APR 2024
Capable and comfortable base-spec pick-up
23rd April 2024
The popular Isuzu D-Max pick-up received a refresh last year which included revised styling and an improved interior. The biggest changes affected the base Utility version, and Farmers Guide has been putting it through its paces. David Williams reports.
Openfield launches electric trial for its transport operations
17th April 2024
Openfield Group, the British farmer-owned co-operative, has teamed up with Voltloader to trial fully electric trucks with the aim of reducing carbon emissions.
Farmers warned about criminal gangs targeting popular pick-ups
8th March 2024
Police have been urging farmers to secure their pick-up trucks as they are increasingly targeted by thieves – often for overseas export.
FEB 2024
Family 4×4 proves its off- and on-road capabilities
1st February 2024
Farmers Guide has been putting the Subaru Forester 4×4 estate through its paces, to find out how the latest hybrid drive-line set-up copes with typical farm use. David Williams reports.
Flagship Fendt tractor gets top marks in independent test
27th November 2023
A year on from its launch, the flagship Fendt 728 Vario (Gen7) has come out top in an independent DLG PowerMix test which measured the performance, efficiency and fuel consumption of the 303hp tractor.
Security marking and tracker/immobiliser fitted as standard
24th November 2023
Suzuki’s ever-popular KingQuad ATVs now come fitted with an enhanced security package as standard courtesy of the company’s partnership with Datatool and Datatag.
More to see and do at LAMMA for 2024
20th November 2023
As the UK’s largest agricultural machinery show, LAMMA is set to pull out all the stops in 2024 and will supply visitors with a huge range of features yet again.
Versatile and comfortable farm pick-up
9th November 2023
UK deliveries of Volkswagen’s latest Amarok pick-up began this summer, providing an additional option for UK agricultural operations. Born out of a collaboration between Ford and Volkswagen, many components are shared with Ford’s new Ranger but the interior is quite different. David Williams tried it out.
New all-electric haulage service launches
3rd November 2023
Voltloader is transitioning to sustainable haulage with the launch of a new fully electric haulage service initially focusing on the agricultural industry.
Celebrating 75 years of the Land Rover Series 1
1st November 2023
This year marks 75 years of the Land Rover Series 1, so a fitting celebration will take place at the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show on 4th and 5th November.
Rare Land Rover selection on display at inaugural event
9th October 2023
Stonham Barns Park in Suffolk saw an influx of Land Rovers from all over the country amass for the venue’s inaugural Land Rover Show.
New tractors, combines and mowers debut at German press launch
21st September 2023
Claas used an exclusive press event in Germany to show its new 650hp Xerion flagship for the first time, along with smaller tractors from 75–103hp, a new mower conditioner and entry-size combines with styling and features like larger models. David Williams was there.