03 January 2020
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6 min read
Bought as a replacement for an ageing McCormick ZTX 280, Leicestershire native Mark Hill was the first UK farmer to purchase the firms latest range-topping X8.680. But was it worth waiting for? Simon Henley...
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Fuel and machinery running costs have certainly come to the fore in recent months and, although small in stature, Manitou’s latest all-electric handler may be well suited to users already operating renewable energy generation
22 May 2026
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4 min read
After attending the unveiling of JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax, Toby Whatley reflects on the engineering innovation still thriving in the UK
19 May 2026
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1 min read
