The Special Refurb by Fendt: A tractor transformed
24th July 2023 | Blog
In rural France is a very happy farmer. One who now has the tractor of his dreams – customised to meet his exact needs. That farmer is 28-year-old Alexis Neveu, winner of the #VINtoWin competition. The tractor is a 2019 Vario 720 which has been completely transformed by a team of experts in the Special Refurb by Fendt.
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The Special Refurb by Fendt: The big reveal - what will the winner think?
11th July 2023 | Blog
It’s time for Alexis Neveu, winner of the #VINtoWin competition to be reunited with his 720 Vario – as the team of experts in Germany nears the end of the complete overhaul in the Special Refurb by Fendt.
Cameras in the workshop have captured the entire refurb journey - which has seen some nerve-wracking and challenging moments, as well as some great examples of how teamwork and partner collaboration can achieve magical results.
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A game changer: Buy parts online
6th July 2023 | Blog
Now you can order AGCO Parts online from your mobile device or laptop. Following a successful trial with a select group of dealers the new AGCO Parts Shop is gradually being rolled out. It looks set to change the way you shop for genuine AGCO Parts.
We talked to one of the dealers already providing the AGCO Parts Shop to their customers.
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Fendt front loader: customer testimonial
30th June 2023 | Blog
The farm is named 'Fir Farmer', which translates from the German 'Tannenbauer', because it was surrounded by many fir trees. Fendt customer Dieter Einsiedler works full-time at the car maintenance shop and also runs a biogas plant part-time.
Dieter owns a Fendt 314 Vario with the Cargo Profi 4X 75, which he primarily uses as a classic farm tractor.
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The Special Refurb by Fendt: performance upgrades for the winning 720 Vario
23rd June 2023 | Blog
Taken straight from the field, Alexis Neveu’s tractor will not be the same when it returns. That’s because Alexis won the #VINtoWin competition and his 720 Vario is now undergoing a complete overhaul in the Special Refurb by Fendt. This week the team have been finding ways to optimise the tractor’s performance.
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The Special Refurb by Fendt: what would be on your wish list?
26th May 2023 | Blog
Imagine writing a list of all the upgrades you’d love to see on your machine – then passing that to a group of skilled Fendt technicians to deliver for you. That’s exactly what our #VINtoWin competition winner, Alexis Neveu from France, has been able to do as part of his Special Refurb prize.
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Vin to Win: What is in store for the winning machine?
31st March 2023 | Blog
It’s been all systems go since we announced the winner of the Special Refurb by Fendt in the #VinToWin competition. First prize winner Alexis Neveu and his father have been busy preparing their 2019 Fendt 720 Vario for its journey from their cereal farm in France to the Fendt facility in Germany.
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SMART Season: Farmer Focus
31st January 2023 | Blog
We asked Berto Martino from società agricola Tenuta Berto, in Italy, about his preparations for the season and what sort of support he expects from his dealer during his busiest times.
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5 good reasons to get a pre-season machine check
20th January 2023 | Blog
A pre-season check is exactly what is needed to tackle this year’s challenges with confidence. Get your machine checked and get on with what you are good at. Here are 5 reasons why a pre-season check is the right choice for you..
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Fendt Vin to Win: The award-winning Fendt 700 series
17th January 2023 | News
The winning tractor in the Vin to Win competition is with the experts in Germany. It is undergoing a full refurb by Fendt and will be brought back to factory condition. The winning machine is a really popular model – let's find out a bit more about it.
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Fendt Vin to Win: The Winner's Story
14th December 2022 | News
There’s been a real buzz in the AGCO team office since we called Alexis Neveu in France to tell him he’d won first prize of a Special Refurb by Fendt for his Vario 720 tractor in the ‘Vin to Win’ competition. To top it off, the call landed on the eve of his 28th birthday, so he’s been given an extra special present this year.
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AGCO Announces Winners of Aftersales Fendt 'Vin to Win Campaign
7th November 2022 | News
Leading genuine agricultural parts company, AGCO, has announced the prize winners of its six-month-long ‘Vin to Win’ competition, including the lucky recipient of a Fendt special refurb - a money-can’t-buy tractor restoration.
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SMART Safety: Avoiding falls when working from height
29th September 2022 | Blog
Falls while working on a farm can lead to broken bones or worse. They mean time off work and inevitably cost you money. Think about the places on a farm where falls can happen – roofs, ladders, vehicles, haystacks. By being aware of the dangers and taking proper safety measures you can significantly reduce the risk.
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SMART Safety: Protecting children on your farm
29th September 2022 | Blog
As confident as some children may seem around the farm they are still exposed to high levels of risk. They can be injured or killed by machines or animals and are particularly susceptible to dangers in the farmyard. It is your responsibility to keep your farm as child-safe as possible or keep children away.
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SMART Safety: Overhead powerlines - know how to work safely
29th September 2022 | Blog
A powerline does not have to be touched to lead to serious or fatal injury. Electricity can leap if a person or vehicle simply gets too close – it’s called a flashover. The type of machines used in farming are particularly at risk because they tend to be high or have long equipment, like combines or sprayer booms.
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SMART Safety: 10 tips for safer livestock handing
29th September 2022 | Blog
- Take the time to understand the behaviours of the livestock you are working with.
- Make sure they are handled by trained workers.
- Take the time to understand the behaviours of the livestock you are working with.
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SMART Safety: Fatigue - More than just tired
29th September 2022 | Blog
Would you recognise the symptoms of fatigue? Being tired is an accepted part of the challenges of farming, but fatigue is more than that. When you are fatigued you can experience a range of symptoms that are not only physical. Fatigue impacts your productivity and mental health.
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SMART Safety: PTO's - How to stay safe
29th September 2022 | Blog
Your PTO could well be the most dangerous piece of equipment on your farm. Accidents involving PTOs can be horrific and lead to life-changing injuries or death. It doesn’t matter how many times you have used your PTO before you can NEVER afford to drop your guard when you are working with it.
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SMART Safety: 7 things you need to know about slurry
29th September 2022 | Blog
- ONE BREATH CAN KILL – slurry gas at the right concentration will kill. The most dangerous gas, hydrogen sulphide can attack your sense of smell, even at low concentrations, meaning you are not even aware of it. At higher concentration it will impact breathing and lead to confusion and eventually collapse.
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The MF ULTIMATE REFURB: THE BIG REVEAL
14th September 2022 | Blog
After 18,000 hours of intense work restoring the 18-year-old MF 5455, things at the Massey Ferguson facility in Beauvais, France are getting really exciting as the refurb now nears completion. The travel arrangements have been made to return the refurbished tractor back to its home on the farm in Wales. The date for the ‘Big Reveal’ has been set, and the final push is on.
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THE MF ULTIMATE REFURB: THE NEXT STEPS
30th August 2022 | Blog
Since it was announced that they had won first prize in our AGCO #VinToWin competition, UK farmers Nigel and Robert Bowyer have waved goodbye to their 18-year-old tractor which has clocked up more than 18,000 hours of cross farming work and taken receipt of the loan vehicle.
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VIN TO WIN: MF 5455 – PROGRESS UPDATE
11th March 2022 | Blog
We are now well underway with the Ultimate Refurb of our Vin to Win prize winner’s MF 5455. While Nigel and Robert Bowyer have been given a Massey Ferguson loan tractor for the duration of the Ultimate Refurb, the MF team at Beauvais have been busy carefully dismantling their well-loved tractor, diagnosing what needs to be addressed and getting stuck into the refurb.
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VIN TO WIN: MF 5455 - A NOUGHTIES CLASSIC
11th March 2022 | Blog
The winner of the Massey Ferguson ultimate refurb was an MF 5455, owned by Robert Bowyer from Wales. The refurb team in Beauvais have been busy working on the machine since it arrived with them, and we will soon be able to share more information on how it’s progressing - but in the meantime, we thought we’d look back at the history of the winning machine, the MF 5455, which was manufactured in Beauvais, France between 2003 and 2012.
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VIN TO WIN: THE VALTRA 6350 HITECH
16th February 2022 | News
The winner of the Valtra ultimate refurb was a Valtra 6350 Hitech owned by Christoph Brunner from Austria. We can’t wait to share more information about the refurb of this machine but in the meantime, we thought we’d look back at the 6350 which was manufactured in Suolahti, Finland between 1999 and 2007.
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ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS OF THE VALTRA VIN TO WIN BIG PRIZE DRAW
22nd October 2021 | Blog
Valtra fans have been taking part in our Vin to Win games since March this year, with over 250 game players claiming instant-win prizes, including Valtra overalls and scale-model tractors. We are now thrilled to announce the winner of the Ultimate Refurb grand prize!
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MASSEY FERGUSON VIN TO WIN WINNERS ANNOUNCED
15th October 2021 | Blog
Massey Ferguson fans have been taking part in our Vin to Win games since March this year, with over 250 game players claiming instant-win prizes, including MF overalls and scale-model tractors. We are now thrilled to announce the winner of the Ultimate Refurb grand prize!
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WIN WITH AGCO PARTS BATTERIES
24th September 2021 | News
Before colder winter weather takes hold, it's time to check those batteries for signs of weakness and order any replacements. Buy any Genuine AGCO Parts Battery between 1st October and 30th November 2021 and you could win one of three fantastic prizes, including £350 to spend at your selected AGCO dealership.
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BIODIESEL AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU
26th March 2021 | News
In these ever-changing times, sustainability is of utmost importance and the requirement to increase the volume of bio fuel in petrol and diesel is one more step towards a cleaner planet. In 2019 the agricultural industry was required to increase the volumes of renewable content used in fuel by adding biodiesel. But what does this mean for you and your farm machinery?
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THE PEOPLE WHO USE OUR PARTS: LAUREN SAVAGE
18th December 2020 | Blog
This year we’ve been celebrating the International Women’s Day theme of #EachforEqual and shining a spotlight on just a few of the inspiring and dedicated men and women working in the Agricultural and Aftersales industries. In our final installment meet Lauren Savage, one of our AGCO Apprentices working with Lister Wilder at their Bristol branch.
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MF10+ WISHES YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS!
4th December 2020 | Blog
It's been a tough year like no other and, as Christmas is just around the corner now, we think it's time to start those festive celebrations! Why not share some seasonal cheer with your loved ones and send them a personalised MF10+ Christmas card?
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RICHARD CHARLES JOINS THE PANEL OF JUDGES AT THE BRITISH FARMING AWARDS 2020
16th October 2020 | News
We’re looking forward to the 2020 British Farming awards on Wednesday 21st October and this year we’re excited and extremely proud that Richard Charles, Manager, Aftersales Customer Care and Training here at AGCO, has been chosen as one of the judges on the Agri-tech Innovator of the Year panel.
We caught up with Richard to learn a little more about the Agri-tech Innovator award and his role as one of the judges.
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THE PEOPLE WHO USE OUR PARTS: CAROLIN WIRTH
17th July 2020 | Blog
In our latest edition of ‘The People who use our Parts’ series, meet Carolin Wirth, Aftersales Commercial Manager at AGCO who shares her story about how she has developed a successful career within Sales and advice for others looking to embark on a similar career path.
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THE PEOPLE WHO USE OUR PARTS: EMILY PADFIELD
12th June 2020 | Blog
In our second installment of ‘The People who use our Parts’ series, we caught up with Emily Padfield, a freelance writer and who, together with her partner Mark, run their mixed livestock farm in Warwickshire. Oh, and you may recognise Emily and Mark as winners of the recent BBC2 show ‘Win the Wilderness: Alaska’ where they competed to live off-grid in the wild and walked away with an amazing house and land in Alaska.
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AGCO PARTNERS WITH SIGHTCALL
19th May 2020| News
Solving complicated technical issues remotely can be a challenge at the best of times but especially now, with the current Covid 19 restrictions. Here at AGCO we are continually exploring new, innovative ways to meet your needs for Parts and Service support and keep you farming during this critical time and beyond.
Find out about AGCO's new exciting partnership with SightCall, to offer real time visual service support between our dealer technicians and the AGCO Technical Service teams.
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HERE FOR YOU
9th April 2020| News
AGCO and our dealers are standing strong in the face of uncertainty from coronavirus COVID-19.
Here in Europe we are rising to the unprecedented challenge by taking exceptional measures to protect the well-being and safety of ourselves, our customers and our communities.
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THE AGCO PARTS LEAP EXPERIENCE
30th March | Blog
Presented last year during Agritechnica, the Leap Experience is a fun and interactive way to understand more about your engine and its core components. This is a new approach on how to explore some hard to reach sections of your engine.
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THE PEOPLE WHO USE OUR PARTS: GRACE MAPLE
12th March 2020 | Blog
As part of our International Women's Day celebrations, throughout 2020 we’ll be shining a light on just some of the inspiring and dedicated men and women working within the agricultural industry. Our first story comes from Grace Maple, a trainee Agricultural Machinery Technician with C&O Tractors Ltd, read all about her experiences during her training programme.
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NEW GEARBOX REMANUFACTURING FACILITY IN BEAUVAIS
6th March 2020 | News
The Massey Ferguson Beauvais factory will further expand to include a dedicated gearbox Remanufacturing facility.
An extended range of Dyna-4 and Dyna-6 gearboxes, as well as powershift and shuttle units will complement the existing AGCO Reman range for our Massey Ferguson machines.
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WORKSHOP DRIVES HOME FARM SAFETY MESSAGE
25th February 2020 | News
It goes without saying that safety awareness needs to be part of every farmer’s daily routine. With this in mind, members from Yorkshire Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (YFYFC) were invited to a special Massey Ferguson Machinery Maintenance and Safety Workshop at distributor Peacock & Binnington’s Selby branch on 18 February.
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TRACTOR MAINTENANCE IS A QUESTION OF ATTITUDE
6th February 2020 | Blog
We all know about the daily inspections that are listed in the owner’s manual, but how many of us actually carry out these inspections? Not many hands go up. Regular service and maintenance nevertheless are hugely important in terms of your tractor’s reliability and resale value. Here are some top tips by our technical professionals for looking after your tractor.
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TEAM AGCO COMPLETES COMMUNITY PROJECT AT LIFEWAYS
20th September 2019 | News
A fantastic AGCO community project was completed at the Lifeways Centre in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Give & Gro matched our AGCO team with the Lifeways Centre and brought us together to create, shape and deliver a project that will make a real difference.
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UNDERSTANDING AND MANAGING MOISTURE IN BALES
5th September 2019 | News
Management of moisture levels is crucial to the successful production of quality bales. The Hayboss H2O precision moisture sensor for round balers puts you in full control, giving super-accurate, at-a-glance moisture content information on your Smart Phone as you bale.
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QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL
11th July 2019 | News
AGCO Reman has paired up with the world’s most powerful motorsport – Tractor Pulling. The Bear Essentials Team, based near Shrewsbury, has called on the expertise of AGCO Reman, to keep their 2,000hp tractor running smoothly in competitions across the UK and Europe.
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YOUNGSTERS GET TO GRIPS WITH FARM MACHINERY SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
22nd May 2019 | News
Farm machinery maintenance and safety was the vital topic for members of the Young Farmers Club in Somerset at a special workshop held by Massey Ferguson at the premises of its local dealer, MST in South Petherton.
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AGCO APPRENTICESHIP - YEAR 1 - GEORGE FENNER
18th April 2019 | Blog
George Fenner, 17, has a long interest in the agriculture sector, with his father Arnie having worked on farms and taken a similar apprenticeship scheme in his younger days.
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AGCO APPRENTICESHIP - YEAR 1 - TOM VOASE
14th April 2019 | Blog
Tom Voase, 17, followed a slightly convoluted route, before embarking on his AGCO apprenticeship journey. Having completed his GCSEs at Hornsea School and Language College in the East Riding of Yorkshire, Tom went on to complete the first year of a land-based tech course at Bishop Burton College.
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AGCO APPRENTICESHIP - YEAR 1 - LUKE LOVELL
8th April 2019 | Blog
Luke Lovell, 17, is a former pupil at Thirsk School and Sixth Form College in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Coming from an engineering background, with this father a transport manager and HGV driver and uncle a technician, Luke had an interest when leaving school.
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SIMPLY THE BEST IN THE WELSH UPLANDS
5th April 2019 | News
The towns and villages that spread down the valley of the River Taff in South Wales, to keep pace with the coal mining boom of the 19th century, have changed beyond recognition. The surrounding upland areas looking down over them, however, are still much as they have always been. Or so it might appear...
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2019 : LEA VIRNEKÄS
11th March 2019 | Blog
To round off our International Women's Day celebrations we recently spoke to Lea Virnekäs, an Apprentice Agricultural Machinery Technician with BayWa AG Bamberg (Technik) in Germany, read all about her experiences during her training year.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2019 : ANCA URDAREANU
8th March 2019 | Blog
This week we are celebrating International Women’s Day, an acknowledgment of the achievements of women around the world. To mark this special day we share with you the stories of just some of the inspiring and dedicated women in our AGCO Aftersales team.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2019 : EMMA HONEY
7th March 2019 | Blog
This week we are celebrating International Women’s Day, an acknowledgment of the achievements of women around the world . To mark this special day we share with you the stories of just some of the inspiring and dedicated women in our AGCO Aftersales team.
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INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2019 : ELISABETH CHARRON
6th March 2019 | Blog
This week we are celebrating International Women’s Day, an acknowledgment of the achievements of women around the world . To mark this special day we share with you the stories of just some of the inspiring and dedicated women in our AGCO Aftersales team.
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YORKSHIRE’S NEXT GENERATION OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS
6th March 2019 | News
School-leavers in Yorkshire can play an important role in the future of food and farming, whilst earning, learning and developing a successful engineering career, through a dedicated apprenticeship scheme.
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THREE NEW APPRENTICES START THE JOURNEY TO THEIR ‘CAREER FOR LIFE’
27th February 2019 | News
Ahead of the 12th annual National Apprenticeship Week, between 4-8 March 2019, three young budding agricultural engineers explain why they have chosen to follow a path that promises to lead to a successful career for the rest of their working lives.
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MASSEY FERGUSON SPEARHEADS MACHINERY SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG FARMERS
1st February 2019 | News
Massey Ferguson, a worldwide brand of AGCO, gave young farmers from South West England the opportunity to boost their knowledge of farm machinery maintenance and safety in a special workshop held at Alan Snow Agricultural Engineers in Cornwall.
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IS YOUR MACHINE READY FOR WINTER?
14th Nov 2018 | Blog
Are you and your tractor ready for the long cold nights?
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POPULAR LINDT ADVENT CALENDARS NOW ON SALE
29th Oct 2018 | News
Our popular Lindt advent calendars are on sale NOW!
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AGCO SHOWCASES ITS PARTS AND SERVICE SOLUTIONS
18th Oct 2018 | News
Parts and Service World took place for the first time in Kassel, Germany on 13th and 14th October.
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TOP PRIZES TO BE WON WHEN YOU BOOK AN OUT OF SEASON INSPECTION
09th Oct 2018 | News
Between now and the end of 2018, any customer booking a qualifying Out of Season Inspection with their dealer will be given a chance to enter into a prize draw to win a choice of two great prizes.
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HAMILTON BROS CELEBRATES MF 60TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 10+ OFFER
26th Sep 2018 | News
AGCO dealer, Hamilton Brothers, have commemorated the 60th anniversary of Massey Ferguson in their own special way by giving customers a great deal on vintage tractor repair and restoration work.
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AGCO 'ONE STOP SHOP' CONCEPT FOR COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS
17th Sep 2018 | Blog
Living in the countryside of Copenhagen, Denmark, Annette works with a vast range of people and provides key skills and expertise.
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AGCO PARTS & SERVICE ARE ALWAYS SUPPORTING YOUR DEALER
10th Sep 2018 | Blog
Shabber Sheikh's role in the AGCO Parts family epitomises what the whole team stands for: offering a better and more efficient aftersales service.
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MEET ROBERTO, AGCO'S AFTERSALES COMMERCIAL MANAGER IN ITALY
3rd Sep 2018 | Blog
Roberto uses his passion for machinery to drive his team to provide the best possible aftersales care throughout the market.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF GENUINE AGCO PARTS FOR CLUTCH REPLACEMENT
1st Sep 2018 | Blog
Through this short video, we will show you how using a genuine AGCO clutch disk can benefit your machine.
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PASSION BEHIND THE PARTS FOR VALTRA'S UK FIELD SERVICE MANAGER
28th Aug 2018 | Blog
Richard's lifelong passion for farming and machines gives him a unique perspective and satisfaction from resolving a range of customer concerns.
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WHAT GOES INTO MAINTAINING A FENDT PROTOTYPE?
21st Aug 2018 | Blog
In our latest People Behind the Parts video we meet prototype engineer, Josef Kreuzer.
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DON'T COMPROMISE ON TURBOCHARGER QUALITY
12th Aug 2018 | Blog
Your machine's turbocharger is essential in terms of performance, efficiency, fuel economy and emissions.
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AGCO REMAN: SAVING YOU TIME AND MONEY
18th Jul 2018 | Blog
In our latest People Behind the Parts video we meet Reman Manager, Russ.
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CELEBRATE MF DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY WITH AGCO 10+ PARTS
25th July 2018 | Blog
AGCO Parts & Service are giving you the opportunity to feature pictures of your very own machines in our upcoming MF 10+ Parts promotional campaign.
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DRIVING FORWARD INNOVATIONS IN AGCO REMAN
12th Jul 2018 | Blog
In our latest People Behind the Parts video we meet Reman Product Manager, Rob.
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GETTING THINGS DONE, NO MATTER WHAT!
4th Jul 2018 | Blog
Jari works for Valtra in Suolahti as a Service Marketing Manager.
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FARMING MAN FREDDIE'S UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE
29th Jun 2018 | Blog
As a part time farmer, Freddie understands the need of the customer more than most.
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A LIFETIME OF COMMITMENT TO MASSEY FERGUSON
22nd Jun 2018 | Blog
Massey Ferguson specialist Nick Rew tells us about the importance of keeping your older MF machine genuine.
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A PASSION FOR ENGINEERING THE MACHINES OF TOMORROW
15th Jun 2018 | Blog
Olivier works in the heart of the Massey Ferguson family as an Engineering Director in Beauvais.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF FENDT COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
13th Jun 2018 | Blog
Discover how carrying out proper cooling system maintenance to your Fendt using Genuine AGCO Parts can save you money.
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KEEPING YOUR FENDT MACHINES GENUINE FOR LIFE
8th Jun 2018 | Blog
Nick Rew is Manager of Later Lifecycle and Heritage products for Fendt.
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HOW RIGOROUS TESTING MAKES YOUR VALTRA STRONGER
29th May 2018 | Blog
Marko’s job is to comprehensively test all the parts used to maintain your machine.
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CARING FOR YOUR VALTRA FOR THE LIFETIME OF THE MACHINE
21st May 2018 | Blog
Nick Rew is responsible for the marketing and promotion of parts for older Valtra tractors.
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MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PARTS
1st May 2018 | Blog
Meet the people who work hard every day to provide the very best aftersales experience possible for every AGCO customer.