April 11, 2026
Lemken Diamant 18 with FlexPack plough and press: A punch-packing gem
With its Diamant 18, Lemken is offering a semi-mounted plough with a rear wheel and integrated press option. We’ve had the chance to work this gem.
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Hubert Wilmer
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January 19, 2026
Case IH Optum 440: More power, more versatility
DRIVING IMPRESSION: With up to 435hp, the new higher horsepower Optum models fall into the same power bracket as the legendary Magnum. We take a closer look at the new 440 from St Valentin and…
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January 16, 2026
Versatile Nemesis 255 CVT: More mainstream
DRIVING IMPRESSION: As we reported from Agritechnica, Versatile is looking to making a splash in Europe. Although known for big articulated tractors, within its line-up the company also has the relatively young Nemesis, which we…
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January 20, 2026
Claas Axion 9.450: Listening carefully
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Claas has used Axion 900 owner and operator feedback to develop a more hard-hitting heavy-weight line-up, with over 60% of the tractor being changed to create the Axion 9. We take a closer…
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March 14, 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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February 14, 2025
Ground pressure — measurements vs simulation: Close to reality
TECHNICAL: Last month, we presented the ground pressure simulation that was carried out by Dresden Technical University. Terranimo from Switzerland has also been working on this subject for a very long time. Here are a…
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February 14, 2025
Drawbar power compared: Stepless, but different strides
TRACTOR TEST: There's an ongoing debate — is a continuously variable transmission the right ‘box for heavy-lugging draft work? To throw some cats among the argumentative pigeons, we've compared the drawbar power measurements of 15…
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January 17, 2025
Entertainment and hands-free systems compared: Concert hall or tin bucket orchestra?
TRACTOR TEST: Despite all of the testing we've done over the years, this is the first time we have ever compared entertainment and hands-free systems on tractors. There were some big differences ... as you…
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January 17, 2025
Tyre selection and soil compaction: Remarkable differences
TECHNICAL: Simulation software can show how much the type of tyre can influence how pressure propagates down into the soil. This article looks at the software that was developed by TU Dresden; next month we'll…
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January 17, 2025
Melectric System — measuring pto performance: Wireless and compact
TECHNICAL: Melectric System has developed a plug-and-play measuring flange that collects data on speed, torque and temperature ... and it works wirelessly.
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December 10, 2024
John Deere S7900: Harvesting foresight
DRIVING IMPRESSION: This latest update not only gave the S series a new cab, but John Deere has also taken automation of its single-rotor combine range to a new level. Our driving impression explains how…
