Kubota has added the new 24hp B2420 to the recently-launched B20 Series sub-compact range.
A compact and slimline design – measuring just one metre wide – makes the B2420 suitable for work in confined spaces. It is aimed at a wide variety of customers, including smallholders, horticulturists and groundscare professionals.

The B2420 features Kubota's 24hp three cylinder E-TVCS (three vortex combustion system) diesel engine. With four wheel drive, a maximum speed of 19.4 kph and nine forward and three reverse gears, the operator can match the power and speed to tackle the task in hand.
Power steering makes for easier driving, whilst the ergonomic design and simple lay out offer improved visibility and comfort, minimising operator fatigue. The B2420 incorporates a suspension seat, an easy-to-read backlit instrument panel and a full flat operator deck for ease of access, as well as a parking brake and large, angled, colour-coded levers.
Lift capacity of 615 kg and a two-speed pto enables the use of a wide variety of implements.

Five of JCB’s largest wheeled loading shovel models – the 456eZX Wastemaster – are now performing green and domestic waste handling duties across Greater Manchester after being purchased in one of the highest value waste equipment deals in Europe.
The order – which includes a long term repair and maintenance contract with JCB dealer Gunn JCB - was placed by Viridor Waste (Greater Manchester) Ltd and the five machines are now in action at sites at Sharston, Salford, Rochdale, Stockport and Oldham.

Viridor operates the sites under contract from Viridor Laing (Greater Manchester) ltd (VLGM) after the signing of a 25 year Private Finance Initiative earlier this year with the Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority (GMWDA).

The JCB models are used to load green waste into shredders and for stockpiling general household waste at the Transfer Stations across the region. The machines have been tailored to the exact requirements of Viridor with specialist waste and recycling specifications including: air-conditioning; belly, brake-pipe and cab-screen guards; a carbon air filter; a smart reverse alarm and a wide core radiator.

This Year's Drive Green Events Feature Chip Foose-Customized John Deere 4020

Like last year, a uniquely detailed semi-tractor and trailer that will transport several utility tractors and other equipment to each of the major Drive Green Tractor Experience events. In addition, the legendary designer Chip Foose has customized a 1970 John Deere 4020 Tractor, which also will be featured at many of the events scheduled after early March.

In conjunction with the nationally scheduled Experience events, many John Deere dealers are hosting smaller Drive Green Experience activities at their local dealerships across the country. At all the Experience events, John Deere tractor specialists will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment and answer questions.

According to Steve Geick, tactical marketing manager with John Deere, last year's Drive Green events gave thousands of people a chance to see, ask questions and ride-and-drive the equipment.

Introduced in 2009 as a replacement line to the widely used 8030 Series Tractors, the John Deere 8R Series Tractors feature the same fuel efficient 9.0L PowerTech Plus engine, but with a larger, more comfortable cab. Over the last several years, the 8430 tractor had set the standard in NTTL tests for fuel efficiency for tractors in its class.

The NTTL is the only official OECD test station in North America and provides credible confirmation of advertised performance specifications for many makes and models of tractors tested. In the 2009 NTTL tests, the John Deere 8320R set records for fuel efficiency for a row-crop tractor in the following categories:

• The 8320R delivered 18.93 hp-hr/gal while producing 274.37 PTO hp in the rated engine speed PTO test.
• The 8320R delivered 17.84 hp-hr/gal while producing 186.66 drawbar horsepower in the 75 percent of maximum power at reduced engine speed drawbar test, a test that closely represents typical field work.

The Newbury 4x4 & Vintage Spares Day returns on Sunday 11th April. It takes place at the Newbury Showground, just off the M4 (J13), Berkshire RG18 9QZ.

More than 150 vintage tractor traders are expected alongside Europe's biggest Land Rover and 4x4 spares autojumble. Gates open at 10am, admission £6 per adult and under 14's free

For those of you located further north, the Northern 4x4 & Vintage Spares Day takes place on Sunday 28th March, with more that 150 traders expected. It is being held at Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1UD. Admission is £4 per adult with under 14's free.

The event is on hard-standing and there is also a good on-site restaurant.

If you wish to sell any part, a stall costs only £20. Telephone 01253 407779 or 07768 741610 for more details, or visit the website on newbury4x4andvintagesparesday.co.uk