October 2, 2026
Valtra moves up to T6
The sixth generation T series is described as the most significant new introduction in Valtra’s history - 99% of the tractor is new, the unchanged 1% is the cab frame!
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News
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October 2, 2026
Krampe trailers for Claas Manns and Claas Eastern
Claas Manns and Claas Eastern have taken on the Krampe trailer franchise. The new dealers will sell and support the German manufacturer´s push-off trailers through its 14 outlets.
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October 1, 2026
Kuhn Apex direct and min-till drill
Kuhn Farm Machinery’s new Apex trailed disc drill is aimed at operators requiring direct and min-till drilling versatility. The first two models offer working widths of 6.0m and 8.0m.
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September 30, 2026
Agrifac Vanguard with electric drivetrain
Dutch self-propelled sprayer manufacturer Agrifac has developed a diesel-electric version of its Vanguard 55.
Tests and Reviews
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September 30, 2026
Massey Ferguson 7S.245 Mark 2: Lucky number 7
DRIVING IMPRESSION: We always wondered how Massey Ferguson was going to graft the 8S onto the 7S without making it look like a giant wobble head. Yet the 7S Mark 2 design team has sprinkled…
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September 28, 2026
Short-rotation coppice on a large scale: A poplar idea
REPORT: Keeping Berlin warm while being carbon-neutral is an ambitious goal, but local business Energy Crops is helping to make this target a reality. The company specialises in growing poplar trees for biomass.
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September 28, 2026
Windmill Downs Farm revisit: Choices for the future
REPORT: Windmill Downs Farm and Newton Valence Farm are part of a Joint Venture farming business with Sentry Farming, where manager James Richardson is looking to utilise the latest technology and the support of the…
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Tractors
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September 30, 2026
Massey Ferguson 7S.245 Mark 2: Lucky number 7
DRIVING IMPRESSION: We always wondered how Massey Ferguson was going to graft the 8S onto the 7S without making it look like a giant wobble head. Yet the 7S Mark 2 design team has sprinkled…
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August 31, 2026
Tom Dirom revisit, Harewood Mill: Cost fixer
REPORT: When we last visited Yorkshire contractor Tom Dirom, his tractor choices leant towards the Finnish Valtra brand, topped by a 400hp reverse-drive S-series. As the business and its workload has evolved, so too has…
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August 20, 2026
Case IH Farmall C (with a bit of A, U and U Pro): One name, big family
USED MACHINERY: The Farmall name first appeared on the bonnet of a 22hp International Harvester tricycle tractor in the mid-1920s, with the 183hp US market IH 1566 being the last in 1976 until Case IH…
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Ploughs and Cultivators
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August 18, 2026
Güttler GreenMaster 600 Compact: Mounted rethink
DRIVING IMPRESSION: For those wanting a wider working GreenMaster, Güttler already had a semi-mounted version. However, this just didn’t hit the chord for the UK market, prompting importer Wox Agri Services to develop the mounted…
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August 13, 2026
Drills and cultivators: Ready, set, drill!
TUNING: With harvest wrapped up early, you might just have gained some time to give your seed drill a fettle ... to make the autumn sowing campaign go that little bit smoother. Here we provide…
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August 13, 2026
JH & MM Jones, Hatton Bank Farm: Maintenance, not correction
REPORT: When we visited Warwickshire farmer David Jones of JH & MM Jones in 2006, he was five years into a min-till regime that was focussed on managing costs while encouraging yields. Twenty years on,…
Materials Handling Equipment
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September 28, 2026
Joe Williams, Eastern Counties Straw: Get a load of this
REPORT: With a 4,850ha forage workload comprising grass, whole crop and mostly maize, one Hertfordshire contractor has invested heavily in logistics, to ensure that his team operates like a well-oiled machine that can make the…
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September 25, 2026
New Holland W170D+ Forage Power: Bucketful of more performance
DRIVING IMPRESSION: New Holland has listened to user feedback, giving its reworked 16.5t loading shovel more power to match the pace of bigger choppers. We pack away some silage with the W170D+ Forage Power.
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September 25, 2026
Krampe ProBody 760 trailer: Wagons roll
PRACTICAL TEST: We have been using a ProBody 760, the first model in Krampe’s additional trailer range, to see how this big-tyre trailer can handle a season of crop carting. Read on to find out…
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June 4, 2026
Manitou MLT 625e fully-electric compact telehandler: Elevating electrons
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Manitou’s knowledge of battery-powered access platforms has led the French maker to introduce its first battery-powered telehandler for the agricultural sector, the MLT 625e. Is it a credible alternative to the diesel-powered MLT…
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May 11, 2026
Seven 100hp tractors — Part 3: Reach up high andlast a long time
TRACTOR TEST: We assess the other key component in our 100hp loader tractor equation — the front loader itself. Keep reading to see how these seven booms performed.
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April 11, 2026
8t midi excavators: Digging decisions
With an operating weight of around eight tonnes, the midi excavator offers huge flexibility for farm use, and with a decent selection of attachments it can become much more than just a tool for cleaning…
Drills And Planters
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September 28, 2026
Windmill Downs Farm revisit: Choices for the future
REPORT: Windmill Downs Farm and Newton Valence Farm are part of a Joint Venture farming business with Sentry Farming, where manager James Richardson is looking to utilise the latest technology and the support of the…
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August 28, 2026
Amazone KG3001 Special and Centaya 3000C Special combination drill: Heavyweight performer
PRACTICAL TEST: Amazone has adapted its Centaya Special pneumatic drill with a split hopper and dual metering unit that can handle different types of seed or both grain and fert. We put the 3.0m combi…
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August 13, 2026
Drills and cultivators: Ready, set, drill!
TUNING: With harvest wrapped up early, you might just have gained some time to give your seed drill a fettle ... to make the autumn sowing campaign go that little bit smoother. Here we provide…
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August 13, 2026
JH & MM Jones, Hatton Bank Farm: Maintenance, not correction
REPORT: When we visited Warwickshire farmer David Jones of JH & MM Jones in 2006, he was five years into a min-till regime that was focussed on managing costs while encouraging yields. Twenty years on,…
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August 3, 2026
Kverneland history (May ’26): The Kverneland Jigsaw
REPORT: Known for its ploughs, Kverneland is one of those well-established firms that has a long history – in this instance, 147 years. More recently, its presence in the marketplace has strengthened, helped by mergers…
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July 24, 2026
Kuhn Megant tine drills: Same name, same drills?
USED MACHINERY: Kuhn introduced its mounted Megant tine coulter drills back in 2007 in working widths initially spanning 4.0m to 6.0m. Fast forward to 2026, and the Megant evolved into the current three-model 6.00m, 7.20m…
Mowers, Tedders and Rakes
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September 25, 2026
Fliegl Cutaro 1050 mower: Fliegl gives you wings
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The south German manufacturer isn’t venturing into the drinks business, but, when it comes to energy, Fliegl certainly seems to have plenty of pep. Its latest forage machine addition is the Cutaro self-propelled…
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August 24, 2026
Kuhn TBE 19 flail mower: Clean side cuts
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Kuhn’s TBE 19 verge mower is a versatile tool for field edge and roadside maintenance. To put it simply: it does a clean job.
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August 3, 2026
Kverneland history (May ’26): The Kverneland Jigsaw
REPORT: Known for its ploughs, Kverneland is one of those well-established firms that has a long history – in this instance, 147 years. More recently, its presence in the marketplace has strengthened, helped by mergers…
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June 6, 2026
AS 990 Tahr RC remote control tracked mower: Cuts both ways
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Last summer the AS-Motor AS 990 Tahr RC tracked remote control, 0.90m wide rotary mower was launched to complement the existing 1.0m AS 1000 Ovis RC flail mower. Here we outline how the…
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May 11, 2026
Kuhn GMD3123F and GMD3515 mowers: Simple cut
PRACTICAL TEST: Kuhn freshened up its plain mower offering in 2024 with the introduction of the rear-mounted GMD3515. We paired it with the GMD3125F last season.
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April 11, 2026
PRACTICAL TEST: Seven four-rotor rakes — Part 2 Off to work we go…
We make our way to the field with our seven simple four-rotor rakes ... to see what they are like to use and live with.
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