August 3, 2026
Schouten Tornado slurry compressor
The 16,500l/min capacity of the Tornado AC160 pto-driven compressor is said to quickly clean even the largest of slurry hoses.
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News
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July 31, 2026
Claas electric wheel loader on sale
It is not yet available in the UK but the first units of the new battery powered Torion 537e Sinus telescopic wheel loader will soon be with European customers.
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July 30, 2026
Weighing option for Amazone combi spreader
An integrated weighing system is one of two new options on Amazone’s ZG-TX combi spreader. The second is automatic spread rate regulation for lime.
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July 29, 2026
Kuhn prepares to launch the Antea
Kuhn will preview a semi-autonomous self-propelled mixer wagon at the Space livestock show in Rennes, France.
Tests and Reviews
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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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August 3, 2026
Steyr 9190: A powerful Steyr
REPORT: The 9190 is an interesting part of Steyr history. It was the fruit of a joint venture that pushed the Austrian brand into a new power bracket.
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August 3, 2026
McCormick MC115 Long-term revisited: Prudent purchase
REPORT: Back in 2011 we visited this MC115 as a long-term test subject when it had just 3,095 hours, now, 15 years later it has amassed 14,188 hours. Good reason to go back and see…
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Tractors
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August 3, 2026
Steyr 9190: A powerful Steyr
REPORT: The 9190 is an interesting part of Steyr history. It was the fruit of a joint venture that pushed the Austrian brand into a new power bracket.
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August 3, 2026
McCormick MC115 Long-term revisited: Prudent purchase
REPORT: Back in 2011 we visited this MC115 as a long-term test subject when it had just 3,095 hours, now, 15 years later it has amassed 14,188 hours. Good reason to go back and see…
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August 3, 2026
D Clifford & Sons Farms: Attention to detail
REPORT: A lifetime’s work of agricultural contracting and engineering for Nottingham-based D Clifford & Sons has recently evolved to include 60 hectares of stubble-to-stubble contracting. Alongside its general contracting business, the shift into direct farming…
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Ploughs and Cultivators
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April 13, 2026
Wrights Agricultural Contractors: Making every drop count
The arrival of a Vervaet Hydro Trike XL for Derbyshire-based Wrights Agricultural Contractors complete with 6.0m Evers cultivator and 18m dribble bar, has opened up new opportunities for precision slurry and digestate applications.
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April 11, 2026
Lemken Diamant 18 with FlexPack plough and press: A punch-packing gem
With its Diamant 18, Lemken is offering a semi-mounted plough with a rear wheel and integrated press option. We’ve had the chance to work this gem.
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February 17, 2026
Shallow cultivations: Below the surface
REPORT: High speed and generally a lower power requirement, shallow cultivators can come in many guises. Manufacturers give us a run through of what machines do what as we round up your options currently on…
Materials Handling Equipment
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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…
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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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December 19, 2025
Weycor AR480 Agrarline and AR530 Agrarline: Only half a tonne – but much more
PRACTICAL TEST: Weycor has two wheeled loaders that sit in the 6.0t class, yet there's a whole pile of differences between them. We put the AR480 and AR530 to the test.
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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.
Drills And Planters
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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…
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July 20, 2026
Weaving Machinery: A Family Affair
REPORT: The expanding business of this leading British manufacturer of drills and machinery is now accommodated in new production and office facilities at the family’s farm in Worcestershire.
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July 3, 2026
Lemken Solitair DT/600 OptiDisc H 125 cultivator drill: It’s all sorted
PRACTICAL TEST: The Solitair DT is Lemken’s latest play at the competitive cultivator drill market. One of the big plus points of the ‘Drill Trailed’ is its flexibility, which we were able to put to…
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June 7, 2026
Eckley Farms revisited: Controlled traffic disrupter
REPORT: The last time we visited Kent grower Guy Eckley, he was focussed on adopting controlled traffic farming and direct drilling strategies. Nearly 11 years later, we caught up with this forward-thinking grower to see…
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May 28, 2026
Childerditch Farms: Go big, or go home
REPORT: For one Essex grower, machinery buying decisions are based around capacity and technology for both its sprayer and drill, as it seeks to boost timeliness with all aspects of fieldwork to make the most…
Mowers, Tedders and Rakes
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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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March 17, 2026
Andy Walker, Krone BaleTrain: Raking on steroids
REPORT: Krone’s Swadro Bale Train combination links its twin-rotor rake with its round baler, promising greater automation and an increase in operational efficiency for those prepared to swallow the brave pill. The first of its…
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March 17, 2026
Spotlight on tedder rotor design: Throw your arms up in the air
REPORT: The business end of a tedder comes under the spotlight here as we look at the rotor design — from how the tines are mounted on the arms to making those critical adjustments. And…
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