Tractors and trailers were probably the two most looked-at pieces of kit at this year’s Sima. Tractors because everyone is interested in them and trailers because there has been a veritable revolution in new types of ejector, walking floor and hook-lift trailer.

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Massey Ferguson 7700

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Punters at January’s Lamma show were lucky enough to get a sneak preview of Massey Ferguson’s 7700-series tractors, but the new range got its official launch at Sima.

The 7700-series tractors replace the outgoing 7600 range and the main change is under the bonnet. Now power is provided by either a 6.6-litre or 7.4-litre Sisu engine which churn out between 185hp and 255hp depending on which of the five models you pick.

Those figures include boost, which kicks in when the pto is running or it’s travelling at higher speeds on the road. The engines also meet Tier 4 final emissions.

The 170hp 7719 is the smallest in the range and there are also 7720, 7722 and 7724 models before you get to the 240hp 7726.

There are two transmission options available whichever model you pick – the Dyna-6 with four ranges and six powershifts, and the stepless Dyna-VT.

Other updates include the option of three more spool valves, a bigger screen in the dashboard and uprated front suspension.

IT Runner

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Hook-lift trailers have been slow to take off in the UK, but they’ve already got a firm following in Europe.

This one from Italian maker IT Runner sits on triaxles and can carry a variety of different bodies weighing as much as 25t.

To get them on and off there’s a telescopic hook that runs off its own hydraulic system with a spool block on the left side.

This model with twin steering axles will set you back €80,000 (£60,000).

Krampe Bandit 760

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Visitors to last month’s Lamma show might have noticed a growing market for ejector-type trailers that shunt material out of the tailgate rather than tipping up.

German trailer specialist Krampe used Sima to launch its latest offering – the twin-axle Bandit 760.

With 180hp on the drawbar it should haul a 16t load, while empty it tips the scales at just over 8t. Greedy boards can take silage capacity from 26cu m to over 40cu m and discharge time is roughly 55sec.

Paksan balers

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Paksan has been building simple-but-tough balers at its factory in northern Turkey for the past 25 years.

They’ve never quite made it to the UK, but they’ve got a firm following in Mediterranean and north African counties. The Middle East is another popular market, but we’re told trade in Syria and Iraq has been a bit flat of late.

Paksan says a few balers have made their way to western Europe, where they’re being used by contractors working for the equine market. The main selling point is that they’re basic and built to take plenty of abuse.

The Super Yunus is one of the most popular models. It makes bales up to 1.2m long and if it’s going flat out in good conditions it should be good for 250 bales an hour. It costs €13,000 (£9,500).

We’re told a larger six-string baler is also on way that will make 120x70cm bales with a maximum length of 3m.