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Setting up tractors for best performance relies, in large part, on getting the ballasting right, to achieve weight distribution and maximum traction in the paddock, or to create balance, and for safety when using frontloaders.

Versatile has a good pedigree when it comes to building tractors. 

Versatile has a good pedigree in building tractors. Having built the first equal-wheel 4WD (D100) in 1966, the company has gone on to build machines for broadacre farmers in North America and Canada, gaining a reputation for big, strong and simple. 

There's no doubt South Korea knows a thing or two about producing great products at extremely competitive prices and the Samsung, Kia and Hyundai are recognised in most households.

The fourth generation of the Valtra T Series offers models with 155-250hp and up to 1000Nm torque, a large amount of power to take on demanding tasks.

A Taranaki contractor is discovering the economic benefits of Fendt’s Vario CVT transmission, reports AGCO. 

Massey Ferguson is strengthening its position in the specialist tractor sector with the launch of two models, which make up the MF 3600 Series. 

Five new, 3- and 4-cylinder MF 5600 series models from Massey Ferguson are purpose built to deliver exactly the right specification for the 85-120hp sector. 

As we approach National Fieldays, the foggy season has arrived in Waikato, but it’s not all gloom and doom.

Shallower Ruts and less soil compaction came to light in a field test of Michelin XeoBib tractor tyres.