May 3, 2014
RS Agrimix Evolution 40 feeder
Large dairy herds need large mixer wagons to provide them with large amounts of feed. We take a tour of a new tri-axle, 40m³ machine that was recently delivered to a 1,400-head dairy farm in…
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Andy Collings
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February 21, 2014
Fendt X Concept
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December 21, 2013
Ford Kuga vs Toyota RAV-4 family SUVs
A mid-sized SUV (sports utility vehicle) makes relatively affordable transport for the family and around the farm. Here Andrew Pearce pitches Toyota’s RAV-4 against Ford’s just-revamped Kuga
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March 22, 2012
Mower service: Kverneland 3132 MT
With the rustle of fast-growing grass all around, now’s the time to sort out the farm’s mower conditioner. Good practical advice comes from Phil Vickery, south-west area manager for Kverneland Group UK. Andrew Pearce looks…
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September 17, 2011
Driving impression: Köckerling Ultima CS 400
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The ‘CS’ tag on Köckerling’s bonny blue drill shows this is a compact version of the firm’s Ultima. Last autumn we took a look at the 4m wide CS 400 model, towed behind…
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October 21, 2011
Service: Hi-Spec MixMax diet feeder
With winter on the horizon and cattle due to come in before long, now is a good time to sort out the farm’s feeder wagon. Hi-Spec Engineering’s John Molton takes Andrew Pearce through the nuts…
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June 24, 2011
Driving impression: AGCO E-RoGator sprayer
How often do you look at something new and wonder exactly why nobody has come up with it before? The E-RoGator gets along courtesy of four big electric wheel motors, powered by an engine-driven generator.…
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May 5, 2011
Steering systems in comparison
What is ‘auto-steer ready’? While designed primarily to allow buyers to install the tractor firm’s own system at purchase or at some time in the future, this spec also makes it relatively simple to mount…
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June 21, 2011
Ford Ranger double-cab vs Mitsubishi L200 double-cab
Vehicles: A double-cab pick-up is the favourite way of moving men and machinery spares for many farmers and contractors. Andrew Pearce takes the chance to eye up two established numbers — Ford’s Ranger and Mitsubishi’s…
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February 4, 2011
Driving impression: Vicon RV 4216 round baler
After selling its former baler factory to French machinery giant Kuhn, Kverneland daughter brand Vicon is now back in the round baler business with both fixed- and variable-chamber machines. Andrew Faulkner takes a tour of…
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December 21, 2010
Exclusive driving impression: Fendt 939 Vario
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Later this year will see the arrival of Fendt’s flagship 939 Vario. With power peaking at 287kW/390hp (metric hp), it’s the strongest yet; here we look at the technology and take a brief…
