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Rock Picker Features and Options
Why the Highline Rock Picker is Better?
It is as simple as 1, 2, 3!
Bootcamp to Employment gets ringing endorsement
Lecturers can't recommend the McRTO apprentice progam offered by McIntosh & Son enough.
Find out why our graduates are getting a step-ahead in their careers.
"Most recommended" apprentice program now taking applicants
Lecturers can't recommend the McRTO apprentice progam offered by McIntosh & Son enough.
Find out why our graduates are getting a step-ahead in their careers.
Our Company & People at McIntosh & Son
Bootcamp to Employment gets ringing endorsement
Lecturers can't recommend the McRTO apprentice progam offered by McIntosh & Son enough.
Find out why our graduates are getting a step-ahead in their careers.
"Most recommended" apprentice program now taking applicants
Lecturers can't recommend the McRTO apprentice progam offered by McIntosh & Son enough.
Find out why our graduates are getting a step-ahead in their careers.
Big crowds at Merredin demo day
THE coldest day in Western Australia for two years did nothing to deter the crowds from attending the McIntosh & Son, Merredin, machinery demonstration field day last week in Nungarin.
Tractors
Plenty to see in the Challenger MT 865E
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Challenger MT 865E
Merlo Turbo Farmer 42.7 and Multi Farmer 40.9 put to the test
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Merlo Turbo Farmer 42.7 and Multi Farmer 40.9
Versatile 520 DeltaTrack tractor
WITH a vast array of equipment on display the McIntosh & Son Merredin machinery field and demonstration day in Nungarin on Tuesday, June 22, truly had something for everyone.
Harvest
New Holland systems recognised at SIMA
NEW Holland Agriculture’s innovation in combine harvesters have been rewarded with silver and bronze medals for the in-harvest nutrient analysis system, NutriSense and the cleaning system pressure sensors respectively at the SIMA 2021 Innovation Awards.
NEW HOLLAND INTRODUCES NEW GENERATION LOOP MASTER™ KNOTTER
No matter what they are made of (and for), big bales all have something in common: they need to be tightly-packed for more efficient handling and storage.
Weed seed control veterans wait for the ideal system
DESTROYING weed seeds via their harvesters was always going to be a natural progression for the Boultbee family near York – they were just waiting for the latest integrated weed seed control systems and technology to mature.
Construction
Merlo Turbo Farmer 42.7 and Multi Farmer 40.9 put to the test
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Merlo Turbo Farmer 42.7 and Multi Farmer 40.9
Merlo 42.7TT Telehandlers – lift, weigh and drive better
The Turbofarmer 42.7TT CS 140 builds has a boom side shift and chassis levelling as standard, and the option of a CVT transmission. The latest model builds on an already popular model, with added safety.
Hathways gear-up for own Morrell liming program at Kalannie
LIKE for many WA farmers, soil health and liming have been a strong focus for the Hathway family near Kalannie and since following a local trend to using Morrell lime reserves on their own property, they have geared-up to support the amelioration program and have not looked back.
Seeding & Tillage
Rock Picker Features and Options
Why the Highline Rock Picker is Better?
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Morris Seeding rig featuring 12m Quantum bar and 9 Series Aircart demo
WITH a vast array of equipment on display the McIntosh & Son Merredin machinery field and demonstration day in Nungarin on Tuesday, June 22, truly had something for everyone including the Morris Seeding rig featuring 12m Quantum bar and 9 Series Aircart.
Gessner deep ripper draws an audience
THE McIntosh & Son Merredin branch certainly made it worthwhile for growers who attended their machinery demonstration day, displaying a wide range of farm machinery and vehicles available through their dealership and franchises including the Gessner Deep Ripper.
Spraying
Seeding done and dusted at Mt Barker
THE 2021 seeding program is done and dusted for Mt Barker mixed farmer Kieran Allison.
Contractor comfortable in Miller sprayers
FRONT-mounted booms and then air-assist spraying technology got WA agricultural contractor Allen Hathaway into the seat of Miller self-propelled sprayers, while developments with their latest and future machines are keeping him in them.
Miller sprayers draw praise
FRONT-MOUNTED booms that avoid awkward head turns have long been the leading feature of US-manufactured Miller self-propelled sprayers..
Weed Control
Weed seed control veterans wait for the ideal system
DESTROYING weed seeds via their harvesters was always going to be a natural progression for the Boultbee family near York – they were just waiting for the latest integrated weed seed control systems and technology to mature.
Reduced weed burdens on horizon for Andersons
Farming brothers Chris and Scott Anderson are looking forward to the days of reduced weed burdens on their Broomehill and Katanning properties in Western Australia after completing their second season targeting weed seeds during harvest.
Published in Farm Weekly, 25 February 2021
New ‘smooth Destructor’ limits weeds at Moonyoonooka
"It’s so much simpler". WA grower Warren Treasure, Moonyoonooka, chats to us about his 2020 harvest with the vertical Harrington Seed Destructor (iHSD).
Technology
6 Reasons Why You Need a Cel-Fi Go!
Learn more about the smart signal repeater, used to increase signal indoors and outdoors using one unit.
New Holland systems recognised at SIMA
NEW Holland Agriculture’s innovation in combine harvesters have been rewarded with silver and bronze medals for the in-harvest nutrient analysis system, NutriSense and the cleaning system pressure sensors respectively at the SIMA 2021 Innovation Awards.
What is Cel-Fi Go?
Learn more about the smart signal repeater, used to increase signal indoors and outdoors using one unit.
Groundscare
More Mowers than staff at Araluen Golf Resort
McIntosh & Son and Araluen Golf Resort have joined forces, upgrading their entire fleet to ensure the grounds and the course continue to be of the highest standard.