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    Claas Wins 7 ASABE AE50 Awards For Tractor, Combine & Other Farm Machine Innovations
    Posted On: January 10, 2024
    The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering awarded Claas seven 2024 AE50 Awards for innovations related to its Cemos system, Xerion 12 Series tractors, Trion 740 combine, Variant round balers, and Disco mowers. ...
    Claas Lexion Honored At Sima 2022
    Posted On: November 10, 2022
    CLAAS was able to impress the jury of international trade journalists in the combine harvester category this year with the new LEXION, which was presented to the public in summer 2022. ...
    Claas Equips 2023 Xerion Tractors With New Transmission & Hydraulics
    Posted On: November 1, 2022
    Upgrading to the Eccom 5.5 CVT opens up more powerful working hydraulics for the Xerion’s six possible double-acting rear spool valves, the manufacturer says. ...
    New Claas Disco 1010 Offers 9.9-Metre Working Width & Vector Folding For Legal Road Transport
    Posted On: August 22, 2022
    When folded into the 120-degree transport position, the Disco 1010 can be safely and legally driven on the road and narrow tracks. ...
    Claas Launches New Torion 1285, 1611 & 1611 P Wheel Loaders For Silage, Biogas & Contractor Applications
    Posted On: August 18, 2022
    The manufacturer says its newest wheel loaders have improved traction, provide a better driving experience, and deliver increased lifting and holding power. ...
    Claas Quadrant Evolution Baler Gets New Drivetrain & Front-Mounted Chopper For 2023
    Posted On: August 18, 2022
    The drivetrain includes new, bigger flywheels that stand up better to increased crop flow loads, and the optional factory-fitted Müthing chopper that offers adjustable chop quality settings and eliminates excess stem length in bales. ...
    Claas Adds New Features & Improved Performance To Variant 500 Round Balers For 2023
    Posted On: August 18, 2022
    Larger, soil-friendly tyres, better bale density control and net wrapping, and easier hitching and maintenance are just the start of the balers’ new and improved features. ...
    Claas Details 2023 Scorpion Telehandler Updates Including More Power & Comfort
    Posted On: August 18, 2022
    Developed and built in conjunction with Liebherr since 2019, the range includes models with 143 to 156 horsepower, 6.96 to 8.79 metres of stacking height, and 3,200 to 6,000 kilograms of lift capacity. ...
    Claas Vario Cutterbars Upgraded To Intelligently Adjust Intake & Crop Flow Based On Harvest Conditions
    Posted On: August 17, 2022
    The manufacturer says this optimisation reduces the load on the system and improves grain quality. ...
    Claas Updates European Lexion Combine Range For 2023, Adds 8600 & 8600 Terra Trac
    Posted On: August 15, 2022
    The combines’ new cab was introduced in 2021 in Claas’ Trion range, with a wider command center, larger front and side windows, thinner A-pillars, and a split mirror design, all adding up to better operator visibility. ...
    CLAAS Debuts Entry-Level TORION 530 Compact Articulated Wheel Loader For Farm Applications
    Posted On: March 4, 2022
    The diminutive TORION 530 is powered by a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, Yanmar diesel engine rated for 46 horsepower; its maximum articulated tipping load is 3,000 kilograms. ...
    CLAAS Upgrades 2022 TORION Wheel Loaders, Introduces New Flagship TORION 1913 & TORION 2014
    Posted On: December 2, 2021
    With increased load capacity, longer lift arms, and more power, the TORION 1913 and 2014 offer faster load cycles and increased productivity. ...
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    Easy Parts Searches Start With MarketBook.co.nz
    Posted 4/06/2026
    The new Parts For Sale page on MarketBook.co.nz makes finding the parts you need fast and easy. ...
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    Takeuchi Fields TB3150 & TB3150R 15-Tonne Tracked Excavators
    Posted 3/06/2026
    Takeuchi’s new 15-tonne-class, 3-Series tracked excavators are the TB3150 with a boom swing system for offset digging and the TB3150R with a reduced tail-swing radius and fixed boom. ...
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    ESM Resources Expands Fleet With A Robust Iveco T-Way
    Posted 14/05/2026
    Mobile plant hire and maintenance specialist ESM Resources added a T-Way 6x6 AD380 to its fleet for its durability and its suitability for heavy-duty off-road work. ...
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    2026 Renault Trafic Gains 9-Speed Automatic Transmission & Technical Upgrades
    Posted 13/05/2026
    The 2026 Renault Trafic is a midsize commercial van featuring a new 9-speed automatic transmission, enhanced fuel consumption, and an improved 2,500-kilogram towing capacity. ...
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    Bucher Municipal Selects Iveco ML160 Eurocargo For New Sweeper Platform
    Posted 11/05/2026
    Bucher Municipal recently chose the Iveco Eurocargo ML160 as the truck platform for its new MaxPowa V65t truck-mounted sweeper, citing its manoeuvrability, safety, and emissions compliance. ...
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    Volvo Trucks Announces Next-Generation Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
    Posted 8/05/2026
    Volvo recently announced the next generation of its heavy-duty electric trucks, which have a new drivetrain to provide greater power and comfort. ...
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    Komatsu Introduces Non-Tier 4 PC138US-11 Excavator Version
    Posted 7/05/2026
    The Komatsu PC138US-11 Non-Tier 4 is a new version of the standard PC138US-11 midsize excavator that eliminates the need for DEF components such as AdBlue while retaining the same digging, lifting, and hydraulic performance. ...
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    Isuzu Truck Of The Year Competition Returns For 2026
    Posted 6/05/2026
    Isuzu Australia Limited is gearing up for another big year of its iconic Truck of the Year competition, with entries opening for 2026 and inviting Isuzu owners across the country to showcase their hard-working rigs. ...
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    2026 Construction Industry Trade Shows In New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 20/04/2026
    To help you plan your year, we’ve compiled a schedule of construction trade shows and events taking place throughout 2026. ...
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    2026 Farm Shows Across New Zealand & Australia
    Posted 16/04/2026
    To help plan your 2026 show schedule, we’ve compiled a list of agricultural events set to take place across New Zealand and Australia. ...
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