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Hubert Wilmer
August 4, 2023
TRACTOR TEST: The previous time we assessed the Fastrac we criticised certain elements of the tractor's controls and operation. Since then, JCB has made a major leap forward with the new Fastrac generation, as we…
August 4, 2023
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…
August 4, 2023
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.
June 20, 2023
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…
June 9, 2023
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…
June 6, 2023
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.
May 31, 2023
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…
January 3, 2020
With the new 6M, John Deere replaces its previous 6MC, 6RC and 6M. However this doesn't limit your choice; on the contrary there are now more options than ever in the mid-hp Deere line-up
May 17, 2018
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…
March 21, 2018
Engine chip tuning manufacturers make plenty of bold claims about improving overall fuel economy and performance. But just how effective is this controversial technology? profi decided to find out by testing a chip box and…
March 21, 2018
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Amazone ZA-M ultra 3600 profiS fertiliser spreader Welcome to Spin City Sold with a 3,600-litre capacity hopper and on-machine weigh system, the Amazone ZA-M ultra 3600 profiS is the flagship model within the…
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