Test Centre

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  Issue: September ( 2025 )

  Pöttinger Aerosem VT DD cultivator drill: Run VT

  PRACTICAL TEST: By making its wider power harrow drill combination a semi-mounted unit, it's not only easier to take on and off but also considerably reduces the amount of load on the tractor. We tested…

  by Sönke Schulz

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  Only Fendt 9390R in the UK: Different crowd

  REPORT: Massey Ferguson’s US-made rotary combines were trialled and evaluated in the UK numerous times during the 1990s and 2000s, but never made available for sale. Having tried and liked these machines, John Davie-Thornhill of…

  by Chris Lockwood

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  Best-selling loader tractors 120-130hp: The do it all

  REPORT: End user demands for a 120-130hp tractor can be very varied, to say the least. So to narrow things down a bit, we asked the mainstream makers what their best-selling loader tractor is for…

  by Mervyn Bailey

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  Barnes Contracting: Box of tricks

  REPORT: One Devon contracting business has invested in Jaltest diagnostic equipment to help with fault-finding and repairs across its extensive machinery fleet. The aim? To reduce downtime, lower repair bills and improve machine availability.

  by Geoff Ashcroft

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  DeLaval VMS Batch Milking robot system: Milking robots tackle groups

  LIVESTOCK: DeLaval is adopting a different approach to milking groups with robots. We were able to take a closer look at the new batch milking concept in action.

  by Martin Zäh

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  Case IH CS tractors: CS Investigation

  REPORT: The Case IH CS models have gained a cult following for their Austrian build quality and modern features. We take a look.

  by Alexander Bertling

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  Agrifac Condor Vanguard: Two for one

  REPORT: A Beckett recently changed their spraying set up to the latest tech, and it has revolutionised their crop protection system, and improved application efficiency and efficacy to boot.

  by Ken Topham

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  Front hopper seed delivery routing: Leading to the rear

  TUNING: When using a front hopper for seed or fertiliser, there is always the challenge on where and how to route the delivery pipes to the rear-mounted machine, with fitting the mounting brackets being the…

  by Sönke Schulz

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  Spread-a-Bale straw spreaders: The decal says it all

  USED MACHINERY: Although developments have been made to the original concept, any Spread-a-Bale model is designed to do exactly what the name suggests; spread straw primarily as a bedding material. Employing rotors to tease straw…

  by James de Havilland

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  Issue: August ( 2025 )

  On-board fire extinguisher tank

  TUNING: On-board fire extinguisher tank

  by Thomas Wagner

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  Issue: August ( 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…

  by Nick Fone

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