Justin Roberts

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Technical Machinery Specialist

Justin studied at Welsh Agricultural College, Aberystwyth having first worked in both the feed and seed sectors of the industry. He has two decades of experience in writing about farm machinery, both vintage and contemporary across several publications. As an author he has written two books, including the history of the Nordic tractor and now resides in Co. Tipperary.

Smart Forestry control systems from Kronos

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Smart Forestry control systems from Kronos

Kronos started life as small smithy situated in the the west of Finland, shoeing horses and helping local farmers fix...
Versatility paramount with new Vaderstad Carrier XT discs

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Versatility paramount with new Vaderstad Carrier XT discs

Vaderstad has recently introduced a new disc cultivator, the Carrier XT 425-625. This latest machine is focused on ease of...
Bobcat-certified machines boost availability

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Bobcat-certified machines boost availability

With lead times for new machinery often extending into the far distance, Bobcat is aiming to ease the wait by...
Reinhold Claas, combine harvester pioneer, passes away at 91

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Reinhold Claas, combine harvester pioneer, passes away at 91

Claas has recently announced the passing of Reinhold Claas, last remaining son of the August Claas, who pioneered the company’s...
Case introduces new top end variable chamber balers

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Case introduces new top end variable chamber balers

In May, Case brought to the world’s attention the various upgrades it had made to its basic variable chamber baler...
Kubota enters the virtual world on Farming Simulator 22

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Kubota enters the virtual world on Farming Simulator 22

Manufacturers have long known the value of a brand and Kubota is making its presence felt on the popular game,...
No apologies for the late arrival of four-wheel drive

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No apologies for the late arrival of four-wheel drive

Strange as it may now seem, four-wheel drive in the Ireland and the UK was often considered an unnecessary gimmick...
Video: Pottinger 4-rotor rake in Co. Cork keeps the harvester happy

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Video: Pottinger 4-rotor rake in Co. Cork keeps the harvester happy

Should you happen to have 1,000hp or so burbling away in your forage harvester, then you would naturally wish for...
Machinery Focus: Switching to liquid fertiliser with self-propelled SAM sprayer

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Machinery Focus: Switching to liquid fertiliser with self-propelled SAM sprayer

With the dramatic increase in fertiliser costs, the spotlight has been turned on its efficient use like never before, and...
Two-engine option for latest Kramer Loader

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Two-engine option for latest Kramer Loader

First seen at the Balmoral show, Kramer has released further details of its most recent model, the KT 144, which...
Claas celebrates 25 years of the Terra Trac

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Claas celebrates 25 years of the Terra Trac

This year marks 35 years of Claas fitting rubber tracks to its premium range of combine harvesters, and 25 years...
Case New Holland buys lightweight boom business

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Case New Holland buys lightweight boom business

There are mixed messages coming from the machinery industry over the future role of sprayers as manufacturers wonder which horse...
Is this goodbye to the hydraulic ram?

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Is this goodbye to the hydraulic ram?

Electrification of tractors has mainly centred around the displacement of the engine with battery packs, a bid which has so...
Combined Powers’ first demonstration trials of autonomous tractor

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Combined Powers’ first demonstration trials of autonomous tractor

It was back in March that Krone and Lemken announced to the world that they had been working together on...
Machinery Focus: Belt rakes, tractors and UTVs at Balmoral Show

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Machinery Focus: Belt rakes, tractors and UTVs at Balmoral Show

With shows now thankfully being held again, Balmoral has once more taken its place as the main event at which...
Toyota Hilux to return to production after devastating floods

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Toyota Hilux to return to production after devastating floods

The devastating floods in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa in early April went largely unreported in the west despite...
Kramer eliminates attachment woes for hydraulic hoses

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Kramer eliminates attachment woes for hydraulic hoses

When changing the bucket or other implement on a loader, one of the chores is climbing from the cab to...
Machinery Focus: Goodyear finds alternative to oil-based rubber

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Machinery Focus: Goodyear finds alternative to oil-based rubber

Tyres are made of rubber and rubber comes from trees, and so it might be thought that they are one...
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