Farm machinery

The latest farm machinery news and developments from the Irish Farmers Journal. Keep up to date with reports, reviews, prices and videos of new and vintage farm machinery, motors and more.

Machinery
MX introduces sleek new U500 loader range
Gary Abbott
Front loader specialists MX introduced its new U500 series at Agritechnica. The 16-model series, designed for tractors from 40hp to 260hp, will replace the current U50 series.
MX introduces sleek new U500 loader range
 
 
186 lots up for grabs at Bord na Móna auction
Machinery
186 lots up for grabs at Bord na Móna auction
Green diesel at four-month low as prices steady
Machinery
Green diesel at four-month low as prices steady
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Machinery
FCI conference to highlight the changes and challenges facing farm contractors
Machinery
Agritechnica 2023: Claas debuts prototype autonomous Xerion
VIDEOS
FARM MACHINERY
Torquey 201hp four pot Valtra punching above its weight
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Torquey 201hp four pot Valtra punching above its weight
Having bought their first Valtra back in 1999, Eamon and Sean Tracey have stuck with the Finish brand since, and today run five Valtras, including a new N175.
Agritechnica 2023: McCormick six-cylinder range gets new and controls
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Agritechnica 2023: McCormick six-cylinder range gets new and controls
Argo has put a lot of time and money into developing its McCormick and Landini range. The firm unveiled a new cab at the show which will be fitted on its X7.6 and X8 tractors.
IFJ Junior: Mechanical weeding and electrification at Agritechnica
Gary Abbott
IFJ Junior: Mechanical weeding and electrification at Agritechnica
Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott explore two of the main machinery trends visible at Agritechnica, which took place in Hannover, Germany last week.
Bergmann celebrates 60 years of manufacturing forage wagons
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Bergmann celebrates 60 years of manufacturing forage wagons
Manufacturing farm machinery for 125 years, Bergmann is this year celebrating its 60th year developing and manufacturing forage wagons.
CONTRACTING
Chipping up to 75t/hour with Ireland's largest Fendt tractor and trailed chipper
Gary Abbott
Chipping up to 75t/hour with Ireland's largest Fendt tractor and trailed chipper
Chipping over 100,000t of timber annually using two Fendt tractors and trailed Mus-Max chippers, Gary Abbott caught up with R&W Noble Contracts to find out more
40 years on: how round bale silage began in Ireland
Shane Dobson
40 years on: how round bale silage began in Ireland
The 40th anniversary of round baling was celebrated in Co Longford, with a vintage baling demo day. Shane Dobson reports from the event.
MOTORS
BYD delivers a new electric car challenge
Michael Moroney
BYD delivers a new electric car challenge
Electric car sales are increasing at a significant pace, despite the slow rollout of more public charging points and the Chinese-built BYD Atto 3 is an attractive new option.
VINTAGE
In pictures: 1985 Mercedes MB Trac 1500 sells for €61,290 at auction
Peter Thomas Keaveney
In pictures: 1985 Mercedes MB Trac 1500 sells for €61,290 at auction
With over 1,000 lots up for grabs, it was a 1985 Mercedes MB Trac 1500 that topped the sale, securing a top bid of €61,290 (£53,000) plus commission.
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 DecemberSPONSORED
ACA organic online meetings open to all farmers 29 November & 6 December
Open online meetings will be held for farmers and their families to engage in meaningful discussions about the various procedures and best practices associated with organic farming enterprises.
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farmSPONSORED
GAIN Pre-Calver Gold success on Laois farm
Dairy farmers Richard and Ian Galbraith discuss the success of supplementing GAIN Pre-Calver Gold to their 110-cow herd in Co Laois.
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' EraSPONSORED
Harnessing the Soil Microbiome for Sustainable Agriculture in the 'Human' Era
Science Week is a national celebration of science, with hundreds of in-person and hybrid events taking place nationwide. Running from 12-19 November
New quad bike regulations - are you ready? SPONSORED
New quad bike regulations - are you ready?
Quad bikes are designed to cope with a wide variety of terrain types and so are a fantastic aid for farm work - by Ciaran Roche, FBD risk manager.
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