April 12, 2026
Balancing flail and mulcher rotors in situ: Running out of balance?
Here we look at the mobile dynamic balancing techniques employed in Europe by Croation company Vibroteh to keep even the heaviest of rotors running smoothly.
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Alexander Bertling
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January 20, 2026
Rockinger Quick Coupler lift arm hook ends: Finnish steel
WORKSHOP: About a year ago, Rockinger presented its own lower link quick-release hooks, which it developed in collaboration with Finnish manufacturer LH-Lift. We try them out, both in terms of their design and ease of…
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January 21, 2026
Fendt Favorit 900 Vario COM1 facelift: Frog-eyed…
REPORT: Frog -eyed is how this generation of Vario 900 is often referred to, because of its front grille and headlights. But don’t let that put you off. This era of Fendt from the early…
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December 21, 2025
Sonax dirt protection sealant: Quick wash
WORKSHOP: Sonax dirt protection sealant: Quick wash During the busy season, time is precious, but machines still need to be cleaned. Sonax has introduced a sealant that is designed to prevent dirt from stubbornly sticking…
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October 26, 2025
Case IH Puma tractors: Cuddles for kittens
TUNING: Case IH owners have been busy sharing their tips for Puma perfection and Maxxum magnificence, as well as offering a dash of original CVX class, with a range of mods that may also appeal…
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September 30, 2025
Early detection of bearing wear keeps combines on a roll: Look, listen, feel
WORKSHOP: A thorough check of a combine’s bearings can help to ensure you have a trouble-free start to the harvest, with a much reduced risk of frustrating downtime.
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March 14, 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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February 14, 2025
Cultivators, ploughs and hoes: Plenty of disturbance
TUNING: We've been busy digging up some cultivator and plough modifications that have been churned out of farm workshops. Have a nose and see if you're inspired.
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December 10, 2024
PE fuel tank repair: The plastic carpenter
WORKSHOP: Milling, welding, planning and grinding – these are the processes Roland Bräutigam uses to repair fuel tanks and the likes from tractors and other kit. We peeked over his shoulder to see what we…
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December 1, 2024
Tine sleeve replacement: Roll up your sleeves
WORKSHOP: Wobbling tines on a bale spike or muck fork will eventually wear the bushes. If you want to restore that tight fit, then weld-in sleeves are one workshop solution.
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October 1, 2024
Load-sensing part 2: Plug and play load-sensing for open-centre tractors
WORKSHOP: Having looked previously at adding a load-sensing system to a tractor with a closed-centre hydraulics (profi 09/2024), we now turn our attention to open-centre fixed gear pump tractors.
