Farms and Farm Machinery

second IMPRESSIONS

The new 6 DT series from Deutz-Fahr is aimed at large-scale farmers and contractors.

I was fortunate enough to grow up on a dairy farm in Taranaki on New Zealand’s North Island. Our small slice of ‘Taradise’ has been in the family for more than 140 years, so it’s fair to say that it’s a family affair.

When I was three years old, my Dad bought his first Deutz, an Agrotron 100, and growing up, it’s what I learnt to drive. I’ve many fond memories of that tractor and was sad to see it go. I’ve since spent time driving John Deere, Claas, Case IH and Fendt tractors, but there has always been something about Deutz-Fahr that gives me a sense of nostalgia; pretty uncommon

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