February 13, 2019
Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Mercedes Benz X250
VEHICLES: Late last year the double-cab pick-up world took a turn upmarket — Mercedes Benz steamed in with three X-Class models. And like Fiat, it started with somebody else’s truck…
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Andrew Faulkner
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February 12, 2019
Fiat Fullback Cross vs Toyota Hilux double-cab pickups
What does a car maker do when it wants a double-cab within its line-up, but doesn’t want the expense of actually making one? It borrows from another maker’s range, changes a few bits like the grille and badges, finesses the price…
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February 12, 2019
Keenan feeder service
Keenan makes a wide range of trailed horizontal paddle mixer wagons, topped off by the MechFiber 400. Needing at least 120hp up front, this tandem-axle unit can chop bales and feed 190 dairy cows from one load. Down at the…
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June 8, 2000
Driving impression: Volvo L70C wheeled loader
At a time when many manufacturers are diversifying out of agriculture, Volvo has decided to get back in. The Swedes’ mission? To regain a slice of the 100hp+ wheeled loader market that it relinquished to…
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September 14, 2017
Kverneland 97150C four-rotor rake: High-tech grass gatherer
Section control might be old hat on sprayers and fertiliser spreaders, but thanks to Kverneland it’s now available on a grass rake, too. The newly launched 97150C comes with a full GPS and ISObus set-up,…
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May 12, 2017
Valtra A114 HiTech tractor: the A team
Following the launch of the new S-series in 2013, T-series in 2014 and N-series in 2015, Finnish tractor maker Valtra completes its product rejuvenating programme this summer with the introduction of an all-new 75-130hp A-series.…
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June 9, 2017
Cornwall Show 17: Kramer in green and silver
Kramer debuted its 6m-9m telehandler line in the firm’s new livery of green/silver at the Royal Cornwall Show. This latest development comes as a direct result of the termination of the 12-year agreement between Kramer and…
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May 13, 2017
Mitsubishi L200 4-Life vs SsangYong Musso pick-ups: more for less
For this month’s entertainment we pull two double-cab trucks from the lower cost end of the market and bang their heads together. Their price tags may be very similar, but their specs sheets aren’t.
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March 8, 2003
Unimog — a sensible farm option?
Last year the Unimog celebrated its 70th birthday, testament to a well-thought-out design and solid engineering. Yet despite this longevity the ‘Mog’ has never really taken off in the UK, at least for agricultural purposes.…
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December 21, 2016
Ford Ranger vs Toyota Hilux double-cab pick-ups:
Double-cab 4x4 pick-ups from Ford (right) and Toyota list either side of £26,000 in mid-range spec. That’s before VAT and extras
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October 21, 2016
New products expand precision farming options:
Tractor and harvester machinery giant Claas reckons different brands of precision farming equipment should work together. As such, it has recently announced further steps to bring this aim closer to reality
