Changing tracks: Tracks to wheels for productivity gains

A Nottinghamshire grower has ditched tracks in favour of tyres on frontline horsepower to accommodate the needs of an expanding farm business

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Changing tracks: Tracks to wheels for productivity gains

For all out traction, the Case IH Quadtrac is a tough act to follow. In the right conditions, its 760mm belts and near 26 tonne operating weight could handle almost anything that Andrew Blagg of Tinkerwood...

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