Valtra is expanding its range of high-powered tractors with the Q series comprising five models from 230 to 305 hp.Interposed between the T and S series, these tractors are powered by a six-cylinder Agco Power 7.4 l combined with a continuously variable transmission from the Agco group.Devès launches the range of GV monocoque tipping trailers comprising three models of 18, 21 and 24 tonnes GVW.Their 4 mm thick Hardox steel body is produced by the Manjot group, specialist in public works trailers.Different box heights from 1.10 to 1.70 m make it possible to offer volumes of 30 to 45 m3.MaterMacc presents the trailed foldable MS 9100 FF single seed drill with 8 rows in 75 cm.This takes advantage of resized seeding elements to offer a ground pressure of up to 250 kg.They accommodate an electric drive, just like the microgranulators.This seed drill incorporates a 2,300 l fertilizer hopper.Grégoire Besson completes its range of tine implements with the Nevos lightweight mounted folding chisel.Equipped with 4 rows of vibrating tines (70x12 mm) associated with straight shares or duck feet, this tool can receive different equipment at the rear: single or triple comb harrow or roller (tube or flat iron).It is available in four widths from 4 to 7 m.Unveiled at the end of August in Germany, the Fendt 700 Vario Gen7 tractors make their first official appearance in France.The 728 Vario model presented is the most powerful of the range.Powered by a 7.5-litre Agco Power six-cylinder, it develops from 283 to 303 hp depending on the power consumed by its various elements, such as the hydraulic circuit or the air conditioning.The self-propelled RS 20 sprayer from Artec, a brand of the Kuhn group, now shares its driving environment with the renowned F40 Evo.It benefits from a modern multifunction armrest and new control terminals.Its Volvo 5.1 l 180 hp engine now meets the Stage V emissions standard, thanks to the adoption of a particulate filter in addition to the SCR (AdBlue) system.Named L'Arcadia, the new spring tine harrow from the French company Phenix Agrosystem has a wingspan of 12 m (models from 18 to 24 m in forecast).This mechanical weeding machine consists of 10 elements 1.20 m wide.It benefits from Isobus piloting and section cut-off managed by GPS.Its tines have a specific profile, in order to retract into the frame so as not to injure the crop when they are raised.New Holland now offers its BigBaler 1270 Plus baler in a reinforced version with the Density suffix announced to design 10% denser cubic bales (gain of 30 to 40 kg per bale).This machine, which makes 120 x 70 cm bales, benefits from a more robust piston and a density control system whose cylinders and channel walls have been resized to support more load.A sister company to Ermas known for its wheel couplings, the Feelcrop company, based in Soucy in the Yonne, produces and markets weeder harrows and roto-weeders.Baptized Sigma, the comb harrows measure 6, 9 and 12 m.Called Targa, the roto-currycombs are available in 6 and 12 m.The Swiss group Serco, which notably owns the Claas Ballanger, Dousset Matelin and Vamat concessions, has just signed a distribution contract with the Dutch company AgXeed, in order to distribute its autonomous tractors in the West of France and Switzerland.The offer consists of a tracked model with a 156 hp four-cylinder Deutz, as well as two variants with three and four wheels powered by a 75 hp diesel engine.© Succeed 2022 - All rights reserved