Farming Monthly National July 2016 | Page 44

| Machinery Kubota at Cereals 2016 Kubota’s much anticipated M7001 Series tractors have been arriving at dealerships and on farms across the UK since the turn of the year, and the company’s three newest models were on show, at Cereals 2016. ailed as a key new addition to the 135-175 HP tractor category, the M7001 Series models took centrestage at the arable industry’s leading technical event, which welcomed an estimated 25,000 farmers, agronomists and industry professionals. Available in three options, Standard, Premium and Premium KVT, the M7001 Series is designed for carrying out a wide range of jobs on both mixed and arable farms and comes with a host of features to maximise performance, reliability and operator comfort and control. Powered by Kubota’s world- H renowned engine technology, the M7001 is fitted with a powerful V6108 engine with full Stage IV compliance, including DPF and SCR technology to clean up emissions, resulting in a cleaner, more environmentally friendly tractor. The Standard and Premium models feature a powershift transmission whereas the Premium KVT is a CVT. The Premium models in the M7001 Series range feature an interactive touch-screen K-Monitor that manages all functionality intuitively, including headland management, ISO-BUS implement control, GPS-controlled autoguidance and a camera function. Rob Edwards, Kubota UK’s 44 | Farming Monthly | July 2016 Business Development Manager for Agriculture comments: “Cereals is one of the premier events in agricultural calendar and one that still draws huge numbers of visitors each year. We were delighted this year to speak to an audience of new and prospective customers, some of whom have already put the new machines through their paces as part of dealer ride and drive days. “We enjoyed talking to visitors about the new models and the many benefits they offer to existing Kubota customers and to those who have never used Kubota before.” At Cereals 2016 Kubota also showcased its MGX-II series (100HP to 135HP), its hugely pop www.farmingmonthly.co.uk