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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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EAST MEETS WEST • The big names in the tractor world did not have the stage to themselves at Agritechnica. The German show also provided a podium for Indian and Chinese manufacturers to show their latest wares in Europe.

Claas, Deutz-Fahr, John Deere, MF, McCormick, New Holland, Valtra — Part 1: 300hp champions compared

THE TEST CANDIDATES • Lining up seven candidates, the test group was nearly complete. The only machine missing was the Fendt 728 Vario. AGCO sent the Massey 8S and the Valtra Q, CNH only the New Holland T7: the Case IH Puma 260 and the Steyr Absolut 280 are based on the same platform as the T7 and therefore didn’t join the comparison.

ALL-ROUND VISIBILITY COMPARED • The Valtra offers operators the best all-round view, because you can see 70.7% of the 24m diameter circle. This compares to 58.4% on the New Holland. John Deere is only slightly better at 60.0% visibility.

HOW THE MEASUREMENTS WERE TAKEN

Claas Rollant 540RC: Hello again, old friend • "We used to have a Claas 46, and it was a great baler" was the common chat whenever someone spotted our Rollant 540RC on test last season. Now, with this latest incarnation, Claas wants it back in the yards of those ‘used to haves’. So, does the 'new 46' have what it takes to fill the shoes of a legend?

AG Products Maxi and Flingk SE250 sawdust spreaders: Bedding duo dust-up • If you're wanting to speed up cubicle bedding but are operating on a modest budget, then keep reading to see which of these two options represents your best bet — the AG Products Maxi or the Flingk SE250.

AG PRODUCTS MAXI • Basic spreader does what it’s supposed to do

FLINGK SE250 • Comfortable and solid

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GreenTec Spider 720 Plus hedgecutter: Arm left, arm right • GreenTec has extended its hedgecutter range with the Spider. Based on the Scorpion, the new model can be operated on the left and right side of the tractor.

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Samson US235 rear discharge spreader: US = Universal Spreader • Danish spreader maker Samson is targeting contractor operators with its latest US muck spreaders which includes the 35m³ US235 that we got to try back in the autumn. Does it have the features to make it a robust buy?

Amazone ZG-TX Super trailed spreader: Two-fold accuracy • Amazone is expanding its trailed spreader line-up with a dual-purpose machine. The ZG-TX has an interchangeable spreading system that allows it to switch from fertiliser application mode to lime in just 20 minutes.

Dieci AgriMax 50.8 Power X2 telehandler: Top speed telehandler • With a potential 50km/hr travel speed, the Dieci AgriMax Power X2 certainly looks to have the legs for some fast road work, but what is it like as a handler?

Horsch Avatar 12.25 SD: One-pass sowing • Two years ago, Horsch introduced a new generation of Avatar seeders. Here’s an overview of the changes on this latest upgrade to the firm’s no-till drill.

Fend 516 Vario Stage IIIA SCR, Stage IV S4 and Stage V Gen3 tractors: Vario versatility • Fendt launched its 500 Vario in 2013, with four models spanning 108hp to 148hp. As is typically the...