THE current range of John Deere telescopic handlers were put through their paces at a demonstration by Chris Tallis Farm Machinery at Hinton-on-the-Green.

Director Chris Tallis said: "It was an excellent day. We had a lot of people turn up and they showed a lot of interest in the product."

He said: "We had a variety of bales, pallets, weights and stone so that farmers could use the various attachments on the different materials to test them for themselves."

The event was supported by Albutt, whose attachments, said Mr Tallis, his company recommended and sold, and also there was Mark Smith, John Deere territory manager.

"It was a very worthwhile exercise," Mr Tallis said. "We got a lot of serious inquiries on the day."