Changes at Kühn

Kühn Centre Ireland has been appointed as the sole importer for Kühn agricultural machinery for tillage, seeding, fertilization, spraying, landscape maintenance, hay/forage harvesting, livestock bedding and feeding.

The new company will be working from the same premises as Cork Farm Machinery, Carrigrohane Rd, Cork.

Kühn Centre Ireland commences business on 1 November and is actively recruiting an experienced team to be put in place to serve the market.

NC loaders take on mid-range market

NC Engineering Ltd, Armagh, is offering a new option for the artic steer telescopic loader market. This machine, called the FH 225, is powered by a Deutz engine giving 100hp.

It also has a powershift transmission and load-sensing hydraulics. The company describes it as a replacement Matbro, if that company was still in business today.

This prototype machine was seen working on the pit at Grassland and Muck this year. It was impressive for its size on climbing the pit.

The machine will be sold through existing NC dealers in Ireland, and is promised to be priced competitively.

New mid-range tractor from Claas

The new Claas Atos tractor will be launched at the Eima show this November in Italy. The tractor is designed for the 70hp to 110hp market.

It will have an SDF engine and will be at the FTMTA machinery show next year. The tractor is aimed at the mixed farmer market. Ireland is one of the best growing markets in Europe for Claas tractors.