In this week’s machinery section, we focus on contracting. We take a look at one of the largest contracting fleets in North America, Custom hire on a whole new level" target="_blank">Robinson Farms.

The New Mexico-based business operates an impressive fleet of both European and North American machinery across six states. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports on the family-run business.

Closer to home, we speak to two Contractors face cost and deadline challenges" target="_blank">contractors from opposite ends of the country to get a snapshot of what they do and what machinery they use.

Despite the distance and size of operation, both have similar challenges in their business.

Forage harvesters and loaders are expensive pieces of equipment to purchase so we also take a look at what Secondhand harvesters and loaders - what's out there?" target="_blank">secondhand options are on the market.

For the contractor who is thinking of changing his harvester or loader, there are plenty of options available besides buying a new machine.