January 21, 2018
Fendt 900 Vario tractors
USED MACHINERY: We first drove a Fendt 936 in 2005, the tractor making headlines due to its 60km/hr top speed, new cab, a switch to Deutz power and a price of around £130,000. James de…
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November 13, 2017
Massey Ferguson 5711 Global tractor: Back to basics
DRIVING IMPRESSION: It was 2014 when Massey Ferguson unveiled its plan for the Global range, but it is only now the 5700 is starting to make an appearance thanks to the phased introduction. We get…
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December 6, 2017
Fendt Vario 514: Box ticker
So what has changed since we tested the Fendt 516 in the May 2014 issue? Well a lot more than just the move to ‘Nature-Green’ paint. There is the Stage IV exhaust system and overall…
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May 19, 2018
John Deere 8400R:Put the power down
TRACTOR TEST: Launched just over a year ago, John Deere’s 8400R sets new standards in tractor lugging power. The biggest Deere conventional wheeled tractor ripped a whopping 275kW/369hp off the DLG brake truck. And this…
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October 20, 2022
Driving impression: Sip Silvercut Disc 340S FC mower conditioner
When Irish importer Farmec dropped off the SIP mower in the yard my father gave me that puzzled look and then asked ‘where are this lot from?’. And it is probably a recurring question for…
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May 16, 2018
Case IH 1455 XL versus Case IH Puma 150 CVX
REPORT: The last 1455 XL may have rolled off the Neuss production line all the way back in 1996, yet this classic continues to hold a special place in the hearts of true Case IH…
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June 1, 2017
Alstrong Auctus grassland cultivator
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Having hit the market with its aerating roller, Alstrong has now come up with a grassland rejuvenation tool that’s as happy working directly into old pasture as it is on ploughed ground. The…
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May 16, 2018
Horsch Express 3 KR power harrow drill: Down the spout
Horsch can now tick the box for farmers wanting a power harrow drill. Express KR even comes as a grain and fertiliser model — to widen its appeal just that little bit more
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May 16, 2017
Massey Ferguson 5713SL: Hidden talents
TRACTOR TEST: Just when you’re starting to get to grips with Massey Ferguson’s model numbering, they throw you a curve ball. Take the firm’s 100hp plus, stock-orientated tractor line, where you’ll find the 5700 Global…
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April 1, 2017
9 front-mounted mower conditioner comparison, Part 1
Following up on our comprehensive rear mower comparison published back in 2009, we’ve now gathered together nine front-mounted mower conditioners for yet another exclusive test. Part I focuses on the various machines’ wilting performance and…
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April 21, 2017
Robotic livestock feeding
LIVESTOCK: It’s a decade since Dutch firm Schuitemaker started work on the Innovado feed robot. We outline the background and enjoy a visit to see one of the first commercial versions in action.
