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Issue 116
December 2023
- FREE UK Contractor Handbook
- Field Test: How does the new Case IH Puma 260 stack up against other 300hp tractors?
- First Impression: The new launches from Amazone on show at its pre-Agritechnica launch
- First Impression: We run down the latest offering of Tanco Bale Wrappers on the market
- First Impression: We discover what’s new from Väderstad at its pre-Agritechnica event
- Fleet Profile: A Northamptonshire farm running a pair New Holland CR8.90 combines
Full contents (14 items)
- Focus On….. Simple but effective, a look at Side-Discharge Muckspreaders
- Focus On….. We take a look at some of the new All-Terrain Vehicles arriving in 2024
- Running Report: Running the MF Ideal 7 Combine has inspired greater use of new technology
- Running Report: The Krone BiG X 780 self-propelled forager, built for high output
- My Life In My Tractor: Even after 60 years, Paul Hudson remains an enthusiastic tractor operator
- Young Farmer: How working in Canada shaped Tom House’s view of his farming career
- Working Vehicle: The Toyota Hilux GR Sport heads this long-lasting and bombproof range
- Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying the cheap and cheerful Zetor Proxima, one of the brand’s best-selling models
Issue 115
November 2023
- Field Test: We take a close look at McCormick’s X6.415. Named the Utility Tractor of the Year 2023, we agree with the judges
- First Impression: This Manitou MLA-T 533-145 V+ is already a favourite with its operators
- First Impression: We report from Horsch’s pre-Agritechnica product launch in Germany
- Event Report: Kverneland has also unveiled a batch of new products – FMJ was there
- Fleet Profile: The predominantly Claas combine fleet run by Richardson Engineering
- Modern Farming: A review of the latest front-end loader features and new technology
Full contents (14 items)
- Focus On….. The big players in the reardischarge muckspreader market
- Running Report: The Bednar Swifterdisc XE12400 delivering impressive one-pass results
- Modern Classic: An immaculate MF 7370 Beta ParaLevel combine in North Yorkshire
- My Life In My Tractor: Contractor Colin Bowen tells us about the farm machinery he has used
- Young Farmer: Head herdsman James Dunning tells us about his career in agriculture
- Working Vehicle: What does the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster offer business buyers?
- Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying a used 229hp Case IH MXM190 tractor
- Tilly Trailer Pass: We examine how the Tilly Pass Scheme promotes trailer safety in the UK
Issue 114
October 2023
- Field Test: We get up close with the latest John Deere 9700i self-propelled forager and its impressive new JD18X AdBlue-free engine
- First Impression: We report from Germany where Claas unveiled new tractors and combines
- First Impression: We see the latest Fendt grassland kit working at a County Durham demo day
- Fleet Profile: We visit a Derbyshire farm running a pair of New Holland CX5.90 combines
- Modern Farming: We look at the strong case for the introduction of field robots in farming
- Focus On….. A look at the Diet Feeder options that can be found on the market in the UK
Full contents (18 items)
- Focus On….. The Power Harrows available to those that seek the finest of seedbeds
- Running Report: How a Heath Superchaser QM is tackling labour shortages in Cheshire
- Running Report: How a Krone Swadro TC1250 is performing for its South Yorkshire owner
- Running Report: A Kent contractor’s experience with his Bomford Turner Buzzard Evo 7.25
- Opinion: Strategies to maintain machinery spend if a poor harvest hits profitability
- Operator Station: This month we visit the cab of a Chafer Interceptor self-propelled sprayer on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border
- Operator Profile: We talk to operator Callum Hawkin about his experience of working in farming
- Working Vehicle: We find out if the Suzuki Jimny is really a case of fashion over substance
- Young Farmer: Meet new contractor Heather Hall
- Buying Guide: All you need to know about buying John Deere’s popular 6130M tractors
- Slug Pellet Spreaders: Making sure your slug pellet applicator is safe and ready for work
- Battery Charger Test: We put the CTEK MXS 10 battery charger through its paces in a bench test
Issue 113
September 2023
- Field Test: The Kubota M6 141 Utility is put through its paces and doesn’t disappoint
- Product Launch: The JCB 403E and the growing potential for zero-emissions in the UK
- Big Picture: Glimpse the brand new Claas Xerion 650 basking in the sunshine
- First Impression: How a Case IH Maxxum 145 helped develop one contracting business
- Fleet Profile: Three New Holland T6s form the backbone of this York-based machinery fleet
- Modern Farming: We take a look at the latest inter-row hoes on the market and what the manufacturers are offering
Full contents (19 items)
- Running Report: Big baling with the Fendt 1290N on an arable and livestock farm in Shropshire
- My Life In Tractors: Charlie Wright tells us all about his impressive mixed fleet on the family’s farms
- Focus On….. How stale seedbeds are vital to giving crops the best chance possible
- Running Report: A Fendt Lotus 1020T helps to maximise workload and increase crop quality
- Hot Topic: We report on how and why to improve the security of your machinery
- Opinion: The Farm Safety Federation’s Stephanie Berkeley gives a stark warning
- Operator Station: A look inside the cab of a John Deere 6R165, with all the latest features and applications
- Operator Profile: We talk to Mark Jelley, winner of Syngenta’s Farm Sprayer Operator of the Year
- Young Farmer: Meet cereal farmer Jonty Waudby
- Working Vehicle: Is the classic Land Rover Defender still up to the challenges of the countryside?
- Buying Guide: What to look for when purchasing a second-hand JCB 3000 Series tractor
- UTV Lights Upgrade: We look at switching out OEM’s LEDs on a Valtra T255 for UTV’s brighter 300 series
- Tractor Twitcher: A selection of images from the Grassland & Muck Demonstration in 2017
Issue 112
August 2023
- On-Farm Test: We look at the Claas Lexion 7500 TT as it prepares for harvest
- First Impression: A move into telehandlers for Fendt and its Cargo T740
- First Impression: A Warwickshire farmer’s views on the performance of the Claas Jaguar 940
- Fleet Profile: Contractor and farmer Matthew Nichols adds new Bateman sprayers to his fleet
- Event Report: A look into the machinery and kit on show at this year’s Cereals 2023
- Modern Farming: All the latest baler technology, promoting, efficiency, productivity and profitability
Full contents (16 items)
- My Life In Tractors: In this NEW feature, farmer James Dowkes tells all about his life in machinery
- Focus On….. How hedgecutter manufacturers are responding to meet time and tidiness challenges
- Hot Topic: We look at how work experience can benefit our operators of the future
- Running Report: A Shelbourne Reynolds 660 hedgecutter is ideal for one North Yorkshire farm
- Opinion: Views from the National Association of Agricultural Contractors’ Jill Hewitt
- Operator Station: A look inside the cab of a special edition Claas Axion 830, with all the latest features and applications
- Operator Profile: We talk to Cornwall-based student Dom Roberts about his work-life and agricultural studies
- Young Farmers: We talk to Sam Smith in this NEW feature, championing the next generation
- Dyno Testing: Dynamometers are the talk of the sector: here’s how they are used and why
- Working Vehicle: A comprehensive review of the Toyota Land Cruiser Commercial
Issue 111
July 2023
- Field Test: Behind the wheel of the John Deere 6R185
- First Impression: Spraying with the Agrifac Vanguard in North Lincolnshire
- First Impression: A farmer in Cheshire invests in a second set of Kuhn mowers
- Special Report: Find out why this 2017 Lady Storm P300 is a modern rarity
- Event Preview: All the information on the upcoming Cereals Event 2023 ahead of next month’s showcase
- Modern Farming: All the latest in drill coulter designs for the upcoming season
Full contents (16 items)
- Fleet Profile: Swaledale farmers W. C. Stones give us a look at their range of equipment
- Focus On….. The importance and benefits of combine alternative headers
- Hot Topic: We delve into the progress of methand and other alternative fuels
- Running Report: A set of Ovlac ploughs working together in North Yorkshire
- Opinion: Andy Lister discusses changes for sprayer operators
- Operator Station: A look inside the cab of a John Deere 6155R
- Operator Profile: We talk to Yorkshire-based operator Sam Horfsall about slurry spreading and more
- Young Farmers: We talk to Michael Wilkinson in this new feature, championing the new generation
- Water Sprayers: All the latest information and guidance
- Buying Guide: A comprehensive review of the Fendt 800 Series
Issue 110
June 2023
- Field Test: Behind the wheel of the Q Series Valtra
- First Impression: Doubling up with two Mzuri Pro-til 4Ts in Lancashire
- First Impression: Slurry sampling with the John Deere Harvestlab and how the machine uses less nitrogen
- Fleet Profile: We travel to Nottinghamshire to see a fleet including four John Deere 6R 185 tractors
- Business Report: How one operator is developing his agricultural contracting venture
- Special Report: Special feature looking into opportunities for working in custom harvest teams in the USA
Full contents (16 items)
- Modern Farming: Five ways to reduce chemical use when using a sprayer
- Focus On….. The importance and benefits of front-mounted mowers
- Running Report: We’re in Derbyshire to take a look at a New Holland CX8.70 at work
- Running Report: Find out why the Renault Atles is proving that new isn’t always best
- Opinion: Richard Longthorpe outlines the importance of work experience
- Operator Station: A look inside the cab of a Chafer Interceptor sprayer
- Operator Profile: We talk to Hull-based operator Mark Turner about his views
- Buying Guide: A comprehensive review of the Merlo TF427-140
- Trailer Lighting: Why keeping your trailer well-lit is vital
- Working Classics: This 1982 Zetor Crystal 10011 Turbo is still working its magic trimming hedges in Derbyshire
Issue 109
May 2023
- Field Test: We visit Daventry and a Fendt Vario 728 Gen7
- First Impression: A look at the Claas Lexion 6800TT strutting its stuff
- Fleet Profile: North Yorkshire contractor Richard Dawson shows us his Kverneland Accord Optima TF HD maize drills and more
- Hot Topic: A new feature that tackles a key issue. This month we look at agriculture’s mental health problem
- Behind the Scenes: A trip to India to look at BKT Tyres’ new factory in Bhuj
- Focus On….. It’s that time of year to talk about bale handling, with a host of machines that remain popular all year round
Full contents (16 items)
- Modern Farming: The benefits of auto-steering are plain to see. We look at some of the latest offerings on the market
- Running Report: We’re in North Yorkshire to check a DGPSD 4U Jethro Guidance System at work in a variety of ways
- Opinion: It’s time to better understand soils, says Timac Agro’s David Newton
- Operator Station: We take a look inside the cab of the Fendt 724 Vario S4
- Operator Profile: We talk to Shropshire-based contractor Ed Jones about his views
- Buying Guide: A comprehensive review of the McCormack C_100 Max
- Pre-Season Mowers: How to treat your mower with the care it deserves
- Hydrogen: A run down of JCB’s latest developments in off-road hydrogen power
- Working Vehicle: Why Isuzu’s D Max could be the affordable choice
- Your Shout: Stakeholders give an overview on safety for the new season
Issue 108
April 2023
- Field Test: We visit Cheshire Farm Machinery and a Deutz-Fahr 6230 TTV
- First Impression: A look at the New Holland CR8.80 at work in Lincolnshire
- First Impression: How the Kuhn FC 8830 and FC 3125DF mowers are delivering in Cheshire
- Event Report: The latest news and information from the FIRA World Ag Robotics Forum
- Focus On….. Why Swath Mergers are growing in popularity
- Modern Farming: How the latest baler technology is promoting efficiency
Full contents (18 items)
- Running Report: Find out why the Hustler Bale Unrolla LX105 is turning heads
- Running Report: The Ma/Ag Sicura SSP40TRC Direct Drill works its magic in Yorkshire
- Opinion: Savills analyst Joe Lloyd gives his views on alternative fuel options
- Operator Station: Dealer RVW Pugh provides access to the Massey Ferguson 7S.210 tractor
- Operator Profile: Andrew Wooley shares his experience at Puckshipton Farms in Wiltshire
- Buying Guide: The Massey Ferguson 5610 showcases a variety of options
- Workshop: New welders and tool storage feature in this month’s latest tech updates
- Bale Season Preview: How to prepare a baler for work and increase productivity
- ATV Service: Is now the time to give your ATV the attention it deserves?
- Working Vehicle: Why the SsangYong Musso is flying the flag for its brand
- Working Classics: An in-depth look at the 1994 Ford 8670
- Your Shout: Stakeholders give their views on mental health in agriculture
Issue 107
March 2023
- Field Test: On-farm test of the much-awaited 2022 Massey Ferguson 8S
- First Impression: A look at the McHale V6 750 round baler at work in the Yorkshire Wolds
- First Impression: How the Grimme Varitron 470 is delivering on a Shropshire potato farm
- First Impression: The Kuhn VB3165 teams up with a Meijer sledge and a New Holland T7.210
- Event Report: An in-depth look at the 2023 LAMMA show at Birmingham's NEC
- Focus On….. What’s available in the 4,000-litre sprayer capacity sector?
Full contents (16 items)
- Running Report: Find out why the JCB TM420s is providing more power for one Lancashire contractor
- Running Report: Looking for help with the harvest? One Yorkshire farm chose a Fendt Ideal 9T
- Opinion: Richard Whitlock warns on higher growing costs and falling prices
- Operator Station: Having taken delivery of a John Deere 6R 185 tractor in late 2022, S&J Fisher let FMJ take a closer look
- Operator Profile: Jeff Clayton discusses how he manages a wide range of activities across the industry
- Buying Guide: Pushing boundaries with the New Holland T7.315HD, showcasing improved capacity and more
- Workshop: Heavy duty lights and new storage cabinets feature in this month’s latest tech updates
- Fertiliser Spreaders: Why tray-testing is becoming more important than ever
- Remapping: How a North Wales engineering concern diversified its business
- Working Classics: The New Holland TL58i is still going strong and remains a sight for sore eyes
Issue 106
February 2023
- Field Test: On-farm test of the latest nine-metre, six-tonne Manitou MLT 961 telehandler
- First Impression: During a trip to Germany, Claas revealed its latest tractor developments
- First Impression: Buying a John Deere loader tractor will mean comparing a 6M and 6R. So we did
- First Impression: You don’t see many trailed foragers, but this new Kongskilde might change that
- Event Preview: Everything you should see at this year’s LAMMA show at Birmingham’s NEC
- Modern Farming: Umbilical and tanker slurry spreading methods compared
Full contents (17 items)
- Focus On: Find out more about the latest trailed straw spreaders on sale in the UK
- Event Report: Industry experts have chosen the winners of the Farm Machine 2023 awards
- Running Report: Looking for more power and capacity, one Yorkshire farm chose a New Holland CR8.90 combine harvester
- Opinion: The cost of farming is going up and farms may no longer be adequately insured
- Operator Station: Having taken delivery of his 8S.225 in September 2022, Ben Davies let FMJ take a closer look at Massey Ferguson’s new cab
- Operator Profile: You shouldn’t ever be standing around bored, reckons Mike Hindle-Scales, who has many years of contracting experience
- Working Vehicle: A luxurious pick-up now sits at the top of Ford’s brand-new Ranger line‑up
- Buying Guide: Navigate the classifieds with this guide to second-hand Case IH Luxxums
- Workshop: It’s important that your machines get the right engine oil. Here’s what to look for
- Tyre Inflation System: Making sure your tractor and trailer tyres are inflated to the correct pressures has never been so quick or easy
- Working Classics: Laverda combine harvesters are a rare sight in the UK, let alone two in the same field. FMJ went to see a pair in action
Issue 105
January 2023
- Field Test: We put the JCB Fastrac 4220 iCON to work to find out why it’s so well liked
- First Impression: Why a Pottinger TOP 762C rake is the perfect DIY machine for on-farm silage
- First Impression: Vaderstad finally puts its new implements to work on its farm in Germany
- First Impression: The Fendt implement innovations landing in time for next year’s grass harvest
- Event Report: SIMA returned to showcase some new kit worthy of the show’s 100th edition
- Focus On: The latest slurry tankers aimed at handling waste in a much more efficient way
Full contents (16 items)
- Behind The Scenes: Joskin is expanding across Europe, with its modern factories evolving to cope
- Fleet Profile: Growing organic crops requires an extensive fleet. Here’s T C & N Taylor’s line-up
- Running Report: Why the New Holland TC5.90 is the ideal combine for one South Yorkshire farm
- Opinion: Steyr vice president Christian Huber introduces the hybrid drive concept
- Operator Station: Zak Mumford takes great care of his meticulously upgraded John Deere 6155R
- Operator Profile: Operator Matt Stephenson explains why a front mower is his favourite machine
- Working Vehicle: Behind the wheel of the Unimog U530 for a road test with a difference
- Workshop: The latest tools and accessories to keep your farm and machines running
- Fit A Weighbridge: On-site with John Maguire & Sons in Leicestershire to find out why your farm needs a weighbridge and how to install one
- Working Classics: How a rare Claas Lexion 780 Evolution Terra Trac combine saved a family’s harvest and never left the farm