April 1, 2024
How much film goes onto a round bale: Larger bales save wrap
TECHNICAL: Most farms now have a means of handling heavier bales. Which begs the question: if you increase the bale diameter, can you save on wrap?
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Christian Brüse
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April 1, 2024
Claas Disco 9700RC AS Business rear mower: Triple Disco revival
TRACTOR TEST: Last summer Claas introduced the Disco 9700RC Auto Swather Business, which is designed for a wide working width and producing a boxy swath, especially in high-yielding crops.
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April 1, 2024
Sip Silvercut Disc 300F front and 900C rear mower combination: Simple and good
TRACTOR TEST: When it comes to triple mower, non-conditioner combinations, Sip has the Silvercut Disc in its armoury.
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April 1, 2024
Four loading shovels from Claas, JCB, New Holland and Volvo: Who’s the clamp champ?
TRACTOR TEST: A 15t loading shovel is becoming the 'go-to' size of machine for contractors, so we decided to see how four of the more popular options compare.
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February 13, 2024
Amazone Catros+ 7003-2TS disc harrow: Simple set-up
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Amazone is updating its Catros+ range with the latest generation 03 series in both mounted (03-2) and trailed (03-2TS) formats. The machines span working widths of 3.0m to 7.0m, although the key talking…
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January 1, 2024
Amazone ZG-TX Super trailed spreader: Two-fold accuracy
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Amazone is expanding its trailed spreader line-up with a dual-purpose machine. The ZG-TX has an interchangeable spreading system that allows it to switch from fertiliser application mode to lime in just 20 minutes.
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December 1, 2023
Krone EasyCut B950 Collect: Halfway house
The EasyCut B950 has undergone a comprehensive overhaul — that's of its hardware, along with the fresh addition of ISObus controls. We were able to take a close look at the new PreSelect controls in…
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July 3, 2023
Kuhn FC9330D RA rear mower conditioner: Convincing heavyweight
PRACTICAL TEST: When combined with a 3.0m front mower, the Kuhn FC9330 RA delivers a mowing width of 9.30m. This rear-mount model is an impressive machine but as it weighs in at 4.0t and carries…
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June 15, 2023
Krone VariPack V190XC Plus round baler: Fast and firm with belts
PRACTICAL TEST: It's three years since Krone started offering the VariPack Plus round balers with a variable chamber that employs three belts. How are they going?
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April 5, 2023
Kuhn VBP7190 OC23 baler wrapper combi: One four all
DRIVING IMPRESSION: With a redesign of the wrapper and chassis, Kuhn’s variable-chamber baler wrapper can now pump out larger bales. Meet the new VBP7190.
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November 17, 2022
Pöttinger Impress 3190VC Pro baler wrapper: More comfort
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Having gained experience with the first Impress balers, Pöttinger has come out with a facelifted version. Read on to find out what's changed. Although there have been tweaks along the way, this is…
