Machinery
Seeing the wood for the trees: Komatsu 'top brass' land in Ireland
A delegation from Komatsu Forest recently visited the Rathcoole-based headquarters of McHale Plant Sales in Greenogue Industrial Estate, in the...
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Fancy a Fendt mower? Why not a whole silage outfit?
The Fendt Slicer TLX disc mower range was unveiled to the public for the first time at Agritechnica 2017. The...
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Special-edition Fendt to celebrate European milestone
A special, gold-liveried tractor has been commissioned to celebrate 50 years of partnership between Fendt and Belgian agricultural equipment dealer...
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Can this '2-in-1' Irish braking system keep trailed spreaders in tow?
Figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK have shown that farming is the most dangerous...
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911hp on tap: New flagship forager from New Holland
New Holland has pushed its ceiling with its latest self-propelled forager; the new FR920 has a 911hp, 20L FPT engine under the...
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Pics: Package of updates for 4-cylinder Claas workhorses
Claas will soon roll out its next-generation Arion 400 tractor range – with some new features and a longer list...
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Zetor embarks on €550 million Russian tractor deal
6,000 Zetor Forterra tractor ‘sets’ are destined for Russia – between now and 2022. It’s part of an agreement between...
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Is this machine the ultimate 'systems tractor'?
Here’s an interesting contraption (pictured above) from Syn-Trac; the manufacturer reckons that it’s the ultimate ‘systems vehicle’. The company hopes that...
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Auction report: Portlaoise sale pulls the machinery punters
Farmers were actively buying at Hennessy Auctioneers’ monthly machinery auction on Saturday (November 18) at Portlaoise Mart. There was reportedly...
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Deutz-Fahr muscles in...with new, 'limited-edition' monsters
Since 2015, black-liveried ‘special-edition’ Warrior models have been part of Deutz-Fahr’s tractor line-up. At last week’s Agritechnica show, the manufacturer...
Arable
Sprayers and drills front and centre in Borris - on 'Black Tuesday'
Kelly’s of Borris will hold a “jam-packed” Tillage Information Day this Tuesday, November 28. Sprayers, drills and rollers will be...
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Auction report: On-site sale sees big prices for 'original' working classics
A major ‘on-site‘ machinery dispersal sale (auction) was held on behalf of A E Carter, Rectory Farm, Dry Drayton on...
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Revamped combine from Deutz-Fahr; is it a contender?
C9000 Series combine harvesters were launched more than four years ago. Now, Deutz-Fahr has revamped its five and six-walker machines;...
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Foragers get 'track' treatment; but with a clever twist
In equipping its Jaguar with Terra Trac, Claas says that it is the first manufacturer to offer a factory-fitted, integrated...
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Minister Ross commended for rolling back on tractor testing measures
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross, has been commended for rolling back on tractor testing measures after...
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The ultimate 'go-anywhere' solution: A baler with 'driven' wheels
Austrian company Goweil, which has some machines working here in Ireland, launched an interesting wheel drive system for its round...
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Vital stats: World's biggest machinery showcase...in numbers
The figures have been totted up; the Agritechnica bean counters have been busy. The final tally shows that 2,803 exhibitors from...
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Fancy a new, old-school 'Steyr'...with a twist?
Have you a hankering for an old-school, square-cut Steyr? If so, maybe a Turkish tractor maker – Basak – has...
