August 4, 2023
Class Xerion updates: One ‘box for all
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Going forward, all Xerions will be kitted out with the new Eccom 5.5 transmission from ZF. Find out why and what else has changed on the latest Xerion updates.
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Hubert Wilmer
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June 20, 2023
Fendt, John Deere and Valtra: Three loader pros compared
TRACTOR TEST: Fendt, John Deere and Valtra can supply a factory-installed, high-tech front loader for their high-tech, four-cylinder tractors. Our Northern European colleagues compared the three test candidates — and not just their performance on…
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June 9, 2023
Claas Arion 470 CIS+: An agile diesel saver?
TRACTOR TEST: The Arion 400 range accounts for around 20% of Claas tractor sales in the UK and Ireland, and, since its 2021 makeover, the range has been topped by the Arion 470 — 107kW/155hp…
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June 6, 2023
Fendt 1167 Vario MT Tractor Test: Efficient lugger
TRACTOR TEST: Fendt is currently the only manufacturer to offer a stepless-transmission tracked tractor in the 600hp plus category. So, what does this mean for drawbar power, fuel consumption and comfort? We find out.
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May 31, 2023
John Deere 6R150 AutoPowr Tractor Test: Useful but dear Deere
TRACTOR TEST: When John Deere revamped its key range of 6R tractors it pushed up the power on its chief four-cylinder, the 6R150, which maxes out at 177hp with the boost engaged. Our test steed…
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December 12, 2021
John Deere 6R185 AP: More middle models
The refreshed 6R series gains some new models in the shape of the four-cylinder 6R140, 6R150 and six-pot 6R165 and 6R185. We climbed behind the wheel of the 136kW/185hp model to see what else has…
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January 1, 2022
Tractor Test: Fendt 724 Vario with FendtOne
The curvy cab 700 series has now been on the market for 10 years. Yet, even though it's barely noticeable from the outside, the new FendtOne control system marks the beginning of an exciting era…
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October 23, 2021
Long-term test: Case IH Optum 270 CVX Teething problems overcome
While the first Optums suffered from teething problems following the range’s launch in 2015, subsequent models have run much more smoothly … at least, that’s been the experience of the owner of our 2,700-hour test…
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January 3, 2020
John Deere 6M tractors: More options with ‘M’
With the new 6M, John Deere replaces its previous 6MC, 6RC and 6M. However this doesn't limit your choice; on the contrary there are now more options than ever in the mid-hp Deere line-up
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April 21, 2020
Tractor Test: Zetor Crystal 170HD Powermix results
In the September 2019 issue we tested the Zetor Crystal 170HD, but at the time we were unable to bring you the Powermix results. Since then the Crystal has been put through its paces on…
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March 21, 2020
Case IH Maxxum 150 ActiveDrive 8
TRACTOR TEST: It's almost two years since we tested the 4.5-litre, 145hp New Holland T6.175 with the then new DynamicCommand double-clutch transmission. Now it's the turn of the six-cyl Case IH Maxxum 150 ActiveDrive 8…
