The Farmers Mart Spring 2017 - Issue 50 | Page 51

Rickerby Show 2017 Versatility, Comfort and Convenience KRAMER 8085T William Bainbridge, of Park House, Wigton, Cumbria Dairy farmer William Bainbridge says his Kramer 8085T is a vast improvement on what he was using before. The visibility’s a lot better in the Kramer: you can see what you’re going to hit in this one, but in the others you just hit it!” William runs Park House at Wigton in Cumbria with his son James. They have just over 300 head of cattle in total, a herd that keeps them on their toes. The telehandler has done almost 800 hours of work since the Bainbridges took delivery of it, and William estimates they are sitting in its cab for about 25 or 30 hours a week. That means comfort is an important consideration, another feature which makes the Kramer superior to the farm’s previous Machines. KRAMER 2706 Abraham Jaeban, of Forth House Farm, lsel, Cumbria Abraham Jaeban runs Forth House Farm at lsel, near Cockermouth in Cumbria. He has about 300 sheep and 13,000 free-range laying hens. New 2706 Compact Telehandler KRAMER 8085T Before taking delivery of the Kramer 2706 telescopic wheel loader towards the end of last year, the farm had to rely on contractors to come in and help with cleaning sheds. “It’s very handy not to have to rely on the availability of a contractor anymore,” says Abraham. Some of the mucking out operations performed by the telehandler are carried out on a daily basis, but the bulk of the work consists of periodic, deeper cleans. “It’s a very handy machine to have around the farmyard,” Abraham adds. “As well as mucking out sheds, we use it for lifting and unloading things. It’s a very compact machine, so it can squeeze into small spaces.” BOOK YOUR ON - DEMONS FARM TRATION NOW Increased hp using new Kohler engine with 4yr/4000hr warranty. • Lift capacity increased to 2.7 tonne • Hydraulic oil flow now 100 l/min • Optional high cab for improved visibility Contacts North [email protected] Tel: 07764 896494 South [email protected] Tel: 07711 006132 www.kramer-online.com KRAMER 2706 www.farmers-mart.co.uk Spring 2017 51