July 1, 2024
Kubota M6-132: Poke and tight turns
TRACTOR TEST: Kubota launched the M6-002 in 2020, a three model all-rounder in the 120-140hp bracket. We got our hands on the middle man, the M6-132, to see how that big displacement motor works with…
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Tractors
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of tractors.
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June 1, 2024
Valtra Q285: Question time
TRACTOR TEST: Valtra Q285: Question time. Slotting between the T (155hp to 235hp) and S series (280hp to 420hp), Valtra now has the Q tractors. We had an initial look at them in profi 10/2022…
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June 1, 2024
Seven ISObus systems compared, Part 2: Tasks with many hurdles
PRACTICAL TEST: Seven ISObus systems compared, Part 2: Tasks with many hurdles. In the second part of our ISObus test, the seven 300hp tractors were tasked with sowing beet at variable spacing using GNSS and…
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June 1, 2024
John Deere 7530 rebuild: When rust attacks
REPORT: John Deere 7530 rebuild: When rust attacks. A social media kerfuffle was caused on the B D Agri & Plant Facebook page when Ben Dunford posted pictures of the firm’s latest restoration project —…
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June 1, 2024
Claas Atles 936 RZ versus Axion 960 Terra Trac: Rugged and strong in spring green dress
REPORT: Claas Atles 936 RZ versus Axion 960 Terra Trac: Rugged and strong in spring green dress. When Claas started putting its name on conventional tractors, the former Renault Atles was the biggun. We see…
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June 1, 2024
Bromwell Contractors, Warwickshire: Calling it a day
REPORT: Bromwell Contractors, Warwickshire: Calling it a day. Twin brothers John and Jay Bromwell have decided it is time to retire from agri contracting and called in Cheffins to carry out the dispersal. The Warwickshire…
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May 1, 2024
Case IH Puma 260 CVXDrive
TRACTOR TEST: Case IH Puma 260 CVXDrive: “Not only the quietest, but also the best Case IH we’ve ever tested.” Read about the new Puma 260 CVXDrive and find out what we liked and what…
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May 1, 2024
Four loading shovels from Claas, JCB, New Holland and Volvo: Four in action
PRACTICAL TEST: With all of the measurements and specifications boxed off in part one, we can now switch our test attention to what these machines are like to use and live with. Our comparison is…
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May 1, 2024
Seven ISObus systems compared, Part 1: On the Bus
PRACTICAL TEST: Seven ISObus systems compared, Part 1: On the Bus. As part of the test comparison of seven 300hp tractors (see the January and February issues) we also took a closer look at their…
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May 1, 2024
John Deere 6R tractors: R-ectified
TUNING: John Deere 6R tractors: R-ectified. John Deere’s 6R series has proved to be popular with both farmers and contractors since it started rolling off the Mannheim line in 2011. As usual, owners and operators…
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April 1, 2024
Fendt Xylon 320: A clear view from a Trac tractor
CLASSIC DRIVING IMPRESSION: At Agritechnica in 1991, Fendt unveiled the intriguing, radical-looking Xylon as a concept project for the first time.