October 21, 1999
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Mick Roberts
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September 21, 1999
Long-term test: New Holland 8560
LONG TERM TEST: It’s long-term test time, again. This month we enlist New Holland into our long-term fleet, with the tractor maker’s 119kW/160hp 8560 model signing up alongside existing recruits – a 99kW/135hp Case Maxxum…
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September 16, 1999
Tractor test: Fendt Favorit 716 Vario
TRACTOR TEST: Nobody actually drives a Fendt Favorit 716 Vario, they manage it. When and if operators are able to recognise this base requirement, they will quickly come to appreciate a premium-priced 118kW/160hp tractor that…
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July 21, 1999
Long-term test: John Deere 6610
TRACTOR TEST: For this month’s tractor test we revert to our ‘longtermer’ format, first featured in the 7/99 issue. This time it’s John Deere’s turn, with a 1,000-hour 84kW/115hp JD6610 joining the 99kW/135hp Case Maxxum…
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June 21, 1999
Driving impression: Case Magnum 7220 Pro
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Now in its tenth year, the original Case Magnum is starting to show its age – hence the impending arrival of its gadget-laden successor, the Magnum MX, which was previewed at last year’s…
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May 21, 1999
Ford/New Holland 7840:
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April 21, 1999
Long-term test: Case Maxxum MX135
REPORT: This month’s tractor test takes on a different format to the profi norm. Rather than put a new model through the DLG test station, we adopt two 1,000-hour tractors to see how they’ve performed…
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March 21, 1999
Buying second-hand tractors: First the check, then the cheque
PROFI USED MACHINERY: For some businesses, the purchase of a used tractor may make more sense than buying a brand new one. profi looks at the various tractor componentry, and offers tips on how to…
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February 21, 1999
Tractor test: John Deere 6410 SE
TRACTOR TEST: John Deere chose last year’s Royal Highland Show, Scotland, for the UK launch of its relatively lower spec 6010 SE tractor range. Here we look at the 77kW/105hp 6410 SE model, assessing what…
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February 21, 1999
Exclusive driving impression: Massey Ferguson 6290
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December 21, 1998
Exclusive driving impression: Case MX Magnum
DRIVING IMPRESSION: First seen in the US last year, the new Case MX Magnum makes its UK debut at the Smithfield Show before going on sale in the middle of 1999. Its predecessor, the original…
