August 29, 2025
J F Hudson Silo Crab: Grab a load
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When looking to feed only quality forage, some older material may end up in the muck heap once the milking herd has nosed its way through it. How best to handle it?
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Materials handling equipment
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of materials handling equipment.
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July 5, 2025
Neomach Nova X40 compact wheeled loader: Is it a Super?
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When it comes to mucking out cramped sheds and pens you’re generally limited to one of two options - either a compact pivot-steer or skid-steer. Whichever way you swing there’s plenty of choice…
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July 4, 2025
Claas Scorpion 742 telehandler: More comfort and helpful details
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Claas has revised its range of smalL telehandlers, bringing them in line with the larger models. Our attention here is on the 6.93m, 4,200kg capacity 742 which replaces the most popular model, the…
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June 6, 2025
Weidemann T4512 compact telehandlers: Small but mighty
Weidemann T4512 compact telehandlers:Compact handlers are becoming popular on livestock farms, either as a sidekick to a larger machine or as an alternative to a skiddy or little loader. Weidemann has done well in this…
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June 4, 2025
Seven folding silage forks — Part 2: More forking about
PRACTICAL TEST: The test candidates differ not only in their design but also in how they handle. Read on to find out why there are no winners or losers in this comparison.
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May 9, 2025
Front loader removal and fitting: Safe stand, safe operators
WORKSHOP: Removing and fitting a front loader is easy, provided you know the correct procedure. Here we have tips on how to do just that with Stoll and Quicke loaders.
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May 9, 2025
Seven silage forks compared, Part 1: Silage times seven
PRACTICAL TEST: How complicated can it be? Surely, items as relatively simple as folding silage forks can't be that different? To find out, our German colleagues have been comparing seven different brands of these clamp-filling…
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April 20, 2025
How to fit a front loader: A handle on fitting
WORKSHOP: Finding a suitable second-hand tractor with a loader already in place can shorten the prospective shopping list. But fitting a new or used front loader can be relatively simple. We look at what was…
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April 20, 2025
Walterscheid Connected Service Counter: Counting hours
TECHNICAL: The Walterscheid Counter can be used to keep track of operating hours and maintenance intervals on pto shafts. We fitted the small sensor to a machine to try it out.
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March 14, 2025
Weycor AR680 loading shovel: Finding its way
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Weycor has upgraded its proven 15t-class shovel for farm work. We took the agri-spec loader on to a maize clamp.
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January 17, 2025
JCB TM280S telescopic wheeled loader: The material family
DRIVING IMPRESSION: With the TM280 and TM280S, JCB is closing a gap in its 'pivot' range. Although they share some parts with the bigger TM320S, there's a lot different on the two new 2.8t lift…