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Andrew Faulkner
August 15, 1998
Driving impression: With a kerb weight of about 3t and still scaling less than 5t fully laden, the Frazier Phantom is one sprayer that genuinely justifies its ‘low ground pressure’ label. Andrew Faulkner travels to…
August 14, 1998
In 1997 Vicon added the RF 130 to its baler line-up. Similar in size and baling system to the RF 120 OC model it replaces, this new RF nonetheless incorporates some interesting changes and developments
July 17, 1998
PROFI TEST: During peak season, the tractor cab may be home for up to 14 hours/day, seven days/week. Manufacturers are well aware of this, and recognise that a farmer’s perception of their particular platform is…
July 8, 1998
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Knight’s Laser recirculation system ends the need to purge the spray lines on the headland before setting off down a tramline. It also dispenses with the job of spraying out chemical left in…
June 12, 1998
The Zetor UR3 Series has long since served its on-farm apprenticeship, so those new to the brand should draw comfort from the many hours already clocked.
June 21, 1998
Chafer Mistral sprayer The Chafer Mistral is a truly top spec sprayer in terms of capacity, equipment – and its awesome £76,000 price tag! Clearly, for farmers and contractors to be able to justify such…
April 21, 1998
USED MACHINERY: About 18 years ago Fiat introduced the 80-90 tractor, a long-serving model which was to be eventually superseded by the 82-94 range in 1993. No longer on the New Holland price list –…
February 5, 1998
Three knives per disc and a substantial frame are the two distinguishing features on Vicon’s KMT 3000 mower, which was introduced for the 1997 season. profi tested a central drawbar version throughout the whole season…
January 21, 1998
USED MACHINERY: Farmers contemplating buying a used Case Maxxum can hardly be accused of heading into uncharted territory; these long-serving mid-rangers have now been around for more than seven years, and their various strengths and…
November 12, 1997
USED MACHINERY: The Fendt tool carrier has a lot going for it; just ask any existing user. But, as with most tractors, it also has a few drawbacks – its price, for starters. Here we…
October 9, 1997
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Case IH liked Gem Sprayers so much it bought thecompany. But for those looking for a singlemachine, rather than the whole range,Mick Roberts finds out what the company's latest 2,000 litre capacity self-propelled…
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