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Year 2026 Number 3-4

March - April

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Agricultural tyres, a weak European market

The spare tyre sector closed 2025 with 688,000 units sold, a 4% decrease compared to 2024. Automotive and transport segments, are declining. On the other hand, the trend for motorcycles and scooters is up
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Diesel of the Year awards: the CORE80 engine wins

In February, Diesel magazine awarded the AGCO Power CORE80 engine its Diesel of the Year 2026 award. Developed at the AGCO plant in Linnavuori, Finland, the engine has a displacement of 8.0 liters and six cylinders and delivers a maximum...
Technology

Visibility from the tractor driver's seat

Drivers of self-propelled agricultural machinery, require optimal visibility in all operating conditions, especially when maneuvering in confined spaces. Advanced technological and design solutions can significantly reduce the risk of accidents related to so-called "blind spots"
Technology

The evolution of springs in agricultural machinery

Springs are essential components for the proper operation of agricultural machinery, as they absorb shocks, allow tools to adapt to the terrain, protect mechanical parts, and improve operators comfort
Technology

Sensors in the vineyard: a great benefit for the environment

The spread of precision agriculture solutions based on the use of sensors and decision support systems has led to improved sustainability in the viticultural supply chain, especially for plant protection and fertilization
Technology

Combine harvesters: when working on sloping ground

Self-leveling technology for combine harvesters is an Italian exclusive, developed 55 years ago by Laverda and now exported worldwide. Let’s compare the three solutions for extreme slopes available on our market
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Faster, experience and development in the hydraulic sector

Faster is a leading manufacturer of quick-release couplings and multi-connectors for connecting and disconnecting hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic lines. Founded in 1951, in Melzo (Milan), with the name OMBA (Officina Meccanica Bruno Arosio), it changed names in 1978 to its...
Brand

'Bespoke' Cylinders from Rebos Oleodinamica Srl

The Castiglione delle Stiviere-based company focuses on custom-made products. Robotic cells and cutting-edge digital technologies optimize component processing, all done in-house, ensuring precision and short manufacturing times
News

Alliance launches Agri Nova, the new R-1 tires

Agri Nova is the name of Alliance's new range of R-1 Bias tires (characterized by their agricultural tread and bias plies). The latest additions to the Alliance range are designed to be paired with medium-small power tractors capable of meeting...
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Carraro Agritalia strengthens partnerships with CLAAS and Massey Ferguson

Carraro Agritalia, a leading manufacturer of specialized and utility trtactors for the largest global OEMs, is adding two more important collaborations to its portfolio: Massey Ferguson and CLAAS. Let's start with the AGCO brand which, after its presentation at Agritechnica,...
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FPT, innovations focusing on sustainability

Strategy and innovation mark the beginning of 2026 for FPT, the Iveco Group brand dedicated to the design, production and sale of propulsion systems and solutions for on-road and off-road, marine and power generation applications. Looking ahead, FPT confirms its...
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Reversible technology for Elika pumps

"Until now Elika pumps and motors could only operate in one rotational direction, either clockwise or counterclockwise. Now they can be used in both directions. Marzocchi Pompe's new Elika products in its flagship family, further increase and contribute to our...

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