Machinery
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...
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An Irish-built 'triple' mower...from the 'Kingdom' of Kerry?
AgriLand came upon this footage (see video below) of an Irish-built triple-section combination mower. The video is from TOL Engineering – a...
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Edenderry man on his way to the top of the 'Claas'
Growing up alongside his brother on his dad’s 160ac beef farm in Edenderry, Co. Offaly, Trevor Tyrrell (pictured above), CEO...
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Is this what's needed for tankers in Irish conditions?
With wet conditions underfoot, it’s a challenge to bring machinery onto fields without causing undue damage and hardship. However, Belgian...
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New tractor sales in UK rise; end-of-year rush boosts tally
Registrations of new (agricultural) tractors (over 50hp) in the UK in December 2017 amounted to 1,360 units, according to figures from...
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More dealers join Ireland's machinery trade body
The January meeting of the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Executive Council saw two further companies join the...
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Contracting fraternity mourns the passing of an early innovator
The death has been announced of Mickie Farrelly – especially well-known in agricultural contracting circles in the Co. Meath area. The Carnaross...
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Workshop focus: What you need to know about your tractor's alternator
Modern vehicles are packed full of electric and electronic components; the alternator is one of the most essential elements. It provides power...
