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CONTENTS
News
06 Fendt launches 900 Vario series
08 CSIRO looking for market partner
10 DualTrac antenna steering system
12 Parts Express opening warehouse
14 Cover story: Dieci Cotton Pro 70.
telehandler18 Precision Ag: SmartFirmer system
24 Event news: Australian Sheep and
Wool Show
Feature
28 Saved from the Grave
A trip down memory lane at a
vintage trucks dealer
30 Machinery Paradise
The delights of Transport World
Reviews
20 Stairway to Heaven
Claas Xerion 4500
48 The Business of Spreading
Bogballe spreaders
52 Spoiled for Choice
Argo Xplorer XR500LE
56 Little Mate
Toyota 2.4-litre HiLux
Special features
34 Cutting to the Chase
John Deere 8500
36 Big Plans for Platform
Midwest Fabrication expands
38 Claas Plans Lexion Debut
Claas Lexion 8000/7000 series
40 Harvesters Buyers Guide
42 Second Hand; First Class
Claas Harvest Centre Dalby
44 New Approach for
McPhersons
McPhersons to expand nation-wide
46 On the Case
Carruthers Machinery
coming to you
Specifications
62 Sprayers
Regulars
16 & 17 Tractor sales data
26 Events Calendar
109 Plant & Equipment
Cranes, compressors and more
144 Private advertising
How to list your item for sale +
rates, deadlines and coupon
145 Index