Compact long-reach Kramer handler proves versatile on Yorkshire arable farm

Mid-range models from Kramer’s telehandler offering have become a familiar sight, but a more specialist version offers longer reach where it is needed.

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Compact long-reach Kramer handler proves versatile on Yorkshire arable farm

Capacity vs manoeuvrability are key dilemmas for purchasers of telehandlers, and for James Abel of Brettaines Farm near Ripon, choosing the right machine meant trying several models from the same manufacturer....

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