A retiring agricultural contractor in Carrigaline, Co Cork, is to sell his entire fleet of tractors and equipment at an auction on Friday 13 March at 11.30am. The auction will be hosted by Michael Doyle and will take place indoors at the contractor’s yard (P17 WD27). Viewing is set to take place on Thursday 12 March from 11am.

A total of over 50 lots will be up for grabs on the day. These include 11 tractors, nine of which are John Deeres (2016 6150M, 2016 6145R, 2016 6195R, 2008 6330, 2008 7830 and four 6920s ranging from 2004-2006) and two Deutz (a 2009 X720 and a 2014 6160).

Other grass-related equipment up for auction includes a 2009 Volvo L90 wheel loader, two sets of Claas butterfly combination mower units, seven silage trailers (five Thorpe, one Redrock and one Smyth), two balers (McHale 5500 and Claas 354), rakes, tedders and two silage forks. Additional equipment includes two slurry tankers, an agitator, a Bredal K85, and a Gaspado four row maize drill. Follow the Irish Farmers Journal in both print and online for full coverage of the auction.