On Test: Toyota Hilux Invincible X 48V Hybrid 鈥� can it deliver for farm work and towing?

Farmers Guardian's James Huyton tests Toyota鈥檚 latest mild hybrid pickup to assess fuel economy, towing performance and whether it suits modern farm demands

Machinery and 51AV视频Technology Specialist

07 April 2026 鈥� 7 min read

The test vehicle made its debut in early 2025 as the first Hilux fitted with an electrified powertrain utilising a 48V mild hybrid system. Since its launch back in 1968, the Hilux has gained iconic status,...

JCB heir Jo Bamford: "Gov is obsessed with electrification, but how do you charge a tractor in the middle of a field?"

Mr Bamford, who is behind one of Britain's most ambitious clean energy ventures, says hydrogen-powered farming is no longer a distant prospect, but urged the Government to help expedite agriculture's transition to cleaner fuels

Olivia Midgley

05 June 2026 鈥� 5 min read

Machinery

First drive: Could John Deere's 550R self-propelled sprayer be a refined, precise market disrupter?

Big changes to Deere鈥檚 sprayer line-up could help propel the manufacturer back into contention in the UK self-propelled sprayer market. We get behind the wheel of the 550R to see what it is made of.

James Huyton

05 June 2026 鈥� 8 min read

Machinery

John Deere adds more capacity with new 560R self-propelled sprayer

John Deere seems to be priming the flood gates ready for some major tractor launches in the near future with a hinted larger 6R, but for now the brand has extended its sprayer line up

James Huyton

02 June 2026 鈥� 1 min read

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