Author Posts: David Williams
Popular tractor brand planning to grow market share
11th July 2022
Zetor has enjoyed a reputation for manufacturing reliable and cost-effective tractors for many years, and now the manufacturer’s wholly owned Zetor UK operation is benefitting from sustained investment to boost the brand and further increase sales. David Williams reports.
Spring seedbeds benefit from specialist cultivator
1st June 2022
A Suffolk sugar beet grower trialled a high-specification seedbed cultivator this spring, to find out whether it offered significant advantages over the farm’s usual power harrow-based system. David Williams reports.
Latest tine drill brings increased flexibility and work rates
6th May 2022
Weaving has added a wider 8m model to its popular Sabre drill range – increasing the options available for larger farms looking for a versatile, all-weather drill. David Williams saw the first 8m version working on a Northamptonshire farm.
Improved on-road handling but slightly less capacity
3rd May 2022
Late last year, Ford announced significant updates for its Ranger pick-up in a series of special editions. David Williams tried out the latest flagship Raptor SE.
Massive torque and plenty of power
25th April 2022
Land Rover has added a new V8 engine option to its Defender line-up, offering blistering performance and promising a superb on- and off-road driving experience. David Williams tried it.
Battery-powered handler ticks the boxes
4th April 2022
One of the first battery powered JCB Loadall telescopic handlers to be supplied in the UK has started work at a large Cambridgeshire nursery. David Williams reports.
Most powerful battery chainsaw features at new products launch
2nd April 2022
Stihl announced significant new products for professional users at an exclusive UK press launch and demonstration. David Williams was there.
Optimised drilling at an affordable price
8th March 2022
David Williams visited a Cambridgeshire family’s mixed farm, where strategies to improve soil and crop health, and to reduce costs, have increased profitability.
Full-size autonomous tractors enter production
11th February 2022
The first conventional tractors capable of fully autonomous operation will be available later this year. David Williams reports.
Great performance on- and off-road
21st January 2022
Jeep’s iconic Wrangler models retain many of the styling characteristics which made the brand so famous, but latest versions boast extra comfort, performance, and passenger-carrying practicality. David Williams had an extended test-drive.
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High capacity 12m drills join premium line-up
1st January 2022
Vaderstad has announced its first 12m drills which will join its existing seeding line-up, during an online press conference in early November. David Williams reports.
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New options for cultivations and drilling
29th December 2021
A visit to Lemken’s German Agro Farm in mid-November included news and demonstrations of significant updates and new products which will be welcomed by UK farmers. David Williams was there.