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  1. TexelBen

    Can I use IHO in my Massey 690

    Got a couple of drums of red diesel/IHO mix from work, will this be ok to run in my Massey? It's been filtered and polished
  2. M

    Discovery Sport

    Interested to hear if anyone has a Discovery Sport. Thinking of getting a used one (6 or 7 years old), but of course hearing the usual warnings about Land Rover products 😂
  3. C

    Red Diesel/Gas Oil record keeping

    Is anyone able to advise what records have to be kept for the use of red diesel on the farm?
  4. hally

    Upgrading a JD 6320

    Looking to upgrade an 8000 hr JD 6320, main job is diet feeder and bedder but in the summer wanting to help out a 6130r with certain jobs. 6320 been a great tractor but underpowered for our 10 ton muck spreader, slurry tanker mower is etc. So needing 120 hp but buildings to small for new 6...
  5. Bossfarmer

    Tractor/machinery prices dropping yet?

    looking to upgrade a few things and offset some tax in the process but not overpay....has anyone had quotes for tractors or machinery in 2024 and if so what were they if you dont mind posting? ive been told dealers were now stuck with stock they cant shift but are they prepared to drop? waiting...
  6. CowBale

    Best value tractor. 40k to spend! Opinions please……

    I’ve got 40k to spend, so looking for a decent tractor. Would like 50k, air brakes and possibly front linkage. Main workload, hedge cutting, silage work ( mowing, raking, trailers etc) Baling, cultivations………
  7. czechmate

    Re mapping

    I’ve never been a fan for tractors. Just have a tractor big enough, surely 🤷‍♂️ But, I bought a mower a couple of years after the tractor and it’s fine for second cut but at times with first cut I’m maxing at 8k. Not the end of the world but out of curiosity, when at the dealer I asked what they...
  8. A

    Best way to protect fertiliser spreader

    Just swapped my fertiliser this time and was just wondering how do people stop the paint corroding?
  9. A

    John Deere 6155R turbocharger

    I have a fault code with the actuator on my 155R, dealer wants to replace the whole turbo. Cost £3k+ and labour. I see i can buy the Reman turbocharger for £2k elsewhere but this is for a 150R, will that be the same? Or any other suggestions?
  10. C

    chipping JD 6215R

    Hi, What would be a safe horsepower to chip a 6215r too. Currently 223 at shaft. Brilliant tractor with autoquad box Would it be safe at 260?
  11. Bigsingle

    Welsh Sustainable Farming Scheme AND Protests

    This is the number someone has come up with for the Welsh government for losses down to the new agriculture policy. Great news. Not.
  12. Chae1

    Triple mower power requirement

    Excuse my ignorance but there seems to be a big variation in power used to drive triple mowers. What makes the difference and what mowers are power hungry and what aren't. We'd have 250hp available, pretty heavy crops 2 cuts per year for sucklers. Wouldn't be under much pressure, be buying...
  13. Hilly

    Space heater

    I have a very large master space heater its great but inconvenient kero , gas oil would suit me better it will run on gas oil all day but wont light on it , can i convert it to has oil ? Just a matter of changing nozel ? Anyone know ?
  14. J

    Half Hourly Meter Removal

    I have a half hourly electric meter set at 90kva. I use 3000 kw hours per year of electricity in total mainly grain drying/elevators which is used between July and October but find the standing charges eye watering. I have drawn a blank regarding getting the meter shifted back to a standard...
  15. G

    Clarkson again

  16. O

    massey ferguson 7718 S tier5 adble delete?

    Hi everyone! just wondering if anyone has mapped the ad-blue off 7718s (2020) and if its recommended or not? And has anyone retrofitted a guidence system / autosteer is it worth it or not? many thanks
  17. D

    Is it a Conspiracy and how will it Pan Out?

    Against U.K. Agriculture? Make standards and regulations for home production so high that we can’t possibly compete with imports as there’s no identifiable premium for home production. Allow imports in that don’t meet our standards so are inherently cheaper to produce. Apply tighter and more...
  18. spikeislander

    Opinions on fendt 516

    Hi there , we have a few fendts but now looking at a second hand 516 it’s approx 5 years old on low hours. we love the ones we have but curious of peoples views on these and what to look for ? Will be on topper , fert spreader , rolling ( 12m) and a general odd jobber . thanks
  19. A

    Disco 3 or Freelander 2

    Hello, Down here in Oz looking for a diesel Freelander 2. I have read here they are generally more reliable of the LR offering, Are the diesel 2.2 litre engines OK? Local chap has a diesel Disco 3 that looks in good nick for its age. It has had a good service history although has 260 000...
  20. Still Farming

    Farmers protests Berlin

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