This year’s FTMTA farm machinery show saw a strong presence of forage wagons, with wagons on display from the following manufacturers: Fendt, Pottinger, Malone, Schuitemaker, Krone and Struatmann.

Malone

Manufactured in Co Mayo, Malone had its MT 42 on display at the show. This is the mid-range machine of the three forage wagons that the company manufactures.

The machine is equipped with a 2m-wide pick-up reel and a heavy duty rotor. It comes with the option of air brakes and a steering axle.

The Malone MT 42 forage wagon.

Fendt Tigo

Fendt had on offer its Tigo forage wagon. The wagon proves to be somewhat shorter than competitor options. The inclination of the vehicle on a slope is always held on the same level by the Fendt Stability Control (FSC). All models can be fitted optionally with hydraulic or electronic forced steering.

The Fendt Tigo 65 XR.

Schuitemaker Rapide

Based in the Netherlands, Schuitemaker is known for its unique forage wagon design where the pick-up reel runs under the chassis. The company is no stranger to the business, manufacturing 26 different models of forage wagons. They are imported and distributed in Ireland by Templetuohy Farm Machinery (TFM).

The Schuitemaker 5800.

Poettinger

Poettinger had on display two forage wagons along with its full range of grass equipment and tillage implements. The two wagons on display were the Torro 6510L and a Europrofi 4510. The Torro 6510 has a carrying capacity of 35m³. Capable of accommodating 45 knives, cutting grass to 34mm upon entering its 2m pick-up. The wagons features an AutoCut self-sharpening system along with an automatic loading system.

Pottinger's Torro 6510L.

Strautmann

Just before the last Agritechnica, Strautmann launched its new CFS range of forage wagons. The range of Giga-VitesseCFS models includes the 3602, 4002 and the 4402. The forage wagons have capacities from 32 up to 42m³. Some of the updates to the machine included a new rotor design and a wider pick-up. The wagons are imported into Ireland by IAM machinery.

Struatmann Giga-VitesseCFS 3602.

Krone MX 370GL

Krones MX 370GL has a load capacity of 37m³ with automatic fill control. Its Easyflow pickup ensures consist crop flow thanks to its wavy tine pattern, six rows of tines feed the material from the ends to the middle of the rotor.

The MX 370GL features Speedsharp automatic blade sharpening on its swing out blade cassette. Mechanical force-steering is available as an option to the wagon.

Krone MX 370GL forage wagon.