Joskin Cargo-Track

One of the biggest bits of kit at Agritechnica 2011 was the new Joskin Cargo-Track self-propelled tool carrier. Shown at Hanover with a muckspreader body on the back, the Cargo-Track is based on an altered chassis from Iveco's eight-wheeler Tracker truck. Powered by a six-cylinder, Euro 5 Iveco engine developing 450hp, the vehicle is 10.2m long, 2.55m wide and 3.82m tall to the top of the cab (which is supplied by New Holland). Available bodies include a slurry tanker, a bulker, a spreader and a silage body. The maximum gross weight for road use is 32t, but Joskin says the design weigth is up to 50t for off-road use (a load of nearly 30t). The Cargo-Track uses ZF's 16-speed Eurotronic automatic transmission with an added crawler mode and has a maximum speed of 80km/hr.

Mercedes-Benz Zetros

Another new product aimed at high-capacity agricultural transport is the Zetros 1833A 4x4 from Mercedes-Benz. Looking more than a little bit like a beefed-up Unimog, the Zetros is actually based on the M-B Actros truck chassis and features a 326hp version of the M-B engine used in the Axor range of trucks. Based on M-B's recently introduced Zetros road trucks, this agricultural version is produced for M-B by Harald Bruhns GmbH which fits low-ground-pressure tyres, hydrualic systsms and an agricultural fifth wheel for attaching semi-trailers. With a three-axle trailer in tow, the combination can operate at up to 40t on the road. As the top speed is limited to 65km/hr, however, drivers don't need a full LGV licence to operate it for agricultural work.

Golden Tractor for Design 2012

The Massey Ferguson MF 7624 Dyna-VT won the coveted Golden Tractor for Design award in the prestigious 2012 Tractor of the Year competition at Agritechnica 2011. The award is presented annually by a jury of journalists from 22 of the leading farming magazines in Europe. The new MF 7624 Dyna-VT epitomises Massey Ferguson's dedication to delivering straightforward, dependable equipment that is easy to use. The 7624 is one of a four-model range spanning from 185-235hp (210hp to 260hp boosted) and has a new, high visibility and ergonomically efficient cab, as well as a 7.4-litre Agco Sisu Power second-generation SCR engine.

New Dieci telehandler

Dieci unveiled its new Agri Max 60.9 model at Agritechnica 2011. The machine can lift 6,000kg to 8.6m and is powered by a 127hp Fiat Powertrain Systems engine driving a 120 lit/min hydraulic pump. 2.42m wide and 2.57m tall, the 60.9 has a choice of hydrostatic tranmissions including a new Vario System unit that offers three speed settings - 0-49km/hr; 0-20km/h; and an adjustable setting that allows the operator to set the top speed of the unit. The new Dieci 60.9 on the company's stand at Agritechnica also featured a new paint scheme with a darker grey chassis and new graphics.

Grégoire Besson's 17-furrow plough

The Grégoire Besson stand at Agritechnica 2011 featured this 17-furrow trailed plough which needs a 500hp tractor to pull it. The plough is available in models from seven to 17 furrows and features adjustable furrow widths from 12-22 inches.

European debut for Magnum CVX

The new flagship Magnum 370CVX from Case IH made its European debut at Agritechnica 2011. Recently unveiled in the United States, the range is not expected to go on sale here in Europe until the end of 2012. Full model details can be found by clicking here.

Bigger Kubota on the way

Described by the company as a prototype, this Kubota M135GX is expected to be launched at the end of 2012. The largest tractor ever to be offered by the firm in Europe, the M135GX will have a 135hp six-cylinder Stage 3B engine, while a second M-GX model - the M110GX - will produce 109.5hp from its four-cylinder engine. The new tractors are said to offer more cab space and higher levels of comfort compared to previous models.

Compact New Holland telehandler

New Holland launched its new LM5020 telehandler at Agritechnica 2011. Built for CNH by Italian manufacturer Dieci, the new model features an 85hp, four-cylinder engine and can lift 1,500kg to 5.8m. The LM5020 features an 80 lit/min hydraulic pump and has a hydrostatic transmission with a 26km/hr top speed. The new machine is just 1.80m wide and 1.99m tall.

New Holland TD5 tractor

Shown at Agritechnica 2011 with a pre-series sticker on the cab door, the TD5.115 sits at the top of the new TD5 series of tractors that are due to go on the market in the middle of 2012. There are six models from the 65hp TD5.65 to the top-of-the-range offering, with the bottom two using three-cylinder engines and the top four fitted with four-cylinder motors. The TD5 fits into the New Holland range as a mechanical alternative to the brand's T5 tractors. Expected to be built in Turkey, although production may move to Italy in the future, the only non-mechanical control on the new tractors is said to be the four-wheel drive actuation which needs to be electronically controlled for safety.

Kleine Beetliner Compact harvester

Sitting at the bottom of a new range of three sugar beet harvesters from German manufacturer Kleine is the Beetliner Compact. Fitted with a 428hp Mercedes-Benz engine, the machine is 10.7m long and 3.1m wide. It has the same topper, lifter and cleaning system as the two larger models - the Beetliner Large and Beetliner Max - but only has a 12t bunker compared the the 20t and 28t storage on the bigger machines.

Deutz-Fahr 7 Series tractors

Deutz-Fahr used Agritechnica 2011 to launch its new 7 Series tractors. There are three models available - the 210hp 7210, the 220hp 7220 and the 250hp 7250 - all powered by new Stage 3B Deutz engines. All three models will be available with either conventional or CVT transmissions.

De Pietri green crop harvester

Actually designed for cutting and collecting salad crops, the FR100 from Italian manufacturer De Pietri is also available in a larger FR140 model that is more suitable for use as a self-propelled forage wagon. The unit shown here features a 100hp Deere Power Systems engine and has a hydrostatic transmission. Standard and high-level tipping (shown here) models are available.

High-powered Belarus tractor

The largest tractor on show on the Belarus stand at Agritechnica 2011 was this 3522.5 model. Powered by a six-cylinder Deutz engine that meets the latest Stage 3B emissions standard with the help of AdBlue, the tractor produces 355hp.

Diesel-electric RigiTrac tractor

This RigiTrac EWD 120 concept tractor won a silver medal in the innovation awards at Agritechnica 2011. It has a 126hp Deutz engine, but instead of a conventional transmission it drives an 85kW generator that powers electic motors in each wheel. This diesel-electric system delivers constant torque through the wheels and a stepless speed range of 0-65km/hr. The tractor also features a 90 lit/min hydraulic system and a rear linkage lift capacity of 5,500kg.

Steyr gas concept tractor

Another concept tractor at Agritechnica 2011 was the Steyr 4135 Profi Natural Power. Rated a 136hp, the tractor runs on biogas (methane) or LPG which is burnt in a 3.0-litre Fiat Powertrain Systems petrol engine. The tractor has six gas tanks in total that hold 400 litres of gas - enough for six hours' work at 70 per cent power or three hours at full power. A 15-litre petrol tank will get the tractor back to the farmyard if it runs out of gas.

Lamborghini Green Pro range

Same Deutz-Fahr launched its new groundscare range at Agritechnica 2011. Branded as Lamborghini tractors, the new Green Pro models are all available with hydrostatic transmissions and have been designed specifically for the groundscare sector. There are six models in the range ranging from 23hp to 50hp. At the top of the range is the G.50 H, a fully-fledged multifunctional 50 hp tractor with load-sensing hydrostatic transmission and a weight of 2,100kg, which, equipped with a hydraulic lift featuring both position and draft control, plus a robust structural frame, is also capable of tackling heavy-duty
tasks. The tractors may well be sold by Deutz-Fahr dealers in the UK that don't currently offer a compact tractor range.

New Valtra N3 Series

The Valtra stand at Agritechnica 2011 featured the top of the range model from the company's new N3 tractor range. The N163 is powered by a four-cylinder Agco Sisu Power engine that uses SCR (AdBlue) to meet the Stage 3B emissions standard. Rated at a maximum 171hp, the tractor is said to the the most powerful four-pot model on the market. The new N3 Series is 10cm longer than the tractors they replace, but a new chassis design means that they have a smaller turning circle. A dedicated chassis with a front three-point linkage is now available from the factory. The new tractors will be available from the end of 2012.

Revised New Holland NH2

New Holland unveiled a revised version of its NH2 hydrogen-powered concept tractor at Agritechnica 2011. The bonnet now matches other tractors in the company's range more closely, but the cab has been given a new striking new look.

Sleek Ferrari orchard tractor

This striking Ferrari SDT95 Vega compact tractor is a specialist orchard and fruit model made in Italy. The low seating positiion and swept-back cab makes it ideal for operating under trees, while the tractor features both articulation and front axle steering for maximum manouverability. Three engines are available offering power outputs from 70-91hp.

New flagship JCB 8310

JCB has dropped Cummins as engine supplier for its Stage 3B-compatible 8000 Series tractors. The new JCB 8310 offers a maximum 306hp from an 8.4-litre Agco Sisu Power engine. Featuring the stepless V-Tronic transmission giving a top speed of 70km/hr, the 8310 is the world's only full-suspension, high-speed tractor with a CVT gearbox.

Larger models from YTO

Chinese tractor manufacturer YTO included the 100hp X1004 model on its stand at Agritechnica 2011. Powered by a six-cylinder, 6.49-litre Perkins engine, the tractor features a 12F/4R transmission. Although powerful compared to the Chinese tractors we normally see in the UK, the X1004 sits at the bottom of the six-model YTO X Series. The range is topped by the 180hp X1804 which features an 8.27-litre six-cylinder Perkins power unit.