Issue: 08/2023 ( 2023 )
John Deere 6R185 AutoPowr: Follower of footsteps
TRACTOR TEST: The 6155R has proved to be a best seller in the UK and Ireland — we reckon it accounts for 20-25% of Deere's sales in these two markets — so could the 6R185…
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Issue: 08/2023 ( 2023 )
Class Xerion updates: One ‘box for all
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Going forward, all Xerions will be kitted out with the new Eccom 5.5 transmission from ZF. Find out why and what else has changed on the latest Xerion updates.
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Issue: 08/2023 ( 2023 )
Fundamentals of cutting threads by hand: Keep it square
WORKSHOP: Incorrect use of taps and dies can lead to out-of-true threads and broken tools. Here are some tips on how to get it right.
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Issue: 08/2023 ( 2023 )
MacDon M1170 NT5 windrower: Slimmer swather for narrower roads
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Dedicated swathers are not that common a sight in most parts of Northern Europe these days, unlike North America where these machines retain a strong following. This is not to say a swather…
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Issue: 08/2023 ( 2023 )
Mechanical gearbox v hydrostatic transmission: Manual shift or travel pedal?
TECHNCIAL: In our comparison of compact yard tractors (profi 2/20232 and 3/2023), we got the chance to work two Kioti DK5020 tractors, the mechanical transmission Shuttle and the hydrostatic drive HST. Otherwise sharing a like…
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Issue: 08/2023 ( 2023 )
160hp tractor round-up: The Swiss Army Knife Tractor
MARKET ROUND UP: One for the masses, with the UK average horsepower now over 166hp, we take a look at what tractors sit in this power bracket with a six-cylinder block. We have also included…
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Issue: 04/2023 ( 2023 )
Pöttinger Jumbo 7400 forage wagon: Extra jumbo
PRACTICAL TEST: While Pöttinger's moving headboard design is neat, it's something that nearly every other manufacturer now offers. Times, to be blunt, have moved on. So, today, it's the driveline with the power belt that…
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Issue: 08/2023 ( 2023 )
Comparing 13 hoof-trimming discs: For beginners and professionals
LIVESTOCK: When it comes to hoof-trimming discs, there is a vast amount of choice. We look to narrow down your alternatives by testing 13 different discs to suit your needs.
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Issue: 07/2023 ( 2023 )
Fendt, John Deere and Valtra: Three loader pros compared
TRACTOR TEST: Fendt, John Deere and Valtra can supply a factory-installed, high-tech front loader for their high-tech, four-cylinder tractors. Our Northern European colleagues compared the three test candidates — and not just their performance on…
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Issue: 07/2023 ( 2023 )
Gea DairyRobot R9500 Monobox: Welcome to Formula 1
Gea’s latest single-box milking robot, the Monobox DairyRobot R9500 Edition 2021, was put through the DLG test last September to determine the amount of water and electricity it consumes in different farm scenarios.
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Issue: 07/2023 ( 2023 )
Techneat applicators: When is old too old?
USED MACHINERY: Designed to fit combine headers, Techneat’s Autocast applicators were launched in 1996, offering the ability to distribute OSR, stubble turnips, mustard and other small seeds into the stubble. The range of models on…
