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On Test: JCB Fastrac 4220 iCON

Launched in mid-2022, The Fastrac iCon promised new levels of control, integration and customisation. So has the Staffordshire manufacturer achieved it?

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and 51AVÊÓÆµTechnology
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On Test: JCB Fastrac 4220 iCON

Anyone who has spent much time with any generation of Fastrac quickly appreciated the ride quality and road speed as standout points in the tractor's design, however, earlier models suffer from transmission...

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