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Lighting and signal devices are of great importance also for agricultural machinery. From incandescent headlights to the recent LED systems, the technology has been developed to ensure increasingly greater illumination power and a longer life for headlights. Standards for the type-approval of lighting systems are coming in as of January 2016 with the application of the European Union Mother Regulation

From the simple U spring under the seat to independent suspensions for the rear axle, miracles have been performed in technical progress as regards agricultural tractor vibrations all to the advantage of the driver's comfort and health. Shock absorber systems for vibrations work at the level of the seat, the cab and the front axle

Planting is a key step for obtaining an optimum yield when cultivating maize. The mechanization industry creates increasingly advanced system for carrying out this operation in a scientific and economic way and with a planting layout in keeping with the need of the plants to be exposed to sunlight

Trailed loaders are in widespread use on farms for a variety of operation, from digging and loading bulk materials to cleaning ditches. These machines are made up of three fundamental structures, the frame, the arm and an hydraulic plant, can be equipped with a wide range of implements for various requirements and provide for accessories to ensure that all operations are performed in safe conditions

An increasing range of electronic technology and robots are getting to work in animal husbandry, from measuring out food rations to milking and other basic functions in stabling where intelligent systems can now carry out tasks and monitor environmental parameters, especially with a view to improved livestock health.

For replacing the heavy and bulky bulldozer a tracked agricultural tractor equipped with a dozer blade is capable of an excellent performance in many operating conditions. The Italian industry can point to a long tradition behind the most modern technical features for ensuring the optimum use of these tractors

Total Mixed Ration feed wagons are now the norm in most animal husbandry units and have seen continual technical evolution designed to improve productivity, but also the welfare of the animals

Laser controlled levelling is turning into a major weapon in the farmer's armoury for reducing water waste and consumption

Vineyards, orchards and other trees need dry, winter pruning if they are to produce the desired yield. While maintaining the desired shape of the tree, pruning also decides how many buds should be left for the following year, a key factor in the quality and quantity of production

Tractors are often sold with accessories to improve performance – for example, front axle suspensions, on-board computers, advanced hydraulics, and special cab equipment – and they usually repay amply the extra cost