLellan (better known as Fred) has been part of T H WHITE Agriculture for around 8 years, having spent most of his life in and around the farming industry. He gained his nickname thanks to his exploits on the rugby pitch as a young man – and if you want to know ‘why Fred’, you’ll need to ask him directly! Having operated combines on farms in Australia, New Zealand and the US, he built up a detailed working knowledge of a wide variety of machinery, and was at the forefront of the early GPS systems on his return to the UK in the 1990’s. He’s currently working on the installation of a full-yield mapping and telematics system, with secondary display, on a New Holland CR9.90 harvester. He joins the team offering high-quality precision farming support in PLM-based systems, as well continuing with his day-to-day technical role.

A view of New Holland’s PLM precision farming system – from on-screen inside the cab, to in-field outside the cab.

Looking forward to the teams next wave of product demos? Follow Mike, Tom and Fred as they tackle some interesting winter feeder programmes with the aid of some first-rate Kuhn and Kverneland equipment – more details to be announced shortly! 

Contact the T H WHITE Agriculture team to book your specialist product demo or installation today.

Senior Leadership Change in the Agriculture, Construction, Dairy & Groundcare Divisions

 A few months ago, Division Director David Rapkins was presented with the unexpected opportunity to take up the position of New Holland Business Director for the UK, ROI, Nordics & Baltics at CNHi. This is a fantastic opportunity for David, and one that does not come around very often. As such, David has decided to leave T H WHITE at the end of the year to take up the role.

The Board of T H WHITE are confident that our relationship with CNHi will continue to strengthen with David’s appointment and we express our thanks to him for his hard work and contribution in helping to modernise and improve our business, something the new Leadership team will continue.

We are delighted to announce that Adrian Lovegrove will be promoted to Division Director with overall responsibility for the Agriculture, Construction, Dairy, and Groundcare Divisions, which also includes our Country Store and Garden Machinery operations.  This change will be effective from 1st December 2022, enabling a smooth handover of responsibilities by the year-end. Adrian will be primarily based at our Knockdown branch and report directly to me. He will take on all of David’s responsibilities, including the leadership of 260 personnel across 10 sites. The overall headcount at T H WHITE is now about 600.

Adrian has made an exceptional contribution to the business through his effort and commitment over the last 12 years. He has knowledge of all aspects of the divisions, having worked closely with many of our customers, staff, and suppliers in the role of Operations Director since July 2019. Before working at T H WHITE, Adrian spent 15 years at CNHi in the Agricultural and Construction sectors, working in Europe, Middle East, Africa & CIS countries in senior operational and leadership roles across technical product support, aftersales operations, sales, and dealer network development.

Adrian can be contacted on either 07717 486495, adrian.lovegrove@thwhite.co.uk  or via the office on 01454 238181.  I would like to thank Adrian for his invaluable support since 2010 and congratulate him on this well-earned promotion.

Alex Scott

CEO, T H WHITE Group

Said Mabrouk has been in post as a Dairy Engineer with T H WHITE Dairy in Frome for almost two months now – and is loving every minute of it.

Already, he’s found himself busy with multiple projects ranging from the design of heat recovery and refrigeration systems through to installations, service breakdowns and site visits. He is slotting into his new team environment nicely it seems, complementing the skills already present in the team with his broad-based M&E experience in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning.

“I’m a team player that likes to problem-solve,” he says. “I’m currently working closely with my colleagues, making up a team of three. We all like to share ideas and pool our knowledge, so this is the ideal way to start my new role. I’m looking forward to undergoing more company training over the coming weeks, and learning about our customers needs in more detail.”

Before life at T H WHITE, Said was self-employed for 15 years, working on a variety of commercial refrigeration projects. Prior to that, he studied at Bath College, gaining several qualifications in M&E and H&S.

Said lives in Filton, Bristol with his wife, daughter and pet cat. In his spare time, he likes to keep fit by going to the gym as well as swimming whenever he can – all fitted around regular shopping trips with his daughter!

A very warm welcome to T H WHITE, Said.

To get in touch with Said about your dairy engineering requirements you can reach him on 01373 465941 or email said.mabrouk@thwhite.co.uk

When it comes to providing the right machinery for the job, Hi-Spec Engineering can certainly demonstrate an impressive track record. It comes as little surprise therefore, that T H WHITE Dairy has seen sales of Hi-Spec slurry tankers and side spreaders double in the last year!

Encompassing the design, manufacture and supply of tankers, pumps, spreaders, trailing shoes and whisks among other agricultural products, this family run business has grown considerably since their inception in 1988 – and is rapidly becoming the number one choice for tankers among UK dairy farmers.

The Hi-Spec 3500 TD-S Slurry Tanker in action.

High quality, reliability and innovation have been watch words throughout Hi-Spec’s development, and this approach has seen them forge a strong relationship with the team at T H WHITE Dairy.

“Hi-Spec are one of the leading tanker and spreader specialists in the UK and Europe, and we’re delighted to have been working with them over the last ten years”, says Brandon Wilcox, sales rep at T H WHITE Dairy. “They always ensure good and timely availability of the right stock and the feedback we receive from our customers when it comes to Hi-Spec product is second to none” he adds.

The Hi-Spec 1000 Side Spreader in action.

The Hi-Spec 385 Slurry Pump in action.

One enterprising dairy farmer near Glastonbury, Somerset has built up a fleet of four Hi-Spec 3500 TD-S slurry tankers over recent years and has been full of praise for the Hi-Spec brand. “We’re confident our customers will keep requesting Hi-Spec products going into next year, and we’re equally confident Hi-Spec will continue to supply the quality,” adds Brandon.

Contact the T H WHITE Dairy team for more info on Hi-Spec’s outstanding range of tankers, pumps and spreaders.

Reg Pearce with Marley Lawrence (T H WHITE) and Farm Manager Andy Goodenough.

Reg Pearce’s team at his 480-acre family run Mill Farm in Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, are a very happy team indeed. Not only do they get to work with a range of New Holland machines, they’re also able to experience ‘the jewel in the crown’ – the all-new T8.435 GenesisTM Blue Power, the first of its kind sold in the UK by T H WHITE.

As a third-generation farmer, Reg has been part of the family run set-up for over four decades. These days, he focuses on pure arable, producing a mix of wheat, oilseed rape, barley, peas, and beans. Over the years, he’s bought a variety of tractor brands and started a relationship with nearby T H WHITE in the 1970’s. He settled on the New Holland brand around 30 years ago and has never looked back since.

Reg took delivery of the T8.435 Genesis in February 2022, having traded in its predecessor, a 2010 model T8050. He felt the time had come to take advantage of the huge benefits in overall efficiency, power distribution and reduced soil compaction offered by the new T8 Genesis range. The SmartTraxTM model was chosen for the simple reason that with a move away from the plough towards minimal cultivation techniques, it became important to reduce soil compaction by taking cleaner turns, to incur less overall damage to topsoil structures throughout his site. “The half-track SmartTrax is highly versatile and ideally designed to help us keep soil damage to a minimum – the weight and power distribution are so even, there’s no smearing when performing many tight turns out in the headland,” he says.

Farm Manager Andy Goodenough was also hugely impressed with the latest addition to the fleet. “It is a highly stable, powerful, manoeuvrable machine with great traction – it doesn’t allow you to over-run or create mechanical stress in any way. The ground conditions we experienced this year have not been seen since 1976, so we’ve not yet been able to run the T8 in the typically boggy conditions we can get here in the foot of the Cotswolds – although we’re confident that the way it floats over topsoil, it will perform successfully in any conditions we’re likely to face.”

Reg adds: “When the conditions are right, we go. The highly advanced T8 model will be integral to us being able to respond in whatever window we need to – giving us the power we need without fear of damaging soil structures or reducing our productivity levels.”

The hugely versatile T8.435 Genesis with SmartTrax half-track design:
• lighter, longer footprint and even weight/power distribution means less soil compaction
• highly stable operation in tight turns, increased safety
• adapted suspension for a comfortable ride
• pivoting undercarriage for contour following
• TerralockTM traction ensures no snaking in grassy patches unlike twin-track machines.

Outstanding cab comfort and attention to detail is also a big feature of the T8 Genesis. “New Holland have been thinking about the driver’s requirements as well as machine performance for many years now, and the T8 is the benchmark when it comes to a comfortable, quiet, efficient working environment with intuitive, customisable controls and the latest technology at your fingertips – making you as productive as can be” says Reg. The new cab matches the automotive industy for quality of fit, and the layout includes improved climate control and storage, better visibility, improved ergonomics, enhanced clarity of InfoviewTM instrument cluster and IntelliviewTM displays, as well as a tilting and telescopic steering column, which all help to reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity.

Although the impressive Precision Land Management (PLM) system was not fully utilised this year, Reg plans to bring more of this online next year, allied to young farmer training programmes overseen by T H WHITE Agriculture sales rep Marley Lawrence and the technical team. Once fully up-and-running, PLM integration will provide real-time insights, information, and intuitive support, including:

• Customer-to-Vehicle Connectivity – this will allow Reg to run his farm business from the cab, the farm office or even the other side of the world.
• Dealer-to-Vehicle Connectivity – helping to minimise downtime with proactive support, remote monitoring, diagnostic, and in-field software updates.
• Advisor-to-Vehicle Connectivity – to keep Reg in touch with agronomists and other experts, improving decision-making on the move.

Reg Pearce and Andy Goodenough alongside their newest fleet additions.

Enhanced operator comfort, a quiet ride and improved visibility from the cab are hallmarks of the T8 Genesis.

The T8 Genesis range can be an asset to any farm large or small. Built to suit heavy tillage applications, it’s also ideal for planting, spreading and transport.  Reg also owns a T7.315 HD New Generation Blue Power and a T7.210, alongside several other New Holland models, as well as a Väderstad TopDown cultivator.

Contact the T H WHITE Agriculture team for more info on New Holland’s outstanding range of tractors and dedicated cultivators

Tom Monk runs his family owned Rookley Farm in Stockbridge with an eye on efficiency and a healthy passion for innovation in seed growing. As part of a long-standing approach to getting the best out of his farm machinery, Tom is delighted to name a self-propelled crop sprayer from British manufacturers Chafer as the latest addition to his fleet – having been heavily involved throughout the purchasing process, from detailing its customised design to seeing it roll off the production line!

AF Monk enjoy a factory visit at Chafer HQ in Lincoln to see their new British-built Interceptor roll off the production line. From left to right: Jo Allen (Chafer), Aaron Davis, Russell Chaffey, Tom Monk and Chris Martin (T H WHITE).

At 1,300 hectares, Rookley Farm has been in the Monk family for 3 generations. During the 1960’s it was a mixed farm, dealing mainly in arable, dairy and beef. The 1970’s saw a move towards grass seed and it began to specialise in seed production from the 1980’s onwards. The farm now has its own dedicated seed plant and produces mainly seed crops with some commercial crops, such as linseed and oilseed rape.

When it came to choosing the Chafer brand, Tom was very clear on the associated benefits. “Apart from the prestige involved in buying British, we wanted to hit the ground running and it was hugely beneficial for us to have a custom-made product set up the way we wanted from the off. Not to mention the easy access to detailed product knowledge and plenty of spare parts just around the corner,” he says.

The 4000L model Interceptor boasts a 32m boom, with a 4m turning circle.

A definite up-tick in productivity is expected, as the new Interceptor is widely recognised as a highly efficient machine. Tom traded his previous sprayer, a 2017 Sands Horizon model, and has already noticed increased efficiencies including quicker, easier filling and a vast improvement in traction.

– Norac UC7 Active Roll boom with triple/Quin nozzle bodies
– FieldVision Boom & FieldVision Machine lighting packs
– Boom mud guarding, including boom tips
– ePlumbing system, including AirPurge & Fast Filling Port.

“The CVT transmission was also very impressive,” continues Russell, “with the Interceptor handling any slopes easily when fully loaded, giving us a very controlled ride – especially when combined with the automatic boom levelling capability.” AF Monk’s main spraying operative, Aaron Davis, felt equally impressed by the Chafer, particularly with the cab design. “The operating environment is very spacious, comfortable and quiet too, with excellent visibility,” he commented. “This will be so important during the Spring, as peak-time shifts can stretch to 13hrs plus”. Aaron has also been delighted with Chafer’s FieldVision lighting packs on both the booms and the body of the machine itself. “We can easily see the spray patterns when working into the night hours, thanks to some expertly considered lighting solutions” he adds.

AF Monks also specified an Individual Nozzle Control capability as part of their design. This improves accuracy in spraying on headlands by reducing overlaps, as crops can be scorched if overlapping occurs too freely – as well as keeping chemical and fertiliser costs to a minimum. They were also impressed with Chafer’s Pulse-Width-Modulation (PWM) system and the additional accuracy this can provide when controlling the flow on turns. It is a feature they may well consider as part of a potential retro fit in upcoming seasons.

Fitted with a standard 240L fuel tank, capable of fueling a 2-day run.

T H WHITE Agriculture sales rep Chris Martin took Tom and his team up to Lincoln to see their new Chafer sprayer come off the production line over the summer, which was a rewarding experience for all concerned. “It was great to see a British made machine, built by people who clearly take so much pride in their job,” said Tom.   T H WHITE Agriculture have also built a fantastic relationship with A F Monks – over the years they have provided them with a variety of machinery and accessories, including Case IH Puma tractors, Ktwo grain trailers, McConnel toppers and Pöttinger tedders.

Contact the T H WHITE Agriculture team for more info on the Chafer Interceptor self-propelled crop sprayer.

Since the first Puma was launched, it has earned a reputation for reliability, power and economy.  But it takes more than a powerful machine to drive profitability.  You need complete vehicle control and a premium cab because comfortable operators are productive ones!  That combined with smart connectivity makes for better data-driven decisions and the ability to manage and coordinate your fleet from anywhere.  Well here’s all that wrapped up in a Christmas bow in the form of the Puma 260 CVXDrive with AFS!

Believed to be the most powerful, advanced Puma ever with unprecedented comfort, connectivity, handling, power delivery and fuel efficiency.  Its suite of advanced technologies enable farm businesses to be more profitable and its classy aggressive styling makes it the ‘one to own’ in its sector.

The 260 CVXDrive is dubbed the ultimate model in this popular range, providing a unique combination of farm, fleet, and data management capabilities controlled from the large comfortable cab.  Elevated power reduces operating costs and results in increased uptime thanks to long service intervals and pro-active connected services.  At the heart of this flagship model is the Case IH AFS Connect system comprising the AFS Pro 1200 touch screen monitor, AFS Vision Pro operating system and AFS Vector Pro receiver. These allow the operator to configure tractor management and precision farming functionality to their bespoke requirements. Farm owners and managers can administer and optimise data from a desktop PC or mobile device, at any time.  AFS AccuGuide auto guidance and AFS AccuTurn Pro automated headland management technology further increase convenience and productivity, with accuracy to 1.5cm with RTK+.

Delivering the power is a fuel-efficient FPT NEF six-cylinder engine rated at 260hp with a maximum, unboosted, output of 280hp. Quieter and more efficient, the new CVXDrive continuously variable transmission allows 50km/hr to be achieved at just 1,550 rpm for optimum fuel economy. Productivity is further enhanced by customisable settings for the CVXDrive, the patented Advanced Trailer Braking system and up to 24 powerful LED lights for improved night visibility.  EcoDrive split throttle means whether you are transporting,  baling or mowing – you’re always working at the ideal and most fuel-efficient rpm.

The Puma 260 CVXDrive is equipped with bigger and stronger front and rear axles and optional 2.05m-diameter 710/70R42 rear tyres increasing the footprint by up to 18 per cent, maximising traction and carrying capacity while minimising soil compaction. Ideal for customers requiring higher power, but not a larger, heavier tractor, it’s fitted with a rear linkage which can lift 10,468kg and a hydraulic system with a flow rate of up to 170 lit/min. All of this within the same compact dimensions as the current Puma.

And when it comes to driving luxury, the cab breaks all expectations, with increased space, storage and better visibility via its panoramic view. Inside, a multitude of convenient features include a key fob that provides keyless operation in conjunction with the engine starter button, subwoofer speaker to optimise sound quality from the stereo system, additional space for personal belongings, plus an integrated coolbox to keep food and beverages cool and fresh. A premium leather seat with active suspension is optional.  At the heart of the operator’s workspace, the ergonomic MultiController armrest incorporates more customisable features including an encoder, Hot Key quick access, Tractor Implement Management (TIM) allowing for simple connection and communication to and from implements, customisable colour coded remote-control buttons, plus other programmable functions such as AFS guidance and ISObus.

The maximum sound level inside the cab is just 66dB(A), comparable to that of a luxury car, making it extremely comfortable.  The semi-active hydro-pneumatic cab suspension isolates the operator from vehicle movement eliminating vibrations whatever the terrain and the optional Case IH Advanced Vehicle Suspension (AVS) system takes this to another level by integrating the semi-active cab suspension, rear hitch and front-axle suspension, allowing this sophisticated software to react further to changing surfaces for an even smoother ride.

And the enhancements go on… The cab also features wider steps for easier, safer entry and exit, conveniently placed grab handles, new fenders that enhance side visibility and a windscreen wiper with up to 240 degrees coverage. The 460-litre fuel tank is 15 per cent larger, giving up to three hours more working time before refilling. It also includes an integrated stowage space for a toolbox and other essential service items so that these don’t need to be carried inside. An integrated clean water tank enables the operator to wash their hands, significantly improving hygiene and safety when working with equipment such as sprayers.

The 750-hour service interval for the Puma 260 CVXDrive is up to 50 per cent longer than some key competitors in this premium market segment, so less time is spent on maintenance and more time working.

To see this flagship model in the flesh and learn more about what it could do for your business contact your T H WHITE ProAgri rep today or make a request online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch.

Manitou MLT737-130PS+

The Manitou MLT737-130PS+ telehandler is one of the most popular models in the MLT range. It is one of Manitou’s mid-range agricultural spec telehandlers and is ideal for those who require heavier lifting capacities and power but a machine that remains compact enough for use in farm buildings and tight spaces.  This popular agricultural spec telehandler offers a maximum lift capacity of 3700 kgs with a max lift height of almost 7 metres.

Manitou MLT737-130PS+ Performance

The Manitou MLT737-130PS+ telehandler is designed with intensive agricultural use in mind. It has a Stage V 130 HP / 95kW Deutz engine which provides the power you need on farm for effortless loading, unloading, transporting and more.  The Powershift Plus transmission offers a more efficient use of power and instant acceleration. This smoother gear control combined with a limited slip differential makes for a more productive and comfortable ride for the operator too.

The agricultural spec telehandler from Manitou sits at 4.97m long and 2.39m wide. At 2.38m high, the machine has a ground clearance of 41cm.  There is an automatic dust removal system for the radiators which make for prolonged and easy operation.  You are guaranteed unmatched productivity and performance thanks to the upgraded and smooth hydraulic functions as well as the variable piston pump of 150l/m.

Total Cost of Ownership

The total cost of ownership for the Manitou MLT737-130PS+ is attractively low. The fuel consumption is 5% lower than previous models, pair this with the efficient Powershift transmission and you’ll make savings on fuel.  The Manitou MLT737-130PS+ telehandler is also designed with easy maintenance in mind. You’ll find easy service access and daily maintenance is made simple with easy access grease points plus the maintenance of the Manitou MLT737-130PS+ is also optimised with longer service intervals.

The Manitou Cab

You can expect optimum comfort from the Manitou MLT737-130PS+. The cab is expertly designed around the operator and specifically suited to farm use.

The cab is highly spec’d as standard. It has a panoramic high visibility windscreen and comfort seat complete with floating armrest where you will find the JSM joystick. The ergonomic floating armrest provides the operator with optimum control and comfort when operating over rough or undulating terrain.  Manitou takes the well being of operators into consideration when designing their agricultural telehandlers providing sound proofed cabs for a quiet and comfortable environment which is ideal for working for long periods of time across varying terrains.

Manitou Agricultural Telehandlers

Manitou agricultural telehandlers are staple on farms worldwide. This is because Manitou agricultural telehandlers are designed to perform a wide variety of tasks on farm, without you having to invest in various other machines. These versatile machines are compatible with a host of specifically designed attachments. You’ll find bale clamps, forks and various buckets to name just a few. All Manitou agricultural attachments are designed specifically for use on farm.

The MLT range of agricultural telehandlers are engineered for optimal performance whilst maintaining operator comfort and safety.

Did you know ?

MLT stands for Manitou Loader Telescopic and the model number refers to the lift height, lift capacity, engine power and transmission. For example,

MLT 737-130PS+

Manitou Loader Telescopic 7m 3.7ton 130hp power shift+ transmission

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To learn more about the Manitou range of agricultural telehandlers or the Manitou MLT737-130PS+ in particular, please contact us today. 

T7.300 Long Wheelbase with PLM Intelligence

We’ve got four of these beauties coming next year and want to remind you of what’s in store!  With 5 year telematics, more power without a larger frame or heavier chassis and best in class power to weight ratio of 28.3kg/hp (weight 8,490kg/300hp) you are guaranteed to see greater comfort, notably increased performance, improvements to uptime solutions and extra safety.  It’s unmissable! Reserve yours now.

The power line up for the new LWB will be the same as the current Stage V range with the addition of the new flagship, the T7.300 Auto Command offering rated power of 280hp and maximum boosted power of 300hp.

The key enhancements are summarised as:

1. Greater engine power, larger tyres, improved field performance, increased cab space and all with no increase in dimensions making it the most powerful and compact tractor in its power bracket
2. More innovation from an easy to use intelligent cab, fully customisable controls, SideWinder Ultra armrest and unique Centre-View display
3. Increased comfort and quieter operation with industry leading 66dBA noise level in the cab, improved climate control and uprated 360 degree LED lighting
4. Efficient data sharing with PLM Intelligence to maximise efficiency managed through the IntelliView™ 12 monitor
5. Improved uptime with Real time MyPLM® Connect telematics, a 24/7 Control Room and industry leading service intervals at 750 hours

This tractor has gone through an overhaul of changes – here they are at quick glance.

And remember we also have the New Holland T7 HD in stock now with PLM Intelligence too.  Packed with all the same benefits as the Long Wheelbase range (Horizon Ultra, extra storage/cool compartment, ergonomically located controls, SideWinder Ultra armrest, IntelliView and CentreView display, climate control, suspension seat, advanced connectivity to mobiles and more..) .

Next generation PLM Intelligence made its first appearance with the T7 HD tractors and is combined with the new ultra-precision PLM Cygnus receiver which provides exact positional information, compensating for terrain variations, and calculates accurate and reliable guidance lines within moments. The receiver also supports New Holland’s satellite-based correction sources, in addition to the highly accurate RTK correction distributed through the brand’s PLM RTK+ network.  Whether you choose the T7 HD or LWB, it all adds up to quite a package.  Only through personal experience will you begin to appreciate how advanced this new technology from New Holland is.  Book a demo and experience it for yourself.  Call your local rep or get in touch here.

Meet Carl Skinner, who joined T H WHITE Dairy earlier this year based from our Frome branch. Carl has been with the company for around 6 months now and has spent most of that time out on the road covering a large area of South West England– servicing, repairing and helping to install DeLaval dairy parlours.

Born and bred in Tiverton, Devon, Carl got involved with farming and machinery at the age of 16 after leaving school. Helping out at local farms he did a bit of everything, from tillage to machinery upkeep and of course to milking cows. He took a Public Service course at East Devon College with a view to studying engineering in the Forces.  He had a keen interest in the Forces and whilst the course gave him a huge insight into army life and operations, Carl went on to pursue engineering on a different path.  He began working for Lloyd Maunders who are a Devon based group of retail butchers and a major producer of locally reared meat and chicken products.  Here, he was responsible for all kinds of general repairs around their beef, sheep and chicken farming enterprise.

Carl subsequently became focused on Dairy equipment, with jobs in Somerset and Devon where he became a certified service technician for milking robots. Looking to develop further within the industry, Carl put out a post on a Facebook group interested in connecting with other Dairy Engineers to discuss development opportunities.  The post was spotted by Chris Newey, our VMS Specialist working from T H WHITE Huntley. Chris reached out about the opportunity to join the team at T H WHITE Dairy and Carl jumped at the chance!  The rest is history – he has since settled in well and very glad for the variety that the job offers him; particularly being outdoors and on farm, being hands-on with servicing equipment or having great satisfaction when he is able to solve breakdown issues.

Outside of Dairy engineering, Carl has a lifelong passion for football and plays for Amory Green Rovers of Tiverton. Keen to pass on his skills to the next generation, he also coaches the Culm Sandford United Under 10 Junior Team. For a change of pace, Carl likes to play golf and walk his 3-year-old Sprocker Spaniel ‘Ottis’ in the countryside – especially taking in the views up on Dartmoor.

Welcome to team T H WHITE, Carl.

OUR FEEDING AND BEDDING DECEMBER DEALS ARE IN STOCK, READY TO GO – SECURE A DEAL TODAY

All items offered are subject to remaining unsold (some library shots used). 

 Kuhn Profile CL Diet Feeder – 18M3 hopper with anti-overflow ring, 6 tipped knives and 2 speed gearbox.

The PROFILE 2 CL mixers have 2 vertical augers, a large hopper and feed out via a cross-conveyor. These machines are suited to herds of between 90 and 265 cattle, designed to make the most of maximum tub capacity with the lowest possible overall height.  The double-pitch angle of the auger enables quick breakdown of feed, no matter how full the machine already is.  To reduce power consumption, this unit is equipped with 6 asymmetric knives which have a “self-cleaning” effect and also have a progressive-cutting knife edge for constant torque transfer. The continuous auger helix naturally moves the fodder from the bottom to the top of the tub for even mixing with no forced movements, reducing fuel consumption during the mixing process.

The height/width ratio of the mixing tub places the mixers in the PROFILE 2 CL range firmly among the most compact solutions on the market.  The integrated chassis reduces overall height, while retaining excellent ground clearance
900mm height of mixing auger.

REF: 51125996  Contact our Frome Branch 01373 465941

Kuhn PRIMOR 3750 Straw Blower & Feeder – adjustable regulating tines, can cater for square bales < 2.7m length, (2 available)

The PRIMOR 3570 M has been designed and developed for farmers looking for a 3.5 m3 straw bedder and feeder compatible with 50 HP tractors (70 HP for haylage bales).  It’s large capacity cuts down on handling times: 1 bale with a diameter of 2 metres, and 2 of up to 1.5 m in diameter.

The adjustable regulating system with 3 preset positions is key to its flexibility.  For difficult foodstuffs such as long fibres and haylage bales, the low positioning of the boom prevents forage from getting into the turbine, ensuring fibres are effectively and evenly distributed.  And of course the quality of the straw is key so setting the tines to the raised position allows you to increase the flow of straw into the turbine with minimal flattening..  Maximum blowing distance – 18m.

REF: 61128581  Contact our Marlborough Branch 01672 512328

Kverneland 863 Baler Chopper – trailed bale choppers & feeder with 3.0m³ loading capacity

1500kg load capacity with 51/70kW/hp min power requirement

Designed to provide more capacity to shred material faster, the Chopper’s flywheel housing and blowing paddles have increased in dimensions to increase performance.

With four stage swivelling chute, drum feed control system, knife configuration and 2 speed gearbox this spec is impressive and a turning radius of 260° enables easy access to difficult to reach spaces.  Maximum blowing distance – 20m.

REF: K1125733  Contact our Stourport Branch 01299 827002

Kverneland TrailedLine Classic Compact 14m³ Diet Feeder – 2 speed gearbox, single auger, straw blower, weighting system, and choice of discharge options

The Kverneland Siloking TrailedLine Classic Compact range with one turbo auger is ideal for use in confined buildings with small or low passages. The short chassis of the TMR mixer is particularly flexible and easy to manoeurvre. The drive and the frame are designed for maximum continuous load.

Underrun protection with lighting and the ladder mounted to the frame come as standard and thanks to the hopper geometry and the robust drive, the TMR mixer can be used for both standard and non standard activities such as breaking up round bales and cutting down long-fibered feed.

Also featuring wireless control

REF: L1125732 Contact our Warwick Branch 01926 494336

To take advantage of any of these offers, get in touch with your local Agricultural rep today.

New Holland T4s and T5s have been popular choices for professional fruit growers for some time but the new T4 F N & V series launched at SIMA this year really offers the full package for growers and paired with Dondi specialised implements – the two are the perfect combination.

Following on from the benchmark speciality TN series, the new T4 F/N/V models are precision made with the same modular build concept. Our favourite, the T4.110F is an ergonomic, and surprisingly spacious tractor offering low operating costs, a practical operator environment and is an absolute driving pleasure. The new T4 provides more power and performance, advanced cab filtration, more powerful hydraulics, and a new front linkage and PTO package leaving you fully equipped for a long productive day.

Thanks to the modular design concept the choice of transmissions can be easily matched to end user needs. Advanced features include a new ergonomic gear lever position, a new push button creeper engagement and the Powershuttle aggressiveness setting. New optional features include a new parking lock feature now available on Powershuttle transmissions as well as on Dual Command™ versions. Shuttle forward/reverse and PTO engagement can be adjusted, providing comfortable modulation customised for each application.

Choose rated power outputs of 76 to a hefty 121hp across the range. All models have clean and efficient four-cylinder 3.4 litre engines compliant with Tier V emission standards and a fuel tank capacity up to 104 litres with service intervals of 600 hours. T4FNV tractors have 3 different axles to choose from, the Standard axle to the advanced Terraglide front axle. The legendary SuperSteer™ front axle offers an effective steering angle of 76°, which means a tractor can turn in a radius as low as 3.5m for truly outstanding agility. The Terraglide™ front axle suspension is proven to protect the tractor, mounted implements, and the operator from heavy shock loads during transport. In the field, the advanced suspension system maintains contact between the tyre and the ground to improve traction and safety.

Not only does the new VisionView™ cab deliver all round visibility for an uninterrupted view but this award winning New Holland Blue Cab™ 4 meets EN 15695- 2:2009 filtration and EN 15695-1:2009 pressurisation standards. In-cab sound levels are now just 78dB(A) and the flat deck floor and 360° LED light packages further enhance day long comfort.

Pair this with the Italian implement maker Dondi which provides a range of equipment ideal for working in fruit plantations, vineyards, orchards or in nurseries under glass. Choose between specialist cultivators, sub-soilers and decompactors, all designed to work in narrow aisles between trees, vines and shrubs. There are also mounted single and double tool holders for implements to work the soil on either side of an aisle.

Our T4 110F is on the way to us for the growing season – so try Dondi / T4 New Holland combination – just contact your nearest T H WHITE Agriculture branch or book a demo online.

Tom Downes-Hopkins is ready to bolster the T H WHITE Sales team at Hereford after a successful career in the workshop.

With thirteen years of engineering experience under his belt, Tom is now ready to swap his go-to tools of the trade from an impact gun and rachet to a laptop and mobile phone. Tom has taken an exciting step to join Ben Linton in machinery sales at our Hereford branch selling our premium brands – New Holland, Manitou, Kverneland and Väderstad to name a few.  He will focus on serving customers located in South Herefordshire and to the west across South Poweys and Monmouthshire in Wales.

A graduate of the New Holland backed Land-Based Service Engineering Diploma, Tom studied at Reaseheath College undertaking his apprenticeship with Ravenhill which was subsequently acquired by JG Plant and then became part of T H WHITE. Reflecting on the T H WHITE acquisition of JG Plant, he says the team has remained pretty much the same providing consistency of service to our local customers, but the branch has benefited from the investment and greater resources of the wider company.

During his days as a technician, Tom gained a wealth of knowledge across the whole product range with a more in-depth understanding of New Holland and Manitou products particularly.  He undertook numerous technical training courses – even doing his work experience at the NH Zedelgem Combine Harvester factory in Belgium. He plans to put this extensive machine knowledge to good use in recommending the right machinery solutions for the needs of arable, hops, beef and dairy farming operations found in the local area. Although this is his first sales role, Tom can sell with confidence knowing every piece of equipment from the T H WHITE portfolio will be looked after for its lifetime – having seen firsthand the excellent levels of support delivered by the service team at Hereford.

No stranger to the demands of farming as well as engineering, Tom comes from the family beef and sheep farm in Dilwyn North Herefordshire. Dad to a toddler and soon to be married, there’s no time to slow down. Best of luck in your new role Tom!

To get in touch with Tom about your machinery requirements you can reach him on 07483 070854 or email tdh@thwhite.co.uk

New T H WHITE Sales Rep Tom Downes-Hopkins with New Holland CX Combine

All in the mix, Farmer Matt Cleland with his Kuhn Euromix diet feeder, at Glebe Farm, Dinedor, near Holme Lacey, in Herefordshire. Photo Chas Breton.

Investing in a diet feeder with the capability of chopping and incorporating significant quantities of straw into suckler cow rations is described by Matt Cleland as the most notable change made on his family’s beef unit in the last five years.  The 340-cow unit, based at Glebe Farm near Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, had traditionally maintained its spring calving suckler herd on grass silage, feeding what Matt describes as ‘scary’ levels of forage.

“Even though the aim with suckler cows is generally to restrict feeding – the opposite to dairy cows – we used to get through an enormous amount of clamped and round bale silage,” he recalls.  The decision to introduce straw was subsequently an easy one, particularly considering the business runs around 182ha (450 acres) of arable alongside the sucklers and therefore has easy access to straw.

Matt adds: “We now include 4.5kg/head/day with the grass silage in the suckler cow’s winter ration. Overall, by looking at the grass acres required per cow, we’ve probably reduced the cost of keeping cows by half. We are also maintaining the cows in more of an optimum condition and have seen fewer calving problems as a result.”

Happy customers, cattle feed in the sheds at Glebe Farm, Dinedor, near Holme Lacey, in Herefordshire. Photo Chas Breton.

Effective incorporation of straw with grass silage is essential, which is where the Kuhn Euromix 2280 diet feeder plays its part. Bought five years ago, this twin vertical auger machine with a 22 cubic metre capacity hopper will take large square straw bales (125cm x 90cm) and chop and mix these with round bale silage efficiently and effectively.  “We use wheat straw for feeding and aim to chop it down to around three inches,” says Matt. “It takes about 20 minutes to mix a load that will feed 180 – 200 cows. There’s usually enough time to do the bedding down whilst a load is mixing, so the whole operation is pretty efficient.”

With all cattle taken through to finish or reared as replacements for what is a closed herd, the Euromix is kept busy at Glebe Farm for three to four hours a day during the busiest periods. Finishing bulls, steers and heifers are all reared indoors on rations comprising of homegrown rolled wheat and barley, homegrown beans, fodder beet, distiller’s grains and bought-in protein blend. In the past year the unit has finished over 100 bulls at an average 410kg carcass weight, although the aim is to finish bulls lighter to meet current market specifications. Heifers typically reach 330-360kg dcw in 16-17 months.

Fibre chopping efficiency

Maintaining the diet feeder is a must-do job, according to Matt Cleland, who says the most important aspect is to change the knives in good time.

“We have changed the knives every other season since we’ve had the Euromix,” he says. “If for any reason we are late doing this, we’ll soon be reminded by the extra time it’s taking to chop and mix the rations. It’s not a cheap exercise, but it’s money well spent when you look at the extra time and diesel it takes when the knives are worn.”

Kuhn has designed the Euromix with long fibre chopping as a priority, including a number of features in the design of augers and hopper that enhance chopping and mixing efficiency.

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

This is something you don’t want to miss! The eagerly awaited New Holland T7.315 HD tractor – announced last July – has landed at T H WHITE and is available for demo now.  Join our customer days to see it in action along with a range of New Holland tillage kit.

31^st August (Northern venue tbc)
7^th September – We are bringing the T7 to Gloucestershire Root Fruit & Grain Society Tillage Event, Boddington Estates
14^th September (Southern venue tbc)

WATCH THIS SPACE…  We’ll be back to update these venues shortly but meanwhile, let us entice you with a little more on what you can expect to see.

While retaining the familiar New Holland family appearance, the new generation T7 Heavy Duty tractors are a ‘clean sheet’ design, taking inspiration from all the things that customers asked for in their future tractor. The fresh approach is seen clearly in the brand-new Horizon Ultra cab which delivers real space, comfort and visibility, combined with an exceptional quality of finish. At just 66dBA it’s also the quietest tractor cab on the market.

Inside, only 2% of parts have been carried over from the previous model. The cab has been lengthened to provide more passenger room and floor space – there’s now 30-litres of storage as well as a 12-litre cool compartment. Clean, uncluttered surfaces and ergonomically located controls on the new SideWinder Ultra armrest and user-friendly IntelliView 12-inch display make for a supremely comfortable work environment too. In an industry ‘first’, the CentreView display is placed in the centre of the steering wheel to provide a clear line of sight.

To keep you comfortable over long hours working in the field the Auto Comfort seat features lateral suspension and a climate control system that extracts moisture on hot days or brings warmth on cold mornings. A new automatic climate control system with zone selection has 35% more capacity than the previous model, easily maintaining a comfortable temperature in all seasons. Advanced connectivity with your mobile device also means you can bring your digital life on board, operating the screen from a button on the armrest.

Next generation PLM Intelligence makes its first appearance with the T7 HD tractors and is combined with the new ultra-precision PLM Cygnus receiver which provides exact positional information, compensating for terrain variations, and calculates accurate and reliable guidance lines within moments. The receiver also supports New Holland’s satellite-based correction sources, in addition to the highly accurate RTK correction distributed through the brand’s PLM RTK+ network.

It all adds up to quite a package which boasts far more features than we can list here. Only through personal experience of the New Holland T7 HD will you begin to wonder why all tractors are not built this way. Fortunately you don’t have to take our word for it as our 300hp T7.315 HD demonstrator is ready for you to try.

Reserve a place on our T7 customer days, speak to your rep to request a demo, or book online at thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch.

Lewis Handley has recently joined T H WHITE and is learning the ropes as a Dairy Technician at Frome branch.

Meet Lewis Handley our newest face in the Dairy Technician team based at Frome.  Lewis joined us last month and is busy learning the ropes visiting our Dairy customers in and around the South West.

Lewis has been in farming all his life, growing up on his Grandfather’s 3^rd generation family farm with a herd of cows and farming mainly grass and maize.  They run a range of kit – many T H WHITE brands we are happy to say – including two Case IH Pumas, a Maxxum, and Hi-Spec feeders.  So Lewis has operated and tinkered with agricultural machinery since pre-school, no doubt meeting the grade as a technician by the age of 5!

Lewis attended 6^th form at St Peter’s School in Gloucester and then went on to study a BTEC in Sports and Business alongside a gym instructor qualification.  Sport is his other passion, having played Rugby Union and League for almost 15 years for Cinderford in the Forest of Dean.

After school, Lewis attained a 2-year engineering apprenticeship at Forest Press Hydraulics – specialist suppliers of concrete wet pressing machinery and paving equipment.  Here he specialised in milling, lathe work and bench fitting and learnt the intricacies of machine assembly alongside a weekly college class.

But throughout this Lewis was never far from farming, spending evenings, weekends and holidays back on the family farm.  Hearing about the opportunity at T H WHITE from a family friend, Lewis is now spending his days back in the familiar space of dairy parlours, meeting Dairy farmers up and down the county and servicing equipment or solving breakdowns.  Home from home – whether with cows or goats – he knows his way around a parlour, and is hitting the ground running with our vast range of DeLaval parlours and technology.

A very warm welcome to T H WHITE Lewis.

Our demonstration specialist Mike Quilter has been putting New Holland’s W170D wheel loader through its paces this month.  Here’s his critique and verdict.

THE SPEC

This W170D loader comes with Z bar linkage, a 195hp FPT engine known for reliability and a 5 speed powershift gear box with auto function giving speeds of up to 45kph.  The engine offers eco and max power modes helping boost performance on hills and when working with heavy loads.  Fitted with a 14ft Albutt folding grass fork this model has an operating weight of 14770kg and a tipping load of 12,640kg which feels more than enough for most applications.

The W170D can be equipped with standard axles front and rear featuring limited slip differentials, or with heavy duty axles with automatic 100% locking front differentials.

It’s equally at home on a farm, or in a construction or industrial setting and is versatile to span across these varying uses.

THE PERFORMANCE

The overall feel is a smooth powerful drive.  The transmission kick down function is a bonus when pushing up the silage clamp (a simple button on the back of the joystick, so quick and easy when needed) and the torque converter lock up is handy in 2^nd gear and above giving a positive drive straight to the axles.

ACCESS

When needing access to the engine the bonnet is lifted via an electric actuator giving effortless access to the engine bay, with plenty of room to perform daily checks and service activities.  The cooling package is placed between the engine and cab, with quick access panels to get into the radiators, that also pivot providing easy direct access.  The W170D is fitted with a hydraulic reversable fan to keep the cooling package cleaner in dusty environments and the unit is also fitted with an auto lube grease system as standard – handy for the daily service with only prop shaft grease points needing to be done at regular intervals.

CAB & COMFORT

My first impression when entering the cab is its great visibility.  You can see 360 degrees with no problem and of course the reversing camera offers that extra help as needed.  Easy to hop in and out of, the cab is spacious with a supportive comfortable seat.  Controls and buttons are very well laid out and close to hand with the forward/reverse interchangeable from the shuttle lever to joy stick. The new dashboard mounted to the pillar is a really nice size and doesn’t obscure any view from any angle.  The dashboard itself is really impressive summarising many functions and offering a full operator’s manual in the software if needed.  Hydraulic flow control, boom and tip operating speeds can also be changed here easily and that reversing camera pops up automatically on the display when operating in reverse.

There are three new configurable buttons on the armrest allowing you to tailor your controls through the touch screen.  The ergonomic tool position provides quick access to your most frequently used functions and the inbuilt configurator allows you to configure these different screen pages, switching between say your home screen and payload screen.

Configurable functions include diff lock engagement, camera, beacons, engine work mode and a tab for fuel usage, which is very useful to keep on eye on efficiency.

HIS VERDICT

‘Once we got it on the clamp we had a full load on the fork and in first gear with max engine power and torque lock up, it did just push, and lift easily.  The cab is quiet and very comfortable to spend long operating days on the machine’

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

T H WHITE has supplied many MacDon headers to delighted customers since becoming a dealer for the Canadian manufacturer in 2019. This year is no exception having recently installed our LARGEST header yet… a 45ft MacDon FD2 Series FlexDraper to Hopkins Estates Ltd in Wincanton, Somerset. Coupled with a New Holland CR10.90 Combine, this header is helping to maximise harvest for Mr Hopkins who is very impressed with the performance of the FD245.

What’s more T H WHITE has secured exclusive rights to supply MacDon headers for all types of Combine in our territory.

See the MacDon FD2 FlexDraper  in action on the Hopkins Estate below:

MacDon FD2 Series FlexDraper gives you More Capacity, More Speed, More Flex

The FD2 is the evolution of the world’s first flexible draper header for combines, which MacDon introduced 20 years ago. An exceptionally well-designed header, the FD2’s strengths lie with it’s ground following ability, speed of cutting, high capacity heads-first crop feeding, and ease of adjustment.

Available in a size to suit your operation from 25ft (9.1m) to 45ft (13.7m), all FD2 header models feature an ultra-deep deck with 50inch (127cm) deep drapers to give more capacity. These huge drapers cleanly lay down even the biggest bushiest high-volume crops, swiftly carrying them head-first into the feeder house, keeping the combine running smoothly with consistent feeding.

Clean and even cutting at faster speeds is achieved with MacDon’s ClearCut High-Speed Cutting system. Powerful knife drive and large surface area knives with Pointed or PlugFree guards mean the FD2 can cut at high speed and close to the ground even in difficult conditions. VertiBlade Vertical Knives are an option that fit seamlessly onto the header with the Quick Latch End Divider system. Vertical knives reduce seed loss in tangled shatter-prone crops like oilseed rape.

MacDon’s Active Float System is integrated but independent of the combine’s auto header height control. It allows the FD2 to effortlessly float over ground fluctuations and cut extremely close to the ground without pushing the soil. This works along with the three-section flexible header with double and triple reel configurations. The entire header frame, cutterbar and reel flex as a unit, while maintaining a close reel-to-cutter bar relationship. ContourMax is a performance option which adds strategically placed wheels under the FlexDraper that can be hydraulically adjusted on-the-go using in-cab control. This enhances the Flex/Float function of the FD2 and allows cutting up to 18inch whilst still mirroring the contours of the ground surface – setting you up for the next cultivation/seeding with a consistent height of stubble.

To learn more about the vast array of features included with the MacDon FD2 header and how it can help you achieve better harvesting performance in any crop, in any conditions – contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep today HERE

Need a telehandler that is cut out for everyday use no matter what the task? T H WHITE has the answer with the Manitou MLT 630-115 New Ag Range telehandler.   A true all-rounder for multi-purpose use any time of the year… this machine makes light work of shifting bales at harvest time, general yard work, or getting down to the nitty gritty of slurry scraping.

We have a quantity of units landing shortly for use this season so be sure to reserve yours now. 

Kitted out with the latest features to give farmers comfort, performance and profitability, the Manitou MLT 630-115 is the refinement of the previous model (MLT 630-105) which was a firm favourite with users. Working with this machine is comfortable and efficient due to its easy cab access, high visibility grid, and an array of modular choices on the dashboard. The JSM (Joystick, Switch and Move) control on the floating armrest brings all the machine movements to one hand, helping you manoeuvre this agile telehandler with ease.

Specification levels from the Manitou New Ag range include Premium and Elite, which are available with either the established Powershuttle torque convertor or stepless M-Varioshift. The M-Varioshift has two mode splits – one for high torque jobs and the other when top speed is the priority.

A lifting capacity of 3,000 kg to a height of 6.1m, with an outreach of 3.45m makes the MLT 630-115 hit the sweet spot for farming in dairy, livestock, and arable applications – plus also meets the  requirements in specialist areas such as feed mills.

If you want to find out how good this telehandler is, ask your T H WHITE rep for a demo or request one at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch. We’re convinced you’ll be impressed enough to put your name down for one!

David Jones in his 2300 acre Warwickshire site’s machinery building.

David Jones manages a 2300 acre farm partnership near Stratford-on-Avon and has always found the Warwickshire landscape rich in diversity. The key to his family-run farm’s success over the past 30 years has been a deep understanding of the surrounding clay and soil structures and how to get the best out of them – something he’s achieved with ongoing support and expertise from Väderstad.

“I’ve always been keen to learn and try new things and I’m constantly learning with Väderstad”, says David. “They have changed the way we farm, raising the standard of land preparation and getting the crops well established early on.”

David Jones with his Väderstad 1250 NZ Extreme cultivators, fitted with 25/35mm Marathon point tines.

This collaboration has seen mutually beneficial results. As an early-adopter, David has made long-standing progress using Väderstad’s innovative technology. In turn, the Swedish machine manufacturer has been able to hone its drilling, cultivation and planting systems, thanks to some first-rate customer feedback.

Having initially experimented with alternative manufacturers, David quickly discovered the need for precise, reliable and efficient machinery that would improve results. The revolutionary drilling system from Väderstad was recommended by a friend and colleague in the early 1990s.

David Jones with his Väderstad 7 metre TopDown 700 and BioDrill – Zone 1: TrueCut System, Zone 2: Loosener/Mixer, Zone 3: Leveller, Zone 4: Roller/Packer.

A Concord 6m drill was purchased in 1996 and was one of the earliest Väderstad seed drills to be imported into the UK. This was followed by a 6m Rapid in 1998 and then an 8m Rapid two years later. Case IH Quadtracs were introduced in 1999 to help deal with large, undulating fields and to expand on ways to reduce tillage. The need to work wider and quicker at the desired depth on improved soil saw the introduction of a prototype TopDown in 2001, followed by the first fleet machine in 2002 – a 7m model was then added ten years later. For David, drilling and seeding in one pass became an essential method for oilseed rape establishment from that point on. “The TopDown was revolutionary – as a combination cultivator, allied with the BioDrill, it became a drill and a roller, it planted efficiently and at a high speed. It became the most important piece of machinery in the fleet due to its sheer flexibility,” he says.

David and his team, along with many farmers at that time, provided valuable feedback that helped Väderstad develop their existing 80mm tine, as it was moving too much earth in the pass. A 50mm tine was released which improved overall performance but wore quickly when tilling harder, more consolidated ground. Subsequently, tungsten tips were introduced and then developed further, using a unique blend of steel grades. The Marathon Point was born in 2012 and has become renowned for greater durability compared with wear parts from alternative brands. It is this level of premium quality, evident in every aspect of the Väderstad offer, which David feels sets the Swedish specialists apart.

“The system is so impressive – the zone structure, its interchangeability, innovative design, build quality and compatibility with other machine manufacturers’ telematics – is what makes Väderstad leaders in their field,’” he says.

Väderstad 50mm Marathon Point.

David has managed to utilise Väderstad’s extensive product range for a wide variety of combinable crops during a typical seasonal rotation: milling wheat, winter barley, oilseed rape, spring beans and salad – while using fallow periods to ensure good land drainage in the rotation and to restrict the spread of black grass. Again, David has found Väderstad’s expertise key in this area, as their systems are able to interrupt certain cycles, taking out harmful marsh weeds like black grass, without damaging the germination of valuable seed crops across specific soil depths. Utilising a different type of Marathon point design, the BreakMix point, has been key to achieving this – the unique design allows compacted soil to first be broken and then intensively mixed.

David acknowledges that the multi-stage TopDown concept, combined with the performance of highly durable wear parts, has resulted in significant productivity gains which easily offset the initial financial outlay on the equipment. This is in-part due to the wear metal holding its shape, maintaining the optimum rake angle for a longer duration. “Parts we were changing on a daily basis became weekly or monthly changes – making a huge difference to material costs and significantly reducing overall downtime,” he adds.

Väderstad Rapid A-800S 8 metre drill

And like all successful partnerships, the learning and quest for continuous improvement never stops. Since 2010, Väderstad UK has paired up with David to offer world-class training and development courses for the younger farming community and next generation of farm operators in the UK.

Amazingly, David still finds time to learn new skills – aside from the farm’s daily demands, his passion for machinery has extended to competitive tractor pulling. Wringing every ounce of horse power from his turbo-charged tractors has seen him collect plenty of trophies. No surprises there however – maximising the performance of his machinery seems to come naturally, whether on or off the farm!

Contact your local T H WHITE rep to book a demonstration of Väderstad equipment*

*Available from all T H WHITE Agricultural branches except Warwick, Stourport and Stockbridge.

Growth of hedges and verges has been vigorous this year due to the hot summer. Be ready to power through the hedge cutting season, with a new McConnel Power Arm. 

We have machines available from the 55-series which are ideal for farmers, contractors and local authority green maintenance teams. Models include the McConnel PA5455-60 and PA5555-60, with a reach of 5.4m and 5.5m respectively – and the PA5755-60 which reaches as far as 5.7m.

The 60hp hydraulic system gives these hedgers exceptional power and performance, whilst an integrated oil cooler ensures longevity with the step up in horsepower. The three-point linkage mounted Power Arms have rear guards designed to facilitate easier service access and including high-visibility LED road lighting.

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.

McConnel’s signature features – Parallel-Arm and Hy-Reach geometry – are a standard part of the design, as are seam welded c-section arms and fully bushed pivot points to reduce stress and ensure greater durability. Hydraulic Power Slew is another standard feature which enables safe, compact transport, also providing operators with the flexibility to cut precisely in tight corners.

Also arriving in stock is the McConnel PA6565T with a reach of 6.5m and high-performance 65hp hydraulics. A value for money machine for contractors and local government, the 65-series has the reach and power to tackle extensive verge-mowing and hedge-cutting duties. The PA6565T is built from super-strength Domex steel so is extremely robust. Special features of the 66-series include SoftStart rotor engagement, hydraulic safety breakaway, and a cushioned top link for increased longevity.

McConnel Orbitor Head

T H WHITE can supply a McConnel Power Arm with various cutting attachments including a selection of flailheads from 1.2m to 1.6m, rotary heads, cutterbars and sawheads. The McConnel Orbitor head, fitting between the cutting attachment and the dipper arm, can also be added. This Orbitor head bracket gives an extra angle of movement, enhancing manoeuvrability and enabling the Power Arm to cut within the width of the tractor – perfect for working in narrow lanes!

Talk to us about McConnel Power Arm’s today, call your T H WHITE rep or nearest branch – contact details HERE

Predictive planning and advance ordering has enabled T H WHITE to beat many supply chain issues.

For example, we have stocks of New Holland tillage equipment including ploughs, cultivators and harrows.

The SDM 600T Compact Disc Harrow is a trailed and hydraulically folding model with 6m working width and 52cm diameter discs, ideal for growers with lighter soils or where there is a reduced need to incorporate high volumes of surface crop residues. Designed to operate accurately at depths of between 3cm to 10cm, the notched concave discs are attached to the cultivator chassis via a maintenance free, four-point silent block rubber mount. The SDM 600T is easy to set up and simple adjustments make selecting the working depth fast and accurate. There are no complex settings to remember.

The SBM V650 seedbed cultivator has a hydraulic folding frame which gives it a 6.5m working width but a transport width of only 3m. It is able to work at a precise depth as no external forces are transmitted to the implement through the tractor. Two large transport wheels not only make road transport easier and smoother, but they also assist in reducing compaction and scuffing when turning on the headland.

If you are looking for a fully-mounted, variable width reversible plough we have two New Holland 5-furrow variants ready to go. The PH V 5H has a maximum requirement of 220 horsepower with working widths that can be set from 152cm to 254cm with a release height of 54cm. For heavier work the PX V 5S has a larger box section frame (220 x 180 x 8mm) with a working width that can be adjusted from 152cm to 279cm, requiring a maximum horsepower of 360.

These top quality tillage implements are available NOW from stock. Interested to know more? Just contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep.

Working in fruit plantations, vineyards, orchards or in nurseries under glass, calls for specialised equipment to work efficiently in narrow aisles and between rows.

T H WHITE is now supplying equipment for long-established Italian implement maker Dondi which offers a range of specialist cultivators, sub-soilers and decompactors, all designed to work in narrow aisles between trees, vines and shrubs. There are also mounted single and double tool holders for implements to work the soil on either side of an aisle.

Pairing a Dondi implement with a New Holland T4F compact tractor is the perfect combination for professional fruit growers. Small enough to move with ease between rows, T4F tractors are unexpectedly powerful, driven by four-cylinder intercooled engines, augmented by high levels of operator comfort and intuitive controls.

Try the Dondi / New Holland combination – just contact your T H WHITE Agriculture branch.

It’s ingenious, it’s efficient and it’s likely to save you a lot of money and drudgery.

FarmDroid is the world’s first fully automatic robot that both seeds and mechanically weeds. Powered by solar panels, this highly innovative machine is CO2 neutral and offers zero energy costs.

Using a GPS signal, FarmDroid records exactly where it places each seed so that on subsequent visits to the field it can instantly identify what’s a weed and what is not. Unlike other field robots, FarmDroid doesn’t need banks of high-definition cameras and complex computers to identify and target weeds.

As soon as FarmDroid identifies a weed it performs mechanical weed control, and because it can weed everything not required – even before the crop germinates – it minimises or completely eliminates the need for manual weed control. You don’t need to monitor FarmDroid either – just leave it to get on with the job. Its light weight also means it won’t destroy the soil’s microstructure.

FarmDroid’s four solar panels power a battery pack which can deliver up to 24 hours of daily CO2-neutral operation. And, because it carries its own power source, the FarmDroid FD20 can work in the field throughout the entire season.

Combined with the savings in herbicides, fuel, labour and machinery costs (depreciation, maintenance, tyres, capital tied up, etc.) – the financial argument for FarmDroid is a strong one, especially as the purchase price and ongoing running costs are a fraction of those associated with the traditional machinery used to do the job. The six-row FarmDroid FD20 retails at £59,500 with an additional £4,243 for an RTK base station. T H WHITE can also help you explore the possibilities of obtaining grant funding to assist with the purchase of this remarkable seeding and weeding machine.

Seeing is believing, as they say, so talk to your T H WHITE Agriculture rep if you would like to see FarmDroid in action. After you have recovered from your disbelief you will wonder why nobody thought of this before!

As the international situation causes a surge in home-market demand for grain, the importance of speed, efficiency and economy in harvesting has become paramount.

Fortunately for UK farmers the 2023 model year line-up from Case IH – now ready for you to demo at T H WHITE – includes combine harvesters, tractors and balers that bring all the company’s innovative features together to deliver the most impressive harvesting results you have ever seen.

Foremost in the mix is the Case IH Axial-Flow 7250. Being the smallest of the models in the 250 range of large frame combine harvesters it will serve the demands of large modern farms and contracting businesses while offering best-in-class levels of economy and operator comfort. Packing 498hp, the 7250 is built to meet all the challenges associated with high-yielding crops, delivering high-speed harvesting, increased threshing capability even under the most challenging conditions, plus delivery of unbeatable grain quality.

With the ’23 model year all 7250s are ‘Harvest Command Ready’. This will enable any customer to retrofit the Harvest Command automation feature which monitors and adjusts seven machine settings (ground speed, rotor speed, cleaning fan speed, pre sieve, upper sieve, lower sieve, cage vane angle) based upon 16 sensor inputs and comprehensive algorithms to maximise productivity and grain quality and to minimise losses.  Bringing even higher levels of accuracy to precision farming, the Axial-Flow 7250 is now fitted with the new AF 392 antenna which can reference more satellite constellations for greater efficiency wherever you are working.

Operator comfort is a top priority too. A new, high spec leather seat is being phased in which will also swivel 10 degrees to the left, making for easy entry and exit as well as making it more comfortable to view the unloading auger. Other features of the seat include air chamber lumbar and bolster support plus built-in heating and ventilation. And, for the times when there’s a chill in the air, a new design of heated floor mat is included.

Underlying all this is the proven Axial-Flow single rotor technology for quality grain harvesting with minimal losses, an integrated straw chopper with agronomic design and CVT Power Plus drive.

The perfect partner for the Axial-Flow 7250 combine is a Case IH Optum AFS Connect tractor. Again featuring high horsepower (250-300hp) and high-spec design, the Optum stars on comfort too. The luxurious, user-friendly interior includes a new Multicontroller armrest, plus configurable controls to allow the tractor and its implement to be adapted to the operator and the task. As well as the Case IH CVXDrive continuously-variable transmission, these tractors are equipped as standard with the Case IH AFS Connect telematics package for instant two-way data transfer between tractor and online management portal, providing real-time machine monitoring and much more.

The Optum tractor also has the power to drive the new Case IH LB436 HD Rotor Cutter large baler, which has been designed to deliver 22% greater bale density while equaling or exceeding the throughput of standard conventional balers – and up to 15% more compared to the earlier LB XL range. This is achieved through numerous features such as a patented two-speed gearbox, revised plungers, TwinePro twin-knot technology as standard, or a hydraulically suspended, steered tandem chassis. Able to produce 500kg bales in all crops it has a capacity of more than 40 tons per hour.

So if you want to keep your cool when the harvest heat is on, book your T H WHITE demo with the Axial-Flow / Optum / Large Baler line up. Just call your rep or visit thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch

We have a selection of New Holland round balers in stock and on order to address your baling requirements through the season – these are the RB125 Combi Baler, the RB150 Roll Belt and 165RC Pro Belt baler.

Our specialist baler knowledge ensures we match customer applications to the right machinery so if you aren’t aware of the benefits of round balers take a look at these.

New Holland ProBelt 165baler

The Roll belt 150 baler is redefining round baling with advanced technology allowing operators to select a maximum bale size of up to 150 cm.  Like the 125, this model boast increased capacity thanks to the redesigned pick-up producing a uniform bale in quality and density.  Optional IntelliBale™ technology enables the baler to control the tractor’s forward motion and the overall unit is easy to maintain with accessible service points.

The latest large round baler development from New Holland is the ProBelt baler series. Simplicity and durability have been the keywords in the design of the ProBelt which runs fewer chains and rollers than the previous model. T H WHITE is one of the first UK dealers to have this available and we are running a ProBelt 165 Rotorcutter demonstrator. This has a 165cm variable chamber and is fitted with a 13-knife rotorcutter unit. If you would like to see it in action for yourself, you can request a demo HERE.

The baling choices are many and our team is here to help you select the right equipment, so please talk to your T H WHITE rep. Don’t forget that we also have bale wrap and twine at all T H WHITE Agricultural parts stores.

We are thrilled to announce that – Justin Moore – has joined the ranks of ‘Master Technician’ status in New Holland’s combine class.  Justin is our first New Holland Combine Master Technician at T H WHITE and received his certificate from George Fairbairn, New Holland Product Support Specialist at the recent  New Holland combine update course in New Holland’s training centre, in Basildon.

Justin joined us in July 1999 as a work placement of his middle year at Lackham College, where he was studying a three year Agricultural Technician Course.  Clearly through loving his placement year rather than the fear of being pranked by colleagues on his departure with a Marlborough river-dip, he stayed at T H WHITE and joined our apprenticeship scheme.

As part of his four year Apprenticeship. Justin was trained by the long serving and experienced members of the then Marlborough team, Maurice Smith, Roy Breakspear and Ray Wotton, to gain their vast knowledge of the wide array of equipment passing through the workshop.  On completion of his apprenticeship, he moved on to specialise in New Holland harvester products, Vaderstad drills and cultivation equipment, Hardi and Chafer sprayers as well as the full range of Kuhn agricultural equipment.  During this progression, Justin trained and mentored a number of apprentices passing on his valuable knowledge to invest in the next generation of technicians.

In his spare time Justin enjoys spending time with his fiancé Megan and their two children, following Liverpool Football Club and his other great passion is owning and showing classic and vintage Ford and county tractors, a hobby he shares with his father.  Justin is one of the principal organisers of ‘The Big Ford Working Day’; an annual event held near Devizes.  He and his Marlborough colleagues play a part in putting the event together, which has raised thousands of pounds over the last few years for various local charities.

Since arriving at T H WHITE Justin has undertaken an extensive New Holland training programme to increase his technical knowledge and expertise alongside on-the-job practical applications of his skills.  This knowledge will ensure Justin continues to be a leading technician in his field, an asset to our technician teams and a forerunner in delivering first class service across innovative farming products.

Well done Justin, this is very well deserved!

For generations, T H WHITE has equipped customers with the know-how to get the best from their machinery, and with cereals harvest just around the corner T H WHITE Agriculture wants to set their customers up for a successful and smooth running season ahead. In conjunction with New Holland Agriculture, a series of Combine Operator training days including PLM (Precision Land Management) Harvester Clinics were organised to do just that.

The training days were spread over three dates in June 2022, hosted on T H WHITE customer’s farms at a North and South location to provide suitable access for all attendees. The first event was held at Hatton Bank Farm in Stratford-Upon-Avon, moving to Charlton Park near Tetbury the following week. There were a range of arable farmers in attendance, all owners of either a CR or CX New Holland Combine, including some brand-new owners who wanted to ensure that they will be getting the most out of their new kit and technology this season. The new MacDon FD2 header was also on display for guests to view.

Each day guests received an in depth walkaround of a New Holland Combine and got to hear valuable insights and critiques from our Combine Specialists from both our sales and service departments. Various topics were covered such as:

• How to get the best performance and productivity from your combine
• Service points to regularly maintain to prevent damage and downtime
• Overview of operator adjustments and overall combine operation.

Guest speakers, David Pegrum, New Holland After Sales Area Manager and Rob Brough,  MacDon Area Sales and Product Support, were also on hand during the in depth walkarounds and throughout the sessions to answer any questions guests had.

Following the machinery walkarounds, Freddy Holland- New Holland’s PLM Specialist gave an insightful presentation on the wide range of options within Harvester PLM technology, whilst simplifying the sophisticated system to be understandable and adaptable for everyone. Topics covered included Itelliview IV, profile setups, field creation, boundaries and headlands, setting up implements with Task Controller for ISOBUS, swath management, understanding yield data, and how to customise the display layouts to be most beneficial for each individual’s need.  Freddy also directed guests to the free ‘My New Holland’ platform, which is a centralised control centre that streamlines access to critical farm, machine, and agronomic data, providing an all-in-one management tool.

 Overall, the three-day event was a huge success and the agricultural team received some wonderful feedback from guests commenting that the New Holland combine operator training was extremely informative, providing advice and instilling confidence in using the systems to apply to their own operations.

For any help with New Holland Precision Land Management, please speak to our Agricultural sales or service teams who will be happy to advise, or contact our PLM Sales Support Specialist, Mike Quilter on
07887 450200.

Huge thanks go to everyone from T H WHITE who was involved in the running of this event, including Ed Dyke, Fred McLellan and Mike Quilter for the product walkarounds and Andy Daffurn for providing the BBQ and refreshments.

Alex Ross is our new agricultural area sales manager, based at T H WHITE Stourport.

Taking the reins from Neil Boyd who has retired, Alex brings experience and energy to his new role in which he will be taking our flagship brands – New Holland, Manitou, Kverneland and Ktwo among others – to customers across Worcestershire, South Shropshire and Staffordshire.

Very much a ‘hands-on’ manager, Alex trained as an agricultural engineer in Hereford before gaining practical skills on a local beef and arable mixed farm. In his early years, a desire to travel took him ‘down under’ where he was able to experience farming on a much larger scale, setting him up for an agricultural career back in the UK.

During 15 years with agricultural contractor J D Pritchard in Kington, Herefordshire, Alex worked on wide ranging jobs for customers which gave him first-hand experience of machinery, including combines, tractors and telehandlers to implements and sprayers. He became a dab hand at running repairs on machinery and was even involved in running a beef finishing unit.

The farming community is important to Alex who joined Hereford Young Farmers at the start of his career and eventually became county chairman. In his spare time Alex enjoys clay shooting and visiting vintage machinery shows.

Alex’s appointment is part of a programme of enhancement and investment being made by T H WHITE, further strengthening the Stourport business since it was acquired from Murley last year. Refurbishment work on the branch is due to begin in the autumn; direct benefits to customers will include a greatly enlarged parts store with a larger stockholding and new equipment to expand our workshop capabilities.

Service enhancement is a key element of the changes and we are recruiting a second service manager to provide one focused on Agriculture and the other on Construction. Alex knows that buying a machine is just the start – T H WHITE’s aftersales proposition gives customers the confidence that their machine will be looked after for its lifetime. He is looking forward to meeting existing and new customers to deliver all the news in person, but if you are already planning your next purchase you can reach him on 07792 438917 or alex.ross@thwhite.co.uk .

Plenty of reasons to celebrate this weekend; the Queens Platinum Jubilee, the first Kenilworth Show since the Covid pandemic and also an award to T H WHITE for Best Large Trade Stand!

A great weekend was had by all at the Kenilworth show, with lots of customers in attendance on the T H WHITE stand. Thank you to everyone that visited. The hard work from the T H WHITE staff paid off when presented with the award from the Kenilworth Show organisers for the Best Large Trade Stand.

Best Large Trade Stand award being presented to Paul Simpson- Sales Manager of T H WHITE Warwick.

Featured on the stand was a New Holland T6 tractor filled with colourful balloons, whereby visitors made a small donation to guess how many balloons were in the tractor. £90 was raised and all of the money was donated to the Warwickshire Young Farmers, who are running a campaign in memory of one of their members: Len Eadon. The charities the cause is supporting are The Farming Community Network, Yellow Wellies and Papyrus.