WHITE’S WORLDIn more fields than you imagine...

News and information from T H White

Issue 141 April 2006

In this issue...

Discovery 3: Classy Commercial

Safe lifting on site with SGB

The business relationship between the Severinsen family and T H White goes back to the 1960s when Robert Severinsen’s father bought his first piece of equipment...

“If my memory is correct,” says Robert, “it was

a combine harvester. As the depot was on our

doorstep it was ideal.”

Robert and his wife Jo, together with their four

children, live outside Thornbury and now it is Robert

who runs R Severinsen & Partners. Altogether

they own and rent around 500 acres of land with

a large part of the business being contract work.

Besides himself, Robert has a team of three full-

time workers and a foreman who keep the business

running smoothly. “Over the years we have tried

all sorts of equipment from various manufacturers

and what we operate with now suits us perfectly” he

said.

Richard Fry, T H White’s area salesman,

demonstrated all the equipment before they bought

it, and subsequently they were extremely satisfied

with the quality of the products. The Severinsen’s

New Holland line-up now includes two TM155

tractors, a TX67 combine, a CX820 combine and an

FX60 forage harvester.

Keeping it in the family

Ferris 'zero-turn' workhorse for grass

Plus...Extensive choice of quality used equipment, machinery and vehicles

Continued on page 2 >>

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The equipment doesn’t end there though!

T H White also supplied three silage trailers,

two KRM drills, a six metre and a four metre

power harrow drill combination, not forgetting

the five-furrow Kuhn plough and front and

rear plain mowers.

“We are doing around 3000 acres of

grass silage and 1000 acres of maize silage

with the FX,” said foreman Roger. “The two

new TMs do a very good job of keeping up

with the FX and, due to their well balanced

power to weight ratio, they cover the ground

well too. The two combines harvest around

2,500 acres of mixed crops between them

and the big CX is a joy to operate.”

When asked why they have always

stayed with T H White rather than any of the

other dealers in the area, Robert explained

that “...we have a great relationship with the

depot at Thornbury. Being long-established

customers, thanks to my father, we have

always had help when we’ve needed it most.

The service support at T H White has always

been good with rapid response times. We

hope to stay with T H White for many years

to come!”

Keeping it in the family Continued from front page

New Holland has just launched ‘Service

Plus’, a scheme that provides

owners of New Holland

machinery and equipment

with additional cover

beyond the expiry of

the manufacturer’s

contractual warranty.

The scheme is

available for the whole

range of New Holland

machines which includes

Tractors, Combine

Harvesters, Forage

Harvesters, Balers

and Telehandlers.

Customers can

configure the

scheme to suit

their requirements,

choosing a period

of cover from two to

five years, or opting

to reduce their excess to a level

between £200 and zero. It is also possible

to vary the cover according to the amount of

use each machine will get.

On the very first day that T H White

Pro-Agri opened for business as a

Case IH dealership in Frome, a highly

satisfied customer purchased a tractor. Not

just any tractor, but the largest in the Case

IH range, the massive STX 530 Quadtrac,

holder of the World Ploughing Record

(featured on the cover of the March edition

of White's World).

In addition to the £220,000 tractor, the

customer purchased a £54,000, seven-

metre-wide Vaderstad Topdown cultivator to

pull behind it. Many thanks to the customer

– whom we hope to profile with his new

equipment in a future issue of White's

World – and credit to salesman Paul

Churches who managed the transaction.

In brief...

On the Case – right from day one!

Eight teams from around the T H White

Group competed in a five-a-side football

tournament at Calne Sports Centre on

Sunday 26th February. Congratulations

go to the Marlborough team who took

the trophy home with Wootton Bassett as

runners up.

Five-a-side football

Last month T H White

Installation was

delighted to commission

a cereal colour sorter at

Rushall Mill – the first such

equipment of its type that the company

has installed. The Satake AS 160 machine

will sort up to 12 tonnes per hour whilst

providing a much cleaner product than

had previously been achieved using the

existing gravity table.

As Rushall’s Nigel Wookey explained:

“By installing a colour sorter I am investing

in the future as organic grain commands

a premium and I will now be able to offer

a vastly improved product with minimum

wastage.”

Cereal sorter Covéa Fleet – a specialist in mechanical

warranties – is behind Service Plus.

Covéa is a market leader in

insurance for fleet vehicles

and has worked in

partnership with major

manufacturers of cars,

trucks and agricultural

machinery.

So why should you, the

customer, choose to have

Service Plus? It gives you greater

peace of mind with a high

quality of continued support

in the longer term,

backed up by specialist

centres. It also gives

you more security,

with greater control

of your operating

costs and less

down time

when there is a

breakdown.

For full details of the New Holland

Service Plus Scheme, call T H White on

01380 722381.

Service Plus supercover

Graham Knight retired from T H White on

Tuesday 14th March after an incredible 49

years with the company as an agricultural

engineer. Graham was joined by his wife Jill,

son Tim and colleagues at the Devizes head

office to celebrate his retirement.

Graham joined as an apprentice in 1957

when the Devizes branch was in Sidmouth

Street and at that time he worked on Fordson

Majors and Dextas as well as International

Balers. While at Sidmouth Street Graham

met Jill whom he married in 1965.

He has always been interested in fuel

injection systems and vehicle electrics and

specialised in these two areas within a few

years of joining the company.

Graham’s son Tim joined T H White in

1994 to work on warranty for both agricultural

machinery and lorry cranes. He now works

solely for the Crane Division following the

expansion of that area of the business.

Graham and Tim are both tractor enthusiasts,

showing some of their large collection at

the Heddington, Castle Combe and Pewsey

steam fairs. They also enjoy attending the

annual Blandford Steam Fair in Dorset.

Farewell after 49 years!Graham Knight (left), son Tim and wife Jill, with David Scott (centre)

March competition winnerCongratulations to John Gale of Church

Farm, Mildenhall, Marlborough, Wilts who

won a 'HotWired' electrically heated suit in

the March White's World competition.

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The multi-award-winning Discovery 3 has

understandably been very popular with

T H White customers, but there has also

been huge demand for a commercial

version, which is not yet available direct from

the manufacturer,

Now, however, T H White is very pleased

to be able to offer the Discovery 3, converted

to all the relevant legal requirements, as a

VAT qualifying commercial vehicle!

These commercials are based on

Discovery 3 TDV6 5-seat models and can be

fitted with any factory or dealer fitted options

and accessories, as required. The vehicle is

then converted by removing the rear seats, Metallic Zambezi silver, Black Leather interior. Ex-Demo, 5,000 miles only, cruise control, premium satellite navigation, premium in car entertainment system, cold weather pack including heated front screen and seats, park distance control front and rear and 19in alloy wheels. It also boasts an ultrasonic alarm and passive engine immobilizer, hill descent control (HDC), dynamic stability control (DSC) and numerous other features.

T H WHITEApproved Used Vehicles

Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Automatic, Sep 05, £38,995

Freelander Td4 Sport Station Wagon, Aug 02, £11,995Metallic White Gold with Black Leather interior. 16in alloy wheels, air conditioning, ABS, traction control, CD Autochanger, electric tilt and slide sunroof, electric windows and mirrors, heated front seats, HDC, immobilizer, remote central locking and volumetric alarm. 38,000 miles. 12 months Land Rover Approved warranty.

To browse our full selection of used Land Rovers, visit www.thwhite.co.ukCoped Hall, Wootton Bassett 01793 852381

With reference to used cars advertised in White's World, please note that while every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information given, errors may occur. Please check with the dealership about items which may affect your decision to purchase.

Specification includes ABS, remote control alarm, alloy wheels, central door locking, sunroof, front electric windows, immobilizer, twin front airbags, front fog lights, electric door mirrors, radio cassette and power assisted steering. This vehicle was registered in May 1999 and now has 68000 miles on the clock – great value at just £7,995.

Subaru Impreza 2.0 petrol Turbo 5dr, metallic green, black/silver interior, manual

Subaru Impreza 2.0 R Sport Wagon, manual, eye-catching electric WR Blue

To see our full selection of used Subarus, visit www.thwhite.co.uk

T H WHITE 01285 653354Tetbury Road, Cirencester

Ex- demo, reg Feb 2006, just 1,000 miles. ABS, electronic brake force distribution, front and side airbags, front fogs, heated electric door mirrors, air conditioning, electric windows, tinted glass, remote central locking, remote alarm and immobilizer, single CD player, 16” alloy wheels, electric sunroof and rear spoiler. £16,995.

DISCOVERY 3: Classy Commercial

Engine and Transmission

Permanent four wheel drive

6 speed gearbox with high and low ratios

2.7 litre V6 turbocharged & intercooled diesel engine

Four wheel electronic traction control

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

Lockable centre differentials

2 speed electronic transfer box

Front/ rear split differentials

Suspension and Steering

Independent front and rear suspension

Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

Active Roll Mitigation (ARM)

Power assisted rack and pinion steering

Interior

CD Player/tuner/6 speakers

Air Conditioning

Electric windows

Drivers seat height & lumbar adjust

Exterior

17 inch alloy wheels

Heated remote control door mirrors

Upper/lower split rear tailgate

Safety and Security

Electric Park Brake (EPB)

Electronic Brake Assist (EBA)

Ultrasonic alarm

6 Airbags

Four channel all terrain ABS

Passive engine immobilisation

Single point entry

Auto lock on drive away

DISCOVERY 3 Commercial SPECIFICATION

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fitting a permanent floor pan plus cargo

barrier and blanking out and immobilising the

rear windows.

The Discovery 3 gives an exemplary

ride with class-leading levels of comfort

and an outstanding standard specification.

Just compare the list of features in the

specification panel on the right with other

commercials.

The Discovery Commercial has a

very capable maximum towing capacity

of 3500kg and there are various options

regarding towing equipment to suit different

requirements. Owners can also choose

from a range of carrying systems, luggage

boxes, styling and protection accessories to

personalise the vehicle to their exact needs.

T H White, Wootton Bassett, is offering

the Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial from

£23,995 + VAT and road fund licence.

To find out more or to test drive the

outstanding Discovery 3 Commercial,

contact Andy Drummond on 01793

852381.

Over the past year UK scaffolding contractor

SGB has been steadily taking delivery of a

brand new fleet of trucks, ranging from 15-

tonne rigid lorries right up to 44-tonne tractor

units. The majority of the new vehicles are

equipped with Palfinger Lorry Loaders.

Health and Safety is always a key factor

Building based on vision

for SGB which works on busy building sites

and large industrial premises, so the decision

was taken to include radio remote control

as standard on all the lorry cranes. When

combined with a ‘forcefield’ around the cab

and the Paltronic 50 system, safe 360°

operation is guaranteed. With these features

the operator can concentrate fully on his

lifting operation whilst being sure his truck

is rock solid and in no danger from the

crane.

The PK23002 with its 15-degree

upward movement on the outer

boom has proved to be a big hit

when working in tight confines around

scaffold. For more information on all

Palfinger cranes call T H White on 01380

722381.

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Since 1942 J V Strong

has been servicing the

grasslands of the South

West. With over 200

employees based at 40

depots of varying sizes

throughout Wiltshire,

Gloucestershire, Devon

and Cornwall, J V Strong

is one of the South

West’s leading grasscare

operators. Customers

including the MoD, local

authorities, the Co-op,

English Heritage, water

authorities and the Honda

Factory in Swindon, all give the company high status in the world of

large scale horticultural maintenance.

“We have been dealing with T H White for well over 20 years,”

Said Peter Weston, J V Strong’s Plant Manager. “We now operate a

selection of over 100 mowing machines and various tractors in our

fleet, and the majority of our mowers are Ransomes.

A good selection of cylinder, rotary and gang mowers make us well

equipped to meet our customers' demands”.

Why do they work with T H White Grasscare? “It’s easy,” says

Peter. “I hate to use an oft-repeated phrase

but the service is great. Everyone, from Nigel

Howe, our salesman, to the workshop and parts

department staff are so helpful. We have a good

relationship with the company and we know they

are always there to look after us.”

Why, we asked, has J V Strong now chosen to add a Ferris

zero-turn machine to its arsenal? Peter explained: “We needed to

improve our efficiency over banked areas and tight spaces. Nigel

suggested that we try a new machine called a Ferris. All I can really

say is that we have got on so well that we have ordered another!”

With its 72-inch deck and low centre of gravity, this machine is ideal

for cutting on slopes.

The Ferris 5000 diesel

is a good workhorse.

“We have one operator

on the machine and

he is now an expert at

operating it,” he said.

For more information

on the Ferris range

of zero-turn mowers

please call T H White

Grasscare on 01454

238181.

Maintaining a Strong reputation

Continuing an association with T H White

that started in 1984, West Coast Plant has

taken delivery of four Manitou MT1435 SLs,

the first such machines to be sold in the

South West.

22 years ago West Coast Plant’s first

acquisition from T H White was a range of

Matbro telehandlers, road sweepers and

mixers. Today the company is part of the

John Sisk & Son Group of Companies and

offers a full range of telehandlers from 5m to

17m, as well as specialist machines for hire

to the waste and recycling industries.

John Gardner and Matt Hooper, Operations

Director and Plant Manager respectively,

have over 40 years' joint experience in

the building trade, specifically in plant and

tool hire. “The business operates from

Avonmouth near Bristol and we supply

all equipment from small tools to 15-ton

excavators. Our customers range from main

contractors to individual operators” explains

Matt.

Contact your local T H White Grasscare branch to have your sprayer prepared for work to the highest standard and ensure that it meets the NSTS requirements. Call 01454 238181 for details.

Are you applying your horticultural chemicals accurately? Are you experiencing costly down-time? Having your sprayer tested by us in accordance with the NSTS will not only correct these problems but will also confirm your commitment the the Voluntary Initiative.

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John Sisk and Son Ltd operates from

London, Manchester, Birmingham, St Albans,

Bristol and Ireland. West Coast Plant is

now poised to take advantage of the size of

its parent company and hopes to become

the first choice supplier to Sisk as well as

servicing its valued existing clients.

When asked why he chose Manitou,

John Gardner said, “Manitou seems to

have got the market right. The machine

offers complete ease of operation and

maintenance. For the size of the machine

its manoeuvrability is excellent and it can

get in and out of confined spaces if required.

We have bought these machines with extra

reach so that our customers do not have to

overstretch or operate on the limit. Dealing

with T H White and Manitou also gives both

us and our customers the peace of mind

that no matter what area of the country we

hire in, we can access top quality servicing

and repairs through T H White and Manitou,

should our own service department not be

able to attend within a satisfactory time.”

The two machines in the photographs are on

their way to Stratford and London for major

Sisk projects. The other two, which have

now been delivered, are earmarked for a

valued customer operating in the South West

region, according to John. “We upgrade our

machines regularly and are pleased to be

dealing with Alan and the T H White Group

as they give us regular, top quality service

and make us feel extremely valued as

customers,” he adds.

Alan Croucher, TH White construction

salesman said “West Coast Plant has always

been a good customer. It made history with its

purchase of the first four machines delivered

in to the South West. We hope that the fleet

of red will only continue to grow...!”

For information on the Manitou MT or the

rest of the line-up, call Alan Croucher on

07860 593339 or 01672 512328.

Manitou for West Coast

WIN a £30 voucher to use in the T H White Country storeA £30 voucher to spend on whatever you like at the T H White Country Store in Marlborough could be yours, just by answering this simple question, the answer to which can be found in this issue of White's World: What engine is fitted to the Land Rover Discovery 3 Commercial, as converted by T H White? Send your answer to White's World Competition, T H White, Nursteed Road, Devizes SN10 3EA, or email competition@thwhite.co.uk by Friday 17 April 2006. The winner will be drawn from the correct answers received. There is one prize and no cash alternative; full terms and conditions are available on application.

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USED AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENTwww.thwhite.co.uk Email: rjh@thwhite.co.uk

Manitou MLT629 TLS120 Handler 2002, new tyres £22,000 F

All items offered subject to being unsold. Prices shown do not include VAT. Some library pictures may have been used for illustrative purposes.

New HONDA TRX400AT ATV, 2/4wd. Only one at this price £4,350 F

MF 4270 4wd c/w Quicke loader, only 1800hrs, R reg, Immaculate £18,000 F

FENDT 365 Tool Carrier, M reg, Front link + PTO £12,250 F

NEW HOLLAND TL90 DC 4wd, air con, only 550hrs,V reg, Immac. £16,000 T

Selection of NEW HOLLAND SP Foragers, Call Andy Taylor on 07831 255811 K

JF900 Forager, 3 seasons old,spout ext, hyd hitch & d/bar £7,500 T

NEW HOLLAND D1010S Big Baler, 1997,Tidy £11,500 A

NEW HOLLAND BR740 Crop Cutter baler, 2004, 11000 bales, £12,650 F

KUHN 280F Front Mower Conditioner £4,250 F

KUHN FC283 Rear Mounted Mower Conditioner £3,450 F

KUHN 8501 8 Rotor Tedder, 2004£3,750 F

KUHN 935 Fertilizer Spreader £2,200 and Levsak bag lifter £935 F

New Hi Spec 2300g slurry tanker in stock,ready to go £7,995 F

PARMITER 16’3” Mounted Chain Harrows c/w HD Grass Sections £750 M

REEKIE RT170S Bed Tiller £1,500 F

HONDA TRX450FM Selectable 2/4wd, new tyres £3,250 M

TractorsNEW HOLLAND TM190 front linkage & PTO,

2003, 2900 hrs. £28750 K

NEW HOLLAND 8870 , front linkage &

PTO, 2003 £28250 F

Materials HandlersMANITOU MLT525 handler, 51 reg, Matbro

carriage, air con. 3800hrs £18000 T

Forage HarvestersNEW HOLLAND FX60 SP Forager, 2003 4wd

Grass & Maize £64500 K

NEW HOLLAND FX48 SP Forager, 4wd

Grass & Maize, 2002 £54000 K

NEW HOLLAND FX48 SP Forager, 2wd,

Grass & Maize £54000 K

Combine HarvestersNEW HOLLAND CR980 Combine, 900 hrs,

30ft header £95500 K

NEW HOLLAND TX68 Combine, 1000 hrs £62500 K

NEW HOLLAND 8070 Combine, 15ft Header,

Chopper £12000 K

BalersNEW HOLLAND BB950 Big Baler, Tandem Axle,

Rotor Cutter £33000 K

NEW HOLLAND BB940 Big Baler, Tandem Axle,

Packer Cutter, 2003 £34500 K

NEW HOLLAND 640 Round Baler,

Low Bale Count £5500 K

CASE LBX332 940 Rotor Big Baler,

8800 bales, 2004 £35000 T

CASE LBX331 940 Packer Big Baler, 2003 £30500 T

WELGER D4000 Big Baler, 2004 £24500 K

Machinery

VADERSTAD Ex Demo equipment for sale, Ring

David Russell for details on 07836 729139 POA A

VICON CM165 Drum Mower, Immaculate £12000 D

SITREX Haybob, 2004 season, as new £1100 M

MARSTON 10t Silage Trailer, Sprung

axle & drawbar £3750 D

A = Andoversford 01242 820501 Station Rd, Andoversford, Cheltenham, Glos, GL54 4LAD = Devizes 01380 722381 Nursteed Road, Devizes, Wilts, SN10 3EAF = Frome 01373 465941 Vallis Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3EN

H = Huntley 01452 830303 Ross Road, Huntley, Glos, GL19 3EXK = Knockdown 01454 238181 Sherston Works, Knockdown, Tetbury, Glos, GL8 8QYM = Marlborugh 01672 512328 London Road, Marlborough, SN8 2RNT = Thornbury 01454 417007 Newton, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 1LG

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