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Hits

Spacious cabin

Fendt transmission

Four-wheel steering

Front- and rear-axle suspension

Visibility and comfort

Access through both doors

Hydrostatic steering

Misses

Reduced speed compared to previous models

Front wheels block access to engine bay

A CVT transmission, Fendt engine, front and rear axle suspension, four wheel steering and heavy-duty disc brakes are just a few inclusions that elevate the Fastrac 4220 to a new level of performance.

Hydrostatic steering has replaced the old mechanical steering box assembly — which means that the tractor’s maximum speed has had to be reduced to 60km/h, but the benefits associated with hydrostatic steering definitely outweigh the negatives.

A full-length chassis provides great strength, removing stress from the engine and transmission, and features pre-drilled holes to allow for a front-end loader to be fitted. I feel a touch more confident that tractors built around an independent full

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