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Machinery
A change in machinery policy has led Stafford Proctor and Sid Mann, of Long Sutton-based Proctor Bros, to buy two John Deere track layer tractors. Alex Heath finds out more
08 March 0021
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7 min read
Machinery
In recent years, attention to Massey Fergusons combines has been diverted at the range topping Ideal machines, however, its smaller ranges are still proving invaluable for many farmers. Alex Heath speaks to a Beta user of six years to find out how it is performing.
18 February 0021
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6 min read
Machinery
Stone picking is undoubtedly one of the bleakest jobs on any farm, however, mechanical stone pickers can prove a useful way of clearing land without being a back breaking chore. Alex Heath visits a farm employing one such machine.
10 February 0021
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7 min read
Machinery
While many pickup manufacturers are downsizing their engine capacities, Toyota is bucking the trend, slotting a 2.8-litre, 201hp powerplant under the restyled hood of its new Hilux pickups.
11 January 0021
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6 min read
Machinery
With a large muck and slurry spreading workload, one Leicestershire farmer and contractor has turned to side discharge spreading as a more versatile option. Alex Heath finds out more.
09 January 0021
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6 min read
Machinery
With an ageing machine the weak point in the logistical chain, a change of plan was needed for Greens Farmings beetroot campaign, prompting it to purchase a brace of Dezeure reverse tip trailers.
15 December 0020
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6 min read
Machinery
Ubcos electric 2X2 utility bikes have recently started landing on UK shores. Aimed squarely as an alternative for ATV users, Alex Heath put a pair of the manufacturers bikes to work, to understand where they sit in the market.
19 November 0020
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9 min read
Machinery
Featuring a new cab with lower noise levels, greater comfort and dramatically improved overhead visibility, JCBs latest Series III Loadalls promised many improvements. But do these improvements actually make a difference? Simon Henley visits a dairy farm in Somerset to find out.
12 November 0020
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5 min read
Machinery
Schaffer was the first loader manufacturer to add lithium-ion batteries, as found in mobile phones and power tools, into a compact loader, the 23e.
21 October 0020
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10 min read
Machinery
Featuring dramatic new styling, the 6120M from John Deere has a lot to offer on paper and should appeal to a wide range of farm types. To see how it stands up to various tasks on a mixed farm, Alex Heath put it to work.
13 August 0020
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9 min read