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Machinery
Maximising machine use to make the most of an investment is often a priority for most machinery buyers. But one Wiltshire farming business has taken this thinking to the next level.
18 March 0021
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8 min read
Machinery
A change in machinery policy has led Stafford Proctor and Sid Mann, of Long Sutton-based Proctor Bros, to buy two John Deere track layer tractors. Alex Heath finds out more
09 March 0021
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7 min read
Machinery
In recent years, attention to Massey Fergusons combines has been diverted at the range topping Ideal machines, however, its smaller ranges are still proving invaluable for many farmers. Alex Heath speaks to a Beta user of six years to find out how it is performing.
19 February 0021
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6 min read
Machinery
Stone picking is undoubtedly one of the bleakest jobs on any farm, however, mechanical stone pickers can prove a useful way of clearing land without being a back breaking chore. Alex Heath visits a farm employing one such machine.
11 February 0021
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7 min read
Machinery
While many pickup manufacturers are downsizing their engine capacities, Toyota is bucking the trend, slotting a 2.8-litre, 201hp powerplant under the restyled hood of its new Hilux pickups.
12 January 0021
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6 min read
Machinery
With a large muck and slurry spreading workload, one Leicestershire farmer and contractor has turned to side discharge spreading as a more versatile option. Alex Heath finds out more.
10 January 0021
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6 min read
Machinery
With an ageing machine the weak point in the logistical chain, a change of plan was needed for Greens Farmings beetroot campaign, prompting it to purchase a brace of Dezeure reverse tip trailers.
16 December 0020
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6 min read
Machinery
We first saw the Corvus Terrain DX4 at the Royal Highland Show in 2019 and were struck with its new from the ground up design philosophy and rugged appearance. Eager to see what it is made of, we get to grips with the new name in the UTV sector.
25 November 0020
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7 min read
Machinery
Ubcos electric 2X2 utility bikes have recently started landing on UK shores. Aimed squarely as an alternative for ATV users, Alex Heath put a pair of the manufacturers bikes to work, to understand where they sit in the market.
20 November 0020
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9 min read
Machinery
Featuring a new cab with lower noise levels, greater comfort and dramatically improved overhead visibility, JCBs latest Series III Loadalls promised many improvements. But do these improvements actually make a difference? Simon Henley visits a dairy farm in Somerset to find out.
13 November 0020
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5 min read