It was back in 1969 when the first Amazone sprayer made its debut onto the market - and now the 75,000th model off of the company's production line has been delivered to farmers and contractors, Robert Davidson & Son Ltd of Peldon in Essex.

L-R: Simon Brown, managing director, Amazone Ltd; James Faulkner & Robert Davidson, Robert Davidson & Son; Rupert Batho, territory manager, Amazone Ltd; Tim Osbourne, R.W. Crawford Ltd

Robert Davidson says they have been using an Amazone Pantera 4502 sprayer since 2015, but have recently chosen to upgrade to a brand new Pantera 4504 - which just happens to be a major milestone model in Amazone's history.

"We are delighted to take delivery of such an iconic machine", said Robert Davidson, the third generation and on the farm since the early 1970’s.

"The out-going model has done sterling service and, although we looked at what else was on the market, its narrow road width, 50kph road speed and improved suspension makes it ideal for our further away contract farms - plus the service support from Amazone and local dealer, R.W. Crawford contributed to our continuation with the Amazone brand.

‘Hopefully in a few years’ time," Robert concluded, "when we are ready for the next one, we will get the 100,000th machine."