New Sparex tractor parts catalogue

Parts supplier Sparex has released a new series of tractor parts catalogues, which include over 20,000 unique products covering all major manufacturers from Case IH, Ford, John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Deutz-Fahr, New Holland, Fendt and many more.

Products have been split into two volumes. Book one contains the engine section through to transmission and the rear axle, with all other parts in book two including a complete index by manufacturers and Sparex part numbers.

The catalogues are available in print from Sparex Ireland, based in Grannagh, Waterford, and also online at www.sparex.com.

Massey Ferguson Vision event

Massey Ferguson has plans to invite more than 6,000 farmers and contractors from 35 countries across Europe, Africa and Middle East to attend the ‘Vision of the Future from Massey Ferguson’ event in Beauvais, France, from 19 to 29 August.

Tractors, harvesting machinery, materials-handling equipment and implements, plus all the latest technology, will be on demonstration and display.

In a world premiere, a brand-new series of Massey Ferguson tractors will take centre stage.

For hands-on experience, there will be ride and drive sessions at the event.

Experts from a variety of fields will be present to discuss a broad spectrum of farm needs, from access to land and credit, to resource management.

Also on the agenda is a walk-around tour of the new Massey Ferguson Beauvais cab manufacturing facility and international training centre.

Attendance is by invitation only from a Massey Ferguson dealer or log on to www.masseyferguson.com/vision to register your interest.

Michelin introduces hard-surface tyre

Gone are the days when farm machines spent most of their time travelling in fields and on soft surfaces. Now, because farms are bigger and more far-flung, farmers are spending almost as much time travelling on roads and concrete farmyards as on soft ground.

Responding to changes in the levels of road use for farm machines, Michelin has introduced the BibLoad Hard Surface radial tyre.

A key feature of the new tyre, and the one most obvious to the eye, is its patented, diamond-shaped, multi-directional tread blocks, which provide no fewer than six different grip angles with facets that make the block more rigid, regardless of tread depth.

Another key feature is its reinforced sidewalls that provide more resistance to cuts and scrapes.

Developed to complement the Michelin XMCL range, it is claimed to deliver improved driving comfort and reduced noise.

Launched in sizes 400/70 R20 and 460/70 R24, others will follow to accompany changes in equipment design.

SAME introduces new models

Same has announced new engines, updated cab and new styling for the latest range of Explorer and Dorado tractor ranges.

The key feature of the new models is the introduction of a modular engine, the Tier 4i FarMotion engine, which has been developed and built by SDF.

This engine is available in three- and four-cylinder configuration with a cylinder capacity of 962cc.

The three-cylinder engine is a 2.9-litre unit rated at 97hp, while the four-cylinder one is 3.9 litres in capacity and rated at 107hp.

Same claims that a new cylinder head design improves diesel combustion.

Exhaust emissions, which meet the Tier 4i requirements, are controlled by a diesel oxidation catalyst and external exhaust gas recirculation.

This week’s machine of the week on the Irish Farmers Journal advertising website www.toplink.ie is this 5t stoning hopper/cart from Barry White, Abbeyshrule, Longford, and ready for land drainage work with dry ground prevailing. The machine comes with a hydraulically operated left or right stone conveyor and is running on secondhand 18.4 x 30 tractor tyres on a 10-stud axle. It is fitted with LED lights for road use. Barry White at 087-9490024 is quoting a price of €5,000 plus VAT for the stoning car.