April 25, 2023
Maintaining and repairing a road sweeper: Keep old Trigger happy
WORKSHOP: The chances are that, if you have a tractor- or forklift-mounted sweeper, it's probably earning its keep. Here are some tips on set-up and maintenance.
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Workshop equipment
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of workshop equipment.
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December 20, 2022
Practical Test: 7 Ledlenser head torches compared:
Head torches are a brilliant bit of kit. We compare seven models from popular maker Ledlenser to see just what modern headlights can do. Whether doing the final livestock checks at the end of a…
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December 17, 2022
Workshop: Self-made tyre pressure control
I upgraded our CVX1135 with a tyre pressure control system I developed myself. The electronic control is looked after by two Arduino boards, one for the front and one for the rear axle. They are…
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December 15, 2022
Workshop: Wera 9500 Magnet SB magnetiser
For some machine repair work you can find yourself lacking a third hand, like when trying to position a screw when up a ladder. If there is no magnetised screwdriver or drill bit available, the…
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December 13, 2022
Workshop: Trolley jack comparison test
Whether it's lifting or moving stuff, a worthwhile trolley jack will deliver a powerful lift to a decent height. It'll also give fine-grained control of both lift and drop, be easy to move around on…
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October 20, 2022
Technical: Hella Smart Worklight System
Developed to provide flexible, glare-free illumination, the latest worklight offerings from Hella could make working at night and in poor visibility safer and less tiring. Here we take an exclusive look at what will soon…
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October 20, 2022
Workshop: Fitting a Vogelsang UniSpread trailing shoe applicator
The UniSpread from Vogelsang is a simple trailing shoe applicator that has been designed with smaller tankers in mind. We watched as the widest model, which spans up to 10.5m, was mounted on to a…
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September 27, 2022
Two air-operated cleaning guns compared: Spin and scrub
Both the BGS Twister Gun and Tornador Classic Z-010 are air-operated wet cleaning guns that offer some additional power for freshening up cab upholstery, seats and grubby plastics. We find out what these guns are…
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September 27, 2022
Leaf blowers compared: Portable blowing power
Designed to blow autumn leaves from lawns and gardens, the humble leaf blower has long been pressed into service for a range of other jobs to include helping remove debris built up on various bits…
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August 31, 2022
Umeta Snapstar grease gun end: Snapped in place
The Snapstar grease gun coupler simply slips onto the nipple, firmly attaching itself, and it's quickly removed with a quick tug rather than having to fiddle with latches. Sounds good, so we bought one to…
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August 31, 2022
Crawer LED pack for Claas Axion: Bright eyes
With so many makes of LED on the market, suppliers are having to get creative to stand out from the crowd. German online retailer AgrarLED is creating packages for certain tractor ranges using lights from…