January 21, 2013
Claas Lexion 700 series
The words ‘CEMOS Automatic’ herald the first combine that adjusts itself to the crop and the conditions. Here’s the lowdown on how that’s achieved, plus a first impression of what else the new generation of…
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Hubert Wilmer
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November 16, 2012
Tractor test: Valtra S353
While the Valtra S and Massey Ferguson 8600 might share the same hardware, the Finnish manufacturer has added its own touches to how the tractor is operated from the seat. To see how all the…
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October 21, 2012
Claas Arion 650
DRIVING IMPRESSION: In equipping its Arion line with Stage IIIB (Tier 4i) engines, Claas has done more than just lower its tractor emissions. For starters there’s a new cab and, in addition, the family has…
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September 14, 2012
New Holland T8.390
TRACTOR TEST: One helluva nose job took place when New Holland installed an SCR-equipped motor within its flagship tractor range: the short stumpy snout of the T8000 made way for a massive, elongated honker that…
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July 21, 2012
Claas Lexion 770 TT breaks world record
Marketing departments love to see new output records set. Brochures, adverts, videos — the promotional opportunities are seemingly endless. Yet the catch is that most headline-making feats are achieved in unrealistic going. Last autumn Claas…
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June 21, 2012
Fendt GuideConnect
DRIVING IMPRESSION: By combining GPS with sophisticated control technology, Fendt can yoke moving machinery together like great-grandfather yoked his oxen. As the operator steers the tractor he’s in, a driverless tractor moves in step. We…
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April 21, 2012
Grégoire-Besson RWY8 mounted plough:
When it comes to quality ploughing, settings are everything. So operators will be relieved to learn that there’s no shortage of plough adjustments on the Grégoire-Besson RWY8 mounted reversible, many of which can be carried…
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February 9, 2012
Lemken Juwel 8V plough:
Not even ploughs are escaping the world of electronic wizardry, with Lemken’s Juwel 8 packing a healthy dollop of technology to ease the task of setting up the machine and provide the option of on-the-move…
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January 21, 2012
Claas Axion 950 tractor:
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Prepare for some new battle lines to be drawn in the 400hp+ conventional tractor sector as global manufacturers up the ante. Latest contender is Claas with its new Axion 900 line-up, which, for…
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November 21, 2011
Claas Axion 820 Cmatic
Tractor test: We have waited nearly five years to get our hands on a Claas Axion Cmatic with its ZF-sourced CVT. So, time now to sit back and see just how the 135kW/183hp Axion 820…
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October 21, 2011
Fendt Vario 724
DRIVING IMPRESSION: For a few years Fendt 820 operators have had to look on in envy at the spacious cab fitted on the 900s and, more recently, the 800 SCR models. But now it’s the…
