Weekly overview 25.8. - 29.8. 2025

Massey Ferguson 5M Series tractors win respected Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025

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The Massey Ferguson 5M Series tractors have won the esteemed Red Dot Award for Product Design 2025, recognized for their superior design quality, aesthetic appeal, and advanced functionality. Produced by Massey Ferguson, a global brand under AGCO, these tractors are praised for their AGCO Power four-cylinder engines, compliance with Stage V emissions standards, and the inclusion of the Dyna-4 transmission. The MF 5M Series offers exceptional efficiency for front loader tasks, equipped with features like the Visio Roof for enhanced visibility and advanced smart farming capabilities, including MF Guide and telemetry systems. The tractors' spacious cab boosts operator comfort with its design features, including a flat floor and optional cab suspension. The award, judged by an international jury, highlights Massey Ferguson's commitment to cutting-edge design and cost-effective performance enhancements for diverse farming needs. Read more >>

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS represented in more than 80 nations

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, a prominent player in the heavy machinery sector, has expanded its global presence and is now represented in more than 80 nations. This widespread representation underscores the company's extensive reach within the industry, providing drive systems for various applications, including cranes. The company is a major supplier of heavy machinery components and maintains a global network, facilitating its operations in regions such as Europe, America, and Asia. Read more >>

MULTI JET burner changes fuels

Benninghoven, a part of the WIRTGEN Group, has introduced the MULTI JET burner that can efficiently use up to four different fuels, including hydrogen, LPG, HVO, biogas, and natural gas, allowing seamless fuel transitions without downtime. This innovation supports up to 100% green hydrogen usage, exemplifying an eco-friendly shift in asphalt production. The new burner generation diminishes noise emissions by 5 dB(A) and cuts down electrical power consumption by 20%, promoting sustainable operations. Furthermore, the burner can be retrofitted into pre-existing plants, thus enhancing the flexibility and sustainability of asphalt production facilities, particularly in countries like Scandinavia and Switzerland where restrictions on CO2 emissions are stringent. Benninghoven's comprehensive solution for integrating hydrogen involves a system that directly connects to diverse hydrogen sources, safeguarding reduced emissions with a strategic exhaust gas recirculation system. The MULTI JET burner is poised to revolutionize the asphalt industry by offering virtually emissions-free production as a standard and retrofit solution. Read more >>

More payload, less frame

Schwarzmüller will showcase its new 3-axle stanchion semitrailer at NUFAM 2025 in Karlsruhe, designed specifically for timber and long goods transport. This innovative trailer features a lightweight frame made of high-strength special steel, providing a payload advantage of up to 500 kg. It includes robust 2-piece stanchions with a load capacity of 7 tons per pair for secure loading. The off-road capable design features reinforced axle bodies, automatic lift axle, disc brakes with EBS, and a stability program for enhanced performance. Additional safety and customization options such as 24-volt full LED lighting, extra-strong steel front wall, and a heavy-duty band winch are available to meet specific user needs. The semitrailer will be accessible for viewing at the East 2 entrance of the Karlsruhe Exhibition Center from September 25-28, 2025. Read more >>

John Deere Expands Parts Solutions to Better Serve Customers Across All Machinery Lifecycles

John Deere is enhancing its parts strategy to address customer needs throughout the machinery lifecycle by introducing a tiered parts portfolio offering premium, cost-effective, and sustainable options. The company is expanding its ExtraParts program, initially launched in 2017 with Kramp, into new European markets, improving access to a wide range of accessories and parts for various machinery brands. Kramp has also acquired the Vapormatic aftermarket parts inventory, with the full range available to European customers from September 1, 2025, ensuring continued parts availability and support for customers' fleets through John Deere dealers. Read more >>

MB Crusher goes off-site!

MB Crusher demonstrates the versatility of its equipment by undertaking various innovative tasks during the summer, such as farming and recycling. In the Netherlands, the MB-HDS314 padding bucket is used to separate potato waste efficiently, while the BF80.3 crusher bucket on a CAT 320 GC excavator recycles thin glass into reusable material. The MB-G600 sorting grapple, paired with a Merlo telehandler, effectively moves logs and concrete blocks, and the MB-G500 grapple assists farmers in handling hay bales and farm materials with precision. These activities highlight MB Crusher's adaptability and resourcefulness in unconventional roles. Read more >>

SAMSON expands its range of slurry tankers and introduces the new TG15

SAMSON has expanded its line of slurry tankers with the introduction of the TG15 model, complementing its previous TG18, TG20, and TG24 models. The TG15, which will be revealed at the Karpfhamer Fest & Rottalschau in Germany, is designed for farms, cooperatives, and contractors, featuring a 15 m³ capacity with options like the SAMSON Ejector-system, SAP1 and SAP2 pumps, and external filling. It is approved for road use with a maximum speed of 40 km/h, complying with European Regulation EU167/2013 to meet stringent weight restrictions. The TG15 boasts a new hydraulic architecture, ECU controller, and SM5000 control terminal for precise and reliable operation, along with innovations such as rigid pipes, an automatic central greasing system, and simplified maintenance features. Read more >>

Footpath rehabilitation at an elevation of 2,300 m

The footpath rehabilitation project at the Niesen summit in the Bernese Oberland involved resurfacing a 170-meter path used by approximately 1,000 visitors daily to the Berghaus Niesen Kulm hotel. This complex project required innovative logistical solutions due to its remote location and challenging weather conditions. The Vögele (WIRTGEN Group) MINI 500 paver, transported via the historic Niesenbahn funicular railway, was used due to its compact size and high paving quality. The project featured a remarkable method of material delivery, with a helicopter supplying hot asphalt mix every four minutes, allowing the paving to be completed in just two days. The lead contractor and the use of the Wirtgen (Wirtgen Group) Group's equipment highlighted significant achievements under extreme conditions. Read more >>

New DX270WMH-7 Material Handler from DEVELON

DEVELON has unveiled the DX270WMH-7 wheeled material handler, powered by a 141 kW Develon DL06V diesel engine, designed to enhance performance in material handling applications such as scrap metal and solid waste recycling. The handler features new designs for its undercarriage, arm, boom, cab, and counterweight, offering increased stability, longer reach, and higher lifting capacities. With ergonomic controls, Smart Power Control for optimized efficiency, and improved safety features like a virtual wall system and a hydraulic cab riser for better visibility, the DX270WMH-7 addresses the demanding requirements of waste and recycling operations. Read more >>

C H Middleton Purchases Fourth Terex Ecotec Waste Handler

C H Middleton Ltd, a leading family-owned waste management company based in Yorkshire, has added a fourth Terex Ecotec TWH 220 Waste Handler to its fleet at their Doncaster facility. The company processes up to 25,000 tonnes of mixed waste annually and values the TWH 220 for its operator comfort and performance. The latest model includes a Stage V engine, enhancing power efficiency and reducing emissions. Terex Ecotec, a global manufacturer of environmental equipment, maintains a long-standing partnership with C H Middleton, underscoring their shared commitment to sustainable waste management practices. Read more >>