June 1, 2024
Valtra Q285: Question time
TRACTOR TEST: Valtra Q285: Question time. Slotting between the T (155hp to 235hp) and S series (280hp to 420hp), Valtra now has the Q tractors. We had an initial look at them in profi 10/2022…
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Hubert Wilmer
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May 1, 2024
Case IH Puma 260 CVXDrive
TRACTOR TEST: Case IH Puma 260 CVXDrive: “Not only the quietest, but also the best Case IH we’ve ever tested.” Read about the new Puma 260 CVXDrive and find out what we liked and what…
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April 1, 2024
Agriculture in Australia, Part 2: Big country with monster murals
REPORT: As well as big-scale agriculture there are plenty of other intriguing things to see for those prepared to head off the beaten track in Australia
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April 1, 2024
Fendt 620 Vario: Four cylinder push to 224hp
TRACTOR TEST: Fendt has come out with a new all-singing, all-dancing four-cylinder tractor range — the 600 Vario
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February 14, 2024
Fendt 728 Vario: Climb up and be happy?
TRACTOR TEST: There's no question that the 728 Gen 7 is a premium tractor — both in terms of its technology and price. Any boxes left to tick? Or is it all just peachy?
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February 1, 2024
Japa 435 firewood processor: A fine split
PRACTICAL TEST: With the 435, Japa offers an automatic firewood processor with a splitting facility for logs up to 43cm in diameter. We tested the Finnish machine on spruce and beech.
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February 1, 2024
Lessons learnt from living with a TVT: Blue stepless appeal
REPORT: A Fendt 818 Vario wasn't your only 180hp stepless buying choice 20 years ago. CNH had not one but three different options in the form of the Case IH CVX, New Holland TVT and,…
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February 1, 2024
Valtra S416: ‘S’ shines brightly
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Valtra's flagship tractor family is now entering its sixth generation with more power, in the shape of the S416. Yet this new range is about much more than just extra oomph for the…
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February 1, 2024
300hp champions compared Part 2
TRACTOR TEST: In the second part of the big 300hp tractor comparison, we look at handling and operation of the seven test candidates from Claas, Deutz-Fahr, John Deere, MF, McCormick, New Holland, Valtra.
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January 1, 2024
300hp champions compared Part 1
Our comparison test pitches these half dozen 300(ish) horsepower tractors against one another. The Claas Axion 870, Deutz-Fahr 8280, John Deere 6R250, Massey Ferguson 8S.285, McCormick X8.631, New Holland T7.300 and Valtra’s Q285
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December 1, 2023
McCormick X8.631: Follower of footsteps
When it comes to style, the 221kW/301hp X8.631 with its lush red paintwork is a real head-turner. And it doesn’t have to be shy about its test attributes, either. Read on to find out why…
