November 6, 2025
Six wheels on latest Oxbo AT
Slurry contractors will soon have another self-propelled slurry machine to choose: the six-wheeled Oxbo AT5106.
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News
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November 6, 2025
AgXeed increases AgBot power to 230hp
AgXeed will launch the AgBot T2 7-series autonomous tracked tractor at Agritechnica. The new model is said to deliver the strength of a full-sized model with the footprint of a lightweight tracked machine.
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November 5, 2025
Zocon seeding boom in widths up to 12m
The new seeding boom from Dutch manufacturer Zocon is designed to establish cover crops, oilseed rape, clover and grass seed.
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November 4, 2025
80 specials to mark 80 years of JCB
JCB is making 80 striking top-of-the-range limited-edition machines to mark its 80th anniversary.
Tests and Reviews
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October 26, 2025
Väderstad trailed Carrier and Carrier XT: XT. Two letters. Big difference
USED MACHINERY: Adding XT to the Väderstad Carrier name may be short and simple but choosing between a used trailed Carrier and Carrier XT is more involved. These variants differ not just in their chassis…
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October 24, 2025
New Holland T7.225 AutoCommand: Short story…
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The short-wheelbase T7 is a big hitter in the UK and even more so with Irish farmers and contractors. So, has New Holland done enough?
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October 23, 2025
Claas Axion 870 Cmatic: 5,000 hours of hard labour
LONG TERM TEST: Arriving in 2017, the Axion 870 was a late addition to the Claas tractor range, but its 197kW/270hp of rated power means it still falls into the universal workhorse bracket — big…
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Tractors
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October 24, 2025
New Holland T7.225 AutoCommand: Short story…
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The short-wheelbase T7 is a big hitter in the UK and even more so with Irish farmers and contractors. So, has New Holland done enough?
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October 23, 2025
Claas Axion 870 Cmatic: 5,000 hours of hard labour
LONG TERM TEST: Arriving in 2017, the Axion 870 was a late addition to the Claas tractor range, but its 197kW/270hp of rated power means it still falls into the universal workhorse bracket — big…
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October 23, 2025
JCB Fastrac 6000: Fielding focus
DRIVING IMPRESSION: With four-wheel-steering, central tyre inflation, full suspension, a 66km/ hr travel speed and up to 335hp under the bonnet, JCB’s new mid-range Fastrac 6000s appear to be pretty multi- talented machines. We take…
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Ploughs and Cultivators
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September 2, 2025
Whatever happened to the Lemken VariTansanit
REPORT: At Agritechnica 20 years ago, Lemken made a big splash with the presentation of its VariTansanit reversible ploughs. Claimed to operate behind smaller tractors, be more fuel efficient and reduce wheel slip, the new…
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August 31, 2025
Amazone Teres 300V — plough with integrated press: Pack it in
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Amazone now offers an integrated press for some of its Cayros and Teres ploughs. We tucked the firm's plough/press combo into maize stubble back in the spring.
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August 30, 2025
Pöttinger Servo 2000N plough: Update completed
DIVING IMPRESSION: With the introduction of the Servo 2000N, Pöttinger has completed its plough line-up overhaul. We try out a four-furrow version of the firm’s lightest range.
Materials Handling Equipment
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October 23, 2025
Six electric-powered yard loaders: Hush handling
PRACTICAL TEST: The market for battery-powered yard loaders in the 2.5t class is still relatively small, but, if you are operating in and around buildings and have on-farm electricity generation, then they could appeal. Four…
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October 20, 2025
AGRITECHNICA PREVIEW: Agritechnica is back
REPORT: The major European machinery event makes a return next month having last taken place in 2023. And if the huge number of new tractors and machinery already announced is anything to go by, this…
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October 1, 2025
Jaguar forager converted to tracks: Not making tracks…with tracks
REPORT: German contractors Logemann and Röbenjohanns not only kitted out a Claas Jaguar with tracks, but they also modified a pair of dumpers that can tip into hook-lift containers.
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September 29, 2025
Unia Bizon 36 chaser bin: The middle man
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Unia is one of the largest farm machinery makers in Poland, offering a hugely diverse line-up of kit including a range of chaser bins. The Bizon 36 is the biggest bin in the…
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September 3, 2025
Rhys Lewis Agri Hire: Knowledge and a dollop of bravery
REPORT: With the jump in machinery prices, it takes a bit of nerve and a healthy dollop of ambition to go out and buy a selection of kit with the aim of starting a hire…
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August 29, 2025
J F Hudson Silo Crab: Grab a load
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When looking to feed only quality forage, some older material may end up in the muck heap once the milking herd has nosed its way through it. How best to handle it?
Drills And Planters
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October 20, 2025
AGRITECHNICA PREVIEW: Agritechnica is back
REPORT: The major European machinery event makes a return next month having last taken place in 2023. And if the huge number of new tractors and machinery already announced is anything to go by, this…
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September 3, 2025
Horizon Agricultural Machinery: Looking up
REPORT: The DSX no-till drill accounts for roughly two thirds of the 400+ Horizon machines delivered so far. We’ve been to see where it is made.
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August 1, 2025
KRM Sola GS300: A bit of what you know
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When KRM asked Sola for a grass sowing drill, the Spanish company was able to utilise several parts from its existing machines to come up with the GS300. We caught up with one…
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August 1, 2025
Pöttinger Aerosem VT DD cultivator drill: Run VT
PRACTICAL TEST: By making its wider power harrow drill combination a semi-mounted unit, it's not only easier to take on and off but also considerably reduces the amount of load on the tractor. We tested…
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July 6, 2025
Front hopper seed delivery routing: Leading to the rear
TUNING: When using a front hopper for seed or fertiliser, there is always the challenge on where and how to route the delivery pipes to the rear-mounted machine, with fitting the mounting brackets being the…
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June 7, 2025
B H Savidge & Son streamlines potato planting process: One pass potatoes
B H Savidge & Son streamlines potato planting process: The UK approach to planting potatoes is largely a one size fits all method, varying conditions dictate speed rather than how much metal is in the…
Mowers, Tedders and Rakes
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October 20, 2025
AGRITECHNICA PREVIEW: Agritechnica is back
REPORT: The major European machinery event makes a return next month having last taken place in 2023. And if the huge number of new tractors and machinery already announced is anything to go by, this…
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September 3, 2025
Rhys Lewis Agri Hire: Knowledge and a dollop of bravery
REPORT: With the jump in machinery prices, it takes a bit of nerve and a healthy dollop of ambition to go out and buy a selection of kit with the aim of starting a hire…
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August 3, 2025
Coombe End Farms: Adapt and thrive
REPORT: With the ongoing uncertainty concerning farm support and thus cropping plans, machinery investment involves some tricky decisions over which equipment will remain cost effective over its lifetime. A Müthing MU-M 600/F Vario flail mower…
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May 9, 2025
Fendt Former 920C Pro rake: Tech and two rotors
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Fendt has redesigned its two-rotor rake line-up, adding new features such as the ProConnect concept with the FlexHigh and MyMemory features. We take a look.
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May 9, 2025
Samasz XDF301 SH and KDD911 STH mower combination: Raising its game
PRACTICAL TEST: Samasz is starting to roll out its next generation of mowers, and part of that refreshed range includes the XDF301 SH front- and KDD911 STH rear-mounted combination. But it's not just a fresh…
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April 27, 2025
Kuhn GA4201 rake: Front-line player
PRACTICAL TEST: Kuhn has presented a new generation of GA single-rotor rakes. We used the 4201 last year and were impressed.
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