Machinery
28% of all new tractors sold in the UK are John Deeres
John Deere has a tight grasp on the new tractor market in the UK. Figures released by the AEA (Agricultural...
Machinery
Machinery
Classic corner: One of Ireland's earliest, one-owner Valtras still busy in Westmeath
Any tractor – Valtra or otherwise – that finds itself in a contractor’s fleet can usually expect a hard life....
Machinery
Trade focus: 'Lifting the lid' on what an engine specialist does
The internal combustion engine has been with us for over 150 years; it has come a long way since Beau...
Machinery
Tractor sales spiked across Europe in late 2017...but why?
How are sales of new tractors faring across Europe? CEMA – an umbrella body representing the agricultural machinery manufacturing industry across...
Machinery
Pics: Classic 'Deeres' take pride of place at 'Heritage' celebration
Fingal Vintage Society, together with Hanlon Machinery, hosted a ‘John Deere Heritage‘ evening on Saturday (February 17). The event celebrated 100...
Machinery
Pics: Tally of machines grows for upcoming FTMTA auction
The number of confirmed machinery lots for the upcoming Farm Tractor & Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) auction has been steadily...
Machinery
Nostalgia: Where did John Deere self-propelled foragers come from?
Here in Ireland, the self-propelled forage harvester has been something of a phenomenon going right back to the 1970s. What...
Machinery
Workshop focus: What you need to know about your tractor's battery
Following on from our recent article on alternators, we now look at the humble battery – homing in on what you need...
Machinery
Auction report: ‘Best of the rest' from Irish contracting fleet sale
A major ‘on-site‘ machinery sale (auction) was held on behalf of David Hatton (who is retiring from his silage contracting...
Machinery
Auction report: 'Fresh' Irish contracting fleet goes under the hammer
A major ‘on-site‘ machinery sale (auction) was held on behalf of David Hatton (who is retiring from his silage contracting...
Machinery
Reminder: Major auction of 'fresh' machinery in the south-east tomorrow
Carnew Mart will host a sizeable auction of modern, second-hand agricultural machinery tomorrow (Friday, February 16) at 1:00pm. The auction...
Machinery
Looking back: Where did Claas self-propelled foragers come from?
Claas Jaguar forage harvesters are now a common sight on farms all over Ireland every summer – but the advent...
Machinery
Classic corner: Rare 6610 conversion is a 'work-a-day' Waterford classic
The relationship between Ford and County Commercial Cars – a specialist in 4WD vehicle conversions – remains one of life’s minor...
Machinery
Buyer's guide: What you should look out for in a used New Holland TS-A
The New Holland factory in Basildon, Essex – just east of London – was originally opened in 1964 to manufacture...
Rural Life
Proposed learner driver penalties 'have potential to ruin farm families'
The Minister for Transport, Shane Ross, has been called upon to immediately suspend proposals to increase the severity of penalties...
Machinery
Second-hand tractor imports into Ireland up by nearly 30%?
Figures published by the CSO (Central Statistics Office) reveal that 2,453 second-hand tractors were licensed for the first time in...
Machinery
'Off-road quads and lawnmowers face insurance requirements'
Ride-on lawnmowers, wheelchairs and motorised toy cars could be in line for new insurance requirements, independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has...
Machinery
Auction report: Carlow sale sees mix of machinery go under the hammer
A farm machinery clearance auction was held by Micheal Doyle Auctions on Saturday, February 10, in Fenagh, Co. Carlow. The...
