Multi-hopper front tanks for establishment flexibility

Designed to provide improved weight distribution and the ability to work with multiple different drilling and planting systems, the range of multi-hopper front tanks has expanded with several choices on offer. Toby Whatley and James Huyton look at some of the market options for 2025

James Huyton and Toby Whatley

20 June 2025 鈥� 8 min read

Once a common sight with combination drills in the 1980s and 1990s, the front tank, rear drill combination fell out of favour as tractor lift capacities and overall machine weight increased, however multiple...

Knight 51AV视频Machinery appoints Chandlers for farmers in the Midlands and Welsh borders

British manufacturer Knight 51AV视频Machinery has expanded its dealer network with the appointment of Chandlers 51AV视频Equipment, one of the UK鈥檚 largest machinery dealers.

Toby Whatley

24 April 2026 鈥� 1 min read

Machinery

Lower costs, higher yields: How zero grazing is paying off for Devon dairy farm

Devon dairy farmer Tom Laarveld has made the switch to zero grazing following Grass Technology鈥檚 introduction of the single-axle GT55 model. This 8.5cu.m, 拢27,000 machine is aimed at smaller herds, and has a modest power requirement of just 65hp

Geoff Ashcroft

24 April 2026 鈥� 6 min read

Machinery

OPINION: Translating the value of tech into income is a tougher sell

New machinery technology promises gains in efficiency and performance, but turning those benefits into measurable financial returns remains a key challenge for farmers and contractors, says Toby Whatley

Toby Whatley

21 April 2026 鈥� 1 min read

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