Profi

If you are interested in tractors and farm machinery then Profi International is the magazine for you with its in-depth technical articles, keeping you up to date on all the latest farm machinery news. Profi magazine is the only monthly magazine assessing, scientifically testing, comparing and advising on tractors, machinery and ancillary equipment. Profi also advises on buying used equipment, and includes a wealth of practical and technical features to help readers get more from their existing machinery. Profi magazine also has a new workshop tips section and expanded classifieds! A subscription to Profi delivers you 13 issues per year.

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New bonnet, new possibilities?

Almost on a par • Unia Cross II stubble cultivator: Increasing machinery prices are opening the door to less familiar names. We have been using Unia's Cross II cultivator to see if it is a genuine alternative to the mainstream players.

Cross pollination • Opico wasted no time in adding some of its seeder know how to the Simtech grass stitching drill. We try out the new TJG.

For a spin • 4Disc has come up with a completely new way of drilling crops with its 'hollow principle', and we have been to the field to find out more.

Joyous joystick? • Back in January at LAMMA 2026, Bateman launched its latest self-propelled sprayer models. A key development was the introduction of a new control and joystick layout but, under the skin, the latest models have numerous other developments which we look at here.

Revamp begins • To keep pace with the competition and put a technology gap between the 6R and 6M, John Deere has started the rollout of its next generation of premium tractors. We take look at the new large and extra large 6R models to see what's changed.

Swap and sow • With the Avant 4502-2, Amazone is plugging a gap in its range. The 4.50m front-rear combi may seem like a niche working width, but it can also be paired with the six-row Precea precision planter.

Fresh sheet • The Finns have managed to retain Valtra’s identity while still pleasing the AGCO bean counters with the common platform T6. We caught up with some of the first T236s to land this side of the water as part of the firm’s demo tour.

USED MACHINERY

Spruce up • We are kicking off our Fendt 312 Vario makeover with a full strip-down ahead of fresh paint. We explain the various steps in case you feel inspired to do the same this winter.

Spinning around • Cheshire farmer John Allwood has been continuously expanding the herd since taking the reins nearly 30 years ago. Based just outside Chester, the farm makes the most of its location to add value to its milk and smooth out fluctuations in processor prices.

BIG IN SMALL LOADERS • Avant is a big player in the compact articulated loader market, but many will know little about how and where its machines are made. We travel to Finland to find out more about the 35-year-old business.

Wood, sun and corn • With a mix of solar generated heat and a woodchip boiler, Andreas Boindecker is able to dry a multitude of crops for his farm and several neighbours. We take a detailed look at the plant.

A handle on changes • There've been plenty of new handlers, loaders and related kit introduced since the start of 2026. Here is our round-up of material handling news.

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