Review

Schaffer was the first loader manufacturer to add lithium-ion batteries, as found in mobile phones and power tools, into a compact loader, the 23e.

Looking for a more capable loader tractor with greater visibility to suit traditional livestock buildings, one Somerset farm opted for Claas Arion 400 Series, complete with panoramic cab option. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

Case IH had one eye on the 250-300hp tractor market when it slotted the Optum in between its Puma and Magnum ranges. So how has it fared? Geoff Ashcroft spoke to an Optum user whose 300hp CVX has just clocked up 3,000 hours.

Combining big tractor features in a relatively compact package, we try out New Hollands latest T5 Dynamic Command tractor.

Combining big tractor features in a relatively compact package, we try out New Hollands latest T5 Dynamic Command tractor. James Rickard puts it to work.

For one farm, a brace of combi-drills from Alpego are proving invaluable at getting crops into the ground in challenging conditions, be it from varying soil types or temperamental weather. Alex Heath finds out more.

Featuring dramatic new styling, the 6120M from John Deere has a lot to offer on paper and should appeal to a wide range of farm types. To see how it stands up to various tasks on a mixed farm, Alex Heath put it to work.

Representing more than just a facelift, we get under the skin of John Deeres latest generation 7R tractor series. We find out more with a test drive.

Following on from the machines reveal at this years LAMMA Show, we try out Diecis latest pivot steer telehandler, the Agri Pivot T90.