April 30, 2023
Iseki, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota, New Holland and Solis Tractor Test
A general round-up of our six tested compact tractor candidates was outlined in Part 1. This second look covers handling and working with the front loaders.
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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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April 25, 2023
Massey Ferguson 8150 versus 8S.265
The 8S comes across as chic, while its old counterpart looks boxy. Nevertheless the classic Massey holds some trumps up its sleeve.
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April 25, 2023
Special machinery made in the USA: Living the dream
The rising cost of new equipment is causing many farmers and contractors to rethink their renewal policy. TJ Steele is replacing his fleet of 10 tractors with some interesting, modified machines.
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April 25, 2023
What’s new in tractors: Fresh horses for 2023
Increased power and refinement, and greater connectivity and data management, are common themes among the latest tractors heading on-farm in 2023. Peter Hill gives a round up and finds out when the new ranges are…
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April 25, 2023
Kioti HX1201 Driving Impression: Part Of The Pack
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Having built up a following in the amenity and grounds-care sectors, Kioti is coming with extra horsepower as it looks to gain a foothold in the ag market. The HX is currently the…
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April 25, 2023
34 tractors in the Powermix comparison: Tractor Test
TRACTOR TEST: With diesel prices still relatively high, we've decided to pull together the Powermix results from the 34 tractor tests carried out so far.
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April 25, 2023
Iseki, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota, New Holland and Solis Tractor Test
TRACTOR TEST: It has been a while since we took an in-depth look at tractors at the lower end of the power bracket, with our group test of 80hp Iseki, New Holland, Zetor and Kubota…
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April 15, 2023
Eicher 2090 A tractor: A new Eicher without air cooling
LOOKING BACK: The new mid-range tractors from Eicher are built by the SLH Group, SAME Lamborghini Hürlimann. profi drove the 65kW/88hp 2090A back in 1991. A report by Henk Beunk with photos by Stefan Tovornik.
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December 21, 2022
Tractor Test: New Holland T7.315 HD PLM
Does the new cab on the T7 answer all of our previous T7.315 HD criticisms from our 2/2017 tractor test? We've been scrutinising the latest generation HD flagship to find out. At first glance you…
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December 9, 2022
Technical: Alternative fuels, Methane-power goes green
Dutch engineer Rosier Greidanus has swapped the six-pot diesel in a 2014-built 6150R for a 170hp MAN engine that runs on methane gas. Some industry insiders reckon diesel will continue to fuel tractors for many…
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November 17, 2022
Tuning: Fendt 700 Vario Part 1
Looking over this very diverse selection of tips submitted by readers, one common factor soon emerges: the mainstream mid-range 700 tractors from Fendt lack two key items which are popular with owners — a spacious…
