August 4, 2023
Aco from the ashes: South African Aco to return
REPORT: A new Aco articulated tractor has debuted in South Africa. Dutch farm machinery magazine Trekker got the chance to hop in the cab and chat to the people behind the project.
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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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August 4, 2023
Mid pack 6R has enduring six appeal: Popular greens
USED MACHINERY: John Deere launched its 6R tractor series back in 2011, this mixed chassis size line up including the 150hp mid-frame six-cylinder 6150R that reached the UK in late spring 2012. In 2014, this…
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August 4, 2023
John Deere 6R185 AutoPowr: Follower of footsteps
TRACTOR TEST: The 6155R has proved to be a best seller in the UK and Ireland — we reckon it accounts for 20-25% of Deere's sales in these two markets — so could the 6R185…
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August 4, 2023
Class Xerion updates: One ‘box for all
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Going forward, all Xerions will be kitted out with the new Eccom 5.5 transmission from ZF. Find out why and what else has changed on the latest Xerion updates.
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August 4, 2023
Mechanical gearbox v hydrostatic transmission: Manual shift or travel pedal?
TECHNCIAL: In our comparison of compact yard tractors (profi 2/20232 and 3/2023), we got the chance to work two Kioti DK5020 tractors, the mechanical transmission Shuttle and the hydrostatic drive HST. Otherwise sharing a like…
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August 4, 2023
160hp tractor round-up: The Swiss Army Knife Tractor
MARKET ROUND UP: One for the masses, with the UK average horsepower now over 166hp, we take a look at what tractors sit in this power bracket with a six-cylinder block. We have also included…
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June 20, 2023
Fendt, John Deere and Valtra: Three loader pros compared
TRACTOR TEST: Fendt, John Deere and Valtra can supply a factory-installed, high-tech front loader for their high-tech, four-cylinder tractors. Our Northern European colleagues compared the three test candidates — and not just their performance on…
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June 9, 2023
Claas Arion 470 CIS+: An agile diesel saver?
TRACTOR TEST: The Arion 400 range accounts for around 20% of Claas tractor sales in the UK and Ireland, and, since its 2021 makeover, the range has been topped by the Arion 470 — 107kW/155hp…
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June 6, 2023
Agromec 700 Vario electric tractor: 205 electric horses
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Dutch Fendt importer Agromec, together with Electric Construction Equipment, has ‘electrified’ a Fendt 700 Vario by fitting an exchangeable battery on the front linkage. Our friends at Trekker magazine in the Netherlands have…
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June 6, 2023
Fendt 1167 Vario MT Tractor Test: Efficient lugger
TRACTOR TEST: Fendt is currently the only manufacturer to offer a stepless-transmission tracked tractor in the 600hp plus category. So, what does this mean for drawbar power, fuel consumption and comfort? We find out.
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May 31, 2023
John Deere 6R150 AutoPowr Tractor Test: Useful but dear Deere
TRACTOR TEST: When John Deere revamped its key range of 6R tractors it pushed up the power on its chief four-cylinder, the 6R150, which maxes out at 177hp with the boost engaged. Our test steed…
