Massey Ferguson is adapting technical support to meet the challenges of a changing world.

An apprenticeship shortage across AGCO dealerships sparked the idea to combine the strength of the AGCO dealer network with one of the nation’s leading vocational education institutes, Bendigo TAFE. Located in central Victoria, Bendigo is one of Victoria’s leading regional cities with numerous rural communities relying on it for education, employment and other services, making it the ideal location for agriculture students – something Bendigo TAFE has been doing for over 155 years.

Shane Muldoon is on a mission for rural men’s health. The Centralian is the driving force behind the Highway to Health Tractor Trek that will see him travel 1700kms on a 1951 TEA20 Ferguson tractor. Travelling along the Sturt Highway from Alice Springs to Walker Flat, South Australia, Shane’s aim is to raise awareness and help improve the health support services for rural and regional Australia. 

“Being able to reduce our hours we spend in the tractor was high on our list when we were shopping, and we were attracted to the Massey Ferguson 6713 S because it allows us to do multiple things in one pass, saving time and the environment."

“I like the layout of the controls. It makes handling easier and there is more control over the three-point linkage.They are also manoeuvrable and smooth to operate. The air cushioned seat is great, I love it.”