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Machinery special: Tanco trailed triple mowers provide an output boost and power reduction

A trailed Tanco triple mower is proving its worth for one Somerset dairy farm by avoiding the need for a large tractor, often a key requirement of a more traditional butterfly set-up

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The M3a seven-disc front-mounted mower conditioner has a three-metre working width and pull-type suspension.
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The M3a seven-disc front-mounted mower conditioner has a three-metre working width and pull-type suspension.

Higher output often comes with extra cost, with the biggest jump being the need for a more powerful tractor. And in the case of triple mowers, the traditional butterfly set-up often dictates that a weighty...

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