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John Deere 6155R a versatile performer

John Deere’s 6155R has long been one of the brand's favoured models for UK farmers. James Huyton speaks to one family business that has been running two machines for some time to find out what the attraction is.

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George' 6155R comfortably handles the business's 16-tonne Bailey trailer.
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George' 6155R comfortably handles the business's 16-tonne Bailey trailer.

George Ollerton and his two sons Robert and Christopher farm 194 hectares of arable and grassland in and around Lancashire, with the family remaining a firm customer of the green and yellow brand for more...

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