Justin Roberts

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Technical Machinery Specialist

Justin studied at Welsh Agricultural College, Aberystwyth having first worked in both the feed and seed sectors of the industry. He has two decades of experience in writing about farm machinery, both vintage and contemporary across several publications. As an author he has written two books, including the history of the Nordic tractor and now resides in Co. Tipperary.

Is the end nigh for Eastern Bloc tractors?

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Is the end nigh for Eastern Bloc tractors?

Tractors manufactured in the old Eastern Bloc never enjoyed the 'rosiest' of reputations in the west. Often considered outdated and...
The death of the diesel engine is greatly exaggerated

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The death of the diesel engine is greatly exaggerated

The diesel engine has proved itself a very successful variant of the internal combustion engine (ICE), an invention that has...
Cheffins sales results reflect buoyant used machinery market

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Cheffins sales results reflect buoyant used machinery market

Cheffins, the UK-based auction house best known for its farm machinery sales, has posted its latest results for the second...
New Landini tractors feature increased sophistication and a new engine

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New Landini tractors feature increased sophistication and a new engine

Landini has been keeping busy updating its range of tractors this year and the latest models to be launched are...
ISOBUS improvements for LEMKEN front hopper

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ISOBUS improvements for LEMKEN front hopper

LEMKEN has further refined the concept of separating the drill hopper from the drill itself, with the latest development of...
County tractors prove their appeal with one fetching £210,000 at sale

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County tractors prove their appeal with one fetching £210,000 at sale

A 1474 county tractor topped the Cheffins dispersal sale in Essex over the weekend. At a price of £210,000 it...
Pottinger announces the arrival of its new Jumbo

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Pottinger announces the arrival of its new Jumbo

Pottinger has been keeping itself busy over the last year or so and recently presented some major updates to its...
Are machinery price hikes purely a result of production problems?

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Are machinery price hikes purely a result of production problems?

New machinery price hikes may not be solely the result of rising material costs and component shortages, according to the...
Claas introduces new feature to Arion tractors to improve towing

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Claas introduces new feature to Arion tractors to improve towing

Claas has introduced what it terms an 'automatic trailer stretch brake' option for its Arion tractors equipped with CMATIC constantly...
Claas to expand eastwards along the Silk Road

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Claas to expand eastwards along the Silk Road

Kazakhstan would not seem the obvious place for Claas to establish a factory, but in an agreement with the government...
Manufacturers keen to recruit during machinery boom

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Manufacturers keen to recruit during machinery boom

Two major global manufacturers in the agricultural and construction industries have defied the mild capping of optimism recently reported by...
Machinery boom may have peaked – CEMA

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Machinery boom may have peaked – CEMA

Machinery manufacturers have been reporting full order books and a very positive market throughout 2021 so far. Indeed, the biggest...
Pottinger launches 3 new additions to its forage wagon range

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Pottinger launches 3 new additions to its forage wagon range

Pottinger has not been standing still over the last 18 months and has just launched a new range of Jumbo...
Is John Deere in gear for a spraying revolution?

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Is John Deere in gear for a spraying revolution?

Although there has been no official announcement from John Deere, a couple of straws blowing in the wind suggest the...
Massey Ferguson telehandlers gain elevated comfort levels

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Massey Ferguson telehandlers gain elevated comfort levels

Massey Ferguson has introduced its latest TH telehandler series and there are six models in the new line up, which...
Michelin spreads its range of VF trailer tyres

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Michelin spreads its range of VF trailer tyres

Michelin is adding further to its range of tyres which feature very high flexion (VF) properties. The latest TrailXBib tyres...
Case New Holland looks to the future with Raven Industries

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Case New Holland looks to the future with Raven Industries

Case New Holland (CNH) is to buy out Raven Industries of South Dakota, U.S in a deal worth $2.1 billion....
Right to repair bill passed in New York State – will it include tractors?

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Right to repair bill passed in New York State – will it include tractors?

The long-running debate over the right to repair tractors and other vehicles has taken a firm step forward in the...
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