Machinery
620hp beast unleashed into the tillage fields of Co. Wexford
The tail-end of April saw Ireland’s biggest tractor – a Case IH Quadtrac 620 – finally get to do what...
Machinery
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What's new from McHale at Grass & Muck 2018?
At this year’s FTMTA Grass & Muck event on May 17 in Gurteen, Co. Tipperary, McHale will put its “full range”...
Machinery
First of its kind 'rolls' into Ireland: But where is this machine?
The first in a ‘new-look’ line-up of round balers has landed in Ireland. The inaugural machine was spotted at a...
Machinery
The road to 'Tipp': Gearing up for a classic silage 'extravaganza'
This year’s ‘Silage Extravaganza’ – to be held at Moyglass, Co. Tipperary – will take place on July 29. Amongst...
Machinery
What's new from John Deere at Grass & Muck 2018?
John Deere will launch its new V400 Series variable-chamber round baler and HarvestLab 3000 sensing system (for its forage harvesters)...
Agri-Business
1961 Triple-D expected to make €70,000 under the hammer
This 1961 Doe Triple-D (pictured above) – otherwise known as a ‘tandem tractor’ – is up for auction, where it’s...
Machinery
Classic corner: Restored Muir-Hill back from retirement in Co. Kerry
Ford and Fordson tractors were very often the basis for conversions by engineering firms that felt they could add something...
Machinery
Pics: Massive haul of Krone foragers sold for 2018 Irish silage campaign
Krone – via distributor Farmhand and its network of dealers – has been busy lining up buyers for its so-called...
Machinery
In for the long haul? Kubota wheels out more new metal
Kubota rolled out a scattering of new tractors at a major recent farming event in Spain. Pictured (above) is one...
Machinery
Loaders, backhoes and excavators aplenty at Intermat 2018
Case (Construction Equipment) was one of droves of exhibitors at Intermat – the sprawling equipment exhibition in Paris. It was...
Machinery
Pick-up and 4X4 frustration: Is this the answer?
Getting a tow-bar and trailer lined up can be frustrating, when towing with a 4X4 or pick-up truck. Spaldings claims to...
Machinery
3 eye-catching JCBs to headline at major motor show
JCB has partnered with the ‘Confused.com’ London Motor Show in a move that will see three of its vehicles headlining...
Machinery
Over 20,000 Zetor Forterra tractors roll off the line in 20 years
Zetor is celebrating a milestone of sorts; its Forterra tractor has now been around for 20 years. Since 1998, a...
Machinery
Auction report: Handlers ‘under the hammer’ at Co. Tyrone sale
Last Friday (April 20) saw a large-scale machinery sale take place at Euro Auctions, at its Dromore site in Co....
Machinery
Some 200 farm inspections set to focus on machinery
Approximately 200 farm inspections are set to take place as part of a two-week long campaign, with a special focus...
Machinery
Big outing for McHale's new rake at next month's 'Grass & Muck'
McHale will be among the high-profile exhibitors at this year’s Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Grass & Muck...
Machinery
'Paus' for thought...with this 'double-jointed' loader
It’s clear that this Paus-built machine (pictured above) is no ordinary articulated shovel. Closer inspection reveals a novel, turntable-mounted loader...
Machinery
Classic corner: 1990s Lamborghini back to its former glory in Co. Fermanagh
The difference between Lamborghini and Same is often considered to be no more than the colour scheme. That’s an understandable...
