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On Test: Shelbourne Reynolds 8065 VFRT - Adaptable verge and hedge capabilities?

Long hours and shorter work windows mean many hedge cutting contractors may be looking for greater ease of operation. James Huyton takes the Shelbourne Reynolds 8065 VFRT on test to see if it lives up to expectations.

James Huyton
Machinery and Farm Technology Specialist
clock • 6 min read
The 8065VFTR had an immense amount of capacity even cutting a height the boom could be brought right forward into operator eyeline.
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The 8065VFTR had an immense amount of capacity even cutting a height the boom could be brought right forward into operator eyeline.

Intro Sitting within the manufacturer's flagship 8000 Series range of hedge cutters, the 8065 VFRT is aimed at professional operators who require a high degree of flexibility from their machine. The...

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