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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Deutz-Fahr 6185 TTV: Quite satisfied • Nestling in what has now become the all-rounder power bracket, the 175hp rated/188hp max 6185 TTV is still not an everyday find in the UK or even in Ireland where Deutz has previously been well regarded. In Germany, on the other hand, this model is more common. So, has the 6185 lived up to the expectations of our long-term test owner?

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Fendt Katana 850 forage harvester: Bella Katana • In Italy we were able to make up for what we were unable to do in our practical test last season. Near Verona, the Fendt self-propelled showed off its strong throughput and impeccable cutting quality.

Horsch Leeb 1.4CS sprayer: Mounting an assault • It is now three years since Horsch Leeb threw its hat into the mounted sprayer ring. We tested the 1.4CS, a 1,400-litre capacity machine fitted with a 21m boom.

Fendt ErgoSteer tractor joystick: Two hands, no wheel • For the past 12 months, Fendt owners have had the option of retrofitting a joystick-based steering system on the Vario 500 and larger models with the FendtOne controls … provided the tractor in question has GPS.

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Merlo TF30.7 telehandler: Compact and mighty? • Merlo has returned to the 3.0t handler market with the relatively svelte TF30.7, small in stature with a sizeable punch. There have been lots of changes to the long-awaited TF32.6 successor.

Pacam 2525 yard loader: A mixed bag • Pacam from the Netherlands sells yard loaders that use a Chinese-made chassis, whereas the hydraulic components are sourced from Western manufacturers. We put the 2525 to work to find out if this is a happy marriage of hardware.

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JCB Loadall 514-40 telehandler: Compact helper • Measuring under 1.6m across and just 3.0m long, the diminutive 25hp JCB 514-40 is the smallest and least powerful member of the Loadall telehandler family. So how does this handler stack up on farm?

Volvo L25 Electric wheeled loader: All or nothing • Volvo has now ceased the diesel version of its L25 wheeled loader, deciding to place its focus on the entirely electric version with one battery. We give it a whirl.

JCB 418S and 419S loading shovels: Look before you leap • JCB launched the 418S loading shovel in November 2013 to replace both the 414S and 416S. Offering increased power and a general hike in performance over its predecessors, the 418S was itself replaced by the current 419S in February 2017, this model also offering a further boost in performance. Over a decade on, a used entry level 418S may well be advertised for not far north of £30K as a private sale or non-dealer buy. That buys a lot of loader for your money on paper but don’t’ be too hasty…

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