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Mick Roberts
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…
August 21, 1997
PROFI USED MACHINERY: Mounted sprayers can be a sound second-hand buy. Most main manufacturers have been around for years so finding spares is not a problem. There are also a number of specialists that hold…
July 21, 1997
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Case IH has invested ‘big time’ in the Maxxum MX – some £10m, to be more exact, recently spent on refurbishing its Doncaster plant and new Maxxum home. Here Andrew Faulkner drives the…
July 21, 1997
USED MACHINERY: If you are after a used drum mower and a Claas WM or Corto becomes available, make a point of taking a look. These are good machines. But you do need to know…
June 6, 1997
Valmet turned demand for a 190hp model in its Mega range from a necessity into a virtue. The Finnish firm tuned-up its existing 118kW/160hp 8550 model and, with the addition of Sigma Power, changed it…
April 21, 1997
PRACTICAL TEST: In 1996, Greenland introduced the Vicon HPC intensive mower conditioner. Many claims have been made for the machine, the most important of which is a faster wilt than a conventional mower conditioner. Last…
March 21, 1997
Practical test: Depending on the model specification all the operating settings on the new Claas straw walker combines are done from the cab – except for loss control, which still involves the driver getting off…
January 5, 1997
While knives are a common feature on auger type mixer feeders, they are not usually fitted to paddle mixers like the Keenan Easi-Feeder. But knives are useful when the ration to be mixed includes a…
December 21, 1996
USED MACHINERY Four years ago John Deere introduced the 100hp 6400, with early examples now starting to reach the used market. Here we outline the tractor’s strengths and weaknesses and points to consider when buying…
November 8, 1996
Practical test: A year ago Hardi introduced the Mega range of tractor-mounted sprayers. They stand out mainly because they are easy to use, have a sturdy design and come well-equipped. So we had to look…
October 10, 1996
Tractor test: Amazing engine performance, powerful traction but not without a few drawbacks, particularly the price. That is basically the summary of our Challenger test. This report reveals it has a 75% torque rise and…
