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Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of tractors.
March 8, 2012
Over the years we have subjected various N-series tractors to our standard tractor test. The one downside of these assessments, however, is they fail to answer the question of long-term reliability, so this month we’re…
February 21, 2012
TRACTOR TEST: As a way to meet current Stage IIIB emission regs, all the big tractor makers use SCR (selective catalytic reduction) and AdBlue liquid. All, that is, except John Deere. How does the Deere…
January 19, 2012
The last time we looked at the Challenger MT700 line was as the subject of a used machinery guide in the September 2008 issue, where we focused on A- and B-series tractors. No surprises, then,…
January 21, 2012
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Prepare for some new battle lines to be drawn in the 400hp+ conventional tractor sector as global manufacturers up the ante. Latest contender is Claas with its new Axion 900 line-up, which, for…
January 21, 2012
TRACTOR TEST: Following on from our driving impression of an 8360R in the December magazine, we’re once again back in the Deere driving seat. On this occasion we take a closer look at the 274kW/335hp…
January 11, 2012
After a period that saw strong export sales seriously deplete stocks of its used tractors, Zetor has pushed hard to persuade its dealers to keep more units, such as the Proxima, back for the second-hand…
November 21, 2011
TRACTOR TEST: The last time we looked at a Puma our main observational beef was with its mechanical transmission. Since then Case IH has provided this tractor range with a CVT option and more recently…
November 21, 2011
Tractor test: We have waited nearly five years to get our hands on a Claas Axion Cmatic with its ZF-sourced CVT. So, time now to sit back and see just how the 135kW/183hp Axion 820…
November 21, 2011
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Deere’s 8360R heads up the new 8R range introduced earlier this year. Measured under rating standard 97/68 EC, its engine peaks at 301kW/409PS/403hp — enough to stake a claim for the crown of…
October 21, 2011
DRIVING IMPRESSION: For a few years Fendt 820 operators have had to look on in envy at the spacious cab fitted on the 900s and, more recently, the 800 SCR models. But now it’s the…
October 19, 2011
Many people turn their noses up at Zetor, but the Czech manufacturer retains a faithful following who will undoubtedly be interested in the latest flagship addition that’s already winning customers in the UK. This month…
