April 1, 2024
Kuhn FC313 and FC314 rear-mount mower conditioners
TRACTOR TEST: Kuhn introduced its rear mounted FC313 mower conditioners nearly 25 years ago, these popular models being superseded by the still current FC314 models in 2016.
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James de Havilland
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April 1, 2024
Vevor Alaskan chainsaw mill: Why burn timber you can plank?
TRACTOR TEST: The fate of most fallen timber is to be cut up for firewood, even when a straight section of trunk just begs to be spared and used to make something.
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February 1, 2024
Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic UTV: Wolf in (flashy) sheep’s clothing?
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Initially offered in the UK with a 14.9kWh lithium-ion battery that should deliver a nominal range of up to 45 miles, the all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic Premium boasts a 110hp electric motor that…
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February 1, 2024
Massey Ferguson 7700, 7700S and 7S SWB: Evolving pedigree
USED MACHINERY: In 2012, Massey Ferguson introduced the 7600 series, these making way for the 7700 models in 2016, the 7700S arrived in 2018 and the 7S in late 2021. So lots of frequent changes…
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January 1, 2024
Fend 516 Vario Stage IIIA SCR, Stage IV S4 and Stage V Gen3 tractors: Vario versatility
USED MACHINERY: Fendt launched its 500 Vario in 2013, with four models spanning 108hp to 148hp. As is typically the case, it is the most powerful variant, the 516 Vario that has proven the strongest…
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December 1, 2023
Manitou MLT741-140 V+ telehandler: NewAg on the used market
Launched as part of a ‘new’ generation of Manitou NewAg telehandlers back in 2016, the nominal 7.0m lift and 4.1t capacity MLT741-140 V+ reached UK users in late 2017.
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October 20, 2023
Househam self-propelled sprayers: Know your Househam
USED MACHINERY: Househam Spirit, Air-Ride and Merlin self-propelled sprayers cover entry-level through to the intensive user needs. Here we look at some pointers for those considering any of these models as a used buy -…
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August 26, 2023
Weaving GD direct disc drill: Same toolbar, different hoppers
USED MACHINERY: Replacing the Big Disc Drills back in 2015, Weaving’s GD advanced the company’s minimal disturbance direct drilling by offering reduced draft and claimed suitability to suit a range of soil types. Used GD…
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July 30, 2023
Fendt 900 Vario MT: More than fresh paint
USED MACHINERY: Arriving on UK farms from early 2018, the Fendt 900 Vario MT twin track models that replaced the Challenger MT700E. Apart from sharing the same cab frame, however, the 900 Vario MT was…
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August 4, 2023
Mid pack 6R has enduring six appeal: Popular greens
USED MACHINERY: John Deere launched its 6R tractor series back in 2011, this mixed chassis size line up including the 150hp mid-frame six-cylinder 6150R that reached the UK in late spring 2012. In 2014, this…
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July 4, 2023
Techneat applicators: When is old too old?
USED MACHINERY: Designed to fit combine headers, Techneat’s Autocast applicators were launched in 1996, offering the ability to distribute OSR, stubble turnips, mustard and other small seeds into the stubble. The range of models on…
