Buyer's Guide: Compact performance with 100-150hp tractors

Although horsepower requirements have increased on many farms in recent years, the 100-150hp bracket still offers compact design power and versatility suited to many applications. Manufacturers still offer a broad range of options in this power bracket with both functional utilitarian design and high specification models providing both operator comfort and precision technology. James Huyton takes a look at some of the market options.

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Claas Arion 470
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Claas Arion 470

Claas Arion 470 The Claas Arion is well positioned in this horsepower bracket with a range of variants. This range-topping four-cylinder option delivers a rated power output of 140hp. Designed for a...

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