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Meet the Chuck Norris of ambulances
If emergency vehicles had a family tree, the Torsus Terrastorm 4x4 ambulance would be the relative no one argues with. It’s built for places where roads don’t exist, where weather destroys the landscape, and where a normal ambulance would politely give up. This is a machine engineered for the margins – for remote communities, conflict zones, flood plains, mountain passes and deserts. Transportation News09 Dec 2025|Charleen Clarke
AgXeed 2.055 W3: Advancing the Future of Autonomous Field Operations
The AgXeed 2.055 W3 represents a significant step forward in the evolution of robotic farming, offering a practical and commercially ready solution for fully autonomous fieldwork. As agriculture continues to embrace automation, this innovative platform stands out for its technical maturity, robust design, and compatibility with real-world farming systems.Agriculture News09 Dec 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
New Holland T4.120 F Auto Command Sets a New Benchmark for Specialised AgricultureThe narrow-tractor segment has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of the New Holland T4.120 F Auto Command, a model that blends compact engineering with high-end technologies typically found only on larger agricultural machines. Agriculture News09 Dec 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
Farmwise bets on DAFIn a competitive logistics market where uptime, efficiency, and reliability can make or break a business, fleet decisions are never taken lightly. For Farmwise Marketing, a leading distributor of fresh produce across South Africa, that reality has guided every operational investment since the company’s founding in 1989. Now, the company has turned to DAF Trucks, distributed locally by Babcock, to strengthen its long-haul and interprovincial operations.Transportation News08 Dec 2025|Charleen Clarke
Claas Axion 9.450 Terra Trac: Intelligent Power for Tomorrow’s Large-Scale FarmingThe Claas Axion 9.450 Terra Trac has emerged as one of the most advanced high-horsepower tractors in modern agriculture. A title secured by winning the High-Power category in the 2026 Tractor of the Year Award. This tractor is designed specifically for large-scale farms that rely on maximum efficiency and intelligent performance management. Agriculture News03 Dec 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
Valtra G125 CVT Active: Compact Versatility Wins the 2026 Utility Tractor of the Year
The Valtra G125 CVT Active has been awarded the Utility Tractor of the Year 2026, a recognition that highlights its ability to merge compact dimensions with advanced technology and operator-focused design. Valtra’s G Series has long been known for its adaptability in mixed farming environments.Agriculture News03 Dec 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
Fendt 516 Vario Triumphs in 2026 Tractor of the Year Awards Mid-Power CategoryThe Fendt 516 Vario Gen4 has been named the winner of the mid-power category in the prestigious 2026 Tractor of the Year Awards, cementing its reputation as a benchmark in efficiency, comfort, and versatility.
Agriculture News03 Dec 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
JCB Fastrac 6300: A New Benchmark for Sustainable High-Speed FarmingThe JCB Fastrac 6300 has secured the Sustainable Category award at the 2026 Tractor of the Year competition, and its victory represents far more than a nod to environmental consciousness. It marks a milestone in the evolution of high-speed tractor engineering, where performance, safety, and digital intelligence no longer conflict with sustainability, but work in harmony to shape the next generation of agricultural machinery.Agriculture News03 Dec 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
Meet the truck that drove to the moon. Eight times!If trucks could talk, some would tell wild stories – tales of long nights on lonely roads, of deliveries made and of border posts crossed with the driver’s patience wearing thinner than a worn-out tyre. But every so often, a truck comes along with a story so extraordinary that even seasoned drivers have to sit up and listen.
Transportation News01 Dec 2025|Charleen Clarke
Back to the future: these digital technologies will shape the future of commercial vehiclesDigital technology is transforming every part of the modern transport industry. From advanced telematics to real-time data analytics, vehicles are becoming more connected, intelligent and efficient than ever before. For South African fleet operators facing rising fuel prices, tough competition, and infrastructure challenges, these technologies offer new ways to cut costs, improve safety and build resilience.Transportation News17 Nov 2025|Charleen Clarke
Autonomous Electric Tractors: Monarch Leads the Charge Toward Smarter, Greener FarmingIn an era defined by sustainability, data, and automation, the agricultural industry is undergoing a quiet but profound revolution. At the forefront of this change stands the Monarch MK-V, a fully electric, driver-optional tractor designed to merge zero-emission performance with artificial intelligence and advanced automation. It’s not just another tractor — it’s a glimpse into what the future of farming might look like.Agriculture News11 Nov 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
Fendt Unveils Its First Hydrogen Tractor: A Glimpse into the Future of FarmingFendt has taken a bold step into the future of agricultural technology with the unveiling of its first hydrogen-powered tractor at the German Hydrogen Summit. The debut of Fendt’s hydrogen tractor marks an essential milestone in the brand’s long-standing commitment to innovation. It signals not just a new type of power source, but a shift in how agricultural machinery can integrate with the broader energy transition, turning farms into both producers and consumers of renewable energy.
Agriculture News11 Nov 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
