Articles by Bob Karsten

The Auga M1 features a hybrid drive system. You “refuel” with (bio)methane gas, which powers the combustion engine. A generator mounted at the back of the engine produces electricity for the wheel motors and the battery pack. – Photos: Mark Pasveer.

05-11 | Article

The hybrid Auga M1: A Lithuanian powerhouse in testing phase

Kubota is introducing a kit that enables tractors to drive autonomously, developed in collaboration with a French startup company. – Photos: Bob Karsten.

04-11 | News

Kubota is working on an autonomous driving kit

New Holland IntelliSense Automation uses a sensor on the roof to scan the swath and automatically adjust the tractor’s speed. simultaneously, the system takes over steering, allowing practically hands-free baling – Photos: Bob Karsten

29-10 | Article

Hands-Free baling with New Holland IntelliSense automation

The Japanese machinery manufacturer Kubota showcases an orange Robotti field robot at a press event in Spain. The Robotti is an autonomous implement carrier. – Photo: Bob Karsten

28-10 | News

Kubota to sell Danish Robotti field robot

What is the effect of a VF tire under a trailer on the soil? Future farming compares the effect of VF tires with standard radial tires. – Photos: Michel Velderman

19-09 | Article

Lower soil pressure? VF tires under trailers work, but mainly shallow

Here’s an overview of the most notable machinery news at the Dutch AgroTechniek Holland (ATH) fair. Photos: Mark Pasveer

18-09 | News

PHOTO | New machinery at Dutch trade fair ATH

John Deere expects the annual revenue from agricultural machinery this fiscal year to be 20 to 25% lower than last year. - Photo: Mark Pasveer

13-08 | News

John Deere: annual revenue up to 25% lower, Agco and CNH also see sales decline

Agco, the company behind tractor brands Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra, is selling its grain storage and processing division 'Grain & Protein'. This division includes five brands of grain silos, grain dryers, and grain conveyors. - Photo: Agco.

07-08 | News

Agco sells grain division, focus on precision agriculture

New Holland presents a new combine harvester: the CR10. The machine is largely similar to the previously shown CR11, but with a smaller engine and bunker capacity. - Photos: New Holland

24-06 | News

New Holland introduces smaller ‘Giga-Combine’ CR10

This spring, start-up S&dB is testing the renewed ribbon sowing concept. A total of 5 to 6 hectares will be sown in regions in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. - Photos: Mark Pasveer

13-06 | Article

Start-up S&dB tests renewed concept planting with tapes

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Bob Karsten Editor for TREKKER magazine