It's difficult to pick holes in Deere's well-rounded R-series. The cab is polished in general but the standout feature is the Command Pro joystick, which is easy to use, has a raft of customisation options and is nicely integrated with the cab touchscreen. It's arguably the best in this power sector, but that could change when Fendt's One concept is fully rolled-out.
The downside of all this technology is its contribution to ever-climbing prices, with this model now close to £200,000 before dealer discounts – a scary proposition, particularly for businesses that don't change their tractors regularly.
