Machinery
First look: Bredal's latest trailed spreader has discs mounted on arms - 6m apart
Danish manufacturer Bredal will shortly launch newer, more accurate, high-capacity trailed spreaders. The latest machines will be able to spread...
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Contractors to meet with department on controversial 'fast' tractor rules
Concerns over new criteria for road-worthiness testing of ‘fast’ tractors will be addressed at a meeting between department officials, and...
Machinery
Fleet profile: Specialist contractor reveals his machinery 'hits' and 'misses'
Andrew Burke, based in Clogherhead, Co. Louth, has been involved in agricultural contracting since he left school. The majority of...
Machinery
Will this new 'systems tractor' become the ultimate hedgecutter?
A specialist Dutch manufacturer – Herder – will shortly unveil a new concept ‘systems tractor’. The machine (see featured picture)...
Machinery
Irish break-away system 'keeps your runaway trailer in check'
The Powerbrake-RT is a combined hand-brake and break-away unit, which can be fitted to almost any trailer. With no electronics...
Machinery
Clever 7m goliath from Kuhn monitors oil and clutches for you
The new HR 7040 R – from Kuhn – with its 7m working width completes the company’s line-up of high-end...
Machinery
Brand new midlands Fendt dealership almost ready to open its doors
The town of Birr, in Co. Offaly, is pretty close to being in the very centre of Ireland. A good choice...
Machinery
First look: Welger round balers revealed in Massey Ferguson colours
Massey Ferguson branded versions of Welger round balers have broken cover. The machines will make their official debut at next...
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Haulage: 'Fast' tractors travelling more than 25km from base liable for testing
It is feared that a 25km distance-from-base limit has now been enshrined in legislation, as a criterion for road-worthiness testing...
Machinery
'Intelligent' rubber track doesn't get too hot under the collar
Rubber tracks are becoming increasingly common on large agricultural machines across Europe – such as range-topping combines or high-horsepower tractors....
Dairy
Appeal for generators for storm-battered dairy farmers in the south
A large number of farmers remain without power this evening (October 17). Those without access to generators face a very...
Machinery
Pics: Vintage tractors galore at IVETA gathering in Cavan
Enthusiasts flocked to Cavan on Sunday (October 15) for the Irish Vintage Engine and Tractor Association (IVETA) National Indoor Vintage...
Machinery
Tractor manufacturer embarks on South African expedition
After its first 8,500km expedition across the vast open spaces of Australia – along the Outback and the Pacific coast...
Machinery
Tractor sales down in big German market; other sectors positive
In September 2017, registrations of new tractors in Germany were 41.8% below the same month last year. The figures come from...
Machinery
High-tech: This 'observant' mower can automatically avoid wildlife
A major machinery company has introduced, what it claims to be, the world’s first mower-mounted automatic animal detection system. The company...
Machinery
Pics: Show of force from Lemken at tillage demo day
Discs, drills and sprayers were what most farmers were enquiring about at Lemken’s tillage demo day, held in association with...
Machinery
CEO of Abbey Machinery shortlisted for high-profile award
Clodagh Cavanagh, managing director of Co. Tipperary based Abbey Machinery, has been shortlisted for the IMAGE Businesswoman of the Year Awards....
Machinery
Sit back and relax: Medal-winning combine sets itself
New Holland has notched up a silver medal at the upcoming Agritechnica show for its “pro-active and automatic” combine setting...
