April 9, 2015
Fendt 828 Vario
While the 724 and 720 may be Fendt’s bread-and-butter sellers in the UK, the bigger 828 and 939 models are not that far behind. So, having been suitably impressed by the fuel efficiency of the…
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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 21, 2015
John Deere 6R tractors
USED MACHINERY: Tractor manufacturers do, at times, make understanding their ranges a challenge. So although the John Deere 6R puts clear green water between itself and the firm’s lower spec 6M series, there are actually…
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March 21, 2015
Case IH Puma tractors — the long-wheelbase models
USED MACHINERY: With the imminent arrival of Stage IV Case IH Puma tractors, used buyers may well be rubbing their hands at the prospect of falling residuals for the existing Stage IIIB and previous generation…
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March 12, 2015
Kubota M7001 series tractors
DRIVING IMPRESSION: With its acquisition of Kverneland in 2012, Kubota made no secret of its intention to expand its activities in European agriculture. Not convinced? Well, take a look at its new 130 to 170hp…
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March 21, 2015
Massey Ferguson 4700 tractor
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Massey Ferguson has invested more than €270 million in the development of its simple, small-frame 4700 tractor range. Being built at factories across the globe, it’s reckoned to be the tractor for every…
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January 23, 2015
Fendt 724 Vario
Fendt price tags have long had a propensity to make the eyes water, yet many owners argue the marque’s strong residuals mean that owning a Fendt is no more expensive than any other premium-brand tractor.…
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January 21, 2015
John Deere 6195R
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Don’t fret Deere fans, your tractors will still come in their familiar green and yellow. It’s just that they’re moving on from their diesel-only strategy and adding SCR to the exhaust emission mix…
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January 21, 2015
John Deere 7290R
TRACTOR TEST: When it comes to gearbox choice for its 200hp plus tractors, John Deere has some clear advice: the stepless AutoPowr is good for a mix of all-round jobs, whereas its latest full powershift,…
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December 12, 2014
Case IH Farmall 115 U Pro
TRACTOR TEST: If you want something with a little more spec, splendour and finesse than the standard Farmall has to offer, then there’s always the Pro version, complete with its four-step powershift and other extra…
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December 26, 2014
Valtra T234 Versu tractor
We’ve been lucky enough to get an exclusive opportunity to test-drive the flagship model in Valtra’s new six-cylinder T-series line. With behind the scenes access to the development of the new range over the past…
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November 21, 2014
Case IH Quadtrac goes south
POWER: Brrrr....While the South Pole may have been discovered over 100 years ago, today there are as many as 200 people living in and exploring a region that remains one of the most hostile environments…
