April 24, 2025
Next version of the Lely Vector
Lely reckons to have taken feeding to a higher level with a new version of its Vector mixing and feeding robot. Main features of the Vector MFR Next include the stronger driveline and a frame…
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News
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April 24, 2025
Stuart Henry returns to Merlo UK
Stuart Henry has rejoined Merlo UK as area service manager, covering the Northern England territory.
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April 23, 2025
New screen option for Bunning spreaders
A 7” Topcon iD1 ISObus touchscreen is a new option across the full range of Bunning manure spreaders.
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April 22, 2025
JCB completes Irish ag dealer restructure
JCB has completed a restructure of its distribution of agricultural products in Ireland with the appointment of McHale Farm Machinery as a fifth new dealer.
Tests and Reviews
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April 20, 2025
Walterscheid Connected Service Counter: Counting hours
TECHNICAL: The Walterscheid Counter can be used to keep track of operating hours and maintenance intervals on pto shafts. We fitted the small sensor to a machine to try it out.
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April 20, 2025
Excavators: Unearthing ideas
TUNING: Not every farm will have an excavator. But, once you have one, you'll find more and more jobs you can do with it, even if that means being extra creative in the farm workshop…
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April 20, 2025
Bedfordia Farms, Milton House Farm, Bedfordshire: Rolling out of bed
REPORT: Following Bedfordia Group's decision to enter a contract farming partnership with Velcourt, it was time to sell off the wide range of well maintained machinery. Brown and Co was tasked with the dispersal.
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Tractors
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April 5, 2025
Deutz-Fahr AgroXtra 6.07 and 6.17: Lovin’ the slopes
REPORT: Deutz-Fahr was at the forefront when it came to developing better visibility with its sloping ‘snoopy’ bonnet tractors in the late 1980s. We take a look at the two large AgroXtra models from the…
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March 31, 2025
John Deere 9RX830: The big guns
DRIVING IMPRESSION: John Deere’s 9RX has made its way to European fields, where we had the chance to drive the top model, the 9RX830. Will it find a home on this side of the Atlantic?
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March 29, 2025
Claas Axos 3.120: Open doors
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The new Claas Axos 3 series is fresh from the ground up and envisaged as an all-rounder for the traditional mixed family farm. We catch up with the new range.
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Ploughs and Cultivators
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February 14, 2025
Amazone Schmotzer VR2 SmartVision camera-guided hoe: Eyes down
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Since the takeover, Amazone and Schmotzer have been stepping on the development gas — new features include a linear side-shifting frame and a smart camera with slope compensation. The livery colour has also…
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February 14, 2025
Sicma RK520 Bio rotary cultivator: Old dog, new tricks
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The rotary cultivator is making a small comeback for extremely shallow tillage applications. Italian company Sicma has its Bio Tiller for this top tickling operation, and we took a look at the 5.20m…
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February 14, 2025
DALBO: Rolling with the times
REPORT: At Agromek, Dalbo showed a 12m Powerchain as part of its increasing range. We’ve been to the Danish factory to see where it, and the rest of the manufacturer’s machines, are made.
Materials Handling Equipment
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April 20, 2025
Walterscheid Connected Service Counter: Counting hours
TECHNICAL: The Walterscheid Counter can be used to keep track of operating hours and maintenance intervals on pto shafts. We fitted the small sensor to a machine to try it out.
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March 31, 2025
Weycor AR680 loading shovel: Finding its way
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Weycor has upgraded its proven 15t-class shovel for farm work. We took the agri-spec loader on to a maize clamp.
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January 14, 2025
JCB TM280S telescopic wheeled loader: The material family
DRIVING IMPRESSION: With the TM280 and TM280S, JCB is closing a gap in its 'pivot' range. Although they share some parts with the bigger TM320S, there's a lot different on the two new 2.8t lift…
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December 23, 2024
JCB Loadall plant, Rocester, England: Loads of Loadall
REPORT: The telehandler is an unmissable tool for UK farmers and contractors, and the Loadall is one of the most commonly seen handlers across the country. We’ve been to Rocester to see how they are…
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December 1, 2024
JCB 418S and 419S loading shovels: Look before you leap
USED MACHINERY: JCB launched the 418S loading shovel in November 2013 to replace both the 414S and 416S.
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December 1, 2024
Volvo L25 Electric wheeled loader: All or nothing
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Volvo has now ceased the diesel version of its L25 wheeled loader, deciding to place its focus on the entirely electric version with one battery. We give it a whirl.
Drills And Planters
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April 5, 2025
Four precision planters with front hoppers — Part 2: Pressure is on
PRACTICAL TEST: Following on from last month’s front hopper and fertiliser accuracy test, here our attention is on the planters as we assess their seed singling and placement accuracy along with their technical differences and…
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April 3, 2025
Sumo DTS seed drill: Affordable versatile drilling?
USED MACHINERY: Sumo DTS seed drill: Affordable versatile drilling? Sumo began development of its DTS ‘Deep Tillage Seeder’ drills back in 2007, with production models reaching the market in 2011. The DTS replaced the Versadrill,…
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February 28, 2025
Four precision planters with front hoppers — Part 1: Starting with fertiliser
PRACTICAL TEST: Thanks to their faster work rates, precision planters with overpressure singling are becoming the go-to for maize sowing work. We compared front-rear combinations from Amazone, Horsch, Kverneland and Väderstad. In part one, our…
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February 14, 2025
Amazone Fertispot on Precea planters: Portion control
TECHNICAL: This spring Amazone introduced the Fertispot option for its Precea drills. This system places the granules in metered portions next to the seed.
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February 14, 2025
Köckerling Ultima CS tine drill: Ultima versatility
USED MACHINERY: In the UK, the trailed 6.0m Köckerling Jockey drill has a strong following. Based around the company’s Allrounder cultivator, this simple tine drill is well suited to working into min-til and cultivated ground.…
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January 13, 2025
M R and S A Morley: DIY drill fits the bill
REPORT: Justifying ever increasing machinery prices can be tough when there are plenty of other outgoings to consider. Add to this an enthusiasm for building farm equipment and developing his own min-till drill was a…
Mowers, Tedders and Rakes
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April 6, 2025
McHale R68-78 rake: Simple and easy — what’s not to like?
PRACTICAL TEST: McHale launched its two-model rake range in 2017, and over the years it has been tweaked here and there to bolster reliability and performance. To find out just how capable it is, we…
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April 3, 2025
Krone Swadro TC1570 rake: Four rotors on a V
DRIVING IMPRESSION: We had the chance to operate Krone’s new four-rotor rake, the TC1570, in third cut last season. Keep reading to find out why the firm has gone with a V formation.
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March 31, 2025
Claas Disco 9300 Direct Swather mower grouper: Another groupie at the Disco
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The auger-based Direct Swather allows the plain Claas triple mower to merge three rows of crop into a single row without the weight or power penalty of the merging belts on the conditioner-equipped…
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March 29, 2025
Silage and hay equipment: Foraging ideas
TUNING: We're thinking ahead to warmer times and the smell of fresh mown grass. Now is your chance to draw on some workshop inspiration for silage- and hay-making kit.
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December 23, 2024
Samasz XT-F302 front and XT340 rear mower: Modest mowing
PRACTICAL TEST: If you want to drop grass with a modest amount of horsepower and are on a budget, then the simplistic Samasz front and back offering could be just the ticket. We've been using…
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November 26, 2024
Kuhn GA13231 four rotor rake: Living with a clever rake
PRACTICAL TEST: Last year (profi 08/23) we carried a driving impression of Kuhn’s GA13231 four rotor rake where it impressed with its advanced control features including section control. Here we take a further look to…
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