All articles about 101-200hp As engine power in smaller tractors continues to rise, livestock farmers have an ever-growing choice of agricultural tractors to operate machinery more efficiently for dairy, beef and sheep farming. Advice and tips 101-200HPHow to keep a four-cylinder Valtra N-series running wellValtra has long been a proponent of the pokey four-pot engine, but the introduction of its N174 in 2015 pushed the concept to new levels. Serving up 165hp from its… TRACTORS22-year-old Fendt Favorit 515C gets £15k revampThe allure of a new, top-spec tractor might win over many farmers and contractors, but Matthew Barnett has considerably more time for older machines with a proven track record. He… TRACTORSTips for maintaining a JCB Fastrac 2170Hip-busting dry clutches, a tanker-like turning circle and shonky wiring are just a few of the common grumbles levelled at early JCB Fastrac models. The list of ailments has been… WORKSHOP SKILLSJohn Deere tractors: Common problems and how to fix themTractors have a habit of breaking down at the most inconvenient moment. Independent mechanic Lee Morley takes a look at John Deere models, offers a few tips to reduce the… See all Case studies TRACTORSContractor ditches Deere Rs for more frugal 30-seriesIt was about six years ago that various electronics- and emissions-related gremlins started to rear their ugly heads on Jack Dowding’s 2011 John Deere 6930. Knowing that they were most… TRACTORSWhy a Lancs contractor runs 14-strong fleet of older tractorsChoosing whether to splash out on swish new tractors or save cash by running higher-hour machines has long been a quandary for agricultural contractors. Lower risk of breakdowns, access to… TRACTORSNew Holland T7 gets novel bulb planting modificationCommitting to horticulture on an arable scale requires some pretty niche kit, and for Mark Eves, director of Belmont Nurseries, that extends to a £200,000 bulb planting outfit. The business… TRACTORSHigh-hour horsepower: John Deere 3050 sails past 22,000 hoursMost tractors with hour counts into five figures could expect a demotion from frontline tasks and possibly a chilled retirement, but Jack Reed’s John Deere 3050 still turns in a… See all Insights TRACTORS£50k Sabanto Steward kit gets Fendt 700 working autonomouslyLong, lonely hours spent cultivating, drilling and mowing could be a thing of the past with the advent of a plug-in kit that can get any autosteer-ready tractor operating autonomously.… TECHNOLOGYVideo: Auto-tractor to revolutionise Canadian field workThe lead in the race for a driver-free, super-efficient arable farming utopia has been taken up by SeedMaster – a little known name in the world of autonomous agriculture but… See all News TRACTORSKubota’s M7004 tractors rejigged for easier maintenanceKubota has improved access to key components on its latest M7 tractors by tweaking the positions of the front cooling pack and the tanks for both diesel and AdBlue. The… 101-200HPNew-look 95-145hp 5M tractors replace Massey’s ageing 5700sMassey Ferguson has revamped its M-series tractor line-up, adding a broader spread of models that now top out at 145hp. This is up from the 135hp apex of the outgoing… 101-200HPSeederal develops prototype 160hp battery-electric FastracAn electric tractor project under way in France has secured almost €11m (£9.5m) of second-round funding as a proof-of-concept prototype undergoes further field trials. The Seederal start-up, based in Brittany,… TRACTORSDeutz-Fahr rejigs 161-188hp 6 Series TTV tractorsFarms running big trailers and operators who like to get a firm grip on spool valve operation will appreciate updates to the Deutz-Fahr 6 Series TTV stepless drive tractors. This… See all Test and reviews 101-200HPOn test: Deutz-Fahr 6150.4 with peculiar RVshift transmissionPostnatal electronic surgery has transformed the Deutz family’s CVT transmission into a faux powershift that aims to offer the best of both worlds. This non-binary gearbox, born a TTV at… 101-200HPKioti bids to undercut rivals with 140hp HX tractorName an up-and-coming East Asian tractor manufacturer that starts with K and has a penchant for orange paint. The Pointless answer, for fans of the BBC's favourite teatime quiz, is… 101-200HPFirst impressions: More power and speed for Deere 6M-seriesThey might be simpler and cheaper than their premium-spec cousins, but the lack of a 50kph transmission has long stymied sales of John Deere’s 6M tractors in the UK. Keen… TRACTORSDriver’s view: McCormick X6.413 P6-DriveFitted with a 4.5-litre FPT engine and an in-house six-speed semi-powershift transmission, the X6.4 is McCormick’s premium offering in the four-cylinder sector. This means buyers have access to a host… See all Video TRACTORSVideo: John Deere 6155R Autopowr on testIt's difficult to pick holes in Deere's well-rounded R-series. The cab is polished in general but the standout feature is the Command Pro joystick, which is easy to use, has… TRACTORSVideo: Fendt Vario 516 on testThe Fendt Vario's 516’s four-cylinder Deutz engine might be low on displacement, but it conjures up an impressive amount of power and torque from its 4-litre capacity. It can’t quite… TRACTORSVideo: Claas Arion 550 Cebis Cmatic on testThe Claas Arion 550 Cebis Cmatic's modest proportions and respectable power make it a handy all-rounder. After testing it, we think it’s better suited to drilling and top work than… 101-200HPVideo: New Holland T7.210 Auto Command on testIt's easy to see why the New Holland T7.210 has found favour with those yearning for uncomplicated horsepower – the FPT engine has always been a solid performer, the CVT… See all