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Gottfried Eikel
September 18, 1997
When we tested Lemken’s Vari-EuroPlough reversible, we also assessed the differences between the firm’s two press types, the mounted FixPack and stand-alone VarioPack. Our conclusions are set out below
November 21, 1998
Driving impression: Claimed to be the world's biggest forage harvester, the Case IH Mammut boasts a 400kW/544hp motor, 76cm wide pick-up, 80cm x 63cm chopping drum and three crop processing rollers. We were able to…
September 8, 1988
The Horsch DS/D 4 double-disc drill debuted in the UK at the recent Cereals '98 event (profi 8/98). Here we concentrate on the DS/D 4's smaller sibling, the 3m wide DS/D 3, and put to…
May 14, 1998
PRACTICAL TEST: Becker, the German machinery firm recently taken over by Kongskilde, chose its words carefully when naming its combination cultivator the Optimator. Designed for use in both spring and autumn, the unit can be…
March 18, 1998
Wide, folding power harrows, like pneumatic drills, have been around for quite some time. Now Lemken has brought the two together in one mounted cultivator/drill combination. We tried the new 9/450K last autumn to find…
September 17, 1997
Since its introduction in 1986, the Lemken Terradisc cultivator has undergone several modifications. One of the most significant was the change made to the disc depth setting system, a feature we criticised on an earlier…
September 18, 1997
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The multi-purpose Rapid drill from Väderstad has quickly become a popular choice with farmers looking to cut their crop establishment costs. Here we put the entry-level 3m Rapid 300 P under the profi…
May 21, 1997
PROFI USED MACHINERY: The problem with second-hand loaders is they are often offered with a tractor attached. This is a costly solution but it is certainly safer than buying a solitary loader at a farm…
March 21, 1997
PROFI USED MACHINERY: It is all too easy to assume that the only forklifts applicable to farming have to be suitable for use off hard surfaces. But an industrial forklift can be an ideal alternative…
October 21, 1996
PRACTICAL TEST: Pneumatic drilling, solo and in combination, is becoming increasingly popular and the number of machines to choose from is also rising. We tested three drills in the field and at an engineering institute…
June 21, 1996
Driving impression: During last year’s oilseed rape harvest we took a seat in the new Case Axial-Flow 2188 combine to find out what is like to operate. We can say that in the new cab…
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