Tractors

Featuring tractors, loaders, combines, livestock and forage equipment, tillage and cultivation tackle, plus a whole host more, we take a look at some of the machinery which will be launched at LAMMA Show 2020.

Rubber-tracked tractors might dominate the arable sector, but there is still a useful role for steel-tracked machines. Geoff Ashcroft visits a Suffolk contractor who says it is all about traction.

The Fendt 700-Vario Gen-6 models introduced the FendtOne control system to the manufacturers customers last year, but how has it been received? Gloucestershire contractor Adrian Tugwell recently shared his opinions with Simon Henley.

Few launches in recent years have split opinion like Massey Fergusons unveiling of its 8S Series, however, for one Staffordshire contracting firm, the opinion on the new tractors is unanimous. Alex Heath reports.

With a robust build and a list of well-regarded component manufacturers, Armatrac has developed a range of simple tractors that are steadily gaining traction on a growing number of farms. Alex Heath speaks to one Warwickshire user to see how his 110hp model is performing.

For one mixed farm, Valtras new G Series is proving to be a capable all-rounder, turning its hand to any task with aplomb. Alex Heath reports.

Getting a contracting business up and running is not without its challenges. For Jake Clover of Swineshead-based Clover Farm Services, Lincolnshire, those challenges have included buying the right tractors to help the business grow.

When it comes to Massey Fergusons 8S tractor, there has been plenty of hype, plenty of talk and more than enough opinion.

Now featuring a completely new control layout, we try out Case IHs latest Quadtrac AFS Connect tractor. James Rickard gets behind the wheel to find out more.