Multitasking Massey

Four-cylinder ‘pocket rockets’ are now prevalent on many farms, however, the first to break the 200hp mark was the 6718S from Massey Ferguson. Alex Heath speaks to a Staffordshire farmer who is making use of the high power to weight ratio tractor.

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Multitasking Massey

Four-cylinder ‘pocket rockets' are now prevalent on many farms, however, the first to break the 200hp mark was the 6718S from Massey Ferguson. Alex Heath speaks to a Staffordshire farmer who is making...

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