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...
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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...
Machinery
Trade focus: 'Looking for more power from three-cylinder engines is a mistake'
John Deere has rarely, if ever, been noted for any lack of confidence in either its products or its future....
Machinery
Pics: Behind the scenes at New Holland's UK tractor factory
Have you ever been to New Holland’s tractor factory in Basildon (England)? Are you curious to know what goes on there...
Machinery
Auction report: Fleet of fresh John Deere tractors goes under the hammer
A major ‘on-site‘ machinery sale (auction) was held on behalf of Abbots Ripton Farming Company and Lavenham Fen Farms at...
Machinery
'Tractor NCT' exemption slammed over 'renewed confusion'
There is still a lack of clarity regarding the possible requirements for an NCT for so-called ‘fast’ tractors, according to...
Machinery
Pics: Farm machinery clearance auction on tomorrow
Looking for a potential bargain? A farm machinery clearance auction will be held by Micheal Doyle Auctions tomorrow (Saturday, February...
Machinery
Gas-powered New Holland to 'enter production within 3 years'
AgriLand visited New Holland’s factory in Basildon (England) this week, to find out how its methane-powered tractor project is progressing....
Machinery
25km haulage limit 'scrapped' from ‘fast’ tractor testing rules
The Professional Agricultural Contractors of Ireland (PAC Ireland) has welcomed the removal of the 25km from base restriction under a...
