New Zetor Forterra

Irish Zetor distributor McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill has announced that the larger Forterra 150hp model will be available in Ireland from January next..

In light of this, McHale plant sales director John O’Brien said a search is under way to appoint dealers in a number of vacant east-coast counties where applications exist for tractors like the Forterra and in which Zetor has not been represented previously with a unit in this category. Among the Forterra 150’s many features are front axle suspension, cab suspension and an array of latest electronic controls. Though no firm price has yet been agreed, it is expected to launch on the Irish market at an ex-VAT price of about €65,000.

Loading shovel

Brand new to the Irish market is the DGM range of articulated loading shovels. Goff Agri from Bridgetown, Co Wexford, is sourcing the DGM range from one of the largest shovel manufacturers in China. The first of these will land in Wexford towards the end of the month.

Four different models of shovel are expected to be available, all using either Perkins or Deutz engines. The DMG912 is the smallest model, weighing in at 3t with a 1.2t lifting capacity. This is powered by a 50hp Perkins engine and retails for €16,000 plus vat.

The DGM936 is largest model, weighing in at 10t with a 3t lifting capacity. This features a 140hp turbocharged Deutz engines a four-forward/two-reverse speed transmission. It is priced at €50,000 plus vat. For more information contact Goff Agri on 053-9135219 or Damian Goff on 086-8204195. Web is www.goffagri.ie

Meath open days

Meath Farm Machinery is holding open days in all branches on the following dates:

  • Poles, Cavan Mon 3rd Nov 2014 2pm - 10pm
  • Kilberry, Navan Wed 5th Nov 2014 2pm - 10pm
  • Kileighter, Kilcock Fri 7th Nov 2014 2pm - 10pm
  • Further details can be found on their website, www.meath farmmachinery.com