On-test: New Holland's T5 tractor with Dynamic Command Transmission offers big features in a compact package

Combining big tractor features in a relatively compact package, we try out New Holland’s latest T5 Dynamic Command tractor. James Rickard puts it to work.

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On-test: New Holland's T5 tractor with Dynamic Command Transmission offers big features in a compact package

As the name suggests, this is designed to give a smoother gear shift, while at the same time offer better protection of the transmission. It can be turned on or off, or used in auto, which sees it turn...

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