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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‘The Ploughing’

Claas Axion 870 Cmatic: 5,000 hours of hard labour • Arriving in 2017, the Axion 870 was a late addition to the Claas tractor range, but its 197kW/270hp of rated power means it still falls into the universal workhorse bracket — big enough to pull acre-eating kit but doesn’t look out of place when hauling trailers. We find out what it’s like to live with for 5,000 hours.

Six electric-powered yard loaders: Hush handling • The market for battery-powered yard loaders in the 2.5t class is still relatively small, but, if you are operating in and around buildings and have on-farm electricity generation, then they could appeal. Four farm machinery magazines from Northern Europe have put these six machines to the test.

JCB Fastrac 6000: Fielding focus • With four-wheel-steering, central tyre inflation, full suspension, a 66km/hr travel speed and up to 335hp under the bonnet, JCB’s new mid-range Fastrac 6000s appear to be pretty multi-talented machines. We take a closer look

Fend 500 Vario: Beneath the skin • The new Gen 4 version of the 500 Vario may not look dramatically different, but the hardware below the cab has been completely gutted to make way for an Agco Power motor and TA120 Vario Drive transmission. We take a closer look.

Krone CombiPack HDP CV165 XC baler wrapper: Chains are so last year! • There are a lot of firsts on Krone’s new-from-the-ground-up combi baler, the HDP CV165 XC … from the driveshaft power transfer to the 41-knife chopping system and the high-speed wrapping arms.

New Holland T7.225 AutoCommand: Short story… • The short-wheelbase T7 is a big hitter in the UK and even more so with Irish farmers and contractors. So, has New Holland done enough?

Väderstad trailed Carrier and Carrier XT: XT. Two letters. Big difference • Adding XT to the Väderstad Carrier name may be short and simple but choosing between a used trailed Carrier and Carrier XT is more involved. These variants differ not just in their chassis design but in the layout of the working elements too. Add various options and upgrades and there is a lot to think about.

Case IH Puma tractors: Cuddles for kittens • Case IH owners have been busy sharing their tips for Puma perfection and Maxxum magnificence, as well as offering a dash of original CVX class, with a range of mods that may also appeal to New Holland T6 and T7 owners.

Kraiburg EspaFlex rubber flooring: Comfort with less gas • The EspaFlex flooring, presented by Kraiburg at EuroTier 2024, reduces the release of ammonia in cattle barns with slatted floors. profi took a close look at the new flooring.

Agco Smart Toplink: Staying on the level • As a fertiliser spreader empties, the weight distribution also changes. Which will make a difference to the angle of the discs and, in turn, the spreading pattern can suffer....