Germany’s EuroTier livestock event has held its first face-to-face event following COVID-19 restrictions.
At the end of the four-day event, which ran from Nov. 15-18 in Hanover, Germany, about 106,000 visitors from 141 countries had been through the turnstiles.
More than 1,800 exhibitors from 57 countries showed their goods, some from war-torn Ukraine, who were warmly received by the crowds.
On display was a plethora of new machines, technology, equipment and feed.
Displays included new telehandlers, calf-feeding technology, robots and remote-farming apps.
Freya von Czettritz, chief executive officer of DLG Holding GmbH, said farm practices are changing worldwide.
“Farms must become sustainable and stable in all areas for the future, whether it is animal housing construction and technology, digitisation, breeding, feeding or marketing.
“This requires innovations, which the EuroTier exhibitors have delivered, showing the potential of future animal husbandry. Our exhibitors were very satisfied with the quality of the international professional visitors,” she said.
A variety of new farm loaders were shown at the event.
Two new loaders were introduced by Schaffer at EuroTier including the compact 1622 model and the 23e T, claimed to be the world’s first electric-drive telescopic wheel loader. The 1622 has an operating weight of 1,250 kilograms, its overall length including bucket is just 3.05 metres, build height of 1.99 metres and widths start at 95 centimetres. The 16.2 kW, 22 horsepower Kubota engine is a Stage V engine. The drive benefits from proportional hydrostatic drive pedal to accelerate to 16 km-h. Lifting loads of up to 810 kg., the multifunction loader raises cargo to a height of 2.23 metres. Its standard hydraulic pump delivers an oil flow of 28 litres per minute to the attachments whereas the optional Schaffer Multi-High-Flow pump supplies 40 litres per minute.
The new 23e T can lift loads to a height of 3.72 metres and is powered by a 31.3-kilowatt hour battery, which allows for up to eight hours of working time. The machine is powered by two e-motors; one 21 kW motor that drives the wheels, accelerates rapidly to 20 km-h and generates high thrust forces, and a second 9.7 kW. motor that powers the remote hydraulics for up to 42 litres per minute oil flows and fast work cycles.
The lithium-ion battery comes with a 5,000-hour or five-year warranty, depending on which comes first. Charging the battery to 80 percent takes about eight hours if using the onboard three kW charger that is connected to a 230V, 16-amp socket. An 11-kW wall-box will cut this charging time by 80 percent down to a little more than two hours. The tipping load of the 2.8 tonne machine is 1.3 tonnes and, thanks to its articulation, it turns through a tight 1.15 metres Depending on the tires fitted, the 23e T measures 1.41 metres to 1.59 metres in width and 2.19 metres or 2.14 metres in height, depending on whether a driver protection roof or cab is fitted.
The new 908 Cat wheel loader powered by the new Cat C2.8 engine was also on display at the show. Designed for Cat products, the new Cat C2.8 engine delivers the same 55.7-kW 74 hp gross power as the previous engine with 13 percent more torque. Its shift-on-the-go transmission offers increased transport speeds of 40 km-h. When working in dusty environments, the new reversing-fan option helps keep cooling cores clean for more efficient temperature control. The sealed and pressurized cab improves the operator experience, while keeping previous design functional aspects like raised floor pedals and two doors to make cab cleaning easier.
The 908 has an operating weight of 6.6 tonnes and a bucket capacity of 1.15 cubic metres.
Manitou’s MLT 850-145 V+ telehandler is the fourth model in the NewAg XL range, following the launch of the MLT 841, 1041 and 961. With a load capacity of five tonnes and a working height of 7.6 metres, this new model is designed for intensive use, in particular the loading of bulk cargo, cereals, wood chips and silage.
This model has 141 hp. The high movement speed provided by the 200 litres per minute hydraulic pump is complemented by an increased bucket break-out force when compared to similar models.
Although not available until spring 2023, JCB previewed its new 530-60 Agri Super Loadall at EuroTier. This model replaces the 527-58 launched two years ago. It is powered by a JCB 4.8 litre 130 hp engine and has a 40 km-h transmission. It can lift three tonnes, with capacity to lift 2.7 tonnes to the full six metres lift height. It stands 2.14 metres tall at the cab on the 24-inch tires. JCB said it is designed for livestock, pig and poultry farms.
