August 4, 2023
John Deere 6R185 AutoPowr: Follower of footsteps
TRACTOR TEST: The 6155R has proved to be a best seller in the UK and Ireland — we reckon it accounts for 20-25% of Deere's sales in these two markets — so could the 6R185…
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Hubert Wilmer
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August 4, 2023
Class Xerion updates: One ‘box for all
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Going forward, all Xerions will be kitted out with the new Eccom 5.5 transmission from ZF. Find out why and what else has changed on the latest Xerion updates.
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June 20, 2023
Fendt, John Deere and Valtra: Three loader pros compared
TRACTOR TEST: Fendt, John Deere and Valtra can supply a factory-installed, high-tech front loader for their high-tech, four-cylinder tractors. Our Northern European colleagues compared the three test candidates — and not just their performance on…
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June 9, 2023
Claas Arion 470 CIS+: An agile diesel saver?
TRACTOR TEST: The Arion 400 range accounts for around 20% of Claas tractor sales in the UK and Ireland, and, since its 2021 makeover, the range has been topped by the Arion 470 — 107kW/155hp…
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June 6, 2023
Fendt 1167 Vario MT Tractor Test: Efficient lugger
TRACTOR TEST: Fendt is currently the only manufacturer to offer a stepless-transmission tracked tractor in the 600hp plus category. So, what does this mean for drawbar power, fuel consumption and comfort? We find out.
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May 31, 2023
John Deere 6R150 AutoPowr Tractor Test: Useful but dear Deere
TRACTOR TEST: When John Deere revamped its key range of 6R tractors it pushed up the power on its chief four-cylinder, the 6R150, which maxes out at 177hp with the boost engaged. Our test steed…
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May 17, 2018
Amazone UF 1801 mounted sprayer with FT 1001 front tank: Massive Mountie
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Amazone now offers 30m booms for its UF mounted sprayers. Take the largest of these machines, the 1,800-litre UF 1801; then add a 1,000-litre front tank, and you end up with a tractor-mounted…
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March 21, 2018
Headland management systems compared
PROFI TEST: Arrive at the headland, linkage up, pto and diff lock off, markers up, shuttle back and forth – today’s tractor drivers need hands and plenty of them. Most tractor makers now recognise the…
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March 21, 2018
12 cabs in comparison: Tractor cabins in close-up
PROFI TEST: Our July issue gave a general assessment of the 12 tractor cabs selected for our comparative test. In this issue we continue the analysis of the various platforms’ individual strengths and weaknesses in…
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March 21, 2018
Amazone UX11200 trailed sprayer
DRIVING IMPRESSION: While the UK is still coming to terms with running 6,000-litre trailed sprayers, there are other parts of Europe where there’s demand for even more spraying capacity. This has prompted Amazone to develop…
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March 21, 2018
Berthoud Major 32 trailed sprayer practical test
PRACTICAL TEST: Looking around Europe, certain manufacturers sell strongly in small pockets without ever achieving blanket coverage. Sprayer maker Berthoud falls into this particular distribution camp, but through no fault of its product line –…
