Machinery special: John Deere forager tech at the cutting edge

John Deere's 970hp 9900i forage harvester has an impressive appetite, but it is the ability to make use of the tech on offer that is offering the greatest benefits for a Rutland contractor

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A&R Cramphorn got a boost in forager capacity and some of John Deere’s latest updates when adding a 9900i to the fleet, and it is now in its first grass season.
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A&R Cramphorn got a boost in forager capacity and some of John Deere’s latest updates when adding a 9900i to the fleet, and it is now in its first grass season.

Making the most of the latest data management technology has helped carve a niche for A&R Cramphorn's forage harvesting services alongside the company's long established slurry portfolio. Family business...

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