Time to end the bar-talk. Our research team undertake comparative in-paddock performance testing of class-8 harvesters, as well as an update on utes. By Josh Giumelli and photography by Ben White

Time to end the bar-talk. Our research team undertake comparative in-paddock performance testing of class-8 harvesters, as well as an update on utes.  

Nothing ever stays the same for long, especially if you are in the market for a new 4WD farm ute.

The release of new models from Toyota, Nissan and Mitsubishi, plus an update from Ford, sees the playing field changing continuously.

While we are spoilt for choice, the decision on what vehicle to buy has never been more difficult.

After Kondinin Group's evaluation of six utes last year (Farming Ahead April 279), the market was set to change all over again with the release of three all-new utes; the Navara, Triton and highly anticipated Hilux.