December 1, 2023
Greenfield beef unit: Building for the future
Staffordshire based T Swift and Son have been able to expand their beef unit from a clean slate with a new build for 300 animals. We find out what choices have been made.
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December 1, 2023
Giant G2200HD vs G2200E wheeled loaders: Bark or buzz
Electrification isn't only a feature of today's automotive sector. Battery-powered machines are starting to emerge in the agri market, and, within that market, yard loaders are leading the way. To see whether a diesel-powered Giant…
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October 31, 2023
Kemper small and large drum maize headers
The 300 Pro small drum and 400 Pro large drum headers are the latest offering from Kemper.
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October 24, 2023
Second gen Kaweco Profi slurry tanker
The main talking point on the Profi III Gen 2 slurry tanker is the self-priming high-capacity centrifugal pump. Developed in-house, the self-contained system does not require an additional vacuum or rotary lobe pump which Kaweco…
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September 22, 2023
Specialist contracting: Harvest of change
REPORT: Viticulture is becoming an increasingly popular enterprise, but the grape harvest has remained largely unmechanised. A trailed harvester is now proving to be an option, both for individual growers and a specialist contractor.
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August 26, 2023
Servicing pto shafts, Part 2: From the shaft to the clutch
WORKSHOP: In profi 9/2023 we looked at universal joints and guards. This article deals with maintaining cam clutches, overrun clutches and heads as well as replacing spline shafts.
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August 4, 2023
Retrofit tyre pressure system: No compromise on pressure
REPORT: Brothers Paul and PJ McGrath are aware of the benefits of lowering tyre pressures, but they concede that it hasn't been done religiously ... until now. To reduce the pressure-altering hassle, they retrofitted a…
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August 4, 2023
McCormick X6.414 P6-Drive tractor: X6 with extras
DRIVING IMPRESSION: McCormick has extended its X6 family with the new top-of-the-range P6-Drive, an in-house developed semi-powershift transmission partnered with a 4.5-litre FPT motor. We check out where it sits in the Italian-built line-up.
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August 2, 2023
More Manitou for TNS
Thurlow Nunn Standen (TNS) has extended its Manitou agricultural territory to include Bedfordshire and along the adjacent borders of Hertfordshire.
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July 4, 2023
Techneat applicators: When is old too old?
USED MACHINERY: Designed to fit combine headers, Techneat’s Autocast applicators were launched in 1996, offering the ability to distribute OSR, stubble turnips, mustard and other small seeds into the stubble. The range of models on…
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June 15, 2023
Big Bale South Transtacker 4100 bale chaser: Spun, on and gone
PRACTCIAL TEST: Arable farmers wanting to crack on with primary cultivations or establishing a cover crop, want bales cleared quickly and with as few wheelings as possible. Enter the CTF compatible Transtacker 4100 bale chaser…
