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AGRICULTURE2017
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DON'T MISS
7th, 8th & 9th Feb 2017
AT ULTING, MALDON CM9 6QH
BY FAR THE LARGEST AGRICULTURAL, CONSTRUCTIONAND GROUNDCARE DEALER SHOW IN THE UK
• FREE REFRESHMENTS
FREE PARKING • FREE ENTRY
SAT NAVCM9 6QH
Over 150 trade stands...• Used machinery bargains• Shop soiled and ex-demonstration machinery at ‘to sell’ prices• Working demonstrations• Large indoor display of ancillary products• Parts and showroom offers • Catering facilities
HEAD OFFICE: Ulting, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QH Tel 01245 380311Email: [email protected] www.ernestdoe.com
1/2PRICE CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR BARGAINS -
top brands including Musto, Barbour, Joules & more.
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HEAD OFFICE CONTACTS
Ulting, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QHTel: 01245 380311
Company Secretary Diana Marriott
Shows & Demonstrations Manager Karl Last
Health & Safety Manager Chris Brown
Marketing Manager Hayley Hill
HR Manager Lisa Blinkhorne
Financial Controller Greg Forrest
Warranty Manager Darren Bantick
Transport Manager Neil Frost
Project & Property Manager Alan Ringer
IT Manager Steven Clarke
Credit Control Manager Irene Stannard
Purchase Ledger Manager Helen Birtles
Sales Office Manager Clive Wiggins
Agricultural Used Equipment
Sales Manager Paul Wylie
Agricultural Area Sales Manager Derek Peck 07785 536941
Ulting Agricultural Service Manager Jo Matthews
Ulting Construction Service Manager David Wood
Ulting Groundcare Service Manager David Walker
Group Parts Stock Controller Gordon Law
Parts Manager Ian Wright
Clothing Manager Marian Harpur
Construction Machinery Sales Andy Parnham 07860 357911
Used Construction Sales Scott Hull 07974 202218
Groundcare Machinery Sales Matt Wise 07785 536950
Groundcare Machinery Sales Steve Bush 07774 499967
Golf Car & Utility Vehicle Sales Simon Jennings 07870 230806
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
DON'T MISS
7th, 8th & 9th Feb 2017
AT ULTING, MALDON CM9 6QH
COLIN E DOE BSc (Hons)
Managing Director
Colin holds an honours degree in agriculturalengineering from Newcastle University andbecame Managing Director in 1989. He hasinstigated and implemented the company'sgrowth over the last 25 years
GRAHAM PARKERSales Director
Graham began his employment with thecompany as an apprentice at Fyfield. He hasprogressed through service and branchmanager roles to sales director.
ANTHONY KNIGHT BSc (Hons) FCCA
Finance Director
Anthony is a fully qualified accountant andjoined the company in 2010. Anthony'sexperience in other industries has brought new processes and ideas to Ernest Doe.
ANGUS E DOE BSc (Hons)
Service Director
Angus is the son of Colin Doe and the fifthgeneration Doe to join the family business.Angus holds an honours degree in AgriculturalBusiness Management and has been ServiceDirector for nearly three years.
ANDY TURBINGroundcare General Sales Manager
Andy joined the company in 1978 as anapprentice and progressed through sales to become General Manager of Ernest Doe'sgroundcare business.
GERALD SILVEYErnest Doe Power General Sales Manager
Gerald has been with the company since 1995,has managed five branches and becameresponsible for the company's sales of Case IH products in 2002.
ANDY BLOOMFIELD General Parts Manager
Andy started with Ernest Doe as anapprentice and worked his way up throughthe business to now head the company'sparts department as General Manager.
BY FAR THE LARGEST AGRICULTURAL, CONSTRUCTIONAND GROUNDCARE DEALER SHOW IN THE UK
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Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd is a family business that dates back to 1898 and my great grandfather Ernest Doe’s blacksmith business. I am now the fourth generation of the Doe family to run the business. My son Angus represents the fifth generation, and I am pleased to say he is successfully running the aftersales side of our business as Service Director.
All of us have Ernest as a first or middle name. Angus (Ernest Doe), has the same initials as my father Alan Ernest Doe had. It was a farmer that first pointed this out: “Oh, I see you don’t have to change the letter headings or the initials on the gun case.”
Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd was incorporated in 1947. Looking at the company board meeting books, it seems that my grandfather, Ernest Charles,
would periodically meet with his farming and shooting pals and issue a few more shares. I can hear it now at post shoot meals, “Put me down for another 500 shares, Ernie”.
It is easy to talk of the past, but it was looking to the future this year that I spoke to many of the shareholders whilst setting up an umbrella company, Doe Holdings Ltd. I was struck by what nice people they are and the emotional ties they have to their shares. A large proportion have owned them for a long period of time and our oldest shareholder is Grace Allison, who is now 103. So in June, we held a champagne tea party at Ulting for the shareholders to meet and explore our extensive archive of old photos, records, memorabilia and films.
The biggest determining factor of a company’s success is
its loyal workforce. Being a longstanding company, we have presented many gold watch long service awards and there are a few retirements and handing over of the reigns to report on, notably Branch Managers Peter Sayers and Stephen Hurren. David Bush has settled well into his new role, having replaced Peter at Ringmer part way through 2016. Equally large shoes to fill are Stephen’s, having forged such a strong customer following over the years. To help David Gricks in his new role, Stephen has agreed to work on as an area sales manager on a part-time basis, to support David’s transition as the new Fakenham Branch Manager.
Braintree Branch Manager, Les Boniface, plans to retire on 31st March 2017 after almost 48 years loyal service with the company.
During 2016, Adam Inward re-joined us as Fulbourn Branch Manager, John McLoone came from Cautrac to take on the Colchester Branch Manager role, Andy Bugg re-joined us at Framlingham as Branch Manager, and Carl Reeders took over as Hurst Green Branch Manager. Whilst we shall miss our retirees, I have every confidence in the new Branch Managers: sometimes a little change with new ideas and enthusiasm can be good for a long established company.
The company farms 900 acres in the area surrounding Ulting. Having not been happy with farm commodity prices in the early spring, I am pleased that in the last few months of 2016 our oilseed rape, milling wheat and barley are all being sold for at least 10% more than last year, in spite of the wet, dull June that spoilt the quality of our winter barley. Like many others, we had to destroy half of our 200 acres of August-sown rape due to lack of moisture to germinate the crop correctly. With hindsight, it was not the year to play our joker and double our acreage, but you must remember that I am really only a rookie farmer.
Finally, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2017 Doe Show – our 57th on 7th, 8th and 9th February and, I hope, our best.Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd Shareholder`s Meeting
COLIN E. DOE - MANAGING DIRECTOR
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NEW CX5000 - CX6000 ELEVATION5 and 6 strawwalkers models
from 258 to 333 HP.
NEW CX7 - CX85 and 6 strawwalkers models
from 340 to 490 HP.
NEW CR6 models from 449 to 653 HP on CR10.90, the world’s highest capacity combine.
3 SERIES, 16 MODELS, FROM 258 HP UP TO 653 HP: THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
ALL NEEDSALL NEEDSALL NEEDSONE EXCELLENCEONE EXCELLENCEONE EXCELLENCE
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FOCUS ON THE POSITIVES
As a whole, the agricultural industry we all know and love can tend to dwell on the negatives we face without balancing the view with so many positives we see before us.
I am very much a ‘glass half full’ type of guy, and tend to feed on the many positive factors our industry has to offer. Don’t get me wrong, I am also a realist and am very focused on the economics of what we all do, and as I have said many times before, Ernest Doe’s turnover and indeed profitability, is directly linked to farming incomes and the forces that dictate farming’s profitability.
In our company sales meeting, we often focus on commodity prices as being the main factor which drives farmers to spend their hard earned cash. We know when wheat hit £200 back in 2012, all agricultural suppliers were booming and our machinery sales were a plenty. As I write this piece (December 2016), milling wheat stands at £140 per tonne, which is a rise of 22% over the December 2015 price and has to be seen as a positive for us all.
The rise in the commodity prices has been driven somewhat by the fall in the pounds value against both the Euro and the Dollar, but this is not the only positive effect the weaker pound has had. We have seen an uplift in the Basic Payment Scheme of some 16% 2016 versus 2015, which I know has been most welcomed. In our own machinery sales business, the weaker pound has helped us to export used farm machinery in much greater volumes than
we were able throughout 2015 and early 2016, and in turn, used prices have stabilised or if not indeed risen. This has to be good for you if you are looking to part-exchange any used machinery items.
The weaker pound has also driven a positive effect on the pricing of our own British built New Holland tractors. Based in Basildon using British labour, many British components and paying British taxes, we have seen all but modest price rises for the blue tractor manufacturer, something I hear cannot be said for our imported competitors. Buying British, buying blue has to make sense.
Low interest rates have to be another huge positive for our industry at present. Machinery manufacturers are offering a plethora of low or even 0% interest deals, and locking into fixed payments without the fear of interest rate rises or the banks reducing lending levels at the flick of a pen has to make good sense. UK farming still boasts a sound balance sheet and has indeed risen every year since 2005. With the ratio of assets to liabilities running at 16:1 (DEFRA figures), UK farming is one of the most sound UK businesses to invest in and finance companies are falling over themselves to do just that.
I travel extensively throughout East Anglia, and I often think to myself how lucky we are to have such diverse opportunities to boost farm incomes. In Essex and Hertfordshire, I see huge non-agricultural rental opportunities been taken advantage of, from farm buildings and even open land, equine potential along with farm shops and leisure
activities. Through Suffolk and up into Norfolk, I see income from coastal activities and tourism and in Cambridgeshire opportunities within the specialist veg growing areas where inputs pose big risk, but equally offer big reward - the farm land and buildings in almost all cases have allowed for diversification into other areas of business, driving additional income and financial stability - Have you explored all your opportunities?
So, if I dug further I could find so many more positives to talk about within our farming industry; it seems milk prices (at last) are on the rise, the pig industry which features heavily in our region, is a much happier place to be, and even the poultry sector has maintained growth. But one last positive if I may, “World banks predict that we will need to produce 50% more food by 2050 if the global population continues to rise at its current rate, coupled with the possibility that the effect of climate change could see crop yields in some parts
of the world falling by more than a quarter.” (Extract from AEA Economic News and Views 8th December 2016). This statement alone must give us good heart for the long-term future of our agricultural industry.
For 2017 my glass is not half full at all, it is indeed brimming over. We have so much to work towards and offer you our valued customers - we have world beating products, New Holland combines, New Holland tractors, Manitou fork lift trucks, Lemken cultivation equipment, Marshall trailers, Shelbourne Reynolds hedge trimmers, Great Plains drills and presses, Lely grass equipment, to name but a few.
So let’s all remember the positives our industry has to offer, and may I leave you with this famous little ditty - “Always look on the bright side of life” (Monty Python - The Life of Brian 1978).
May I wish you health and prosperity in 2017.
AGRICULTURAL OVERVIEWGRAHAM PARKER, SALES DIRECTOR
NEW CX5000 - CX6000 ELEVATION5 and 6 strawwalkers models
from 258 to 333 HP.
NEW CX7 - CX85 and 6 strawwalkers models
from 340 to 490 HP.
NEW CR6 models from 449 to 653 HP on CR10.90, the world’s highest capacity combine.
3 SERIES, 16 MODELS, FROM 258 HP UP TO 653 HP: THE CHOICE IS YOURS.
ALL NEEDSALL NEEDSALL NEEDSONE EXCELLENCEONE EXCELLENCEONE EXCELLENCE
www.newholland.com/uk Join us on Facebook!
NEW HOLLAND TOP SERVICE 00800 64 111 111 24/7 SUPPORT AND INFORMATION. The call is free from a land line. Check in advance with your Mobile Operator if you will be charged.
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NEW HOLLAND T7 RANGE
PROFESSIONAL FARMING AT ITS BEST. have not been drawn just for their looks:
their extended side panels provide more
protection from dirt and debris.
Service access is easy as ever. Similarly,
the gullwing profile of the roofline provides
the perfect seating for an array of adjustable
LED working lights. Another example of
form integrated into function. The radio
antenna is also integrated, highlighting the
attention to detail that went into the T7
range design.
The whole T7 series features a 6-cylinder
engine and ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR technology
developed by FPT Industrial that meets
Tier 4B emissions standards without the need
for Exhaust Gas Recirculation or a Diesel
Particulate Filter. This means that upper
power levels have actually increased for all
versions of the T7. Rated power of the long
wheelbase is up 5%, while the standard
wheelbase is up 9% to 180 hp. Add to that
45 hp of Engine Power Management and you
end up with a truly powerful machine in
relation to its size and weight. To control this
power, New Holland has made large tyres
available for every machine. Even the standard
wheelbase can fit sizes up to 710/70R38.
The T7 makes full use of the giant steps
forward in LED lighting. Up to 16 powerful
cab lights can be fitted for a 360 degree
spread of powerful, far reaching light. This is
five times more than previous versions, with
31,000 lumens. The lights are integrated into
the roof, and the lights provide a 360 degree
rotation that allows them to point backwards
for a full control of activities even after dark.
The T7 range makes the most of the
New Holland extra silent Horizon™ cab. Its
all-round visibility has been further enhanced
with the introduction of a single piece front
windscreen, which is optionally heated, as is
the rear window. The choice of seating is the
best in the industry, with a line-up that
goes from Comfort to Dynamic Comfort™ to
the top of the range Auto Comfort™ with
incorporated ventilation and climate control.
The seat trim is in high quality cloth or finely
stitched premium leather that can be
chosen for the supercar look.
The second generation Headland Turn
Sequencing II has been developed.
Controlled through the now standard
IntelliView IV touch screen, HTS II enables
complex headland turns to be created by
recording a turn ‘live’ or creating one by
selecting actions and trigger points from a
menu. Everything from selecting the target
speed of the Auto Command™ transmission
to switching to an implement camera view is
programmable and editable.
The new T7 series is manufactured at Basildon, New Holland’s flagship plant in Essex, 32 miles from London. The factory was established in 1964 to build the Ford 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 series. In 1971, with the Ford 7000, the plant launched the first ever turbocharged tractor. It went on to build one success after another, including the New Holland 60 series in the Nineties. In 1998 Basildon developed production of the TS series, the
first Tier 1 Tractor. It was here that, in 2010,
the first Blue Power range saw the light.
An impressive array of achievements and
world firsts for a factory that has always led
the field.
Mark Crosby, New Holland Tractor
Product Specialist says: “The New Holland
T7 offers farm businesses exactly what they
are looking for, with the highest level of
functionality, style, comfort and power”.
New Holland has redesigned its
celebrated T7 range with new
looks, new features, new models
and new Tier 4B compliant powertrains.
The T7 family comes in three versions,
the standard wheelbase with
maximum power (Including engine
power management) between 175
and 225 hp, the long wheelbase
with max power from 225 to 270,
and the new Heavy Duty range
with 290 or 315 hp that won the Machine of
the Year award in 2015.
The T7 Long Wheel Base comes in 4
models, all of which feature the latest styling
package. The T7 LWB also comes with a
rated horsepower of 180, 200, 220 and 240,
all with the same six cylinder, 6.7 litre engine.
On top of the T7 LWB range the T7 Heavy
Duty Range is the result of a global
customer consultation. New Holland asked
farmers all over the world to specify their
perfect tractor, and this was the outcome:
more power, larger loads, business class
comfort, compact dimensions, tight turning
and easy multitasking. All the required
features have been packed into a whole new
body and have been distilled into just two
models, the T7.290 and the T7.315. There is
also an exclusive Blue Power edition for
those who really want the best of the best.
The entire T7 family has taken
advantage of the move to Tier 4B
compliance, with a number of key
new features: the new T7 performs
better, is more powerful, more
comfortable, and has lower
emissions. The whole range displays a
sleek, rugged styling with no compromise
on functionality. The new engine hood
features the signature New Holland cat eye
lights in LED form. The lines of the hood
T7.175 T7.190 T7.210 T7.225Wheelbase 2734mmWeight 6300 - 6750kg
T7.230 T7.245 T7.260 T7.270Wheelbase 2884mm
Weight 7460 - 8140kg
T7.290 T7.315Wheelbase 2995mm
Weight 10500kg
3 RANGES, 10 MODELS, COUNTLESS AWARDS, UP TO 315 HP.
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NEW HOLLAND T7 RANGE
PROFESSIONAL FARMING AT ITS BEST. have not been drawn just for their looks:
their extended side panels provide more
protection from dirt and debris.
Service access is easy as ever. Similarly,
the gullwing profile of the roofline provides
the perfect seating for an array of adjustable
LED working lights. Another example of
form integrated into function. The radio
antenna is also integrated, highlighting the
attention to detail that went into the T7
range design.
The whole T7 series features a 6-cylinder
engine and ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR technology
developed by FPT Industrial that meets
Tier 4B emissions standards without the need
for Exhaust Gas Recirculation or a Diesel
Particulate Filter. This means that upper
power levels have actually increased for all
versions of the T7. Rated power of the long
wheelbase is up 5%, while the standard
wheelbase is up 9% to 180 hp. Add to that
45 hp of Engine Power Management and you
end up with a truly powerful machine in
relation to its size and weight. To control this
power, New Holland has made large tyres
available for every machine. Even the standard
wheelbase can fit sizes up to 710/70R38.
The T7 makes full use of the giant steps
forward in LED lighting. Up to 16 powerful
cab lights can be fitted for a 360 degree
spread of powerful, far reaching light. This is
five times more than previous versions, with
31,000 lumens. The lights are integrated into
the roof, and the lights provide a 360 degree
rotation that allows them to point backwards
for a full control of activities even after dark.
The T7 range makes the most of the
New Holland extra silent Horizon™ cab. Its
all-round visibility has been further enhanced
with the introduction of a single piece front
windscreen, which is optionally heated, as is
the rear window. The choice of seating is the
best in the industry, with a line-up that
goes from Comfort to Dynamic Comfort™ to
the top of the range Auto Comfort™ with
incorporated ventilation and climate control.
The seat trim is in high quality cloth or finely
stitched premium leather that can be
chosen for the supercar look.
The second generation Headland Turn
Sequencing II has been developed.
Controlled through the now standard
IntelliView IV touch screen, HTS II enables
complex headland turns to be created by
recording a turn ‘live’ or creating one by
selecting actions and trigger points from a
menu. Everything from selecting the target
speed of the Auto Command™ transmission
to switching to an implement camera view is
programmable and editable.
The new T7 series is manufactured at Basildon, New Holland’s flagship plant in Essex, 32 miles from London. The factory was established in 1964 to build the Ford 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 series. In 1971, with the Ford 7000, the plant launched the first ever turbocharged tractor. It went on to build one success after another, including the New Holland 60 series in the Nineties. In 1998 Basildon developed production of the TS series, the
first Tier 1 Tractor. It was here that, in 2010,
the first Blue Power range saw the light.
An impressive array of achievements and
world firsts for a factory that has always led
the field.
Mark Crosby, New Holland Tractor
Product Specialist says: “The New Holland
T7 offers farm businesses exactly what they
are looking for, with the highest level of
functionality, style, comfort and power”.
New Holland has redesigned its
celebrated T7 range with new
looks, new features, new models
and new Tier 4B compliant powertrains.
The T7 family comes in three versions,
the standard wheelbase with
maximum power (Including engine
power management) between 175
and 225 hp, the long wheelbase
with max power from 225 to 270,
and the new Heavy Duty range
with 290 or 315 hp that won the Machine of
the Year award in 2015.
The T7 Long Wheel Base comes in 4
models, all of which feature the latest styling
package. The T7 LWB also comes with a
rated horsepower of 180, 200, 220 and 240,
all with the same six cylinder, 6.7 litre engine.
On top of the T7 LWB range the T7 Heavy
Duty Range is the result of a global
customer consultation. New Holland asked
farmers all over the world to specify their
perfect tractor, and this was the outcome:
more power, larger loads, business class
comfort, compact dimensions, tight turning
and easy multitasking. All the required
features have been packed into a whole new
body and have been distilled into just two
models, the T7.290 and the T7.315. There is
also an exclusive Blue Power edition for
those who really want the best of the best.
The entire T7 family has taken
advantage of the move to Tier 4B
compliance, with a number of key
new features: the new T7 performs
better, is more powerful, more
comfortable, and has lower
emissions. The whole range displays a
sleek, rugged styling with no compromise
on functionality. The new engine hood
features the signature New Holland cat eye
lights in LED form. The lines of the hood
T7.175 T7.190 T7.210 T7.225Wheelbase 2734mmWeight 6300 - 6750kg
T7.230 T7.245 T7.260 T7.270Wheelbase 2884mm
Weight 7460 - 8140kg
T7.290 T7.315Wheelbase 2995mm
Weight 10500kg
3 RANGES, 10 MODELS, COUNTLESS AWARDS, UP TO 315 HP.
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The Solitair drill from Lemken celebrated 20 years of production in 2016. Since its infancy one demand from growers was clear that the machine had to be flexible.
Lemken have managed this by enabling the Solitair drill to work in combination with power harrows, disc harrows, combination seedbed cultivators and to work on its own with no cultivation tool in combination.
H.J. Fairs grow 2000ha of arable crops on a variety of soil types. The farm grows traditional arable crops such as wheat, oilseed rape and peas but also grow a range of specialist crops which are marketed through Fairking.
Farm Manager Chris Barron
commented that the specialist crops, often with very small seeds, can present a challenge to a conventional drill used for arable crops and that in the past a modified precision drill had been used to drill these crops.
Chris also commented that specialist crops such as quinoa for human consumption have a very limited range of chemical that can be applied to the crop for weed control, so a drill with minimum soil disturbance was a must when the farm considered a new drill.
A Lemken Solitair 9 six metre machine was supplied through Ernest Doe and Son’s Braintree branch and delivered to the farm in spring 2016. The machine was
specified as a ‘stand-alone’ machine being fully mounted to the farm’s tractor. The drill as standard was delivered with double disc coulters something which the farm knew would provide accurate seed placement and seed depth across their range of crops.
The drill has the ability to shut off sections of the six metre coulter bar from the control box thanks to the Solitair 9 having 4 individual seed distribution heads supplying seed to 1.5m of coulterbar each.
The Farm has been very impressed with the machine delivering everything they wanted in a new drilling system. Chris Barron commented that the
machine did deliver very low disturbance of soil when drilling on over wintered seedbeds, resulting in lower emerging weeds in the spring. Workrates were impressive and initial running costs of the machine compared to their old drilling system appear to be much lower.
James Foskett Farms Ltd also took delivery of a 4m Solitair 9 drill in 2016. The farm based at Bromeswell near Woodbridge in Suffolk, grows a variety of crops throughout East Suffolk with vegetables in their rotation on mainly sandy loam soils.
Farm Manager Mike Shapland wanted a drill that could work later in the autumn establishing cereals
ONE DRILL - THREE WAYS TO USE IT!
Nick Witting, Marlesford ASM with the Foskett Team
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ONE DRILL - THREE WAYS TO USE IT!behind root crops but also for drilling spring cereals in a variety of soil types as well as crop establishment in an organic rotation where trash levels could be high due to cover cropping. Another criteria was a machine that would fold up for transport on the road. The business has parcels of land spread across East Suffolk, so a machine that could match this was a must.
The machine was supplied in combination with a four metre Lemken Zirkon 12 power harrow. The whole machine is fully mounted on the rear of the tractor but still folds hydraulically to under three metres in width for road transport. Mike and his team were particularly impressed with this as previously machines had to be loaded onto low loader trailers for road transport. The Lemken Zirkon and Solitair four metre folding combination drill is the only machine of this width on the market offering this feature. Mike had been initially concerned that this may lead to a small tank capacity for seed but Nicholas Witting, Area Sales Manager from our Marlesford branch who has numerous Lemken Solitair drills working in his sales area, was only too happy to point out the 1850 litre tank size allowing a tonne of seed wheat to fit in the hopper with ease.
Mike has been incredibly impressed with output from the machine. “Power harrow drill combinations can have a reputation to be slow working and expensive to run,” explained Mike. He and the team at James Foskett Farms soon realised that this machine is far from this. Work rates can be easily as
high as a comparable trailed drill with cultivation discs instead of a power harrow. This all comes down to the easy adjustment of the power harrow. Rotor speeds can be adjusted without tools to ensure soil isn’t over worked and the levelling bar running behind the rotors and in front of the roller are easily adjustable from the outsides of the machine, to ensure they are at the optimum setting depending on soil type and fineness of seedbed required.
The Trapeze packer roller fitted to the machine also impressed the team. The Trapeze packer roller has cast steel rings on a 500mm roller. These cast rings work at the same spacing as the double disc coulter on the Solitair drill. This allows the coulter to run in consolidated soil achieving optimum seed to soil contact and very accurate seed depth across the machine, something that Mike was keen to see working on the farm’s variable soil types.
M and C Sadler farm close to North Walsham in North Norfolk. Marcus Sadler had been considering a change of drill but couldn’t find what he really wanted. He was looking for a fully mounted drill with a disc cultivating unit in combination with a disc coulter drill.
After a conversation with the sales team at our North Walsham branch Marcus Sadler decided to have a Lemken Heliodor and Solitair drill demonstration. This combination machine comprises a fully mounted drill combination featuring the Lemken Heliodor disc harrow with two rows of cultivating
discs followed by a trapeze packer roller with the Solitair drill mounted on top of the disc harrow.
Marcus was impressed with the machine’s ease of calibration and settings of the drill. Once the machine was working, he also liked how the drill tank was mounted forward over the disc harrow to keep the weight of the machine close to the tractor. Work rates were impressive as well on the sandy North Norfolk soils.
Marcus was concerned about the machine’s ability to drill peas and beans which are crops that feature in his
rotation. Marcus’s concern was soon put to rest when he was shown how the metering system of the drill could cope with large seeds, no pinch points from the metering device through to the double disc coulter and the ability to adjust the drilling depth to ensure beans or peas are sown to the desired depth.
These machines featured show how the Lemken Solitair drill range can work flexibly in a variety of situations to meet the demanding needs of crop establishment. For more information take a look at www.Lemken.com or contact your nearest Ernest Doe and Sons branch.
Jim Pamment, North Walsham BM with Marcus Sadler with Solitair 8 drill
H. J. Fairs Solitair 9 drill
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■ Ploughs and other implements for stubble cultivation and seed bed preparation for perfect soil cultivation ■ Mechanical or pneumatic seeding technology for reliable field germination of a wide range of crops ■ Mounted or trailed field sprayers for healthy plant growth
LEMKEN agricultural machinery is distinctive, not only because of its blue colour, but above all because of its quality, versatility and robust design. More than 1,000 employees are continuously working towards developing solutions that optimally meet the specific needs of the UK market.
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It seems when you pick up any farming magazine these days, the articles on machinery always report on the widest, the largest, the heaviest, the one that lifts the most, the fastest, the one with the highest horse power - Do you agree?
Well, it’s not always the machines in those elite ground-breaking sectors that amount to the most volume of sales, and this is very true in the case of the all so nimble, small, yet productive Manitou MLT625 which, with more than 7000 units sold into the UK’s agricultural and construction industries is now one of the firm’s most popular machines.
The Manitou MLT625 weighs in at a shade under 5000kg, however, still boasts a lift capacity of 2500kg and a maximum lift height of near on 6 metres.
Its four cylinder 75hp Kubota engine delivers ample power to the two speed hydrostatic transmission as well as the
90 litre per minute hydraulic pump. But it’s the MLT625’s dimensions which are its real selling features; so much power and performance is all packed into a machine which is just 1.8 metres wide, less than 2 metres tall and with a turning radius of just 3.3 metres.
So we head to the pretty countryside of Mid Suffolk where we find a man who knows a thing or two about pint sized Manitous.
Matthew Wharton resides at Broad End Farm, Stradbroke, the third generation Wharton to hold the reins of the family farm which predominately centres around livestock production.
When Graham Parker visited, over 1600 pigs were in residence along with 120 beef cattle, all hungry and awaiting their morning feed.
“We are on our third Manitou,” reports Matthew, “the latest Manitou MLT625 - 75H
Premium coming home in December 2015. Prior to that, we had two Manitou MLT523s, and before that, a tractor with a front end loader.
“Height is a major factor for us and with the Manitou topping out at just 2 metres, it can go places the old tractor and loader could not. This has allowed us to be much more efficient in what we do, and has reduced manual handling greatly.
“I also like the fact,” continues Matthew, “that the access to the cab is so low, you almost step into it rather than having to climb up to it. Visibility is also a key point for me, as we do operate in extremely tight areas and even the right rear quarter can be seen from the cab seat.”
The JSM joystick offers all primary controls at your fingertips, which includes boom and attachment movements, along with transmission and direction changes. Matthew says, “The
JSM is extremely responsive, and again in tight areas, allows full control of the machine’s movement and functions.”
“The engine power is impressive,” says Matthew, “and delivers more than we need for the jobs we carry out and on the road the MLT625 will reach 30kph as a top speed which for us is fine.”
“With the livestock on the farm, the Manitou is used literally every day of the year, and reliability is so important to us. All three of our Manitou machines have served us well, but with over 600 hours a year being clocked, we do like to keep the machine updated. We have found there is a demand for small machines in the second-hand market and part-exchange values have been good from Ernest Doe. I can see that such sized telehandlers can sell into so many different applications, not just agriculture, and I guess that is why they hold their second-hand value so well.”
PINT SIZED MANITOU
Matthew Wharton with his
Manitou MLT625
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The New Holland CR10.90 combine currently holds the harvesting record for the most wheat harvested in eight hours, a staggering 797.656 tonnes with a peak capacity of 135 tonnes/hour. When you examine New Holland’s history of rotary combines and plot their continuous development, it becomes believable and even more impressive.
It all began over 40 years ago with farmers demanding more capacity and greater efficiency from a combine harvester. To meet this demand, New Holland introduced Twin Rotor technology. At the heart of the machine are two rotors running longitudinally, counter rotating towards the centre of the machine. The rotors use a crop on crop rubbing action, resulting in a very gentle but efficient threshing action with a complete thresh with
unsurpassed grain and straw quality.
The Twin Rotor concept was first used in UK conditions in 1979 in the form of two models, a TR75 and a TR85, both with fifteen-foot cutter bars. These two combines were tested throughout the UK demonstrating high capacity harvesting, and outperforming conventional straw walker combines, but in certain conditions separation losses were greater than the walker machine. Further analysis in the following year saw six machines strategically placed with customers within the UK, and based on information gathered from that exercise and, with the knowledge of other combine developments from New Holland very shortly to be revealed, a decision was made not to market the TR in the UK.
The following year saw New Holland introduce the TF42 which utilised a conventional threshing drum and concave, but replaced the straw walkers with a twin flow rotor across the rear of the threshing elements. Along with this break from the conventional combine came another unique feature, a full self-levelling shaker shoe. The combine’s chassis was barrel shaped allowing the grain pan, top and bottom sieve along with the fan housing, to automatically remain level across a side slope of up to 17%. This cleaning shoe also employed two separate re-threshers to deal with any returns from the bottom sieve, therefore increasing capacity by allowing the main drum to deal with the incoming material from the header and elevator. The TF was a popular concept with five different
models delivering high capacity harvesting within the UK from 1982 until 2002.
The original TR Twin Rotor concept had proved its potential, and a significant change came about with the introduction of the “S cubed rotor”, which opened the door to the UK rotary combine market. In 2002, the CR with its Unique Twin Rotor technology was launched in the UK. Two models, the CR 960 with 17’’ diameter rotors, and the CR980 with 22’’ diameter rotors, were originally marketed with a sleek styling and a superb operating environment. The well proven self levelling cleaning shoe, with its separate returns was utilised to ensure the complete package. The CR soon proved its versatility in all UK crops, delivering high capacity, excellent grain samples
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NEW HOLLAND CR COMBINE HISTORYTREVOR WYATT – UK NEW HOLLAND COMBINE SPECIALIST
The New Holland CR Residue package
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and good straw quality with minimal losses.
Since its introduction, the CR has benefitted from other significant engineering solutions to further enhance the capacity and performance of the combine, and meet customers’ demands in the drive for efficiency. In 2007 the Varifeed header was launched, ensuring optimum harvesting in all crops, with the cutting knife adjusted fore-aft over a distance of 500mm, allowing the crop to be cut and fall onto the table bed, before being fed ears first by the large diameter auger.
Engine horsepower was increased and the range widened to four models. To match the high threshing and separation capacity, further enhancements were made to the cleaning area, by introducing the elevation
cleaning shoe and the hydraulically driven cleaning fan, which has the ability to alter the speed whilst travelling up and downhill automatically, to maintain cleaning capacity and minimise losses. This feature, along with the self-levelling cleaning shoe, makes the CR combine stand out from the crowd when it comes to sieve losses whilst operating in undulating conditions.
A second generation Varifeed header was launched in 2009, increasing knife movement to 575mm and increased knife speeds of 1350 cuts per minute. Table widths increased to 10.5 metres followed by the 12.5-metres header, to enable true Controlled Traffic Farming.
In 2013 another significant step was the introduction of the Dynamic Feed Roll located
in front of the rotors. This roller simultaneously speeds the crop up (for smoother and streamlined feeding) whilst automatically directing stones into a dedicated stone trap. This additional serrated roll improved performance by up to 10% on 22’’ rotor machines and 15% on 17’’ rotor variants. The range increased to six models as the demand for the Twin Rotor concept grows.
Over the years engine power has increased from 428 horsepower at its introduction, to a topping 653 horsepower today, powered by the FPT Industrial Cursor 16 engine from the “Clean Energy Leader”.
A combine is a balanced unit between all functions, so as the capacity and power increased, so has the grain handling area with tanks of up to 14,500 litres. Tracks are standard on the top models to carry the weight of a full grain tank and a 12.5-metre header. Different widths of track and specifications are available, allowing the machine to keep within 3.5 metres whilst minimising ground compaction. Also, the CR has the ability to have a vast tyre offering, ranging from
its narrowest 710/70R42 up to a 900/60/R38.
The CR has always had a superb operating environment, commented on very favourably by many operators, but again, this has been taken to another level with the latest Harvest Suite Ultra cab, a new benchmark for harvesting comfort. The cab is spacious, quiet at only 73dBA, and features modern technology with large coloured touch screen. Bluetooth radios and a portable fridge all being standard equipment. Auto steering systems are available, as is Yield Monitoring and mapping, a simple accurate user friendly system.
The New Holland Twin Rotor concept has established itself with UK farmers with its performance, delivering high levels of harvesting capacity with low losses and simplicity of drivelines, resulting in reduced running costs and ease of maintenance. As more people come into contact with the CR, then more understand and benefit from the strengths of a concept that was first conceived over 40 years ago. For those of us who were around then, the current World Record was never thought possible - it really is quite “unbelievable”. To have been involved with New Holland combines over this period has been a pleasure and a privilege.
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NEW HOLLAND CR COMBINE HISTORYTREVOR WYATT – UK NEW HOLLAND COMBINE SPECIALIST
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EAST ANGLIAN FARMING AFTER BREXITSince the BREXIT vote, and no doubt as you also look round this year’s Doe Show, there continues to be huge discussion about the nature and scope of future UK agricultural policy once we leave the European Union.
In some farming sectors the reliance on subsidies is significant, and on a wholly cereal farm, common in East Anglia, according to DEFRA the average proportion of the farm income occupied by the subsidy since 2012/13 was 74%. Obviously for some sectors that have historically had little subsidy, and occupy small areas of land like poultry, pigs and horticulture, the proportion is significantly lower than this, but for the majority of East Anglian growers any reduction in subsidy will have profound effects on the financial performance of their business. There will be huge pressures on both EU and national budgets over the next few years, and certainly up to the point when we finally exit the EU in 2019 or 2020, so we can presume agriculture will receive lower levels of support, and that probably would be the case regardless of whether we remained part of the EU or not. After our exit it will be the UK exchequer that, as always, calls the shots when it comes to farming subsidies, and once again it would seem reasonable to assume that when faced with the inevitable different demands for funding that every government would face, big ticket items like public services, the NHS and many more will win hands down with the electorate and therefore any government of the day. At best we can
assume that there will be a smaller pot of money to go round, and facing pressure from organisations like Greener UK which is a newly created amalgam of the biggest UK environmental organisations, there are likely to be more conditions applied in order for us to draw down that money. Some are calling for a removal of all subsidies, and argue that at best they are a blunt instrument unfairly distributed, and many would say they support unprofitable farming businesses that would be better if they diversified, restructured themselves, or at times ceased trading, and an unsupported sector would allow the best to flourish. In other words, hoping or expecting more of the same in the future looks likely to lead to disappointment, so we will consider now how businesses may react with little public subsidy for farming, and at the same time possibly facing higher costs to get some of our products to market if we are to pay tariffs for e.g. soft wheat exports into the remainder EU. That all said I acknowledge that if grain prices improve, but with what we know today there is little reason for them to do so, we could find returns are protected. If the current BPS is around £200/ha and our wheat yield was 10t/ha then we need the wheat price to increase by £20/t to be back to where we started if there was no subsidy, but of course the UK leaving the EU will have no impact on world grain prices, so we can’t count on that happening.
Much of what we now discuss may seem like “teaching Granny how to suck eggs”, and I know many growers are doing these things to a huge
extent already, but it is also correct to say that I know of many that are not, or are not doing it with sufficient gusto to benefit.
Times of good margins are the best time to tackle fixed cost structures on farms, but as we enter a period of uncertainly following BREXIT, and if you haven’t done it in the better years – like 2012 – then the next best time to do it is now. We see machinery costs varying per hectare on similar farms by nearly 100%, and a review of what machines work where, what age they are and their repair and running costs often pinpoints areas for significant improvements. This process may send you down another route, and depending on circumstances it may be that you consider leaving the farming operation to a third party and you concentrate your time elsewhere, or it may be that for you taking on more land, at the right price, may be appropriate. The Contract Farming Model still has a place under an era of lower returns, but both parties will have to accept less. Remember every time you consider taking on new
land what your optimum farm size is. Usually when budgeting for additional land one considers the marginal operating cost increase, so perhaps just fuel, repairs and labour, but as one takes on one new block, then another and perhaps more, there comes a time they are no longer an exercise in spreading fixed costs.
Environmental schemes may take on additional importance as and when subsidies disappear, and using these to get the best out of the poorer land is very prudent, but adjusting fixed costs proportionally to account for the smaller arable area is important, as are such things as using contractors to fill gaps in labour profiles, or to carry out specific tasks. What is clear though is that to even stand still in whatever regime we end up with after BREXIT it will require sound business management, and there will not be a one size fits all answer as to how to react. Fortunately East Anglia remains one of the best arable areas in Europe and I expect a more professional, technically driven industry to emerge.
David Watson - Partner - Bidwells
Marshall Trailers is a family run business based in Aberdeen, Scotland that spans three generations and has been trading for sixty-five years; naturally the product they produce and how they have produced it has changed dramatically over that time. In the last three years the pace of change has only increased with the third generation of the family entering the business bringing extra enthusiasm and new ideas.
The whole product line-up has been developed and improved upon, with an impressive range of products and options available. The product line-up ranges from small drop-side trailers right up to large grain trailers and bespoke high-specification bale trailers. The possible options are also extensive with different braking options, axle options and paint finishes meaning that machines can be specified exactly to a customer’s requirements.
One of the major changes
to the Marshall ranges has been the introduction of the Marshall “dealer fit” concept. This clever design approach means over 85% of the optional extras offered on the Marshall ranges can be retrofitted at any time, without the need for paint rectification or further fabrication. The benefits of this are three-fold; firstly it allows shorter delivery times from Marshalls own stock as they can re-fit stock machines to match requirements. The second benefit is the ability for Ernest Doe to meet a customer’s requirements by changing the specification of a stock machine to further cut delivery times, and finally it allows customer to update their machines as legal requirements change or to meet the challenges of different tasks. One of the best examples of this concept is the capability to retrofit air brakes to almost any model; the brackets and fixing points have all been integrated into the design. This even goes one step further on the larger
grain trailers, which can have an ABS braking system installed at any point during the life of the trailers.
Investment in new manufacturing equipment and a change in design philosophy have also led to a massive improvement in quality and finish. CNC controlled plasma cutters and press brakes have increased the number of folded components, which improves strength and provides a better finish when the final product is painted. The integration of folding and forming into the design is set to continue with the purchase of a new 320-ton CNC press brake for 2017; the larger press will allow for more advanced designs to be created. Another significant change in the product has come from increased reliance on robot welding to create sub-assemblies and components. The welding programs are written to perform checks on the components before welding to ensure everything has
been precisely manufactured and that the parts have been correctly loaded into the welding jig. The quality of welding these machines produce is also excellent, and can simply not be reproduced by a human welder.
The updating of the production plant is only part of the changes Marshalls have done to the manufacturing process. Every range has been re-designed to not only improve the finish and construction, but to also boost efficiency. This has been achieved in a range of ways; the first method was to reduce the overall number of components and increase the supply of machine produced sub-assemblies. Less components and fewer manually produced sub-assemblies means less manual welding time and reducing this has dramatically improved efficiency. Increasing the use of machines in the manufacturing process has also enhanced productivity;
MARSHALL TRAILERS - QUALITY AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
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Marshall quality moves to a new level
machines work faster than humans and do not make mistakes. The final major change has been employing production methods borrowed straight from the motor industry; these are small adjustments that revolve around simplifying the product and organising the factory in a more streamlined
manner. These changes are essential to allow Marshalls to keep manufacturing their products in the United Kingdom, as high labour costs combined with extensive regulations have made manufacturing here more challenging.
The changes and information
discussed above can only be described as impressive. However the incredible thing about this story is that the modern, state-of-the-art approach adopted by Marshalls is completely unique when compared to the competition. The competition aren’t using modern production methods or
properly employing advanced CNC machines, and they are still heavily reliant on people to try and produce a quality product. The Marshall product really is at the forefront of the industry with regards to quality and finish because of how it is produced, but is also able to be supplied at a competitive and affordable price!
Robot welding gives accuracy and repeatability
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The New 18 Tonne QM Trailer from Marshall
WE CUT HEDGES NOT CORNERS!
R E Y N O L D S T: 0 1 3 5 9 2 5 0 4 1 5
S H E L B O U R N E . C O M
• 600 Series - 5.6 to 6.0m • 700 Series - 6.0 to 6.2m• 400 Series - 5.0 to 5.7m
Strong Reliable MachinesStrong Reliable Support
H D 8 6 0 T: 6 m R E A C HH D 8 7 0 T: 7 m R E A C HH D 8 8 0 T: 8 m R E A C H
3 M O D E L S :
2 M O D E L S :
H D 8 6 5 V F R T:6 . 5 m R E A C H
H D 8 7 5 V F R T:7 . 5 m R E A C H
Seeding with minimum or maximum disturbance, drilling into high trash and cover crop, and capable of operating in reduced tillage, no-till or plough-based systems, Great Plains is showcasing an impressively versatile seed drill package at this year’s Doe Show.
Different from any other drill on the market, the Saxon features a unique zonal cultivation and seeding system at the heart of which are Great Plains patented Turbo Coulter discs. The Turbo Coulter sub frame and disc units transform the drill into a semi direct drill able to seed with minimal soil disturbance and into high trash situations including
cover crop. The Saxon can also be used for no till operations where soil structure allows.
The 430mm diameter Turbo Coulters create a micro-tillage zone into which the following double disc opener places the seed. The fluted design of the leading Turbo Coulter discs cuts vertically into the soil surface and exits parallel to the ground, cultivating a 10 - 50mm strip of soil, with crop residue moved to the side. This creates a mini-seedbed, reducing hair-pinning and side-smearing, whilst meeting the need for minimal disturbance.
Each Turbo Coulter is in line with the trailing double-disc
00 Series opener. This has a 6° leading edge and places seed at the bottom of the furrow at a consistent seed depth. The optional Double V press wheel follows closely behind the opener, running on the prepared trench and consolidating with an aggressive pinching action. A full-width packer featuring large flotation tyres with a shallow cleated tread runs between the leading Turbo Coulters and the double disc openers, firming the soil ahead of seed placement to create the optimum germination environment, whilst spreading the weight of the drill on softer ground.
Two drills in oneThe Saxon shares the same features around seed metering, seed placement and consolidation as its sister drill the Centurion. Both available in 3, 4 and 6 metre working widths, the only difference between the two drills is that the Centurion
is equipped with the more traditional angled notched discs for full width cultivations in a reduced tillage or plough-based system.
A major benefit for users is the interchangeability of the disc sets enabling the Turbo Coulter discs of the Saxon to be changed on farm for the notched discs of the Centurion – a relatively simple job that would typically take two people two hours to complete.
Grain and fertiliser optionsGreat Plains have extended this flexibility even further by launching new 3 and 4 metre grain and fertiliser variants across the Saxon and Centurion ranges. These latest drill models place fertiliser at the time of seeding and closer to the seed, either in line with the seed or as a side dressing, to offer timely emergence, reduced input costs and improved grass weed control.
A DRILL PACKAGE TO COVER VIRTUALLY EVERY NEED
The Great Plains Centurion
WE CUT HEDGES NOT CORNERS!
R E Y N O L D S T: 0 1 3 5 9 2 5 0 4 1 5
S H E L B O U R N E . C O M
• 600 Series - 5.6 to 6.0m • 700 Series - 6.0 to 6.2m• 400 Series - 5.0 to 5.7m
Strong Reliable MachinesStrong Reliable Support
H D 8 6 0 T: 6 m R E A C HH D 8 7 0 T: 7 m R E A C HH D 8 8 0 T: 8 m R E A C H
3 M O D E L S :
2 M O D E L S :
H D 8 6 5 V F R T:6 . 5 m R E A C H
H D 8 7 5 V F R T:7 . 5 m R E A C H
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NEW MANITOU MLT RANGE - SHARE THE VISION The Manitou Group have always remained at the forefront of technology in their industry, their mission, to innovate and design the products of tomorrow while working on the life cycle for products that already exist. Having worked for nearly 3 years on bringing the NewAg range to market, the Manitou Group have really excelled themselves this time. We at Ernest Doe were privileged enough to be invited to the launch of this incredible range at a convention in Sardina, joining an audience of more than 600 dealers and around 60 journalists from across Europe.
The NewAg range covers nine new models replacing the “mid” MLT agricultural range (6m to 9m lift height). The ever popular MLT625 will remain alongside the MLT840, 845, 960 and the MLT1040.
The design of the NewAg range has been entirely reviewed. As well as the highly curved shape of the cab, the mudguards have been redesigned along with the engine hood. The boom is black on this range, giving it an aggressive appearance, ready to perform any material handling operation. The NewAg range is resolutely modern with strongly dynamic curves. The chassis has been redesigned to adapt
to the new cab and the transmission, while retaining the quality of the Manitou chassis.
TransmissonIn order to provide a range suitable for all types of use, four types of transmission are now offered to include new hydrostatic and continuously variable transmission.
M-Varioshift transmission This type of hydrostatic transmission corresponds to traction operations of varying degrees of difficulty. The JSM® enables transition from a low speed to a high speed via two gears. The first enables the user to drive between 0 and 18 km/h with an optimal torque at low speed for improved loading of agricultural products, while the 2nd gear, between 0 and 40 km/h, enables precise material handling at higher speed, thanks to an optimal torque at high speed. The machines consumption is also managed better, thanks to the “Eco Mode” system. The M-Varioshift transmission is available on the MLT 630-105 V CP and MLT 630-105 V models.
M-Vario Plus transmission This new generation of continuously variable transmission (CVT) has a single
gear between 0 and 40 km/h. Using an engine speed and an associated gear, the M-Vario Plus transmission provides optimal torque at low and high speeds. The two hydraulic engines and the default “Eco” mode also reduce the noise nuisance from the engine and the transmission. CVT and torque convertor are all suitable for towing and precision pallet fork work.
Improved visibilityThe visibility of the models in the NewAg range has been improved, with the redesign of the inclination of the blades on the roof grid by engineers. This roof grid, patented by Manitou, provides the user with a clear view of the load being handled, whatever the height of the deployed boom. Other elements have also been redesigned, such as the low position of the articulation point of the boom. Equipped with a panoramic monobloc windscreen, the NewAg’s new cab provides true 360° visibility. Improved lighting is also a great benefit. Two front and rear adjustable working lights (LED lights on the Premium and Elite finishes), as well as main-beam headlights, provide the operator with greater comfort during material handling operations while remaining visible, thus increasing his/her safety. Two additional
The new Manitou MLT consists of nine new models
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NEW MANITOU MLT RANGE - SHARE THE VISION LEDs at the front and the rear are also available with the LED+ option. Another option for improved visibility is a de-icing electric external right-hand mirror, adjustable from the cab, enabling optimal work in spite of difficult climatic conditions.
A cab with comfortAccess to the driver’s compartment has been completely redesigned. Thanks to a clearly-visible wide anti-slip step and two large handles on the uprights of the truck, getting in and out of the cab is now easier and even safer. Once inside the cab, the user has various services available, notably a high-quality Grammer seat, a USB port and numerous storage spaces. The DSB (Double Switch Buttons) are one of the many innovations of this range: the operator can choose to position the buttons on the armrest or on the dashboard, so as to more easily activate the functions that are regularly used. All of the models in the range are also equipped with the JSM® (Joystick Switch & Move), specific to Manitou. Fixed on an unattached armrest, it gives the user single-handed control of raising and lowering the boom, as well as all hydraulic and transmission movements, with minimum action on their part.
The level of soundproofing is one of the key innovative elements in this cab. Thanks to optimal acoustic insulation, there are no air pockets. The NewAg therefore has the quietest cab on the market (73 dB inside the cab). This comfort enables the operator to work under optimal conditions, with less stress and fatigue.
HydraulicsThe NewAg is equipped with three new Intelligent Hydraulics concepts: Quicklift, enabling the operator to extend or retract the telescope and lift the boom simultaneously, notably for storage operations. Bucket Shaker, a new function that shakes the bucket via a single movement of the controls by the operator. The last function of this hydraulic trio: Return to Load memorizes the exact angle of the initial position of the bucket, enabling an automatic return to the right level, allowing the operator to perform loading operations without
adjustment. The hydraulic pump installed on the MLT models of the NewAg range can deliver a flow of up to 170 l/min, ensuring that all hydraulic movements are smooth. The new generation of boom suspension, Active CRC, speed sensitive and fitted with activation memorization, is also available on this new range. The Regenerative Hydraulics option enables the boom to be lowered quickly, using gravity only. The unused hydraulic power is used to perform other movements, thus generating a gain in productivity.
EngineAn engine that complies with Final Tier 4/Stage IV standards Manitou have decided to stay with the Deutz engine. With a capacity of 3.6 litres, the NewAg’s DEUTZ TCD3.6L4 engine develops a power of between 101hp and 136hp depending on the model.
Another innovation dedicated to the maintenance of the machines: the four greasing points in the NewAg range are now central at the rear of the machine (in contrast to the old MLT models, where they were located above the rear axle). They are much more easily accessible to the operator, resulting in time saved maintaining the machine. The greasing points on the wheel pivots are also easy to access.
Thanks to a wide range equipped with numerous innovations, the Manitou group is providing excellent solutions to the problems currently faced by farmers, who have to cope with ever increasing productivity and efficiency. The targets have been met, namely to provide a solution combining comfort, performance, efficiency and services.
The new Manitou cab gives better vision and comfort
Power and versatility is designed into the New MLT Range
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ApprenticesI am pleased to report that this year six of our service apprentices successfully graduated from Reaseheath College after completing 3 years of a 4 year apprenticeship. Many passed with extra distinction and merit.
Their names are Sam Halsey (Colchester), Joseph Paton (Ulting), Nathan Keeble (Ulting), William Witham (North Walsham), Henry Beecroft (Wymondham) and John Ludlow (Benington). These are all names to watch out for in the future, well done to you all!
As a company we have always promoted apprenticeships with anything up to 30 apprentices of all disciplines on our books at any given time. Ernest Doe, my great great grandfather, started this business in 1898 after successfully completing his apprenticeship, working his way up, and then in turn buying the blacksmith business that started it all. We recently found sales ledger books for the blacksmith shop dating back as early as 1880, a few years before the company was founded!
Tractor TrackingWe are pleased to announce that (with customer’s consent) we will be fitting trackers to all the tractors we sell above 100bhp at no extra cost to the customer. These trackers will not only show the location of machines, but more importantly allow us to set up service alerts and reminders for each machine. These reminders can be sent to both our own service manager, and our customers, and can take the form of email and/or text message.
With all manufacturers being
ever stricter on machine servicing, machines must be serviced at the correct engine hours and/or time period. Missed services can unfortunately lead to invalidated machine warranty and rejected warranty claims. These reminders should help us to jointly keep on top of servicing and minimise the risk of rejections happening due to lack of servicing.
The hardware is a small device about the size of a cigarette packet, and uses voltage sensing to keep a tally of the machine’s engine hours. When voltage moves from 12V on a static machine, to 14V or more when the engine is running, the machine hours are logged. We have successfully tested this system on five of our own machines over a number of months, and the machine hours are within 2% of the displayed hours on the dashboard. The voltage sensing element, simplicity, and small size of the tracker
SERVICE SUPPORT AT ITS BEST
means that we are able to fit these devices to almost any machine that runs a 12V charging system. Sealed waterproof versions are available where necessary.
We will be able to set up customer access to the system where required, assigning the customer their own log in details. There are some additional features that may be of benefit, it is possible to set up text message alerts for when a machine moves outside a defined area, or is moved during certain restricted times. The trackers we fit are not high grade, permanently monitored Thatcham approved pure security devices, but they do allow a machine to be tracked should it be stolen. It has been reported that some insurers will reduce insurance premiums, so it definitely pays to ask your insurer about this.
If you like the features of
the tracking system, we are looking at offering extra units for sale. When there is a fleet of five machines on a farm, you may wish to add units to all the systems to allow complete visibility and to set up further service alerts.
Service Contracts and Fixed Ownership CostsWe have made real efforts to offer the service contracts that many of our customers require. Our pricing has been streamlined and simplified so that our sales team can quickly and easily quote a price. This is particularly useful when coupling with extended warranty packages. We are able to provide an up-front price that includes the machine, extended warranty, and servicing all included. We know that this is often a critical factor when running farm budgets and trying to add certainty to your future expenditure. None of us want unwelcome surprises later along the line.
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The pricing is based upon a 15% discount on our standard parts and labour prices.
Modifications to our accounting system will help to streamline the invoicing of our service contracts. Once signed up, we will offer the customer a number of ways to pay for the servicing contract:
• Annually• Quarterly• Per Visit• Upfront at point of sale or
within the machinery deal.
New Service VansAt Ernest Doe we continue to invest in new service vans and other vehicles that are vital in supporting our customers.
We currently operate a fleet of 280 vehicles of all shapes and sizes. Each van is fitted out in-house at our head office. We fit the most space and weight efficient racking on the market, tailored to each van so that we can maintain as much legal weight carrying capacity as possible. Each van has a separate split charging system to run an inverter, or in some cases we carry a generator and/or compressor. Our aim is to be well equipped and ready to tackle those tricky on site jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible.
700BHP DynamometerWe are one of only a handful of dealers in the UK who
Well equipped service vans aid for a quick and efficient job
have invested in the Sigma 7 Dynomometer which enable us to test even the largest machines, up to 700bhp. This joins our existing fleet of six other machines. Use of a dyno is invaluable to us when trying to test for faults which occur under high load and/or at higher temperatures. We can provide a printout of the machine BHP and Torque, along with torque curve and torque backup figures.
New OverallsWe have now rolled out new look overalls to all our service technicians, which we feel look more contemporary and offer our technicians a number of benefits, such as
knee pad pockets to protect their knees, along with a more robust and protective material featuring a high visibility reflective strip.
The large investment that the company made last year on a new phone server, and smart phones for all mobile technicians has continued to be of benefit to us all. Technicians are now exchanging information by
email or picture message between the service office seamlessly, or tethering their phone to the diagnostic laptop to look for the most up-to-date technical information and/or software.On site service support
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Tel: 01234 889 454 • Email: [email protected] Bryn Hall, Knolton Bryn, Overton-on-Dee, Wrexham, LL13 0LF
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Launched at the back end of 2015, and winning the coveted “Machine of the year 2016” at the Agritechnica Show in Germany, the New Holland T7 Heavy Duty range of tractors really has made its mark with customers and contractors across East Anglia.
The T7.315 rated at 315 max horse power, delivered by its 6.7L NEF Engine, has proven to be the most popular seller from the two model range, and its impressive standard specification quite simply ticks the boxes for almost all agricultural tractor applications.
The T7 Heavy Duty is a true farmers’ tractor. What do New Holland mean by that? Quite simply, this range exists because you, the modern farmer asked for it. Every feature on this range is the fruit of extensive customer consultation. You asked for more power. It’s here. You asked for the ability to work with larger loads. It’s here. You wanted business class
comfort. Step up and take a look. You need a tractor with compact dimensions suitable for narrow roads and tight in-field turns? Job done. You demanded multi-tasking flexibility. The T7 delivers. Plus you wanted a good looking tractor with head turning styling. Just take a look. T7 Heavy Duty. You asked. New Holland delivered.
Both the T7.315 and its sibling T7.290 offer 6% higher lift capacity than the standard T7 range, up to 11058kg, to enable you to work with the largest ploughs, cultivators or drills. The 11cm longer wheelbase delivers even greater high speed stability and draft performance. When coupled to the wider tyre offering, including the ultra-low compaction 900 tyres, the T7 Heavy Duty really has been taken to the next level.
One of the first T7.315s to ‘go home’ was to Alan and Clive Bullen who farm to the East of Cambridge. “We replaced a New Holland T7060 for the
T7.315 because we wanted more power and to be more efficient,” explains Alan. “Although you may not think it, we do have hills here in Cambridgeshire, and the T7.315 has by far exceeded our expectations in terms of increased performance in heavy cultivations, and also in its versatility. Given its size, it really does not look silly on a grain trailer, and unlike most big tractors that sit in a shed most of the time, our T7.315 will be on the go for all sorts of jobs throughout the whole calendar year.”
“It’s the power I can’t get over”, says Clive, who is the tractor’s main operator. “I can set the forward speed I require, and between the tractor.s engine and the auto-command transmission, the tractor finds its optimum working level, balanced between output and fuel efficiency. Sometimes the engine has virtually been on tick-over and still I am at my required forward speed,” says Clive.
Alan has another view on the T7.315 engine performance; “It’s got the guts of a Lion,” he enthusiastically explains!!! “Get anyone you like to ring me and I will tell them straight how good the T7.315 really is.” Alan continues, “It’s the best tractor we have ever had on this farm, and I cannot praise it enough.”
And indeed, there have been many Ford and latterly New Holland tractors on Alan and Clive’s Cambridgeshire farm, starting way back when their father bought a Ford E27N in the 1940s, and subsequent Dextas, Majors, 5000s, 6600s, 7610s, 8210s, 40 Series, 60 Series, TM and T Series have all worked the Bullen land.
“Over the years, we have acquired more land, but we still don’t employ any labour,” says Alan, “Clive and I do it all ourselves, so we like to keep our kit up-to-date and use the latest technology. Both our New Holland T7.250 and T7.315 are equipped with GPS guidance, and for ploughing on land after sugar beet, this is a big bonus.”
Clive’s last comment is to offer praise for the staff at their local Ernest Doe branch, Fulbourn. Naming in particular the workshop technicians, Kim, Bob and Gary who over many years have offered the after-sales support to the Bullens that is, in Clive’s words, “Second to none.”
Since this article was written, Alan Bullen sadly lost his fight with cancer and passed away on Christmas Eve, 2016. He was a larger than life character and will be missed by all those who knew him.
NEW HOLLAND T7.315- THE GUTS OF A LION
Clive Bullen with his new New Holland T7.315
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Loyal ServiceErnest Doe’s employees matter. Our work is valued of course, but the relationship between employer and staff goes beyond this. Achievements are acknowledged, good news is celebrated and in difficult times the company offers its support. It is no wonder, therefore, that we have many long-serving employees.
Currently, 95 of our 490 employees have over 20 years’ service with the company. 60 have worked for over 30 years, 24 over 40 years and 1 person has worked for the company for 51 years, 1 month and 14 days at the time of writing.
Such loyalty is appreciated every day by the Directors and the Doe family. It is also formally recognised at the annual Gold Watch ceremony when every employee who completes 25 years’ service during the calendar year receives an engraved gold watch. Seven employees received theirs this year (see photo); a further seven will receive one in 2017.
Angela Cockett joined Ernest Doe as an Accounts Junior when she was 15½ years old. 18 months later, looking for a
LOYAL SERVICE
As a company we exhibit at a number of events throughout the year, ranging from regional ploughing matches, through to the large County Shows with many in between.
Our founder Ernest Doe allegedly had a frequently used phrase around the works at Ulting which went something like, “If a job is worth doing, it is worth doing
more hands-on role, she joined the Print Room thinking “this will tide me over until I find what I really want to do.” She never left, receiving her gold watch in 1997. Today, with over 44 years’ service, Angela is the Print Room Manager.
What has kept her with us? Angela says, “There is a lot of job satisfaction: seeing projects through from start to finish and dealing with changing technology. What I give I also get back: people are so willing to help and colleagues and suppliers become friends. There is a bond between
properly”. This moto has certainly been adhered to by Karl Last, our Demonstrations and Shows Manager and his team, who put their all into the events we attend.
Last year’s Suffolk Show was a highlight for us when we won both the Best Trade Stand award, along with the Best Overall Stand award of which we proudly display the
silverware in our trophy cabinet at Ulting.
A huge amount of time and effort, not to mention cost goes into all our show preparations, and to win the awards at Suffolk means a great deal to all involved.
So, if you see an Ernest Doe
stand at any event in 2017, don’t walk by, come and say hello, enjoy our hospitality, and spend a little time in our company - you will be made most welcome.
everyone who has worked for Ernest Doe and the Doe family make us feel as if we are part of their extended family. Why would I leave?”
Gold Watch Facts• The first gold watches were
presented in 1958: 2 for 50 years’ service, and 1 to Ernest Doe’s son – Ernest Charles – for 40 years’ service.
• 0 watches were given in 1996• 1 watch was engraved with
an incorrectly spelled name• 4 recipients have the
surname Doe, although many more Doe family members
have received one• 5 recipients have the
surname Allen, all from the same family
• 29 watches were given in 1972
• 77 current Ernest Doe employees have received a gold watch
• 274 gold watches have been given in total
• The 128th watch was presented in 1988 to the first female recipient; 21 women have received one since
• Our founder Ernest Doe himself never received a gold watch, despite over 60 years’ service
From left to right - Robin Thorrold - Wymondham, Richard Link - Dartford, Graham Steele - Marlesford, Angus Doe, Glenis Blanke -
Rochford, Colin Doe, John Witney - Ulting, Phil Piggins - Ulting, Kevin Payne - Marlesford
SUFFOLK SHOW AWARDS
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Name a hedge trimmer manufacturer that builds in Britain under only one brand. Or a diet feeder firm which designs, tests and constructs its machines from scratch here. The answer to both lies in the heart of Ernest Doe country, at the Suffolk factory of Shelbourne Reynolds. Despite the diversity of its product range, though, the firm has only one focus at its heart – the quality of its machinery.
Shelbourne Reynolds Engineering (SRE) was created in 1972 when Keith Shelbourne purchased Bedford-based Reynolds Engineering and established a new firm on a then-struggling industrial estate in Stanton, near Bury St Edmunds. It remains there today, now situated among thriving companies.
Keith liked to say if he knew where he was going to end up in business he would have started somewhere different. Never afraid to adapt to
agricultural market changes, Shelbourne Reynolds has always remained committed to farming, but has developed a flexibility that has allowed it to refocus its product lines in anticipation of agriculture’s future direction. What doesn’t change, though, is its commitment to manufacturing its own machines in Suffolk.
SRE’s first products were based on those inherited from Reynolds – tractor-mounted pea cutters and pick-up reels – and these led to a move into self-propelled pea viners. The oilseed rape boom of the 1970s saw the company add self-propelled swathers and combine pick-up headers. The contraction in the pea market and the move to direct OSR harvesting, though, meant SRE chose ultimately to leave these markets – except for pick-ups – and head into new areas.
Today, the Shelbourne Reynolds range falls into three categories. Their harvesting
equipment line consists of pick-up headers and stripper headers, the latter mainly exported for cereal and rice harvesting overseas, where they suit no-till systems in areas producing short-strawed crops. A handful of stripper headers, though, are sold in the UK for grass seed harvesting. SRE also builds and supplies combine header trailers for most of the UK’s New Holland and Case IH dealers. Their livestock equipment line centres around their Powermix single and twin vertical-auger diet feeders, providing farmers with the only UK-designed and built machine of its type, thoroughly tested in UK conditions to provide the mix consistency required by the country’s dairy and beef farmers. The range is complemented by the unique Parmiter Shear Bucket, plus the Powerspread solid/liquid muckspreader and the Shelbourne cubicle bedder lines.
In 2003 SRE entered another new field with a completely new range of hedge trimmers, designed like all Shelbourne products in their Stanton offices. Since then, SRE has become a leader in the sector, known for building high-quality machines under a single Shelbourne name.
Each model is the result of numerous meetings between customers and design and manufacturing staff to ensure they offer exactly what users require. They build hedge trimmers and not hedge cutters, and when you work with a Shelbourne you’ll see the difference.
The current Shelbourne trimmer line spans five ranges and 16 models from 4.7m to 8m reach, backed by what they believe is the best product support in the business. Their diet feeder customers are dependent on top-class reliability and service support, and with the hedge trimming season having become shorter and more pressured, we provide this same level of commitment with our hedge trimmers.
Most of their engineers have a farming background, a considerable asset when calculating the strength required for machines to function reliably. They use practical skills combined with the very latest 3D CAD What a nice job!
The Shelbourne Factory production line
ONE FIRM, ONE FACTORY, ONE FOCUS - SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS
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Reynolds made that decision to limit their outsourcing, though, that’s not the case at SRE. Continued factory investment means they remain able to produce top quality machines here in the UK, with the added benefit of quick-response parts and service support, something that’s difficult to provide, for example, for diet feeders made overseas.
But product is only part of the story when it comes to providing farmers with what they require. That’s why Shelbourne Reynolds is proud to partner Ernest Doe throughout East Anglia and the south-east. If you’d like more information or a demonstration, please come and see us at the Doe Show or talk to your local branch representative.
In the 1990s, when the government encouraged businesses to outsource processes as a means of maintaining competitiveness, SRE looked to contract-out some elements of its manufacturing to lower-cost overseas manufacturers. The most important decision made, though, was to retain their own manufacturing ability and just dip their toe in overseas sub-contracting. This proved a wise decision, as many UK based companies closed their own factories and lost the ability to produce their own product.
Today, while the government is finally promoting the country’s manufacturing industry, for many companies it’s too late, with factories closed and skills lost. Because Shelbourne
fully assembled and tested to full working temperature on a tractor before leaving the factory, ensuring reliability upon delivery.
Having manufactured pea viners and oilseed rape harvesting equipment, both of which must be ultra-reliable over short yet intense periods of use, they have transferred that experience through to today’s product range. Whether it’s the twice-a-day, every day pressure on a diet feeder that must feed hundreds of cows without fail, or the seasonal intensity of hedge trimming, committed staff, combining the best new blood in the industry with those who have been with Shelbourne Reynolds for many years, design and build equipment to match those demands.
software for machine design, modification and improvement, and their offices are on the same site as their factory, allowing instant communication with factory staff.
Here, manufacturing and assembly take place to extremely precise tolerances. Sheet metal is cut using two state-of-the-art laser-cutting machines, while robot welding provides the ultimate in strength and precision. Finally, every component that requires it is subject to an extremely high-quality painting process, with all parts shotblasted before entering their powder coat paint plant, where a primer is applied before the top coat is baked-on in one of the UK’s largest ovens at temperatures exceeding 200 degrees C. All machines are
Another load leaves the Suffolk factory
Robot welders offer accuracy and quality
Advanced Powder Paint gives for high quality finish
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Ernest Doe has a long and successful record selling KRM Bogballe spreaders, which are renowned for their spreading accuracy and practical in-field tolerance from the double, double overlap spread system. KRM is also leading the way in spreading technology, making fertiliser application more precise, cost-effective and straightforward for today’s farming businesses.
KRM’s new GPS tablet control interface for the spreaders is now available as an alternative to conventional GPS controllers and ISObus, using an off-the-shelf Android tablet and free App, which also includes Guidance, Section Control, and now, Variable Rate Treatment.
A wireless communication module, iZurf is attached to the KRM spreader controller and the free App is downloaded to the tablet to give cable-free, Wi-fi control of the spreader functions.
Online connectivity of the tablet gives the facility to email workplans from, or job
reports to, the farm office or to simply transfer data via wi-fi when in proximity to the farm.
Ben Binder is farm manager for Sentry Farming at Hockley Farm near Faversham, Kent. In March 2016 an M3W 4500 litre spreader joined the fleet.
“It replaced a 16 year-old spreader, so it’s the first time we have used Section Control. It is mounted on a tractor which has GPS but not ISObus so we chose a £160 tablet rather than the higher cost of upgrading the tractor’s terminal to control it,” he explains.
Mr Binder adds that the spreader is very easy to set up for the variety of bag fertilisers used across the 800ha farmed by simply inputting KRM’s recommendations for the product to be spread into the tablet which then transfers them to the spreader.
“We have already seen significant savings in fertiliser by using the swath control to avoid overlaps, and it is extremely accurate. I was surprised by the difference as
I thought we were pretty good before but you can’t control the spread width with that level of precision manually. Over a good day’s spreading of 120-150ha we can save up to 2 tonnes of fertiliser, depending on field size and shape,” he explains.
“We have found the spreader to be accurate, simple to use and very reliable.”
Ahead of spring 2017, Mr Binder plans to work closely with KRM to upgrade the office software to utilise the online connectivity features.
Paul Stebbing uses a KRM M2W 3300 litre spreader on his own farm and contracts at Clacton, Essex, having upgraded in 2016 from an older KRM machine.
“I like the build quality and accuracy but decided to add Section Control this time.”
The spreader is mounted on a 1988 Ford chosen for its light tread, but with little technology on board, he chose a £40 tablet to control the spreader via iZurf.
“It was very straightforward to set up and communication has been faultless – my phone is more complicated!” he says.
As well as 6m buffer strips, the land also has some undulations, and Mr Stebbing comments that he finds the rate control highly effective in adapting to changes in forward speed.
“The auto shut-off is very responsive and as I also do a lot of contract spraying I have found that the spreader matches up well with the sprayer which is also GPS-controlled.”
Many fields are irregularly shaped, and Mr Stebbing also uses a ‘tight tramline’ to put the last bout in before the headland, and he comments that the system avoids the overlaps which would otherwise occur.
“We already yield map and we are looking at downloading job reports direct from the tablet and integrating them to complete the circle – we’re ready to bring the farm in the 21st century!”
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Generation to generationI’m a fi fth generation farmer and I’m proud to work my family’s land.My grandpa still uses a STIHL chainsaw which is older than me. Our tools need to be tough, reliable and ready to work hard, just like us.That’s why I choose STIHL.
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March 16th, 2016 marked a real occasion for Neil Fenwick and his team at Illumin8 based in Battlesbridge, Essex, because it was the day his company “Illumin8 Lights” was founded.
Having all worked in the events industry for over a decade Neil, his Sales Manager Ian Madder-Smith and Operations Manager Tim Mepham, knew that they could offer more to clients looking for temporary lighting for the events market throughout the UK.
Illumin8 was founded based on very simple principles - deliver on time, have good reliable kit that works and keeps working, and collect it when you say you’re going to - “It’s very simple,” says Neil.
Having started with 100
Italian built lighting towers and a dozen tripods, the fleet has already grown some 20% and more towers are planned due to demand. Many prestigious events have been “given light” by Illumin8 and HRH The Queen no less features in a growing and impressive client base.
“It soon became clear,” said Neil, “that we needed some form of vehicle to move our lighting towers both around our own yard, and on job sites. A forklift was our initial idea, but it was too big and cumbersome and was not capable of coping with off road conditions.”
“A call to Ernest Doe soon resolved our predicament and the purchase of a New Holland Boomer 25, with a bespoke hitch made in their Ulting workshop was agreed.”
“We wanted something compact, manoeuvrable and powerful enough to tow our lighting towers whatever the underfoot conditions,” explained Neil, “and the Boomer 25 ticked all our boxes. We ordered it with turf tyres so we make minimal mess on customers’ sites and the tractors 4wd capability allows us to go virtually anywhere we like. Some of the music festivals we serve such as Reading, Leeds and the Isle of Wight can be particularly tricky for lorries to access, but with the Boomer, we can leave the lorries on the hard-standing and deliver the towers to exactly where the client wants them. No fuss, no mess, no hassle.”
“We have made a couple of modifications to the tractor to suit our particular needs, one being lifting eyes on all four corners, so it can be
lifted on and off our lorries by our own on-board crane, and as previously mentioned, the bespoke hitch system allows us to couple up to the towers without the operator having to leave the Boomer’s comfortable seat - most important,” comments Neil.
For the future, Neil, Ian and Tim have big plans for Illumin8. “Temporary lighting has a 365 day a year requirement,” says Sales Manager Ian. “Any event from a small charity fund raiser, a full blown music festival, a construction site or for any form of security purposes, we can help, and if we offer the personal service which is the backbone of our business, our client list will for sure grow rapidly.”
Maybe in the not too distant future, we will have lots of baby Boomers.
“ILLUMIN8ING” BOOMERS
Neil Fenwick (2nd left) and his Illumin8 Team
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Wear is an unavoidable reality with earth moving parts and price should be a factor that takes into consideration what you are really purchasing and what the true benefits are.
We all soon recognised that only the best is good enough and this started with raw materials, namely the special steels made specifically for Lemken. State of the art processes were in place to ensure not only the quality levels are achieved but also the exact temperatures are applied to guarantee the best hardening process is used to anneal the material to give it the enormous toughness it is known for.
It was never more obvious to myself and the team that the new “DuraMaxx” bodies are a prime example of technology that not only had concentrated on extending the service life of the components but also reducing the change over time by designing a mouldboard that is no longer load bearing
are characterised not just by a high wear resistance but also by their precise fit, hardness and safe installation process, and in today’s world where health and safety must be our priority at all times, knowing that you aren’t taking any risk when using correctly manufactured parts must be paramount to your decision making process.
We all know that nothing lasts forever, and at some time your implement will require spare parts.
Following on from two days of dedicated parts training at Lemken in Alpen, Germany by myself and key staff it has never been clearer that genuine Lemken parts stand “head and shoulders” above the alternative options a customer may consider when replacement parts are required.
I have had numerous discussions with customers regarding the age old argument of genuine versus pattern and price differences; however, I still maintain when you place a serious investment in today’s farm machinery that there is no room for compromise when it comes to design parts that are made to exact specification. Fit first time, every time and save you that valuable down time that no-one can afford.
It was very clear throughout that genuine Lemken parts
LEMKEN GENUINE PARTS - ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH... and is designed to allow slats and shins to be changed over quickly without tools. It is sufficient just to release and pull a linch pin and remove the shin which simultaneously serves as a locking element for the other components. Mouldboards or slats can then be quickly unhooked from their position. DuraMaxx parts are made from tool steel which is extremely hard – much harder than any “will-fit” mouldboard. This is made possible as the material is not weakened by drilling holes or punching. Fewer bolts also mean less downtime to the end-user.
We visited the factory plant and were very impressed with the rigorous testing and
Andy Bloomfield, General Parts Manager
Ernest Doe Parts Managers visit Lemken in Alpen, Germany
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LEMKEN GENUINE PARTS - ONLY THE BEST IS GOOD ENOUGH... The facts show that eye injuries account for nearly 45% of all head injuries that lead to missed work days with foreign bodies entering the eye the main cause. Furthermore, poor quality safety footwear that does not use correct stitching, good support, proper sole and toe protection and firm grip will result in more lost time and worse – injury to the workforce.
When we consider purchasing footwear and safety glasses we always look towards key suppliers who develop, innovate and test their products in full and produce items that our customer base can purchase with confidence.
Bollé Safety Glasses have been very well received during 2016. Known for their leading edge design and maximum protection they are the leading global manufacturers of quality eye wear to the armed-forces, sports industry – namely skiing and have used this experience to develop sleek, stylish safety glasses that have made wearing eye protection very appealing...we have sold in excess of 1200 pairs within 6 months!
The Buckshot BSH008 Boot - £75.00
- High leg zipper boot- Super tough anti-scuff toe
cap- Fully waterproof- Composite toe cap- Non-metallic midsole- S3 sole- Sizes 6 – 13- Triple stitched for extra
reinforcement
PUT SAFETY FIRST...checking in place to make sure that all components and material meet required specification. The investment in development and testing was very clear for all to see and combined with the highly efficient after sales support on offer left us all knowing that there is no compromise for quality coming first.
From a supply point of view, Ernest Doe parts department hold well in excess of £250,000 of genuine Lemken replacement parts, however, we accept that parts need to be ordered so were more than pleased to see the vast logistics warehouse that stored and despatched any parts requirements to us – it was very evident that this powerful logistics centre can guarantee the best support to us with the facts showing that they despatch over 60,000 orders worldwide per year and can deliver parts to our dealership next day if placed before 4:30pm. Lemken have the mentality that time is just too precious to waste on waiting so service levels are extremely high.
These factors represent why price shouldn’t be the main priority when buying parts; sometimes it’s worth spending that little bit more to know you can trust the quality, safety and reliability of the parts.
Key Parts staff will be available at this year’s Doe Show to discuss any requirements you may need following a tough 2016 season.
Come and talk to us and also take advantage of our out of season deals plus enter a competition for a chance to win a Lemken soft shell jacket.
TEL. 01608 678 197 www.cherryproducts.co.uk
YOUR ATTACHMENT; YOUR WAY Get the most out of your machine, in your application, by using Cherry Attachments. With a standard range of over 200 products, we’re confident that we’ll have an attachment to maximise your productivity. Alternatively, if you have something in mind, allow us to work with you to make your ideal attachment design come to life.
Bollé Slam Safety Glasses – From £5.99Ultra-trendy providing style and ergonomics, SLAM protects in all situations and provides optimum comfort. Anti-fog and anti-scratch lens available from stock in clear and smoke.
Bollé Tracker Goggles/Glasses - £8.99The TRACKER is ultra-comfortable providing protection from all mechanical and chemical risk. It also has an anti-scratch and anti-fog lens is available from stock
in smoke. Comes with a removable adjustable strap so you can choose between goggles or glasses.
Why not come and discuss your footwear and safety eye protection requirements with the experts? Both Bollé and Buckler Boots will be exhibiting at the 2017 Doe Show and can provide professional advice to suit your needs.
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DON’T MISS
THE 57th DOE SHOW7th, 8th, 9th February 2017Ulting, Maldon, CM9 6QH
Our priority is to make your business profitable! The advantage of the NewAg: the most comfortable machine on themarket optimizing the time spent in your telehandler. Improving yourefficiency: a unique cab access, total visibility and significant reductionsin cab noise levels (73dB).
Manitou, the smart choice for your working day!
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NEWMLT
VISIT US AT THE 2017 DOE SHOW TO BENEFIT FROM EXTRA DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS!
www.marshall-trailers.co.uk E: [email protected] T: 01224 722777
STOCKED AT
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GAS SUPPLIED FOR:• Gas powered bird scarers
• Grain dryers
• Poultry and game rearing
• Space heating
• Commercial catering
• Caravans, mobile homes, boats and camping
• Domestic cooking and heating
YOU CAN RELY ON CALOR GASFROM ERNEST DOETHE LARGEST CALOR DEALERSHIP IN THE SOUTH EAST
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Our priority is to make your business profitable! The advantage of the NewAg: the most comfortable machine on themarket optimizing the time spent in your telehandler. Improving yourefficiency: a unique cab access, total visibility and significant reductionsin cab noise levels (73dB).
Manitou, the smart choice for your working day!
COMFORT
BE MANITOUCOST EFFICIENCYPERFORMANCE
newag.manitou.com
NEWMLT
BENINGTON
Whempstead Road, Benington, Stevenage SG2 7BZTel: 01438 869251
• Branch & Sales Manager Ian Roberts• Agricultural Sales Representative Robin Bourne 07836 389542
BRAINTREE
Rayne Road, Braintree, Essex CM7 2QSTel: 01376 321144
• Branch & Sales Manager Les Boniface
COLCHESTER
Haven Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HTTel: 01206 871881
• Branch & Sales Manager John McLoone• Agricultural Sales Representative Chris Scott 07785 391491
FULBOURN
Wilbraham Road, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5EXTel: 01223 880676
• Branch & Sales Manager Adam Inward• Agricultural Sales Representative Tim Doe 07774 968625
LITTLEPORT
Henry Crabb Road, Littleport, Ely, Cambs CB6 1SETel: 01353 860761
• Branch & Sales Manager Symon Bradney• Agricultural Sales Representatives Jon Coe 07870 230970 Richard Perry 07799 342634
MARLESFORD
The Mill, Marlesford, Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 0AGTel: 01728 746437
• Branch & Sales Manager Tim Sheppard• Agricultural Sales Representatives Graham Steele 07774 499961 Nick Witting 07870 230981
NORTH WALSHAM
Stanford Tuck Road, Lyngate Industrial Estate, North Walsham, Norfolk NR28 0TYTel: 01692 405121
• Branch & Sales Manager Jim Pamment• Agricultural Sales Representative Michael Massingham 07766 922123
ROCHFORD
Weir Pond Road, Rochford, Essex SS4 1AHTel: 01702 544562
• Branch & Sales Manager Tim Lawrence• Agricultural Sales Representative Derek Peck 07785 536941
WYMONDHAM
Station Road, Wymondham, Norfolk NR18 0NNTel: 01953 602982
• Branch & Sales Manager Ross Johnson• Agricultural Sales Representatives Lee Cowley 07771 997266 Robin Thorrold 07831 816229
ERNEST DOE POWER BRANCHES
ALBOURNE 01273 834689
DARTFORD 01322 863285
ESHER 01372 471009
FAKENHAM 01328 855611
FRAMLINGHAM 01728 723963
FYFIELD 01277 899464
HURST GREEN 01580 860495
RINGMER 01273 812707
SUDBURY 01787 375621
CONTACTS
HEAD OFFICE: Ulting, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QH Tel: 01245 380311Email: [email protected] Website: www.ernestdoe.com
Webshop: www.ernestdoeshop.com
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DON'T MISS
7th, 8th & 9th Feb 2017
AT ULTING, MALDON CM9 6QH
BY FAR THE LARGEST AGRICULTURAL, CONSTRUCTIONAND GROUNDCARE DEALER SHOW IN THE UK
• FREE REFRESHMENTS
FREE PARKING • FREE ENTRY
SAT NAVCM9 6QH
Over 150 trade stands...• Used machinery bargains• Shop soiled and ex-demonstration machinery at ‘to sell’ prices• Working demonstrations• Large indoor display of ancillary products• Parts and showroom offers • Catering facilities
HEAD OFFICE: Ulting, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QH Tel 01245 380311Email: [email protected] www.ernestdoe.com
1/2PRICE CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR BARGAINS -
top brands including Musto, Barbour, Joules & more.
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HEAD OFFICE CONTACTS
Ulting, Maldon, Essex CM9 6QHTel: 01245 380311
Company Secretary Diana Marriott
Shows & Demonstrations Manager Karl Last
Health & Safety Manager Chris Brown
Marketing Manager Hayley Hill
HR Manager Lisa Blinkhorne
Financial Controller Greg Forrest
Warranty Manager Darren Bantick
Transport Manager Neil Frost
Project & Property Manager Alan Ringer
IT Manager Steven Clarke
Credit Control Manager Irene Stannard
Purchase Ledger Manager Helen Birtles
Sales Office Manager Clive Wiggins
Agricultural Used Equipment
Sales Manager Paul Wylie
Agricultural Area Sales Manager Derek Peck 07785 536941
Ulting Agricultural Service Manager Jo Matthews
Ulting Construction Service Manager David Wood
Ulting Groundcare Service Manager David Walker
Group Parts Stock Controller Gordon Law
Parts Manager Ian Wright
Clothing Manager Marian Harpur
Construction Machinery Sales Andy Parnham 07860 357911
Used Construction Sales Scott Hull 07974 202218
Groundcare Machinery Sales Matt Wise 07785 536950
Groundcare Machinery Sales Steve Bush 07774 499967
Golf Car & Utility Vehicle Sales Simon Jennings 07870 230806
THE MANAGEMENT TEAM
DON'T MISS
7th, 8th & 9th Feb 2017
AT ULTING, MALDON CM9 6QH
COLIN E DOE BSc (Hons)
Managing Director
Colin holds an honours degree in agriculturalengineering from Newcastle University andbecame Managing Director in 1989. He hasinstigated and implemented the company'sgrowth over the last 25 years
GRAHAM PARKERSales Director
Graham began his employment with thecompany as an apprentice at Fyfield. He hasprogressed through service and branchmanager roles to sales director.
ANTHONY KNIGHT BSc (Hons) FCCA
Finance Director
Anthony is a fully qualified accountant andjoined the company in 2010. Anthony'sexperience in other industries has brought new processes and ideas to Ernest Doe.
ANGUS E DOE BSc (Hons)
Service Director
Angus is the son of Colin Doe and the fifthgeneration Doe to join the family business.Angus holds an honours degree in AgriculturalBusiness Management and has been ServiceDirector for nearly three years.
ANDY TURBINGroundcare General Sales Manager
Andy joined the company in 1978 as anapprentice and progressed through sales to become General Manager of Ernest Doe'sgroundcare business.
GERALD SILVEYErnest Doe Power General Sales Manager
Gerald has been with the company since 1995,has managed five branches and becameresponsible for the company's sales of Case IH products in 2002.
ANDY BLOOMFIELD General Parts Manager
Andy started with Ernest Doe as anapprentice and worked his way up throughthe business to now head the company'sparts department as General Manager.
BY FAR THE LARGEST AGRICULTURAL, CONSTRUCTIONAND GROUNDCARE DEALER SHOW IN THE UK
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NEW HOLLAND TOP SERVICE 00800 64 111 111 24/7 SUPPORT AND INFORMATION. The call is free from a land line. Check in advance with your Mobile Operator if you will be charged.
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MORE POWER Up to 315 HP from a light structure engine
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