Machinery
'6,000' new reasons to plumb for a tri-axle Abbey tanker
Abbey Machinery says that animals only digest 15-20% of what they eat; the remainder has to be stored and handled...
Machinery
Machinery
'Concept' controls point to interior of next-generation farm machinery
Preh – a German company – showcased a concept of a new, “innovative” driver’s workstation (in-cab controls) at last month’s...
Machinery
2017 auction review: What brands were in demand at the big sales?
Auction specialist Cheffins – based in the UK – says that second-hand machinery sales peaked in 2017 compared with previous...
Agri-Business
Legal proceedings commenced against major machinery auctioneer
Bord na Mona has confirmed that it has issued legal proceedings against Paul Cooke Auctions in relation to outstanding payments....
Machinery
Results are in: 'Big-boned' New Holland TM150 tops the 'starter tractor' poll
We recently ran a poll to determine what the best ‘starter tractor’ for agricultural contracting is. While there are almost endless...
Machinery
'4-wheel' Fusion rolls in from Cashels...to keep you afloat
Cashels Engineering – a well-known manufacturer of agricultural and other equipment – recently rolled out its special four-wheel chassis (for McHale’s...
Machinery
Trade focus: 'It’s great to just press a button and it works'
“Tumosan will be in the top ten best-selling brands in 2018.” That’s the confident prediction of Michael Brogan – founder...
Machinery
Classic corner: A true 'blue'...all decked out with a comfy 'Q'
If there was ever a workhorse which has come to epitomise an era then it must be the Ford 7600...
Machinery
Auction report: Trailers and root-crop equipment plentiful at 'on-site' sale
A major ‘on-site‘ machinery dispersal sale (auction) was held on behalf of Coates Contracting at Manor Farm, Kings Lynn, Norfolk (England)...
Rural Life
Fastparts team 'wraps up' year with charity donations
Fastparts, the parts division of Irish agri machinery firm Farmhand, has wrapped up the year by donating over 150 farming...
Machinery
Auction report: Mix of classic and modern tractors under the hammer at 'on-site' sale
A major ‘on-site‘ machinery dispersal sale (auction) was held on behalf of Coates Contracting at Manor Farm, Kings Lynn, Norfolk (England)...
Machinery
Workshop focus: What you need to know about antifreeze
It’s getting to that time of year again when the weather is getting colder; it’s better to check your antifreeze...
Machinery
Poll: What's the best tractor to bring to an Irish 'bog'?
This one’s strictly a bit of fun; we’re asking for your input – and your machinery know-how! We’re talking about...
Machinery
Auction report: 2017 review of tractor prices at monthly midlands sale
Farmers and contractors are regular attendees at Hennessy Auctioneers’ monthly machinery auction; it’s typically held on the second-last Saturday of...
Machinery
Poll: What's the best 'starter tractor' for agri contracting?
It’s hard to break into agricultural contracting from a standing start. Brand new tractors are largely the domain of established...
Machinery
Buyer's guide: What you should look out for in a used Valtra (Valmet) 8050
Valtra’s roots can be traced date back to the 1830s, but it was virtually unknown here or in the UK...
Machinery
Leitrim machinery dealer scoops major enterprise award
Farmhand – the Irish distributor for well-known brands, such as Krone and Amazone – has announced that one of its...
Machinery
'Tractor Bumper' is here; midlands dealer 'pushing' ahead with novel device
Laois-based machinery dealer Bailey Machinery Sales (BMS) has just taken on the agency for the ‘Tractor Bumper‘ for the entire...
