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Hywel Phillips' harvest trailer took third place in the complex category of the Farmers Weekly Inventions Competition 2020. The centrepiece of Hywel Phillips' final-year university project was a multi-purpose trailer built for Essex farm MJ & SC Collins, where he had previously worked during harvest. [Extracted from the article]

There has been a raft of early-year developments in the tyre world from some of the main manufacturers. Continental has introduced a new tyre warranty to cover farmers in the event of materials or manufacturing failure. [Extracted from the article]

Increasing numbers of bale trailers are being fitted with hydraulic load-securing sides, including the latest MetaX Mooring from Swedish firm Metsjo. During loading, these bars drop down neatly in line with the trailer's floor, meaning there's no ledge to lift the bales over and no framework hanging below the floor either. [Extracted from the article]

Norfolk firm Bowmonk is offering an on-board weighing kit for farm trailers. The kit doesn't interfere with any of the trailer's working components or its electrical supply, either, and works with all trailer suspension types. [Extracted from the article]

So you've been driving since you could reach the pedals, passed your tractor test at 16, car test at 17 and can reverse 40ft trailers around the yard for fun. However, it is possible to tow heavier trailers than this if the total MAM of the vehicle and trailer is no more than 3.5t. Passing the B+E test entitles the driver to tow trailers with a MAM of up to 3.5t, providing the gross train weight (vehicle plus trailer plus load) is no more than 7t. However, it is important to note that drivers should not exceed the towing capacity of their vehicle and trailer. [Extracted from the article]

Farmers should check their harvest equipment is fit for the road and that employees are aware of the rules that govern maximum tractor speeds and trailer weights. In time, PC Cox would like to see farmers have the opportunity to increase speed and weight limits, but they will have to accept roadworthiness rules in return. [Extracted from the article]

SlurryKat has expanded its Panterra tanker range to include several base-spec trailer models. Prices for the drop-side range start from £5,950, while low-loader prices kick off at £8,500. [Extracted from the article]

The article evaluates a round bale trailer from Irish machinery manufacturer SlurryKat Ltd.

The article offers brief information on products related to transfer trailers from Grimme including transfer trailer with 35-tone capacity, 30-tone capacity, and 23-tone capacity.

The article evaluates various agricultural equipments including the Dual Stream double cutterbar system from New Holland, the Truck Trailer from Fruehauf, and the Saxon drill from Great Plains, showcased at the Cereals trade show held in England from June 10-11, 2015.

The article offers brief information on the Wellington SWT20 trailer from Richard Western.