Issue: 07 ( 2026 )
Claas Axion 8: Fresh Ax from the forge
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The freshening up of the Claas tractor range continues, with the five-model Axion 800 making way for a trio of Axion 8s. We climb into the cab of the range-topping 8.290.
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Issue: September ( 2026 )
Reiter Respiro R10 Profi belt merger: Extra width,easier working
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Reiter launched its first belt merger 10 years ago. For this season, the team introduces a new generation, which is based on user experience and wishes. In the last cut in 2025, we…
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
Albanwise Farming – back to big power: Making the Case for an artic
REPORT: Last year Albanwise Farming’s Barton Bendish operation purchased the first and so far only wheeled articulated Case IH Steiger 525 in the UK. We look at why this artic powerhouse was selected, where it…
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
DO YOU REMEMBER… … the Claas Rollant Rapid nonstopround baler?
REPORT: Several manufacturers have had a go at making a nonstop round baler, but the Claas Rapid was a forerunner. Unfortunately, only a handful of machines were ever produced.
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
Simon Blakey – BP Agservices: Drones join the workforce
REPORT: There has been a lot said about the potential of drones to aid ag work. Simon Blakey is so convinced he has set up a contracting business to offer such services.
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
Vervaet – rollers or turbines: Different beet, same tune
REPORT: British contractors Peter Steward and Paul Stent are both fans of the Vervaet Q616 six-row sugar beet harvester. One is a fervent user of the axial rollerbed option. The other prefers turbines. We find…
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
IChase AI Bird Repeller L106B: Intelligent lock and load
TECHNICAL: IChase has developed a laser system equipped with artificial intelligence to deter birds. profi had the opportunity to exclusively test the new system.
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
ZF S-Matic continuously variable transmission repair: Infinitely variable, properly sorted
WORKSHOP: With a production run of over 20 years, the S-Matic finally finished in 2019 and appeared in several tractors. Specialist firms such as Kretec have the know-how to overhaul a worn or faulty transmission.…
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
Massey Ferguson 7700 and 7700S LWB tractors: Lusty 7.4 litre not the only difference
USED MACHINERY: In our used buying piece on the 6.6-litre Massey Ferguson 7700 and 7700S short wheelbase tractors (profi 02/2024) we did not cover the long wheelbase 7.4 litre models. These were offered alongside the…
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
Rabe ZTH 2506 telehandler: Nifty boy blue
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Familiar name, but not in the telehandler game. Zoomlion is looking to make maximum use of the Rabe brand as it enters the world of compact handlers with the ZTH 2506.
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Issue: August ( 2026 )
Levelling the headland
WORKSHOP: Wobbling tines on a bale spike or muck fork will eventually wear the bushes. If you're looking to restore that tight fit, then weld-in sleeves are one workshop solution.
