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Chinese break 400hp barrier with new YTO flagship
This beefy-looking tractor (pictured above) has (approximately) 400hp under the hood; it’s the latest machine from Chinese manufacturer YTO. Previously, the...
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Are you in the Valtra camp? Here's a good read...
Regular AgriLand contributor Justin Roberts has penned an interesting book, detailing the rise of the tractor in Northern Europe – with...
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'Fortress-like security measures are the way it's going'
Many farmers are being forced into taking “fortress-like” measures in a bid to boost security, according to Rory Doyle who...
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'Clever' three-point linkage keeps your steering in check
Reichhardt – a specialist German manufacturer – has been showing off its PSR Slide system at recent events around Europe. It consists of...
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One-pass raking and baling: What is the best approach?
AgriLand recently brought you a report profiling the Agronic WR500 front rake, depicting how it can form part of “the ultimate...
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In a hurry? Sometimes it is a sprint - not a marathon
Back in 2015, a Guinness World Record for the fastest speed achieved by a tractor was set by four-time World...
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Gearing up for another season: Check out this new folding silage fork...
This eye-catching folding silage fork (pictured above) is from Fliegl; it’s pictured here on a latest-generation Komatsu WA320-8 wheel loader (a...
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Tool or toy: Is this miniature loader a practical option?
This pint-sized machine was spotted by AgriLand at a recent farm machinery exhibition in Co. Cork. It’s an Avant (Tecno)...
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Major contracting machinery auction looms large
Carnew Mart will host a sizeable auction of modern, second-hand agricultural machinery on Friday (February 16). The auction is being...
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Buyer's guide: What you should look out for in a used JCB Fastrac
The JCB Fastrac was launched at the Royal Smithfield show in 1990. Although no stranger to agriculture, having originally started...
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A buck-rake with a 'twist': Is this the ultimate silage fork?
Among the most eye-catching machines at the recent LAMMA show (in the UK) was this German-built (Saphir) fork – for...
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North American powerhouse gets special-edition 'black livery'
A special-edition 25th-anniversary (front wheel assist) tractor has been unveiled by Versatile – the Canadian tractor manufacturer. “It’s still the same...
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New 'unload-on-the-move' silage wagon gets international outing
Fliegl is now bringing its novel Buffel (or Buffalo) to international shows and trade fairs. The non-stop forage wagon was first unveiled at...
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Is this UK-designed 'driverless' tractor a practical proposition?
The so-called ‘Dynium Robot’ (pictured above) is the brain-child of a UK-based company. Still at the prototype stage, the machine...
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Is this the most powerful 'conventional' tractor in Ireland?
AgriLand came across this eye-catching tractor pairing this week (see picture below); the tractor on the left is a new...
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Trade focus: No hiding from big-brand takeovers on home turf
Heading into Kilrush from the Limerick side, there is what you might assume to be a modest local tractor dealer...
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Classic corner: Cork 'Winner' keeps the 'flame of Fiat' alive
One centenary in the tractor world that we haven’t heard much about this year is that of Fiat Trattori. Although...
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'Strong' Irish interest in Claas apprenticeship programme
With the ‘Leaving Cert’ looming large and apprenticeships coming to the fore, two programmes offered by Claas UK may be...
