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FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 92 DECEMBER 2021
Field Test: The John Deere 8RX 410 sets out to prove it's all the tractor you'll ever need.
First Impression: Is Fendt's first telehandler as high and mighty as its raised platform suggests?
First Impression: Behind the wheel of the new Kubota M6002 tractors in Staffordshire.
First Impression: A new Case IH Vestrum arrived just in time for harvest. Here's the verdict.
Focus On: Three contractors talk new muck spreading regulations and kit of choice.
Modern Farming: Why you should be paying more attention to the tyres on your machines.
Running Report: How a contractor-spec NC tanker and Vogelsang bar have fitted in to a fleet.
Running Report: After a string of Case IH combines, one Yorkshire farm explains why it's stayed loyal with a three-year-old 7140 Axial Flow.
Operator Station: In the seat of an immaculate 2018 New Holland T7.210 with added storage.
Opinion: Why agriculture is facing a crisis unless more young people can be recruited.
Operator Profile: A Kent contractor reveals his best tractor, top tools and dream machines.
Pick-up, 4x4 & ATV News: New Polaris Rangers launched, 2022 Yamaha ATVs, and an electric pick-up.
Working Vehicle: Is the Dacia Duster Commercial the best value farm workhorse on sale?
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand John Deere 5R tractor.
Prepare for Winter: Top tips to get your tractors ready for the cold weather, whether they're going to work with livestock or being stored in a shed.
Fit LED Lights: Installing a set of Sparex work lights to a John Deere 7810. Here's how we did it.
Workshop: Tools, parts, upgrades & top tips to keep your tractors and machinery working.
Game Changers: How the IH Hydro pioneered hydrostatic transmissions in the early 1970s.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 91 NOVEMBER 2021
Field Test: The John Deere 6R is 10 years old, but how will this popular icon be replaced?
First Impression: In the cab of the new Case IH Magnum 400 with PowerDrive gearbox.
First Impression: There's more to the Fendt 516 than FendtOne, as we discovered in this review.
First Impression: We report from the launch of the new John Deere 9R range in Germany.
First Impression: The New Holland T7 HD has had a makeover. Here's what you need to know.
Modern Farming: What manufacturers are doing to improve ATV security and prevent thefts.
Focus On: FMJ spoke to the operators of five different direct cut headers to find out what each has to offer.
Running Report: A set of Nokian Ground King tyres and an inflation system have transformed this Scottish Fendt 828 Vario.
Running Report: In the field with a 2021 John Deere T670i combine harvester, drafted in this harvest as a last-minute substitute.
Operator Station: In the seat of a John Deere 6215R Ultimate fitted with some fancy upgrades.
Opinion: Why buyers should think carefully before making hasty buying decisions.
Operator Profile: Another farmer reveals his best machine, top tools and dream tractors.
Pick-up, 4x4 & ATV News: Ford Ranger exposed, new SsangYongs and Segway's UTVs launched
Working Vehicle: FMJ goes off-road in East Sussex with the hotly anticipated Ineos Grenadier.
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand Kubota M7 tractor.
Alternative Power: These new fuels mean the demise of diesel engines might not be coming after all.
Game Changers: Why the Bomford Turbotiller was an innovation in one-pass bed preparation.

FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 90 OCTOBER 2021
Field Test: Four new Valtra tractors driven, including A, G, N and T-Series models.
First Impression: A rare New Holland T6.180 shows off its unique, Ford-inspired custom livery.
First Impression: After years of hiding, Claas finally revealed its new Trion combine harvester.
First Impression: Kverneland Proline 95130 C four-rotor rake at work in Lancashire.
First Impression: Why the innovative SIWI Combi hitch will stop you having to leave the cab.
Modern Farming: Why land drainage is seeing a resurgence on UK farms, and how to do it.
Fleet Profile: The two drills offering ultimate versatility on a North Yorkshire farm.
Focus On: Ten developments for feeding livestock, from Kuhn, MF, Teagle & more.
Running Report: In the field with a 2020 New Holland CR9.90 after a tough first harvest.
Running Report: The Krone Comprima round baler offering the simplicity its owner was craving.
Operator Station: In the seat of a Grimme Varitron kitted out for long potato harvest shifts.
Opinion: How the global tractor market has fared after a turbulent couple of years.
Operator Profile: Liam O'Malley reveals his best machine, top tools and dream tractor.
Pick-up, 4x4 & ATV News: Next-gen SsangYongs, Mitsubishi support and new Polaris & Can-Am UTVs.
Working Vehicle: Two Suzuki KingQuad ATVs ridden.
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a pre-owned Manitou MLT629 telehandler.
Protect Inventions: How to stop your ideas being copied, from secret testing to the patenting process.
Game Changers: The rise and fall of the British-built Massey Ferguson combine harvesters.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 89 SEPTEMBER 2021
Field Test: We put the new Case IH Puma 240 to work with a SIP triple mower and tedder.
First Impression: A closer look at the revamped range of 6-8m Bobcat R-Series handlers.
First Impression: Does a 2021 Massey Ferguson 5713S perform as a livestock tractor?
First Impression: Drilling spring barley with a new Pöttinger Aerosem 3002 ADD 3m drill.
Event Report: Sprayers shone at Cereals 2021. Here's our top 10 of the machines on show.
Fleet Profile: Poor soils saw arable farmer Dave Broster diversify his business. Here's how.
Focus On: When it comes to drills, there's no shortage of British-built kit. Here are seven direct drills available from home shores.
Running Report: In the field with B&F Potatoes' 2018 Valtra S374 to find out how it's performed.
Operator Station: This pristine Fendt 828 Vario has been kitted out with some smart upgrades.
Opinion: How to cut out the middle man when it comes to storing your grain.
Operator Profile: James Hughes reveals his best machine, top tools and dream tractor.
Pick-up, 4x4 & ATV News: Land Rover tests hydrogen, Ineos Grenadier cab revealed & options for UTVs.
Working Vehicle: The Suzuki Jimny is back as a van, but is it still an unbeatable off-roader?
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand Massey Ferguson 4200.
Fuel Treatment: Modern diesel can cause issues in your engine and fuel tank but there are steps you can take to reduce the risk.
Patent Disputes: A recent case between two British drill manufacturers has served up some vital lessons for inventors looking to patent ideas.
Game Changers: How the New Holland Series 70 changed tractors with its ground-up design.

FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 88 AUGUST 2021
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Field Test: We put the new JCB TM420S loader through its paces on our test farm.
First Impression: A switch to direct drilling saw one Lincolnshire farm invest in a Mzuri Pro-Til 3.
First Impression: A new Pöttinger Servo 45 M six-furrow plough goes to work in Scotland.
First Impression: As well as the TM, JCB has updated its Fastracs, Loadalls and compact loaders.
First Impression: A new joystick headlines the many changes to the latest Merlo TF35.7-140.
Focus On: Wrap and stack your round bales with a loader-mounted bale-wrapper.
Modern Farming: Are robotic dogs a step too far? Farmers and experts discuss the future.
Running Report: On the hunt for affordable power, Neil Welburn went looking for a New Holland T8050. Here's what he bought.
Running Report: Four operators show us around their early-2000s foragers from Claas, John Deere, Krone and New Holland.
Operator Station: Some practical purchases and clever fabrication have seen this John Deere 6215R gain some worthwhile upgrades.
Opinion: Why fire suppression systems are vital and what buyers should look for.
Operator Profile: Ian Lea-Atkin talks us through his first tractor, favourite machine and best day.
Pick-Up, 4X4 & ATV News: Electric pick-ups will soon be a reality. Here are some models to look out for.
Working Vehicle: The Land Rover Discovery is more refined than ever, but can it still go to work?
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand McCormick X4 tractor.
Pressure Washers: Get your machines looking as good as new with these compact cleaners from Kärcher, Makita, Nilfisk and Stihl.
Grazing Livestock: How solar-powered collars can help to keep cattle, sheep or goats exactly where they should be without any fences.
Game Changers: The FMC pea viners that pioneered a market ahead of Ploeger's latest machines.

FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 87 JULY 2021
Field Test: We join the operators of a new John Deere 8R 370 as it's put to work.
First Impression: The latest Krone MX330 GL forage wagon in action in North Wales.
First Impression: The bespoke Terra-Tech Multi-Cult cultivator built to match a Steiger.
First Impression: A closer look at a brand-new Massey Ferguson 5S.125 tractor.
Focus On: Two farmers discuss why they use MacDon draper headers on their combines.
Modern Farming: In Suffolk with the first British Agrointelli Robotti 150D robotic tractor.
Behind the Scenes: As Standen Engineering celebrates its 175th anniversary, we look back on the evolution of the company.
Fleet Profile: Scottish farmer Haig Hamilton tells us how John Deere Operations Center improved the efficiency of his fleet.
Running Report: “Nothing kills a deer like a Puma”, goes the saying. We went to find out why Case IH became top cat in this Lancs fleet.
Running Report: Convinced by the high spec, one Leicestershire farmer chose a Kuhn mower.
Operator Station: When it comes to bejeweled JCBs, there’s nothing out there like this Fastrac.
Opinion: Jake Sutton-Shaw explains why robot tractors don't have to cost the earth.
Operator Profile: Ben James reveals his favourite tractor and advice for aspiring sole traders.
Pick-Up, 4X4 & ATV News: Delayed Ineos 4x4 coming soon, new Honda UTVs and an electric Polaris.
Working Vehicle: We drive the new Isuzu D-Max range to find out if this is the pick-up that farmers in the UK have been waiting for.
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand Case IH Maxxum tractor.
Engine Technology: The methane-powered New Holland T6 is hailed as a game-changer, but what exactly is it packing under the bonnet?
Game Changers: The award-winning half-track Roadless that was an idea ahead of its time.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 86 JUNE 2021
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Field Test: We put the new McCormick X7.624 tractor through its paces.
First Impression: How a Kuhn Merge Maxx 950 has maximised a forage harvester's efficiency.
First Impression: The operators of a New Holland T7.270 Blue Power rate their latest tractor.
First Impression: In the field with the latest Claas Disco front and rear mower conditioners.
Focus On: Five of the latest reach-arm mowers and cutters on the market.
Modern Farming: Trials to undersow maize have had pleasing results in Staffordshire.
Event Report: We speak to show organisers and exhibitors to find out the future of shows and what visitors can expect in 2021.
Running Report: Three operators reveal their chosen sprayers and how they've been performing.
Running Report: An imported Grimme Varitron 470 is making way for a new model. Here's why its owners have embraced a self-propelled.
Operator Station: Some stylish but functional updates have resulted in a unique New Holland T7.
Opinion: Alastair Priestley reveals what it's like to host Cereals Event at his farm.
Operator Profile: In a new series, Jim Morris opens up on his career, including the best tractor he's driven and tips for young operators.
Pick-Up, 4X4 & ATV News: Special Ford Rangers, the next-gen VW Amarok and future electric Can-Ams.
Working Vehicle: We drive the Toyota Hilux to find out if it's worthy of the Invincible name.
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand Väderstad Tempo drill.
Product Buying Guide: The latest battery-powered, electric tools shunning engines and cables, including Stihl strimmers and Kärcher saws.
Farm Innovations: How a Nottinghamshire farm built its first combination drill for under £1000, and how it has evolved to meet changing needs.
Game Changers: The Massey-Harris tractor that pioneered the use of four-wheel drive.

FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 85 MAY 2021
Field Test: We caught up with the operator of a 1000-hour Claas Axion 960TT tractor.
First Impression: Behind the controls of the new Manitou MLT 841 & 1041 telehandlers.
First Impression: In the field with the latest John Deere front and rear mower conditioners.
Modern Classics: Six concept tractors revisited to see how they influenced current models.
Focus On: Small bales are still in demand. Here's the latest kit for handling them.
Modern Farming: We visit dealer group Farol Ltd's experts to understand the benefits of data.
Fleet Profile: At work with Jonathan Connolly Agricultural Contractors and their fleet of Fendt, Massey Ferguson and JCB machines.
Running Report: On the hunt for a more reliable combine, the Fox family took on one of the first ever Claas Tucano 320 harvesters.
Running Report: The operator of a Krone BiG X 580 forager harvester reveals how it's performed after three seasons in Irish grass.
Operator Station: Inside the cab of Carwyn Owen's 2017 Fendt 1050 Vario, complete with factory-fitted reverse drive for forest work.
Opinion: Quad bike sales grew in 2020 while Utility Vehicles (UTVs) declined. James Dalke of Can-Am explains why.
Pick-Up, 4X4 & ATV News: New Isuzu D-Max goes on sale, Nissan Navara gets the axe, next-gen electric Polaris, and longer Can-Am UTV.
Working Vehicle: With fewer new pick-ups going on sale, are off-road vans the answer? We drive the Vauxhall Combo 4x4 to find out.
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand Deutz-Fahr 6150.4.
Wheels and Tyres: What really goes into designing the wheels for high-power, modern machinery.
Game Changers: The formal tests of the National Institute of Agricultural Engineering.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 84 APRIL 2021
First Impression: We compare the new Massey Ferguson 8S with its 7720 predecessor.
First Impression: The modifications that make new Kubota compacts perfect scraper tractors.
First Impression: How does the all-in-one McHale Fusion compare to a baler and wrapper?
70 Years of Valtra: G135 Versu first drive, new A-Series revealed, and iconic tractors from the past.
Focus On: The latest updates to the current crop of sugar beet harvesters in the UK.
Modern Farming: Why soil health is more important than ever and what you can do to improve it.
Running Report: Chris Stobbs upgraded his standard Krone 890 baler to a High Speed version back in 2019. Here's how it's worked out.
Running Report: Faced with shortening weather windows, Colin Martinson bought a Horsch Pronto 6DC disc drill to improve efficiency.
Operator Station: We take our boots off and climb inside the pristine cab of Harry Fairbank's 2018 John Deere 6155R.
Opinion: With cuts to the Basic Payment Scheme, Ian Ashbridge explains the impact of these on farm businesses and sustainable farming.
Pick-Up, 4X4 & ATV News: Sporty Ford Rangers, commercial Dacia Dusters and fines for loose dogs.
Working Vehicle: Is the Sherp Pro the ultimate in go-anywhere, versatile farm transport?
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand Vicon round baler.
Trailed Forager Prep: Expert tips to get the most out of your trailed forage harvester this season.
Transporting Bales: How to secure round and square bales for easy, safe and legal movements, plus five trailers that don't need straps.
Game Changers: How the World Agricultural Tractor Trials introduced scientific testing.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 83 MARCH 2021
Field Test: A new Fendt 1162 Vario MT takes on a Challenger MT865E in the field.
First Impression: We went to Derbyshire to see the latest Claas Jaguar 970 at work in the hills.
First Impression: The Corvus Terrain DX4 is new to the market but it's hit the ground running.
First Impression: It's 10 years since the first Mzuri Pro-Til drill. Here's how it became a hit.
Focus On: The front tanks helping to boost spraying capacity and drilling efficiency.
Fleet Profile: As Renault became Claas so too did this Irish outfit, but orange still rules.
Running Report: Andrew Whitelaw has been running Strautmann forage wagons since 2018. Here's how the machines have performed.
Running Report: Deutz-Fahr combines have been a feature of the Mason fleet for more than 30 years. Here's why the family remains loyal.
Running Report: The switch to a reverse-drive set-up saw Tim Walker invest in a set of used Claas Disco 8600 Duo mowers.
Operator Station: We delve inside the customised cab of James Rathmell's special edition 2015 New Holland T7.200.
Opinion: Alessio Quatraro explains how precision farming technology is helping smaller farms to see similar returns on investment as those of larger businesses.
Pick-Up, 4X4 & ATV News: Welsh dream over as Ineos moves to France, new Isuzu D-Max, and security boost for Ford Ranger and Transit.
Working Vehicle: Is the MWM Spartan the simple farm transport we've all been looking for?
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand John Deere 6150R.
Custom-Made Drill: The precision farming experts that built their own drill from a Sumo cultivator.
Game Changers: How the Track Marshall TM200 took the fight to the Challenger on UK farms.

FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 82 FEBRUARY 2021
Field Test: A new John Deere 7R 330 takes on a Fendt 939 Vario in a ploughing match.
First Impression: We went to Yorkshire to see a four-metre Sky Agriculture EasyDrill.
First Impression: The Suzuki KingQuad 500AXi is out to take the ATV crown, but is it up to it?
First Impression: How a Grimme GB 215 planter kick-started a precision farming regime.
Modern Farming: Here's how you can make handling big bags around the farm easier and safer.
Focus On: The straw spreading equipment helping farms to save time and money51.
Fleet Profile: Many dismiss older combines, but for one contractor a pair of New Hollands from 1997 and 2003 are the perfect tools.
Running Report: Bucking the trend for a telehandler, a Massey Ferguson 6718S handles loading duties, and more, on a Cheshire dairy farm.
Running Report: On a quest for affordable power, PW Farming chose a 2009 Claas Xerion 3800. Here's how it's performed so far.
Operator Station: We delve inside the customised cab of Oli Knight's Massey Ferguson 7726S, which even includes an oven!
Opinion: Tom Verner explains how farmers can make the most of R&D Tax Credits when developing their farm innovations.
Pick-Up, 4X4 & ATV News: Blank canvas for Ford Ranger, Polaris launches new Sportsman, and the Ineos Grenadier may run on hydrogen.
Working Vehicle: The SsangYong Musso boasts the best pick-up load-carrying capacity, but is this enough to steal sales from its rivals?
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand JCB Loadall 530-70.
Operations Centre: We delve into John Deere's new software to find out what benefits it brings.
Game Changers: How FW Pettit pioneered the development of heavy-duty disc harrows.
FARM MACHINERY JOURNAL ISSUE 81 JANUARY 2021
Field Test: We put the latest Fendt 300 & 700 Vario tractors to work in Nottinghamshire.
First Impression: In the field with the first Agrifac Endurance II sprayer to land in Ireland.
First Impression: The Zocon Greenseeder is helping farmers to undersow grass in maize crops.
First Impression: The parent company of Google has developed a field robot. Here it is.
Focus On: The slurry spreading equipment helping farms to become more sustainable.
Modern Classics: As prices of second-hand tractors creep up, here are the best investments.
Fleet Profile: Why hired-in Deutz-Fahr combines complement this Scottish farm's operation.
Running Report: After a fire took out a machine, this Irish farm invested in a new Claas Lexion 770. Here's how it's performed.
Running Report: A string of Clayson and New Holland combines have culminated in a 2010 CX8080 for this Yorkshire farmer.
Operator Station: We delve inside the immaculate cab of Ben Addy's John Deere 6155R.
Opinion: Richard Broome explains why it's essential to check before you go digging.
Pick-Up, 4X4 & ATV News: Land Rover gives the Discovery a new engine, MWM Spartan brings Soviet style to the UK and Segway's new ATVs.
Working Vehicle: The Kubota RTV-X1110 takes on a real-word farm test to see what it's made of.
Used Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand Massey Ferguson 5600.
Product Review: Battery power and LEDs combine again in this magnetic beacon from Sparex.
Trailer Braking: What you need to know to ensure your machines comply with the law, plus the new AEA guide every operator should read.
Game Changers: How Perkins oversaw a switch to diesel power with its iconic P-Series engines.











