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Occupying a section of Claas' new technology display, the manufacturer gave visitors an insight into a future drive option it is currently working on for its combine products.

Recovery and realism were two overarching themes at this year’s German machinery extravaganza, Agritechnica. Ben Briggs reports from Hanover on the mood among manufacturers and event organisers.

Off road vehicle specialist Can-am seek to gain a larger market share with their new Outlander ATV. James Huyton takes a first drive from the launch in France.

Finnish manufacturer Elho continues to produce trailed forage harvesters, highlighting the consistent demand for the machines in its home market where smaller farms continue to make multiple, smaller cuts of silage, and can utilise larger tractors typically purchased for forestry and utility tasks.

Peterborough-based Garford Farm Machinery presented the first example of its NT12 trailed mechanical interrow cultivator.

Following its launch earlier in the summer, the Xerion 12 Series has been awarded 2023 tractor of the year (TOTY).

Polish manufacturer Samasz has entered the increasingly competitive belt merger market with an 8.80m wide machine.

Developed to work in conjunction with a set of rear-steering Novacat butterfly mowers, the Opticurve system has been added to Pottinger's FS100 front mower.

At Agritechnica the 300M self-propelled sprayer range was the only major product introduced by John Deere.

Shown at a limited press event in September, Agritechnica was the first public viewing of Fendt's new mid-range tractor offering. Providing a power output of between 164 - 224hp, the 600 range sits between the 500 Vario and the 2022 launched 700 Vario Gen7 ranges