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Gerd Theißen
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…
October 21, 1996
Driving impression: The Claas Lexion 480 introduced last year, was the first machine from the company to use a rotary threshing system. So do the smaller Lexions use the same technology? They don’t use rotors…
September 12, 1996
Five new models in the 60hp to 95hp bracket make up New Holland’s 35 (Ford) and L (Fiat) tractor series. From both inside and out, the new models appear very modern compared with their predecessors.…
September 6, 1996
Two-row, direct loading potato harvesters have carved themselves a popular niche in the UK, Holland and France. But these harvesters have several potential drawbacks, the most obvious being the reliance on a trailer. This can…
August 21, 1996
PRACTICAL TEST: Although a few other models are now coming along, the Greenland RV 186 LOC was the first variable chamber round baler in the UK with a true chopping mechanism. Although it was not…
July 21, 1996
Driving impression: The Claas Xerion is yet to go on sale and into full scale production. But we had the chance to drive one in Holland. We discovered that the two engine characteristics, four driving…
July 17, 1996
Few reserves, no constant power and high fuel consumption – the Valmet 8100 engine did not do well in a comparative test carried out in 1994. Valmet (now under the Sisu label) has quickly responded…
March 17, 1996
PRACTICAL TEST: Potato growers planting four rows in a single pass should take a long, hard look at this trailed machine. This is one of the results from our test of Kverneland’s UN 3200 potato…
May 9, 1996
Not only is its name unconventional, the Xylon is altogether a different tractor. At first glance it seems to be nothing but all cab and wheels. It is, however, the only systems tractor that provides…
April 13, 1996
The Taarup mower/auto-swather has attracted much interest from farmers and contractors looking to increase swath size without having to row-up ahead of the forager. This practical field test shows how this popular trailed disc mower…
