Category: Off-highway

Toyota Land Cruiser Fj: ideal for off-road routes

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Toyota has unveiled its new Land Cruiser FJ, a compact off-roader capable of tackling even the most demanding off-road routes. Its arrival in Europe is highly uncertain due to current anti-pollution regulations—yet another confirmation of the absurdity of such rules Originally launched as the Toyota BJ in 1951, the Land Cruiser immediately proved its off-road capabilities by reaching the sixth station on Mount Fuji in Japan, the final point of a steep and challenging route that could then only be continued on foot, overcoming significant difficulties along the way. The…

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John Deere F8 and F9 forage harvesters: act four

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John Deere is completely overhauling its self-propelled forage harvesters, updating their features and boosting their performance offering. The new machine lines, designated “F8” and “F9,” will gradually replace the current “8000” and “9000” series John Deere made its debut in the self-propelled forage harvester sector in 1972 with the launch of the “5200” and “5400” series models, offering power outputs of 178 and 255 horsepower respectively. This was followed by the “6000” series in 1992, the “7000” series in 2003, and finally the “8000” and “9000” series between 2015 and…

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Diesel, alternatives wanted

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Among the possible alternatives to diesel fuel, interest in hydrogen is growing among agricultural machinery manufacturers As confirmation of this trend, Agco Beauvais Engineering has taken the lead of Arhystote, a French consortium of companies aiming to develop a new generation of gas storage tanks, designed to power the internal combustion engines of tractors. A first demonstrative prototype is expected in 2026 under the Massey Ferguson brand. One of the main challenges of such systems lies in the high pressures required for hydrogen storage, as the gas must be contained…

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Merlo handler: a virtuous choice

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The Merlo telescopic handler range offers two ways to benefit from tax credits under the “Transition Plan 5.0”, introduced by Italian Law Decree 19/2024 on March 2, 2024. Businesses can either. Replace an outdated machine with a Stage V-compliant Merlo handler equipped with Industry 4.0 technology invest in an all-electric “eWorker” model without needing to retire an existing machine Funded by Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the Transition Plan 5.0 grants tax credits to companies investing in energy-saving innovations between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025. Eligible…

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Suzuki “Jimny Mata”, the retro style swan song

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Suzuki “Jimny” is one of the most appreciated off-road vehicles on the market thanks to its excellent balance of performance, functionality, and price. Compact in size yet spacious inside and rich in terms of features, it boasts off-road capabilities comparable to, if not superior to, those offered by more prestigious American and British competitors. However, it achieves this with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 102 horsepower, with fuel consumption affordable for everyone. Its reduced dimensions also allow it to navigate environments and trails that are off-limits to larger off-road vehicles,…

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“Hydradig Pro” by JCB, the machine that does almost everything

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On construction sites and in agricultural businesses, the routine activities to be carried out are always highly diverse, and often, unpredictable tasks are added, either due to accidental reasons or the opportunity to supplement income with extraordinary and contingent work. A good example of this is winter road maintenance, which is only needed in the event of heavy snowfall, making it unplannable but offering interesting income opportunities. Ideally, each job would be performed with dedicated equipment, but even in the most structured construction and agricultural companies, this clashes with the…

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Jeep by Mopar

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Every year in the state of Utah, particularly in the town of Moab, one of the most important off-road enthusiasts’ gatherings takes place, an event that attracts thousands of cars, each more or less elaborately modified depending on their intended uses, as well as the owners’ economic means and fantasies. These modifications have over time turned the gathering into a sort of tuning showcase, featuring the top brands in the industry. Among these is Mopar, a brand belonging to the Stellantis group, especially under the Jeep brand, which has been…

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