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.

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...
AGCO ransomware attack casts shadow over cybersecurity

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AGCO ransomware attack casts shadow over cybersecurity

Last week AGCO released a rather short statement noting that it had suffered a ransomware attack on May 5, 2022...
Michelin’s self-propelled sprayer tyres work down to 10psi

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Michelin’s self-propelled sprayer tyres work down to 10psi

Self-propelled sprayers are still an important segment of the machinery market and they will require tyres specifically designed for their...
Machinery Focus: Bi Som Trac – the top tandem tractor from France

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Machinery Focus: Bi Som Trac – the top tandem tractor from France

The Bi Som Trac is hardly as well known as the Doe Triple-D from Essex, but this French built machine...
Happy thoughts from John Deere in first-quarter round up

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Happy thoughts from John Deere in first-quarter round up

All the major machinery manufacturers, including John Deere, have presented their results for the first quarter of 2022 and given...
Massey and Ford to feature at classic tractor sale

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Massey and Ford to feature at classic tractor sale

Over 60 classic tractors will be offered for sale by Cheffins in Devon later this month as they take the...
CNHi hit by strike action as it reports strong growth

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CNHi hit by strike action as it reports strong growth

Following on from last year's strike action at John Deere, which resulted in a 10% pay increase, workers at Case...
6t lift from JCB’s flagship farm loader

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6t lift from JCB’s flagship farm loader

JCB has launched a new 20t flagship farm loader which has 6t payload and a new drive line for improved...
JCB launches new iCON control and interface system

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JCB launches new iCON control and interface system

Always keen to keep up, JCB has just launched what it describes as its "all-new electronics infrastructure" which offers a...
Claas to drop its Cargos range of forage wagons

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Claas to drop its Cargos range of forage wagons

In a move that will come as little surprise to those following the market for forage wagons, a major manufacturer...
Over 70 tractors in latest Wilsons Bord na Móna auction

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Over 70 tractors in latest Wilsons Bord na Móna auction

Wilsons will be auctioning over 70 tractors amongst 200 lots of surplus equipment to be disposed of at Bord na...
Machinery Focus: Clover-rich swards usher in the belt rake

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Machinery Focus: Clover-rich swards usher in the belt rake

Silage production in Ireland has always centred on grass, but should other plant species, such as clover, be more regularly...
Dual wheels to make a comeback?

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Dual wheels to make a comeback?

Dual wheels were, at one time, all the rage with tillage farmers, as the appreciation grew that the increasing weight...
40-year-old tractor sells for record £214,000 price tag

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40-year-old tractor sells for record £214,000 price tag

Fine tractors, beautifully restored, are rapidly gaining some favour as investment vehicles as much as they are agricultural ones. This...
First showing for flagship JCB handler at Scotgrass 2022

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First showing for flagship JCB handler at Scotgrass 2022

JCB has reserved the first outing of its latest telescopic handler, the TM420S, for Scotgrass which is to be held...
John Deere to hold GUSS a little closer

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John Deere to hold GUSS a little closer

John Deere is ever keen to acquire expertise in automation, either by acquisition or cooperation, and its latest joint venture...
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