51AVÊÓÆµ

JCB Teletruk raises the bar for one farming enterprise

Masted forklifts still dominate many palletised handling duties on farms, but falling short on reach, one farming business found the solution with a Teletruk. James Huyton reports.

James Huyton
Machinery and 51AVÊÓÆµTechnology Specialist
clock • 5 min read
With a 5.15-metre lift height, the Teletruk comes into its own on the bagging line, with the telescopic reach enabling hopper loading, comments Andrew.
Image:

With a 5.15-metre lift height, the Teletruk comes into its own on the bagging line, with the telescopic reach enabling hopper loading, comments Andrew.

Based in Lathom, Lancashire, Taylors 51AVÊÓÆµGrain Services operates a diverse farming enterprise. Diversification has become an increasingly important part of many farming businesses, but for the Webster...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Machinery

Opinion: America's agricultural heartland isn't what the headlines suggest

Opinion: America's agricultural heartland isn't what the headlines suggest

Toby Whatley
clock 08 September 2026 • 2 min read
The Fendt combine updates aiming to provide the 'IDEAL' clean

The Fendt combine updates aiming to provide the 'IDEAL' clean

More cleaning capacity, greater separation area and improved durability lead Fendt’s latest IDEAL combine updates

James Huyton
clock 08 September 2026 • 3 min read
Fendt upgrades its 680hp 1100MT crawler range with a new X6 cab and transmission updates

Fendt upgrades its 680hp 1100MT crawler range with a new X6 cab and transmission updates

Unveiled as part of its North American Press Tour, Fendt has added its FendtONE operator interface to its 1100MT crawler range and introduced transmission updates to the driveline to maximise its 680hp power offering

Toby Whatley
clock 07 September 2026 • 4 min read