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James de Havilland
September 12, 2008
USED MACHINERY Challenger MT700 series: The four-model 235-306hp Caterpillar Challenger MT700 series tractor range was introduced back in 2002, superseding the Challenger 35/45/55 models. Today, early MT700 units are starting to appear on the used…
July 10, 2008
USED MACHINERY: New Holland TM short-wheelbase tractors: Back in 1996, New Holland launched its 60-series tractors that duly went on to become the TM in late-‘99. All then stayed much the same until the end…
April 12, 2008
PROFI USED MACHINERY: James de Havilland offers a few reminders of the key points to look for when considering a used trailer purchase.
March 13, 2008
USED MACHINERY: Kelland's Agribuggy TDI 2000 and 2500: Built by Birdlip-based Kelland's Agricultural, the Agribuggy TDI 2000 and subsequent higher capacity 2500 self-propelled sprayers have a well-documented evolutionary trail that stretches back to the original…
May 14, 2008
Sumo Trio cultivator: … would seem to be how most users rate the Sumo Trio mounted cultivator if current sales are taken as a barometer. The reality is that anyone ordering a new machine today…
February 21, 2008
USED MACHINERY: Claas Lexion 580 combine harvester: The Claas Lexion 580 was launched in 2003 before eventually being superseded by the current 580+ model three years later in 2006. The earlier machine remains a top…
January 21, 2008
Driving impression: Bomford Sila-Bed feeder/bedder Bomford-Turner has branched out into the straw bedding market with its Sila-Bed. Designed as a dual-purpose machine, it can shred and distribute straw bales for bedding or, with its single…
December 21, 2007
USED MACHINERY: Case IH dealers across Europe must have rubbed their collective hands with glee when the company introduced its MXU tractor range in 2003 – and with some justification: Spanning 100 to 135hp, the…
June 21, 2007
USED MACHINERY: Fendt 716 and 818 tractors: No surprises here. Second-hand Fendt 700 Vario and 800 Vario tractors command premium prices. Take the 716 as an example. With perhaps 6,500 hours plus on the clock…
May 4, 2007
USED MACHINERY: Chafer ‘T' and ‘E' series trailed sprayers: Following a management buyout in October 2000, Chafer Machinery has continued to refine and develop its new trailed sprayer range. Of greater importance to second-hand buyers…
January 12, 2007
It is six years since James de Havilland looked at the Väderstad Rapid within profi’s used machinery section. Here he returns to the Swedish drill which, as might be expected, has continued to evolve over…
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