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New Holland T5.120 vs Fendt 312 – How do they compare?
When it comes to the competitive 90kW tractor segment, few match-ups attract as much attention as the New Holland T5.120 and the Fendt 312. Both machines target mixed and livestock farms, offering enough muscle for fieldwork while remaining agile for loader duties. However, as you will find out below, their approaches to achieving a noteworthy balance could hardly be more different.
Agriculture News11 Nov 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
America’s wildest bakkies are arriving in South Africa!
South African roads are about to get a whole lot louder – and pricier. The unmistakable growl of Shelby American, Fox Factory, Harley-Davidson and Black Widow performance bakkies is coming our way, thanks to a right-hand-drive conversion programme by Australia’s Autogroup International.
Transportation News10 Nov 2025|Charleen Clarke
This is the future of transport!
Fancy a peek into the future of transport? Look no further than the 2026 Truck Innovation Award shortlist, which provides a revealing snapshot of where heavy-duty transport is heading.
Transportation News04 Nov 2025|Charleen Clarke
Wanted: the world’s best truck!
Which is the best truck in the world? We will get the answer to this question at Solutrans in Lyon, France, on 19 November 2025, when the winner of the 2026 International Truck of the Year is named.
Transportation News27 Oct 2025|Charleen Clarke
Mahindra YUVO TECH+ 475 DI: Modern Versatility with proven reliability
The Mahindra YUVO TECH+ 475 DI emerges as a refined, modern tractor for agricultural and non‐farming tasks. With a 31kW rating, this model delivers elevated performance, streamlined versatility and comfort for operators who demand more from their machines. The introduction of this unit marks Mahindra’s continued commitment to innovation, productivity and farmer-centric engineering.
Agriculture News27 Oct 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
We dive into the Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac: Power and Precision on a Grand Scale.
The Case IH Steiger 715 Quadtrac represents a new pinnacle in high-power tracked tractor design. It is positioned at the top of the legendary Quadtrac lineup and embodies the perfect fusion of brute power, intelligent control, and soil-conscious engineering.
Agriculture News27 Oct 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
A Forage Harvester Re-imagined for Soil Protection and Performance
The CLAAS JAGUAR 900 TERRA TRAC marks a significant evolution in forage harvesting. It blends the high capacity and intelligent systems of the JAGUAR series with a specialised track-drive system designed for minimal soil impact and superior field performance.
Agriculture News27 Oct 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
Which is the world’s best bakkie?
That’s the question we aimed to answer when we jetted to Bulgaria for the International Pick-up Award (IPUA) group test.
Transportation News14 Oct 2025|Charleen Clarke
Newcomers and stalwarts face off for 2026 International Van of the Year
The shortlist for the 2026 International Van of the Year (IVOTY) has been revealed, and this year’s line-up captures the changes sweeping across the light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector. With the arrival of Asian brands alongside the European heavyweights, the competition is underlining the sector’s transition to electric power.
Transportation News06 Oct 2025|Charleen Clarke
The CLAAS JAGUAR 1000: Redefining Forage Harvesting Power
In August 2025, CLAAS unveiled the JAGUAR 1000 series, a new generation of forage harvesters designed to push boundaries in capacity, technology, and operator comfort.
Agriculture News02 Oct 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
Why the MF 200 Series is the Ultimate All-Rounder Tractor
In the world of farming, there’s no one-size-fits-all piece of equipment. But the Massey Ferguson 200 Series comes remarkably close — offering a balance of power, simplicity, reliability, and flexibility that makes it ideal for a wide range of operations. Whether you manage a smallholding, a mid-sized farm, or even specialised cropping, the MF 200 Series can be the perfect tractor for you.
Agriculture News02 Oct 2025|AutoTrader Commercial
Renault celebrates 60th anniversary of world’s first R&D centre
In 1965, Renault became the first automaker to create a site entirely dedicated to research and development for commercial vehicles. As a member of the International Van of the Year jury, we travelled to France to visit this ground-breaking facility.
Transportation News23 Sep 2025|Charleen Clarke