Profi

If you are interested in tractors and farm machinery then Profi International is the magazine for you with its in-depth technical articles, keeping you up to date on all the latest farm machinery news. Profi magazine is the only monthly magazine assessing, scientifically testing, comparing and advising on tractors, machinery and ancillary equipment. Profi also advises on buying used equipment, and includes a wealth of practical and technical features to help readers get more from their existing machinery. Profi magazine also has a new workshop tips section and expanded classifieds! A subscription to Profi delivers you 13 issues per year.

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McCormick X8.631 VT-Drive: Follower of footsteps • When it comes to style, the 221kW/301hp X8.631 with its lush red paintwork is a real head-turner. And it doesn’t have to be shy about its test attributes, either. Read on to find out why the big Mc proved to be a bit of a bitchy diva.

Samasz P10-1100T tedder: Ted a little, ted a lot • While Samasz has offered a range of mounted tedders for several years, it’s a relative new player in the trailed market, launching its P10-1100T in 2022. We've been operating the 11m machine through the 2023 grass season.

Giant G2200HD vs G2200E wheeled loaders: Bark or buzz • Electrification isn't only a feature of today’s automotive sector. Battery-powered machines are starting to emerge in the agri market, and, within that market, yard loaders are leading the way. To see whether a diesel-powered Giant G2200HD can be ousted by its G2200E electric stablemate, we compare the two.

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McHale Fusion 4 Plus baler wrapper combi: Differences in the detail • A new pick-up, revised feed channel, increased bale density and faster wrapping speeds are all part of the Fusion 4 hardware updates, although it’s the improved electronics that are equally impressive. Read on to find out more.

Amazone Pantera 7004 self-propelled sprayer: Crank up the volume • Amazone has been producing the Pantera self propelled since 2010. Now the current 4504 model is about to be joined by a new flagship, the 7004. And it’s more than just a bigger tank, as we found out.

Kaweco KW25-27 compact wheeled loader: The Dutch successor • Most will associate the Kaweco name with large slurry tankers and possibly forage trailers. Yet small yard loaders are also in the company’s price list. We drive the latest in-house development.

Krone EasyCut B950 Collect: Halfway house • While the majority of triples sold in the UK have a tine conditioner, Krone has retailed a handful of rear butterflies with its auger-based merger system — the B950 Collect.

Manitou MLT741-140 V+ telehandler: NewAg on the used market • Launched as part of a ‘new’ generation of Manitou NewAg telehandlers back in 2016, the nominal 7.0m lift and 4.1t capacity MLT741-140 V+ reached UK users in late 2017. A key point was ditching the powershift and solely focusing on the stepless ZF ‘hydrostatic’. From late 2020, MLT741-140 V+ models switched to Stage V power units and a new Dana transmission with a powershift MLT741-130 PS+ arriving in late 2021.

Managing sand bedding in a loose house: Poo picked, clean bed • Better known for its in- and out-of-parlour feeding systems, and more recently the CowToilet, Hanskamp has now added the BeddingCleaner to the mix of machines it offers. So, what are the benefits of sand bedding on a loose cow barn?

Greenfield beef unit: Building for the future • Staffordshire based T Swift...