Crowds flocked to Toowoomba last week for the popular FarmFest Field Days
Thousands of visitors attended each of the three days, where a wide range of new and existing machinery and technology was on display.
Farms & Farm Machinery was there to check out the diverse range of products.
Here is a snapshot of what some manufacturers were exhibiting, with a full wrap in the next edition of the magazine, out on July 13.
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New Holland T6020 tractor |
New Holland tractors
New Holland was showcasing tractors from its T6000 series among an extensive display of machines.
These particular units were timely as they are included in the manufacturer’s end of financial year promotions.
The T6000 series is described as the backbone of New Holland’s 110-150hp segment.
Renowned for its quality, ergonomic cabin design, reliability and performance, it is suitable for a wide variety of farming applications including front-end loader work, round bailng, slashing, ploughing and seeding.
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John Deere’s 6110M |
John Deere 6M
A 6110M tractor was among the machines being highlighted by Queensland John Deere dealer RDO Equipment.
The 6110M is a 110hp (81kW) machine with a 4.5L, four-cylinder engine.
This all-rounder forms part of Deere’s 6M range and is considered one of the ‘small frame’ tractors – but is still packed with technology to make life easier for the operator.
Across the 6M range, a wide variety of transmissions including PowrQuad Plus, AutoQuad Plus and CommandQuad Plus are available.
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Lemken’s Zirkon 12 power harrow |
Lemken power harrow
The Zirkon 12 power harrow is one of Lemken’s newest additions to the Australian market and it was available for FarmFest visitors to see.
It is designed to manage high continuous loads in all tillage procedures and prepare an optimum seedbed in almost all soil conditions.
The intensity of cultivation can be changed specifically by the working speed, the power take-off speed and the gears of the power harrow.
A permanently welded gear trough made from hardened, thick-walled steel ensures the smooth and quiet running of all gears, shafts and bearings and helps to guarantee a long operating life.
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McCormick’s X8.680 |
McCormick X8
Clark Equipment had the supersized McCormick X8.680 as part of its FarmFest display.
The first units of this 310hp (231kW) tractor, the most powerful of the three models in the X8 series, hit the dealer’s yard last year.
A six-cylinder engine, 1282Nm of torque and 550L fuel tank showcase the size of this tractor, which can handle the biggest jobs with ease.
An ergonomically-designed controller, sound insulation system, reduced cabin vibration and climate control all ensure operators can do whatever is required while remaining comfortable.
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Case IH’s Axial-Flow 6150 combine |
Case IH combine
The Axial-Flow 6150 combine stood out – both figuratively and literally – in the sea of red at Case IH’s FarmFest stand.
This machine is designed for high efficiency and capacity – offering a 10,571L (300 bushel) grain tank and the ability to unload 3.2 bushels per second.
It can produce a maximum of 411hp (306kW) and has a feeder width of 1156mm.
It forms part of the wider Axial-Flow 50 range, with models as big as 410 bushels and producing 550hp (410kW) available from Case IH.