August 4, 2023
John Deere 6R185 AutoPowr: Follower of footsteps
TRACTOR TEST: The 6155R has proved to be a best seller in the UK and Ireland — we reckon it accounts for 20-25% of Deere's sales in these two markets — so could the 6R185…
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Hubert Wilmer
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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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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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July 21, 2022
Eight tyre pressure control systems: Easy pressure peasy
Tyre tech has come on a long way over the past 10 years, but, if you want to make the most of the promised potential, then you need to adjust the pressures up and down…
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April 5, 2022
Practical test: AGCO Ideal 9T combine
When AGCO launched its Ideal combine under green Fendt and red Massey Ferguson brands, the most distinctive exterior features were the sharp styling and, particularly striking, a shared black livery. Yet, underneath, the departure from…
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February 13, 2022
Kuhn SB1290 ID Omnicut baler: Faster in, faster out
In our square baler group test (profi 3/2019), the Kuhn split-plunger impressed us with its very high density bales. On this latest generation of machines, throughput has increased even more
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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…
