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Boom times for JCB

Boosting the safety standards of its skid steer range means JCB looks to be setting a new industry benchmark

31 December 2012

MACHINERY GENERAL

A boomer of a sprayer

The boys at Pastro Custom Ag in Griffith, NSW, have been busy weaving their magic over a Vector V300

31 December 2012

ARCHIVE

Cabin comfort impresses on JD's 8030 series

John Deere's 8030 series has been in Australian paddocks for a few years now, with many owners having

31 December 2012

MACHINERY GENERAL

BigBaler — the name says it all

It's been a few years since New Holland has made a large square baler, so Kondinin Group machinery writer

28 December 2012

MACHINERY GENERAL

John Deere dazzles with its 6030 series

Kondinin Group continues its machinery evaluation series. This month engineer Paul Kupke takes a look

28 December 2012

ARCHIVE

Survey results secure another year of field days

FIELD days are here to stay, but their organisers have to listen to exhibitors and be prepared to change.

28 December 2012

ARCHIVE

2012 machinery wrap up

LIFESTYLERS have underpinned one of the strongest years for tractor sales in two decades.

27 December 2012

MACHINERY GENERAL

Chinese big bore quad bike not boring at all

CF Moto has taken a big step towards removing the stigma of poor quality, Chinese-made machinery with

27 December 2012

PARTNER CONTENT

Biostimulants Unlock Higher Yields in Broadacre Crops

Independent trials show Biostart biostimulants deliver 9–11% yield gains and strong ROI in broadacre crops

PARTNER CONTENT

Building a Resilient Digital Ecosystem for all Australians

Telstra is committed to creating a resilient digital ecosystem that benefits all Australians, with a particular focus on enhancing regional connectivity and leveraging advanced technologies.

PARTNER CONTENT

Drought, Fires, and Floods Haven't Stopped WA-Based Business Expansion

CW Imports continues to expand its reach across Australia

PARTNER CONTENT

Utrisha N: The new biostimulant boosting broadacre yield potential

Extensive trials conducted across Australia show boosted yields in a wide range of

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the farming sector, brought to you by the Kondinin team.

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Research Report: Mobile Phones (December 2025)

With the closure of Telstra’s 3G network, Kondinin Group engineers Josh Giumelli and Ben White put several popular 4G phones to the test to see how they stacked up. Our standard test protocol applied over the past two decades was maintained as each handset was measured by the maximum distance a two-way call could be made from a phone tower.

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Research Report: Side-by-side Vehicles (November 2025)

Kondinin Group’s research team dives into the side-by-side market for this report, looking at popular diesel models, a few petrol versions and a couple of electric vehicles.

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Research Report: Farming Inputs (October 2025)

Inputs are unavoidable in any farming system. This Research Report focuses on several key farming inputs with a view to maximising outputs, production and profit.

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Research Report: Self-Propelled Sprayer Testing (September 2025)

Kondinin Group’s Mark Saunders, Ben White and Josh Giumelli have rounded up five of the latest self-propelled sprayers to cast a discerning eye over them for this month’s Research Report. The sprayers were run over our regular test track and thoroughly inspected to see what makes these million-dollar machines tick.