July 17, 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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Tractors
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of tractors.
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July 4, 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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July 3, 2026
New Holland T7.230 AutoCommand: Long wheelbase = long life?
LONG TERM TEST: The long-wheelbase T7 has become a bit of a stalwart in the New Holland line-up. We check out a T7.230.
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July 3, 2026
Lovol P5130: Money talks
DRIVING IMPRESSION: With the price of new kit having rocketed in recent years, have the established machinery makers opened the door to new names from China? We climb aboard the Lovol P5130 to see how…
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June 8, 2026
Fresh cab, more comfort as Deere launches 6R 260
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Alongside the 6M, the 6R is being revamped, with the large and extra large frame tractors being the first to be rolled out. Sitting at the top of the range is the 6R…
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June 8, 2026
John Deere 6M 220 with E19 transmission: A round of applause
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The engineering team at John Deere deserves a round of applause. The new, fully automatic E19 transmission is largely based on the PowrQuad, which has proven itself thousands of times over. So, time…
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June 5, 2026
Valtra S416: Bossing it
TRACTOR TEST: Maxing out at 425hp, our Valtra S416 certainly proved it had the muscle to handle heavy kit, but it was also a bit on the shouty side.
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May 13, 2026
Fendt 828 Vario SCR and Vario S4 tactors: Not quite a fan Favorit
USED MACHINERY: Launched in 2010, the 280hp Stage IIIB Fendt 828 Vario SCR topped the then five model 800 range.
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May 13, 2026
John Deere 8R540 EAP: Not in our backyard
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When you look at the max boosted power stat of 634hp, the new additions to the John Deere 8R line-up make it the most powerful standard tractor in the world. We caught up…
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May 14, 2026
Fraunhofer EnvP Teleoperation kit: Working from home
TECHNICAL: The German Fraunhofer Institute for Optronics, System and Technologies and Image Exploitation has presented its EnvP retrofit kit. Here’s the lowdown on the system.
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May 11, 2026
Seven 100hp tractors — Part 3: Reach up high andlast a long time
TRACTOR TEST: We assess the other key component in our 100hp loader tractor equation — the front loader itself. Keep reading to see how these seven booms performed.
