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How one Irish company became a trusted supplier to global tractor makers

Co Meath company, Dromone Engineering is a world-renowned player in the pickup hitch market, exporting 90% of its output and generating an annual turnover of €25 million, writes Michael Moroney

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

How one Irish company became a trusted supplier to global tractor makers

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Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

First drive: Can-Am transforms Traxter with latest HD11

First drive: Can-Am transforms Traxter with latest HD11

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

Know your hedge-cutting costs before the season starts

Know your hedge-cutting costs before the season starts

Know your hedge-cutting costs before the season starts

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

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Kerry-built RT hedge cutter wins over Cork contractor

Kerry-built RT hedge cutter wins over Cork contractor

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Mike Collins, the Cork contractor who purchased the very first Irish built RT hedge cutter.

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

Self-propelled hedgecutter fits the bill for Clare business

Self-propelled hedgecutter fits the bill for Clare business

Gary Abbott spoke with Clare contractor Noel McNamara to find out why he opted for the Italian built Energreen self-propelled hedge cutter and how it has proved a good fit for his business.

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

Claas continues to refresh its tractor lineup with the arrival of the new Axion 8 Cmatic, a trio of CVT only models set to replace the current Axion 800 series, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

Claas expands Volto tedder range with five new models

Claas expands Volto tedder range with five new models

Claas has expanded its range of Volto tedders with five new models from 6.6m to 10.8m.

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

Fergal O’Sullivan looks at what’s involved in a functioning air conditioning system, and the correct maintenance required in order to stay cool inside the cab.

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

Claas launches first fully electric loader

Claas launches first fully electric loader

With production now under way, Claas presented its first electric battery power wheel loader, the Torion 537e Sinus, at its European press event near its headquarters in Harsewinkel, Germany.

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

Pöttinger unveils latest grassland and tillage kit

Pöttinger unveils latest grassland and tillage kit

Last week, Pöttinger unveiled a number of new products for the 2027 season, including a number of updates and introductions to its smaller forage wagon ranges alongside a new precision planter.

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

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