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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Tractors
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of tractors.
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June 6, 2023
Agromec 700 Vario electric tractor: 205 electric horses
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Dutch Fendt importer Agromec, together with Electric Construction Equipment, has ‘electrified’ a Fendt 700 Vario by fitting an exchangeable battery on the front linkage. Our friends at Trekker magazine in the Netherlands have…
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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 20, 2023
Lynx Engineering workshop project: John Deere 6800
WORKSHOP: If you visited LAMMA, you would have been able to see a shiny, 30-year-old, John Deere 6800 tractor on the Lynx Engineering stand. This is the tractor the company has restored and modified as…
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May 20, 2023
Work lights: Let there be more light
TUNING TIPS: The lower power demands and generally more robust build of LED work lights mean they can add some useful illumination, especially on older machines. Here are several lighting mods from profi readers.
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April 30, 2023
Iseki, John Deere, Kioti, Kubota, New Holland and Solis Tractor Test
A general round-up of our six tested compact tractor candidates was outlined in Part 1. This second look covers handling and working with the front loaders.
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April 25, 2023
Massey Ferguson 8150 versus 8S.265
The 8S comes across as chic, while its old counterpart looks boxy. Nevertheless the classic Massey holds some trumps up its sleeve.
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April 25, 2023
Special machinery made in the USA: Living the dream
The rising cost of new equipment is causing many farmers and contractors to rethink their renewal policy. TJ Steele is replacing his fleet of 10 tractors with some interesting, modified machines.
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April 25, 2023
What’s new in tractors: Fresh horses for 2023
Increased power and refinement, and greater connectivity and data management, are common themes among the latest tractors heading on-farm in 2023. Peter Hill gives a round up and finds out when the new ranges are…
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April 25, 2023
Kioti HX1201 Driving Impression: Part Of The Pack
DRIVING IMPRESSION: Having built up a following in the amenity and grounds-care sectors, Kioti is coming with extra horsepower as it looks to gain a foothold in the ag market. The HX is currently the…
