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    Challenger 765D

    Buy a c series much better tractor in my opinion. Got a D series here, not been the most reliable!! Lots of vibration issues that breaks the straps holding the Def box on top of the engine and if not noticed in good time will crack the manifold leading too an expensive repair, however have just...
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    380 Row-trac, thoughts.

    Had one on demo last autumn to compare with our Challenger, pulling a 7m Terrano on some steep ground in slippery conditions, I was amazed how it climbed. On that particular day I don't think the cat would have got up there. One thing I am uncertain of is how much work the tyres are actually...
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    Going in Circles...

    Maybe option keep the best of the older models to help out at busy time, but still look at the one prime mover covering all other jobs 95% of the time. Get the hours on and move it on in a 5 year period.
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    Going in Circles...

    Could you do all the mainline jobs including drilling with one bigger tractor?
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    Going in Circles...

    why keep all the old models, collect them up and part ex them for what you really want 300 horses!!
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    skilled farm staff

    Anybody that thinks their is no skill in the job anymore is a complete and utter P***K. All the new technology out there is only as good as the information you give it, yes the skills are totally different now compared to 25 years ago when i started but equally the onus is still on the man on...
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    Drying out ground

    Hi all looking at options for drying out spud ground prior to bedforming, have in the past used a Bomford Superplow, wondered what people are using and if there are any more modern versions available. cheers
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