February 4, 2026
Claas expands French baler factory
Claas has commissioned two new assembly lines at its French plant in Metz-Woippy to build the new Cerex round and Cubix square balers.
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News
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February 4, 2026
New territory manager at Opico
Will Fowler has been appointed as Opico territory manager for the East of England and Stocks-Ag product manager.
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February 3, 2026
Krone stable in weak machinery markets
Krone Group generated sales revenues of nearly €2.3 billion in 2024/2025 (previous year €2.4 billion). Earnings before tax fell from €107 million to €40.1 million.
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February 3, 2026
Don’t miss the West Country Farming & Machinery Show 2026 – a must-attend event for farmers!
Tests and Reviews
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January 21, 2026
Agrar Service Nortrup — potato planting contractors: The spud experts from northern Germany
REPORT: The ASG contracting business specialises in potato establishment. The Nortrup-based company also focuses on services for dairy farmers in this part of Germany.
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January 21, 2026
Articulated tractor collection: Big iron
REPORT: Some people collect stamps; Chris Wathen collects tractors. And not the small ones that fit on a shelf. Chris has a penchant for the really big stuff, as can be seen from this tour.
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January 20, 2026
Greendale Farming: Feeding the business
LIVESTOCK: Taking energy production in-house at Greendale Farming has seen the introduction of slurry as a feedstock for the digester, located next door to the beef unit that produces it.
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Tractors
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January 21, 2026
Articulated tractor collection: Big iron
REPORT: Some people collect stamps; Chris Wathen collects tractors. And not the small ones that fit on a shelf. Chris has a penchant for the really big stuff, as can be seen from this tour.
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January 20, 2026
Rockinger Quick Coupler lift arm hook ends: Finnish steel
WORKSHOP: About a year ago, Rockinger presented its own lower link quick-release hooks, which it developed in collaboration with Finnish manufacturer LH-Lift. We try them out, both in terms of their design and ease of…
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January 19, 2026
Case IH Optum 440: More power, more versatility
DRIVING IMPRESSION: With up to 435hp, the new higher horsepower Optum models fall into the same power bracket as the legendary Magnum. We take a closer look at the new 440 from St Valentin and…
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Ploughs and Cultivators
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December 21, 2025
Front-mounted presses and cultivators: Adding to the tillage toolbox
TUNING: With front linkages now pretty much a default fit on more powerful tractors, it clearly makes sense to utilise this extra tool-carrying potential. Our readers have been sharing their front-mounted tillage tackle.
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December 20, 2025
Kverneland 3400B Variomat on-land/in-furrow plough: Bolts with brains
DRIVING IMPRESSION: There are tweaks and changes a-plenty on Kverneland’s latest generation B-series shear bolt ploughs. We took to the field with a six-furrow model from the 3400B range which features a host of improvements…
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October 26, 2025
Väderstad trailed Carrier and Carrier XT: XT. Two letters. Big difference
USED MACHINERY: Adding XT to the Väderstad Carrier name may be short and simple but choosing between a used trailed Carrier and Carrier XT is more involved. These variants differ not just in their chassis…
Materials Handling Equipment
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January 20, 2026
LiuGong 870HE loading shovel: Sparky loader
DRIVING IMPRESSION: An almost circular system, the electricity generated from an AD plant could provide the power to the same loading shovel being used to feed the bio-gas unit. With this in mind we take…
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November 14, 2025
Ostler K2TT yard loader: Stable for your stable
DRIVING IMPRESSION: The Ostler K2TT is not only of sturdy build — it also stands firm. Stability comes from the telescopic front axle, which is one of several intriguing features we discovered during our test.
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November 14, 2025
Schäffer 9640 T-3: Fresh furniture
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Schäffer has introduced its third generation of 9640T telescopic wheeled loader with the biggest differences found in the more driver-focused cab.
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November 13, 2025
Caterpillar 938 Ag: Tweaks to farm Cat
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Caterpillar has freshened up its biggest agri-orientated loading shovel, the 938 Agrar, which offers a high level of comfort and a number of nice details.
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November 12, 2025
High reach telehandlers: Aiming high
REPORT: Telehandlers are growing in capacity and reach as businesses look to get more from these versatile machines.
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November 11, 2025
Fendt Cargo 5.90 Profi front loader: Lots of possibilities…
PRACTICAL TEST: Lots of possibilities but nothing is a must. The Cargo 5.90 Profi is part of the latest generation of Fendt loaders, which can have all of the latest handling technology options. We gave…
Drills And Planters
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January 19, 2026
Agrisem Boss 3 HD 18.75 direct seed drill: Bossing the drilling job?
PRACTICAL TEST: A boss is expected to have leadership qualities. Our test candidate showed it excelled in some areas, yet there was still work to do in others.
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October 20, 2025
AGRITECHNICA PREVIEW: Agritechnica is back
REPORT: The major European machinery event makes a return next month having last taken place in 2023. And if the huge number of new tractors and machinery already announced is anything to go by, this…
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September 3, 2025
Horizon Agricultural Machinery: Looking up
REPORT: The DSX no-till drill accounts for roughly two thirds of the 400+ Horizon machines delivered so far. We’ve been to see where it is made.
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August 1, 2025
KRM Sola GS300: A bit of what you know
DRIVING IMPRESSION: When KRM asked Sola for a grass sowing drill, the Spanish company was able to utilise several parts from its existing machines to come up with the GS300. We caught up with one…
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August 1, 2025
Pöttinger Aerosem VT DD cultivator drill: Run VT
PRACTICAL TEST: By making its wider power harrow drill combination a semi-mounted unit, it's not only easier to take on and off but also considerably reduces the amount of load on the tractor. We tested…
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July 6, 2025
Front hopper seed delivery routing: Leading to the rear
TUNING: When using a front hopper for seed or fertiliser, there is always the challenge on where and how to route the delivery pipes to the rear-mounted machine, with fitting the mounting brackets being the…
Mowers, Tedders and Rakes
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November 13, 2025
Hemp harvest at Guiting Manor Farms: The next big hit
REPORT: Industrial hemp now forms a useful component within one Gloucestershire farm’s rotation, favoured for its low cost of production that provides a source of renewable fibres for industrial use. In addition to sequestering carbon,…
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November 12, 2025
Samasz Mamut 280 front and Mamut 860 Twin rear flail mowers:
PRACTICAL TEST: In its range of mulchers, Samasz has the Mamut series, including a triple flail set-up that's capable of shredding large amounts of organic matter ... as we found out.
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October 20, 2025
AGRITECHNICA PREVIEW: Agritechnica is back
REPORT: The major European machinery event makes a return next month having last taken place in 2023. And if the huge number of new tractors and machinery already announced is anything to go by, this…
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September 3, 2025
Rhys Lewis Agri Hire: Knowledge and a dollop of bravery
REPORT: With the jump in machinery prices, it takes a bit of nerve and a healthy dollop of ambition to go out and buy a selection of kit with the aim of starting a hire…
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August 3, 2025
Coombe End Farms: Adapt and thrive
REPORT: With the ongoing uncertainty concerning farm support and thus cropping plans, machinery investment involves some tricky decisions over which equipment will remain cost effective over its lifetime. A Müthing MU-M 600/F Vario flail mower…
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May 9, 2025
Fendt Former 920C Pro rake: Tech and two rotors
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Fendt has redesigned its two-rotor rake line-up, adding new features such as the ProConnect concept with the FlexHigh and MyMemory features. We take a look.
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