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Aiming to find out more about Fendts latest tracked tractor development, we try out a model from its new large frame 1100 Vario MT Series. James Rickard reports.

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.

Looking for more efficiency, one Kent grower has replaced his Hardi Alpha self-propelled sprayer with the Danish makers latest Evo II version, complete with a bigger tank. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

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

Over the last five years, one Oxfordshire grower has made the most of a Versatile 550DT for frontline power. Its performance and low running costs have led to a second Versatile joining the fleet. Geoff Ashcroft reports.

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.

Boasting 100 tonnes per hour with only 1 per cent losses, one of the most highly anticipated recent combine developments has to be John Deeres new X9. We caught up with the machine in action.

Representing an all-new market for Deutz-Fahr, we get an in-depth insight into its latest tractor development, the 8280TTV.

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.

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.