Photo Gallery: Claas, John Deere, Case IH, Landini exhibit new machinery at Italy's EIMA International

Nov. 19, 2012

Recyclable wheels

The hard “plastic” wheels displayed on this flower are constructed of materials that can be recycled. The company MBF from Italy produces these support wheels designed for use on farm machinery such as planters. For more information, e-mail mbf@virgilio.it
No particle after treatment required

Lombardini earned recognition for developing the KDI diesel engine that does not require particle after-treatment systems to meet exhaust emission limits. As a result, the engine needs less space in the machinery and uses less fuel and lubricating oil. The engine is equipped with an EGR system (exhaust gas recirculation). Visit www.lombardinigroup.it
Load moves straight up

The loader on this telehandler is designed to move straight up and down and not in an arc movement. The German company Weidemann designed the vertical lift loader with a semiautomatic system that moves the arm. The system retracts part of the arm during critical times to keep the load stable when lifting and lowering. Visit www.weidemann.de
John Deere direct drive system

John Deere earned recognition for the electrically-operated gearbox designed for a mechanical-type tractor with dual clutch. This type of drive comes close to the comfort levels of continuously variable transmissions, within the selected range, but greatly reduces dissipation thanks to hydraulic components. Visit www.deere.com/it
Hill-climbing Claas combine

The Claas Tucano 430 combine was displayed to show the ability of the combine to handle steep hillsides. The rear view particularly shows the hydraulic system that allows combining on some tough Italian landscape.
Claas Tucano 430 combine

The Tucano 430 combine with the C600 header can handle very uneven terrain.
Claas Terra Trac

Italian farmers look over the new Terra Trac system from Claas.
Italy’s @ tractor

Called the @ tractor, the Landini tractor is equipped with an array of electronics that are the very latest in guidance, application and communication technology. The @ tractor has a data exchange system with connected equipment, based on the ISOBUS standard. This system features complete integration with smartphones and tablets for managing data. It uses self-powered wireless sensors and acts through brushless actuators with built-in position detection sensors. It also provides real time comprehensive data on the wear condition of the tools.
John Deere exhibit

John Deere features one of the largest exhibits at EIMA. It offers a wide variety of equipment that speaks to the wide range of agriculture in Italy.
John Deere's Tango

Aptly named for its Italian home, the “Tango” robotic mower was displayed in the John Deere mower exhibit area.
Ruggedized Steyr tractor

The Steyr 4110 Profi tractor features a safety rack designed for forest applications. No doubt some farmers could see the benefits of this model on their own farm when sending new employees off down the road pulling a heavy load.
The Case IH 340 Magnum

The Case IH 340 Magnum produced for the 25th anniversary of the Racine, Wis., manufacturing plant was on display at the Italian show.

One of the largest farm equipment shows in the world called EIMA International was held a week ago in Bologna, Italy. The massive show featured 1,750 companies from 40 different countries. Nearly 200,000 visitors attended the five-day show that is staged every two years.

EIMA International covers all types of agriculture including row-crop production. Case IH, New Holland, John Deere, AGCO and Claas all have major exhibits at the show. Other companies familiar to U.S. farmers also were exhibiting.

But what makes a show like EIMA unique is the other exhibits. For example, a couple buildings were devoted to component manufacturers for agricultural business. These components include everything from axles and tires to nozzle spray tip ends and hydraulic cylinders.

Farm Industry News attended EIMA to report to our readers the new innovations, companies and sights at the show. Here's our first photo gallery from Bologna.