2025 FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL BACK ISSUES
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FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 140 DECEMBER 2025
First Impression: We take a first look at JCB’s long awaited Fastrac 6000 series tractors.
The Big Picture: The very first JCB Fastracs to roll off the Rocester production line in 1991.
First Impression: A first chance to see the brand-new long wheelbase Case IH Optum in Austria.
First Impression: A Lincolnshire farm gives its verdict on Sky’s HOSTW6000 discs.
First Impression: An Irish contractor’s first thoughts on its latest investment – a SlurryQuip Börger RC150 mobile slurry separatortures.
Focus On: ……….. Looking to buy a 3,000-gallon slurry tanker? We investigate the options.
Event Report: The thrills and spills from the UK Tractor Driver of the Year competition.
Event Report: Farm-level forestry kit from the Elmia Wood 2025 event in Sweden.
Fleet Profile: The diverse kit of Leicestershire contractors M. Widdowson and Son.
Behind the Scenes: The new import arrangements for Kongskilde equipment into Great Britain.
Running Report: Why a Cambridgeshire farm has settled on Weaving’s GD 6001T direct drill.
Running Report: How a GPS-equipped Massey Ferguson 6S.180 has improved accuracy.
Modern Classic: Documenting the development of Krone’s BigX self-propelled forager as the harvester celebrates 25 years in the market.
Working Vehicle: Putting the affordable KGM Musso Saracen Plus pickup through its paces.
WV Running Report: Comparing reliability of our long term Isuzu D Max DL40 to other makes.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a used Rolland Rollforce muckspreader.
Auctions Round-up: The results from farm dispersal sales in Nottinghamshire and Devon.
Tractor Twitcher: The tractors at the British National Ploughing Championships in 2010.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 139 NOVEMBER 2025
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First Impression: New Holland reimagines its popular T7 standard wheelbase tractor range.
First Impression: Horsch provides a peek at its Agritechnica product launch plans.
First Impression: John Deere demonstrates its new F8 and F9 foragers and latest round balers.
First Impression: Kverneland Group reveals the latest kit it plans to showcase in Hanover.
First Impression: A pre-production Vervaet Q-series sugar beet harvester on test in Norfolk.
First Impression: Can-Am reveals its off-roaders for 2026 in a big online launch conference.
Focus On: ……….. Wanting to maximise straw use this winter? Check out our guide to the various straw spreader options on the market.
Event Preview: What innovations to look out for at Agritechnica 2025 on the
9-15 November.
Focus On: ……….. Looking for a new muckspreader? Our product round-up looks at the rear and side discharge 16T muckspreader choices.
Running Report: How a Shropshire contractor rates their Haybuster H1030 straw grinder.
Young Farmer: Hampshire young farmer Henry Bridger explains his passion for farming.
Working Vehicle: We spend a day trying out MWM’s Czech-built fully-electric Spartan EV 2.0 five-door four-wheel drive offering.
WV Running Report: Isuzu D Max DL40 test part two.
Farm Finance: An in-depth guide to the finance options available to fund agricultural kit buying.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a pre-owned Massey Ferguson 6S tractor.
Auctions Round-up: Prices from a Derbyshire contractor sale and a Shropshire dairy kit dispersal.
Model Zone: All the latest models that wouldn’t look out of place in any miniature fleet.
SPECIAL REPORT: How Germany celebrates farming with the Gärtner Verein München parade.
Tractor Twitcher: All four models in AGCO’s ideal combine range at work in one field.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 138 OCTOBER 2025
Field Test: Getting at the controls of Case IH’s European flagship, the 775hp single rotor Axial-Flow AF10 on demo in Warwickshire.
First Impression: User’s verdict on one of the first New Holland CR11’s to be sold in the UK.
First Impression: A Bedforshire farmer shares his thoughts on Claas’s Evion 430 combine.
First Impression: How Fendt’s 5255L MCS satisfies grower’s demands for a simple harvester.
Modern Farming: The combine updates for 2026 that might tempt you to make the swap.
Focus On: ……….. A look at the 18cu.m diet feeder options that are currently on the market.
Event Report: Highlights from the machinery aisles at this year’s Royal Welsh Show.
Fleet Profile: Devon firm Robinson Agricultural Services costs out muck spreader owning.
Running Report: Uprated knotters extend Krone Big Pack 12980XC baler’s time in Irish fleet.
Special Report: The people, politics and combines involved in custom harvesting in the US.
Modern Classics: A history of New Holland’s twin rotor concept and iconic CR combines.
Working Vehicle: Can the new Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster cut it as a farm truck?
WV Running Report: Introducing FMJ’s long term test candidate, Isuzu’s D-Max DL40 pick up.
Buying Guide: What to look out for when buying a used Grimme SE bunker potato harvester.
Auctions Round-up: The top results from two Bagshaw complete dispersal sales in Staffordshire.
Model Zone: The combine models that would suit a scaled-down harvesting fleet.
Tractor Twitcher: A look at some former flagship rotary combines at work over the years.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 137 SEPTEMBER 2025
First Impression: Fendt showcases the benefits of its all-electric e107 S Vario tractor in the UK.
First Impression: The new products launched by Massey Ferguson ahead of Agritechnica.
First Impression: We travel across France to preview Kuhn’s Agritechnica releases.
First Impression: Getting the low down on Joskin’s Drakkar 7600/33D180 no-tip trailer.
First Impression: Why one contractor has added a Krone RX370GL forage wagon to the fleet.
First Impression: Samasz’s KDF302 and KDD912 PerfectCut mowers at work in Yorkshire.
Focus On: ……….. A look at the fully- and semi-mounted ploughs that are currently on the market, suitable for tractors over 200hp.
Focus On: ……….. Our guide to the 6 metre power harrows that are available to purchase.
Modern Classic: The final part of our two-part story on John Deere’s 6R and top selling 6155R.
Running Report: How a Yorkshire operator rates his year old McHale R68-78 twin-rotor rake.
Running Report: An Irish contractor explains why he selected a mounted Bredal F4 4000 for his fertiliser spreading operation.
Working Vehicle News: Hybrid Landcruiser revealed, high spec Isuzu U-Max announced, electric Transit launched and new axles for Ineos.
Working Vehicle: Newly-launched Ford Ranger PHEV leaves a good first impression.
Tractor Tuning: Why expert knowledge is essential to successfully remap Massey’s 6S tractors.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a second-hand Spearhead Multicut 460.
Auctions Round-up: The results from complete farm dispersal sales in Cheshire and Shropshire.
Tractor Twitcher: Round balers of the past 10 years.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 136 AUGUST 2025
First Impression: A Yorkshire operator shares their views on Massey Ferguson’s 9S.245 flagship.
SPECIAL REPORT: A look at some of the key arable kit Pöttinger has built over the past 50 years.
First Impression: Taking Can-Am’s Outlander Max Pro XU HD7 T quad bike for an off road trial.
First Impression: We look at Massey Ferguson’s ingenious SB.1436DB inline small baler.
First Impression: The contractor who chose JCB’s 457S Agri loading shovel just for clamping.
Focus On: ……….. Investigating some of the front linkage accessories that provide extra ballast and more storage for your tractor.
Modern Farming: What hedgecutter control systems are on the market? We take a look.
Behind the Scenes: We visit Chafer Machinery to see what goes into building their spraying kit.
Event Report: The machinery launches from the 2025 Cereals Event held in Lincolnshire.
Fleet Profile: Irish contractors Cappawhite Agri tell us why they run such a diverse fleet.
Modern Classic: Documenting the evolution of John Deere’s top-selling 6R tractor range.
Working Vehicle: We put Isuzu’s bog-standard D-Max Utility pickup through its paces.
Combine Header Checks: The things to check before putting your New Holland Varifeed table to work.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a used Lely Welger RP254 round baler.
Auctions Round-up: Results from a Scottish online sale and a Shropshire contractor’s on-site sale.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 135 JULY 2025
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Field Test: How does the brand-new four-cylinder Fendt 620 Vario compare to the outgoing Gen6 700? We find out in our comparison.
First Impression: Learning about weed control using Opico’s Hatzenbichler Comb Harrows.
First Impression: We put CF Moto’s latest U10 Pro UTV through a rigorous real-world test.
Focus on ….…… Front Drill Hoppers are now all the rage. We look at options on the market.
SPECIAL REPORT: We’re at the opening of Sands Agricultural Machinery’s new factory.
Focus on ….…… Our round-up focuses on some of the 16 tonne trailers currently available.
Behind the Scenes: Taking a look at the manufacturing processes at Joskin’s 30ha Polska facility.
Young Farmer: 22-year-old student Alex Cotterill tells us about his passion for agriculture.
Working Vehicle News: Hybrid Hilux revealed, electric Ford Ranger launched and much more.
Running Report: Why a dairy farm in the Pennines chose to buy a John Deere 6155M tractor.
Running Report: The Irish contractor using a Samco 7100 drill to establish maize under plastic.
Running Report: We meet the owner of a re-mapped JCB Fastrac 8310 now producing 400hp!
Combine Checkover: The things to check to get your combine in tip-top condition for harvest.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a used McConnel Power Arm hedgecutter.
Auctions Round-up: Results of sales in Staffordshire, Shropshire and Montgomery Link.
Tractor Twitcher: The tractors awaiting new homes at Cheffins Cambridge sale ground.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 134 JUNE 2025
Field Test: We try out the variable track width of Horsch’s Leeb VT self-propelled sprayer.
First Impression: An in-field comparison of Lemken’s Juwel 7,8 and 10 ploughs.
First Impression: We see Kuhn’s Optimer 6000 XL equipped with Smart Soil Technology as it makes its UK cultivating debut.
Fleet Profile: Why Shoby Priory Agricultural run so many Kramer telescopic handlers.
Focus on ….…… A look at some of the front and rear mounted flail mowers now on the market.
Focus on ………. An investigation of some of the high-output tedders on the market.
Running Report: An Irish contractor shares his views on Grass-Tech’s Procut GT120 zero-grazer.
Running Report: A progressive Cheshire farm gives their opinion of Massey Ferguson’s 5S.135.
EVENT PREVIEW: Some of the key machinery to see at this year’s Cereals event in Lincolnshire.
Behind The Scenes: We visit Burnett & Hillman to see what goes into making hydraulic adaptors.
EVENT REPORT: All of the finalists from the Ag Robot of the Year 2025 competition.
Working Vehicle: We spend some time driving Toyota’s brand-new Land Cruiser LC250.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a good Doncaster-built Case IH CX tractor TTHohn.
Auctions Round-up: Dispersal sale results from Cheshire, Warwickshire and Yorkshire.
Gaming: How the computer game Farming Simulator compares to real life agriculture.
Tractor Twitcher: A look at some of the kit on potato bed forming duties over the years.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 133 MAY 2025
First Impression: We look at the exciting new features of John Deere’s revamped 6M tractor range.
First Impression: A Gloucestershire farmer gives us his initial thoughts on his brand new Househam AR4 self-propelled sprayer.
SPECIAL REPORT: We learn all of the benefits of using MacDon’s M1170 NT5 swather at harvest.
EVENT REPORT: Some of the unusual kit on display at the US National Farm Machinery Show.
EVENT REPORT: All the results from the European Reversible Ploughing Championships.
SPECIAL REPORT: The clever winning inventions from this year’s Suffolk Schemer competition.
Fleet Profile: We see the comprehensive slurry gear of Irish contractors Harrington Agri.
Modern Farming: A look into the world of assisted steering systems that improve efficiency.
Focus on ….…… An investigation of the round bale wrapper options available on the market.
Running Report: We find out why one Yorkshire agricultural contractor likes his year-old Case IH Puma 260 AFS Connect so much.
Behind The Scenes: We go behind the scenes at Vogelsang’s facility in Essen, Germany.
Opinion: Student Alex Cotterill explains the importance of LAMMA for non-farmers.
Young Farmer: Agricultural engineer Tom Hunt tells us why he set up his own business.
Working Vehicle: Spending a week with Isuzu’s latest D-Max V-Cross top-of-the range pickup.
Sprayer Modifications: One operator adds modern tech to his 2006 John Deere 512 mounted sprayer.
Buying Guide: What you need to consider when buying a pre-owned West Dual Spreader TTHohn.
Auctions Round-up: Top prices paid at a collective sale in Shropshire and classics sold in Cumbria.
Tractor Twitcher: The modern tractors from the King Farm Supplies Charity Dyno Day.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 132 APRIL 2025
Field Test: Trying out the upgraded JCB 538-60 Agri Pro Loadall on a farm in the Midlands.
First Impression: We attend the launch of the revised Claas Axos 3 at the Firm’s UK headquarters.
EVENT REPORT: Reporting on the kit at the 65th annual Doe Show held in Ulting, Essex.
EVENT REPORT: The highlights from the Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show at Murton.
Fleet Profile: We visit Derbyshire dairy farmers E Morley and Sons to see how they get on with their Stage IV and V Merlo TF42.7CSs.
Focus on ….…… A look at some of the compact wheel loader offerings on the market.
Focus on ………. If you’re looking for a new tractor loader, our guide could have the answer.
Running Report: A County Tipperary farmer tells us why he chose the Claas Torion 956 Sinus.
Running Report: Why a Manitou MLT630-105 V Elite is a key tool on one Yorkshire farm.
Running Report: A farmer’s long-term opinion on his Schäffer 8620T at work in Worcestershire.
Running Report: We visit a skid steer enthusiast in Ireland running a New Holland L318 unit.
Working Vehicle News: News on pickup tax hikes, Ineos’ Grenadier and the new Subaru Forrester.
Correct Training: Getting the correct training for operating material handlers safely.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a used Massey Ferguson TH telehandlerTTHohn.
Auctions Round-up: The prices of low-houred tackle at dispersal sales in Dorset and Oxfordshire.
Model Zone: The telehandler models that won’t look out of place in any 1:32 scale farmyard.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 131 MARCH 2025
First Impression: We get the lowdown on the latest features of New Holland’s revamped FR920 self-propelled forage harvester.
First Impression: Can the simplicity of Kioti’s HX1402 tractor gain it a share of UK tractor sales?
EVENT REPORT: Highlighting some of the key launches at this year’s LAMMA show.
Modern Farming: A look at some of the latest grassland maintenance kit available.
Focus on ….…… A round-up of the newest features and models on the trailed sprayer market.
Special Report: Getting the latest advice from the Alliance Tyres field day at Olly Bloggs’ farm.
Running Report: The features of Vervaet’s Q-616 beet harvester that continue to impress.
Running Report: The Irish farm that invested in a refurbed Cross Elephant beet washer.
Fleet Profile: Why Irish contractors Cooper Fencing prefer six-cylinder Landinis.
Working Vehicle: We see if the new Ineos Grenadier Commercial can become a farm favourite.
Grain Dryer Options: Grain drying specialists McArthur BDC share examples of available options.
Induction Heating: Workshop tool specialists GYS reveal how to heat metal without a flame.
Workshop Safety: Tips on how to stay safe when using abrasive wheels on the farm.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying an early John Deere 7R at the right money.
Auctions Round-up: The top prices paid for tidy arable kit at a Leicestershire farm dispersal sale.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 130 FEBRUARY 2025
Field Test: We put a pre-production John Deere 5130M loader tractor through its paces.
First Impression: Previewing JCB’s latest launches revealed at their Staffordshire headquarters.
First Impression: Why the Major MJ39-143 hedgecutter head has impressed one Gloucestershire agricultural contractor.
First Impression: Getting a glimpse of the Horsch Sprinter 6.25SL drill at work in the field.
First Impression: An Irish dairyman tells us why he chose a Keenan MechFiber 380+ feeder.
EVENT REPORT: A report on the latest news from the Agromek 2024 show in Denmark.
EVENT REPORT: The highlights from the Midlands Machinery Show 2024 at Newark.
Event Preview: Some of the stands to look out for at this year’s LAMMA exhibition at the NEC.
Modern Farming: How the different manufacturers tackle variable rate fertiliser applications.
Fleet Profile: We visit respected contractors Noel Delaney Agri Services Ltd during their 2024 maize campaign in Ireland.
Focus on ….…… The types of slurry applicators available for tankers and umbilical systems.
Young Farmer: Wiltshire sprayer driver Macer Nussey tells us about his farming journey.
Running Report: Getting the lowdown on a 10-year-old Kramer Allrad 550 at work in Ireland.
Working Vehicle: Is the Ford AWD Transit Custom an option as an agricultural workhorse?
Machinery Preparation: Ideas to limit your grassland machinery from contaminating forage.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a sound Massey Ferguson 5700M tractor.
Auctions Round-up: Reports on the top prices paid for kit at two key Shropshire dispersal sales.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 129 JANUARY 2025
First Impression: Putting New Holland’s latest T5.120 Dual Command up against a 2012 T5060 in our EXCLUSIVE in-field comparison.
First Impression: The latest slurry applicators from German maker Vogelsang are revealed.
First Impression: Seeing the first production spot sprayer in action, the Ecorobotix ARA.
First Impression: What an Irish operator thinks of his Spearhead Twiga Mid T65 hedgecutter.
EVENT REPORT: All the latest European releases from the EIMA show in Bologna, Italy.
EVENT REPORT: A full report from the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, County Kildare, Ireland.
Focus on ………. What are the options for a 3,000 gallon Slurry tanker? We investigate.
Running Report: A Yorkshire operator gives his verdict on the Valta Q305 tractor he drives.
Behind the Scenes: Seeing how Kramp UK dispatch parts from their Biggleswade warehouse.
Focus on ………. A look at some of the best sellers and latest offerings for the 2025 ATV market.
My Life in my Tractor: Farmer John Stonehouse tells us about his eclectic range of kit in daily use.
Working Vehicle News: Toyota’s Landcruiser gets a retro look, Isuzu reveal latest D_Max and more.
Opinion: Certas Energy’s Ollie Bradshaw explains why HVO is a good fit for farming.
Tractor Health Checks: What Kubota engineers investigate as part of the Kubota Insight Programme.
Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a used example of a Spread-a-Bale Midi.
Auctions Round-Up: Reports from two notable Cheffins farm sales in Hampshire and Suffolk.
