June 7, 2025
High volume self-propelled sprayers: Kings of capacity
REPORT: Self-propelled sprayer capacity in the UK is on the increase as farms strive to do more in each working day. We take a look at these acre eaters and find out what’s new in…
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June 5, 2025
Van der Sluis self-propelled sprayer conversion: Look a little closer
Van der Sluis self-propelled sprayer conversion:If you're not satisfied with the wide selection of self-propelled sprayers on the UK market, then this Dutch creation might pique your interest. The intriguing machine uses a mix of…
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June 4, 2025
Cereals 25 Preview
NEWS: Cereals takes place in Lincolnshire this year, at Roy Ward Farms near Sleaford. There’s the usual mix of crop plots, seminars and arable machinery, with some working demonstrations thrown in for variety. Tickets and…
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December 1, 2024
Horsch Leeb 1.4CS sprayer: Mounting an assault
PRACTICAL TEST: It is now three years since Horsch Leeb threw its hat into the mounted sprayer ring. We tested the 1.4CS, a 1,400-litre capacity machine fitted with a 21m boom.
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October 1, 2024
EasyConnect closed transfer system: One lid for all?
TECHNICAL: Over the past few years, various solutions have been developed for the ‘closed transfer’ of chemical into the sprayer. Will the EasyConnect lid make the breakthrough?
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September 1, 2024
Only Matrot Xenon self-propelled sprayer: Used Xenon a bright idea?
REPORT: Four years ago, an Essex farm imported a Matrot Xenon front-boom self-propelled sprayer from France. We went along to find out more about this unusual machine, which is believed to be the only example…
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July 1, 2024
Cereals 2024 preview: Cereals goes to work
REPORT: The Cereals Event moves to a new site this year – Bygrave Woods at Newnham Farm, Hertfordshire – on June 11th to 12th. There will be plenty of machinery on show, with an increased…
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July 1, 2024
Hardi Commander (2005-current) trailed sprayer: A used ‘new’ Commander
USED MACHINERY: Nearly 20 years ago, Hardi introduced its stylish ‘New’ Commander series. Not only did it look fresh, the SafeTrack steering system made it extremely well balanced when turning. Given its age there are…
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December 1, 2023
Amazone Pantera 7004 self-propelled sprayer: Crank up the volume
Amazone has been producing the Pantera self propelled since 2010. Now the current 4504 model is about to be joined by a new flagship, the 7004. And it's more than just a bigger tank, as…
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October 20, 2023
Househam self-propelled sprayers: Know your Househam
USED MACHINERY: Househam Spirit, Air-Ride and Merlin self-propelled sprayers cover entry-level through to the intensive user needs. Here we look at some pointers for those considering any of these models as a used buy -…
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August 24, 2023
Finding ways to battle weeds Wiping away the weeds
REPORT: A farm-made weed wiper has been instrumental in enabling the Cook family to reduce the population of herbicide-tolerant wild oats to a manageable level on their Bedfordshire farm.
