April 1, 2024
How much film goes onto a round bale: Larger bales save wrap
TECHNICAL: Most farms now have a means of handling heavier bales. Which begs the question: if you increase the bale diameter, can you save on wrap?
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Christian Brüse
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April 1, 2024
Claas Disco 9700RC AS Business rear mower: Triple Disco revival
TRACTOR TEST: Last summer Claas introduced the Disco 9700RC Auto Swather Business, which is designed for a wide working width and producing a boxy swath, especially in high-yielding crops.
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April 1, 2024
Sip Silvercut Disc 300F front and 900C rear mower combination: Simple and good
TRACTOR TEST: When it comes to triple mower, non-conditioner combinations, Sip has the Silvercut Disc in its armoury.
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April 1, 2024
Four loading shovels from Claas, JCB, New Holland and Volvo: Who’s the clamp champ?
TRACTOR TEST: A 15t loading shovel is becoming the 'go-to' size of machine for contractors, so we decided to see how four of the more popular options compare.
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February 13, 2024
Amazone Catros+ 7003-2TS disc harrow: Simple set-up
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Amazone is updating its Catros+ range with the latest generation 03 series in both mounted (03-2) and trailed (03-2TS) formats. The machines span working widths of 3.0m to 7.0m, although the key talking…
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January 1, 2024
Amazone ZG-TX Super trailed spreader: Two-fold accuracy
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Amazone is expanding its trailed spreader line-up with a dual-purpose machine. The ZG-TX has an interchangeable spreading system that allows it to switch from fertiliser application mode to lime in just 20 minutes.
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December 1, 2023
Krone EasyCut B950 Collect: Halfway house
The EasyCut B950 has undergone a comprehensive overhaul — that's of its hardware, along with the fresh addition of ISObus controls. We were able to take a close look at the new PreSelect controls in…
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July 3, 2023
Kuhn FC9330D RA rear mower conditioner: Convincing heavyweight
PRACTICAL TEST: When combined with a 3.0m front mower, the Kuhn FC9330 RA delivers a mowing width of 9.30m. This rear-mount model is an impressive machine but as it weighs in at 4.0t and carries…
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June 15, 2023
Krone VariPack V190XC Plus round baler: Fast and firm with belts
PRACTICAL TEST: It's three years since Krone started offering the VariPack Plus round balers with a variable chamber that employs three belts. How are they going?
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November 17, 2022
Pöttinger Impress 3190VC Pro baler wrapper: More comfort
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Having gained experience with the first Impress balers, Pöttinger has come out with a facelifted version. Read on to find out what's changed. Although there have been tweaks along the way, this is…
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November 18, 2022
Driving Impression: Claas Disco 1010 mower
While mower conditioners are the tool of choice for the majority of silage crops on British and Irish farms, there are certain regions where plain mowers are popular. And as with most things in the…
