One of the first official dates in the 2024 calendar is the FRICKE Group's Heeslingen Agricultural Machinery Show. For the 58th time, the family-owned company is inviting the entire Elbe-Weser region to immerse themselves in the exciting world of agricultural, gardening, forestry and commercial vehicle technology. On 9th and 10th March, FRICKE will be showcasing state-of-the-art vehicles and machines, technical innovations and a varied programme for the whole family at sites in Heeslingen, Zeven and Bockel. Sven Tietzer and his tractor Brunhilde will be in the thick of things throughout the weekend.
Heeslingen - try things out and take a look behind the scenes
There will be lots to discover at the FRICKE Group's headquarters in Heeslingen on 9th and 10th March. FRICKE Landmaschinen will be exhibiting new products from CLAAS, which impress with both their sheer size and their many technical details. The Heeslingen-based dealer will once again be offering visitors the opportunity to drive a selection of vehicles, and to put them through their paces in a large activity space.
FRICKE Landmaschinen will also be inviting visitors to Wilhelm-Fricke-Straße to browse the popular gourmet and artisan market where regional producers will be showcasing their products. As in previous years, there will be a varied programme for younger guests including bouncy castles, face painting and much more.
Next door at FRICKE Nutzfahrzeuge, the Ferris wheel will be back after its huge success in 2023. The proceeds from the rides will once again be donated to the youth fire service in Heeslingen. Refreshments will also be offered, and anyone who has always wanted to sit in the cab of a truck will be able to do just that with the new DAF vehicles on display. The commercial vehicle experts will be showcasing exciting highlights from their Fiat Professional vehicle range, plus various special vehicles from the Isuzu D-MAX pick-up range.
At GRANIT PARTS in Heeslingen, visitors will also get the chance to look behind the scenes at one of the largest replacement parts logistics centres in the agriculture sector. The journey through time from regional dealer to multinational billion euro company will begin with a classic car exhibition on the forecourt of the FRICKE Campus. After the tour, the Heeslingen Landfrauen will provide refreshments in the form of an extensive selection of cakes in the Food Factory on the FRICKE Campus.
Zeven - professional barbecuers and lumberjacks
FORAS in Zeven will also be presenting a wide range of gardening and forestry equipment, machines and vehicles, including a selection from popular brands Kubota and Stihl. TV and radio presenter Sven Tietzer will be hosting auctions where visitors will have the chance to get their hands on attractive products from the FORAS range for well below retail price. Younger guests will also get their money's worth with the traditional bouncy castle.
The WEBER cooking demonstrations will inspire barbecue fans and provide top barbecuing tips to use at home. In addition, the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS team will amaze guests with their axe and saw skills. In recent years the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS athletes have established themselves as the top lumberjack sports team. The best athlete in various disciplines will be determined over the two days of the show in Zeven.
Bockel - award-winning technology
The 58th Heeslingen Agricultural Machinery Show is also coming to SAPHIR Maschinenbau and the FRICKE Landmaschinen used machinery centre right by the A1 in Bockel. SAPHIR will be presenting an impressive selection of new products from its range. Highlights include the new KS contour harrow with optional trailed roller, the SV silage distributor and the GrindStar, which won an award at AGRITECHNICA. Experience the future of agriculture with the GrindStar, which has been specially developed for full-surface, ultra-shallow stubble cultivation and will revolutionise sustainable tillage.
In addition to these fascinating new products, visitors will also have the chance to snap up some real bargains. A range of products including tines, drive shafts and hydraulic components will be available across the whole weekend (while stocks last).
Exciting used machinery offers, a wide range of refreshments and a fantastic programme for both young and old (including giant football darts) will complete the weekend of events in Bockel.
Parking and shuttle buses
A shuttle bus has been arranged for the 58th Heeslingen Agricultural Machinery Show to take visitors to the various exhibition sites. Ample free parking will be available at the Alpers concrete plant in Heeslingen and at HANSA Landhandel in Mulmshorn. Both sites will be served by the shuttle bus at regular intervals.
Saturday night is party night
The popular FRICKE party will once again be held on the Saturday evening, with 5000 partygoers expected from all over Germany. Well-known DJs including Mark Bale, Nicky Jones, Nick Cody and David Puentez are set to play the sold-out event.
Parking spaces for guests will be available at the Alpers concrete plant in Heeslingen, and a shuttle bus to the event site has been arranged.
