Schaffer's 9640T loader impresses with its strength and robustness

In search of better visibility from the cab, one Yorkshire farmer has gone from a rigid chassis handler to a pivot-steer machine, choosing a German-built Schaffer model over more traditional choices.

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Schaffer's 9640T loader impresses with its strength and robustness

In search of better visibility from the cab, one Yorkshire farmer has gone from a rigid chassis handler to a pivot-steer machine, choosing a German-built Schaffer model over more traditional choices. Geoff...

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