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124 VolumesTHE TRADITION CONTINUES –SINCE 1891

Be first to see the besttractor models for 2014,well before their officialrelease, it’s all in this issue. Pick up on the interesting

trends such as bargain pricedmodels that are based on bestselling lines, but are slightlylesser-specced while performingequally as well as the fullypledged model that they imitate.What we have is plenty of

engine, drivetrain and suspensionimprovements for smootherand more efficient tractors, allwith better cabs for a less tiringworking day.We also run you through one

of the most apprehensive winterharvests of recent years, as theforecast yields moved frompoor to exceptional, to end upwith a crop that was just shortof the all-time record at 44 million tonnes.This has led many growers

to invest in new planting rigsfor the upcoming sowing season,a decision that could see themost ground to date put underseed. We detail the currentmost popular models.Don’t miss our first test of an

ATV with a ROPS that is safestwe have ever driven, but hascreated so much controversy,the industry body refused toacknowledge its ATV status. �

TRACTORS This list contains prices for the most sought after new tractormodels currently available for 2014 along with detailed specifications

� New Holland T5 Series � Versatile DeltaTrak� JCB Fastrac 4000 Series � JCB Fastrac 3000 Xtra Series

� John Deere 5E & 5M Series � John Deere 6MC & 6RC Series � McCormick X50 Series � McCormick X7 Pro Drive

� Massey Ferguson MF400 Series � Deutz Fahr Series 5 � Ferrrari Vega Series � Ferrari Cobram Series � Case IH Farmall U Pro � Challenger MT700E

� Challenger MT800E � Antonio Carraro TGF9800 � BCS Valiant AR Series � Manitou MLT960

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HEAVY DUTY SLASHERS Mirco Brothers clinches an Australia-widedeal on well known Spanish TMC Cancela rotary brushcutters

BIGGER BALES New Holland replaces BR7000 balers with Roll-Beltvariable chamber models with up to 20 per cent more capacity.

INCREASED REACH Manitou beefs up its range with the MLT960 telehandler with a massive six-tonnes capacity and a nine metre reach

HIT THE FAN The world’s best maker of farm machinery and equipmentfans appoints a local to handle distribution and after sales servicing

LIKE NEW AGAIN How a local firm restores header and forage frontsto pristine condition at a fraction of the cost of a new model

TRACK CHALLENGE Versatile takes on the big names in track tractor manufacturing with four DeltaTrak models offered up to 456kW (620hp)

BABY FASTRAC JCB’s Fastrac 4000 range will take the badge to newheights as it brings with it CVT drive and active levelling suspension

CUT THE COST John Deere release reduced spec 6MC and 6RC 4-cylindercompact versions offering a very keen price point that is hard to beat

NEXT GENERATION McCormick is revamping its range with X-generationmodels and the mid-power X50 tractors are some of the first off the rank

VALUED WORKERS Massey Ferguson’s mid-power MF400 Series aremulti-taskers designed to keep cost and complexity to a minimum.

DEUTZ REPLACEMENTS The Deutz-Fahr Series 5 will replace Agrotron Mand K models with a choice of different build configurations

PICK OF THE BUNCH Ferrari’s low-slung and agile tractors are just rightfor negotiating the tight lanes and corners of vineyards and orchards

CHALLENGE ACCEPTEDChallenger is boosting the power of its MT700Eand MT800E track tractor E spec models hosting Agco Power V12 engines

TIGHT TURNER Antonio Carraro’s TGF9800 combines a sure-footedoscillating chassis with small front wheels for sharp turns in a tight spot

ONE-PASS RIGS One-pass seeding rigs continue to prove their worth asthey are prepared to begin planting for a stint at a record winter crop

ATVs Is this the reinvention of the ATV, a one-person 4WD with a ROPS,bucket seat, seatbelt, steering wheel and a low cocooned driving position

CROPS From a forecast poor beginning, the winter crop harvest hasbeaten all expectations to reach a near record 44 million tonnes

DEALER NEWS Reported tractor sales dip for 2013. Vovlo Penta movesinto agricultural engines. New Holland signs header deal with Marangon

LOOKING BACK Ferguson’s TE-20 was an all-time best selling model thatalso helped to establish the benefits of three point linkage for tractors

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