72 MACHINERY JUN / JUL 2018 • farmers-mart . co . uk
72 MACHINERY JUN / JUL 2018 • farmers-mart . co . uk
Agricast ’ s double drive ring reinvents the wheel
Agricast has reinvented the wheel this month with the launch of its Double Drive Ring ( DDR ).
USING the established Double Disc ( DD ) ring as its starting point , the new Agricast product takes advantage of the patent expiry on the original , while respecting the active registered design .
The new DDR has taken over 18 months to develop and offers greater durability and enhanced poor weather performance at a much cheaper cost than the original DD design .
Agricast ’ s DDR achieves better traction by having small cutaways which were not present on the
original design . These cutaways or scallops also improve the wheel ’ s ability to shatter or fissure hard , dry soil effectively .
Like the original Simba DD ring which was designed for use on Double Press and CultiPress packers , Agricast ’ s DDR is a registered design and available in two sizes – 610 and 710mm diameters .
Introduced in the late 1990s , the patent on the original Simba DD ring meant farmers were limited in their choice of replacement wheels- until now . The patent ’ s expiry will enable farmers to save money by purchasing wheels produced by non-original equipment manufacturers .
The Agricast DDR ’ s are manufactured from heat treated Boron steel , which because they work more passively than a disc blade , will offer greater longevity when compared to cast ring wheels . Like the previous version , Agricast ’ s DDR is a closed wheel , preventing stones from jamming in them , which can happen with cast rings .
www . agricast . net
Stealth Breaks Cover at the CV Show 2018
ISUZU UK , the pickup professionals , uncover the awesome new Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks Stealth at the 2018 CV Show .
Limited to just 10 vehicles , each Stealth model is fitted with a unique numbered badge in the cabin . Stealth is an exclusive D-Max based on the popular Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35 Double Cab Automatic . Disguised in a Cosmic Black Mica paint finish , Stealth creates a strong impression from the first reveal .
The exterior features an exclusive De-chrome pack which includes ; Black roof bars , black side steps , black radiator grille , black front fog light surrounds , black rear bumper trim , black door mirrors , door handles , black front Isuzu badge and rear D-Max Arctic Trucks badges , the removal of the standard ISUZU decal on the tailgate . The exclusive pack gives Stealth a dark aesthetic with immense visual appeal .
Further additions to the exterior include both a black rear sports bar and black mountain top roller cover to complete the full Stealth look . However , where there is dark – there is also light . Stealth benefits from LED headlights and front fog lights , as well as two sets of lazer lights , on the front bumper and sports bar .
The interior has a bespoke leather trim , designed specifically for the brawny pickup . Owners benefit from an already spacious interior & excellent features from the
Land Rover celebrates 70 years
LAND Rover marked its 70th anniversary with a global broadcast celebrating the world ’ s favourite 4x4s and the people who love them .
Starring the cars and the people who make and drive them , the online programme will pay tribute to seven decades of adventure , humanitarian aid and hard work across classes and cultures around the world .
70 years to the day since the first Land Rover made its debut at the Amsterdam Motor Show . It will tell how Land Rover began as a utility model at the end of the Second World War and grew to become the world ’ s favourite 4x4 , with more than 7 million sold .
Great models from the past as well as inspirational people behind the legend and a look to the future , with a level of insight only available direct from the factory were featured in the broadcast
The vehicle line-up included HUE : the first prototype Land Rover , the original two-door Range Rover and the seven-seater Discovery , as well as expedition-proven models from across the decades , will share award-winning Isuzu D-Max but will also benefit from new additions like the 9 ” Multifunction Colour Touchscreen ( with Arctic Trucks logo ), Nine speakers , including subwoofer and HDMI Port .
With these eye-catching aesthetics , Stealth isn ’ t for the faint hearted . A perfect combination of hardwearing dependability , agility and style , Stealth is a highly individual pickup that ’ s fit for purpose .
www . Isuzu . co . uk
the stage at the Land Rover Classic Works in Coventry .
The year of 70th celebrations has already begun and one of the vehicles from the start of the story will star in the show . In January , Land Rover revealed plans to sympathetically renovate the world ’ s most historically significant unrestored model – one of three pre-production cars from the original Amsterdam motor show launch on 30th April 1948 .
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