Farmhand goes ‘BiG’ for Ploughing 2024
For the first time ever, Ploughing 2024 will see Farmhand present its flagship machines side by side. Both the Krone BiG X and the BiG M will be represented by the 2024 demonstration machines, sporting a unique galaxy wrap. “We’re really excited about the machines we have to display this year,” said Stephen Scrivener, sales and marketing director for Farmhand. “The Ploughing is a great opportunity to catch up with customers, and meet new people, and it’s always enjoyable when there is something new to show.”
According to the company, the BiG X range of self-propelled harvesters not only impresses with their high efficiency and chop quality, but also high operator comfort and easy handling with a height adjustable comfort cab and enormous agility thanks to independent wheel suspension. The only harvester in the world with six pre-compression rollers, making them the ideal choice for Irish contractors handling heavy crops of wet, lumpy grass.
The BiG M 450 needs no introduction. It is the go-to for contractors looking for maximum output and efficiency. Offering a huge 10m work width, superior manoeuvrability, optimum weight distribution and tapping into enormous 450hp power reserves, the BiG M 450 is the perfect mower for maximising efficiency when mowing high acreage, according to Farmhand. Ben Buckley, southern area sales manager for Farmhand, who spends as much time as he can in the cab of a BiG M. said: “The machine is like nothing else out there. I don’t think I could ever return to the conventional way of mowing. The ease of operation and additional visibility really sets the BiG M above the rest.”
The Amazone Pantera self-propelled sprayer will also be available for customers to have a closer look at. First seen in Ireland at the start of 2024 this self-propelled sprayer has a tank capacity of 4,500L and can be equipped with booms up to 48m.
A Profihopper 1500 and the Groundkeeper GHS-drive 1800 will also be on the Farmhand stand this year. “We have been demonstrating the Profihopper 1500 and everyone is impressed with its versatility. It can cut and collect the heaviest material but also excels in more sensitive areas like fairways and approaches. This combined with the work it is doing for councils in wildflower meadows, really proves its versatility,” said Adrian Leech, groundcare specialist for Farmhand.
Other machinery on display will include the Amazone ZA-V mounted GPS section control spreader, Krone rear-mounted mowers, Krone Swadro TC 640 steer rake and Kroen Vendro tedder along with front linkages and PTOs from Zuidberg, Q-Series front loaders from Quicke, and the reversible fan system from Flexxaire.
Alongside its largest machinery display yet, Farmhand merchandise will also be on sale. A range of favourites and new designs will be offered in workwear, hoodies and half-zips, jerseys, kids’ clothes and much more. Models will be the highlight of the merchandise on sale, with a wide range of Amazone implements and limited-edition harvesters, including replicas of both the BiG X 1180 and BiG M 450 in the same galaxy design as the 2024 demonstration machines. The Farmhand stand number 522 can be found on block 2, row 21.
Fastparts
Fastparts will also be attending the Ploughing with a wide display of implements and attachments including APV grassland management equipment and a display of the Rakeman tine harrows. Available in 1.5m and 3m, the Rakeman is perfect for rejuvenating grass growth, levelling ground and reseeding. The full range of Dromone Ball & Spoon hitches, APV grassland equipment and Broomex Brush Brooms will also be on display.