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Gary Abbott on 09 Jul 2020
Watch: Krone MX 370 GL – forage wagon review
The Forage wagon remains a popular solution for many Irish contractors and farmers across the country. Gary Abbott recently put the Krone MX 370 GL to work.
Gary Abbott on 09 Jul 2020
John Deere adds new 350hp 7R model
Eight months after unveiling the new generation 7R tractors, John Deere has just announced that a new 350hp flagship model, the 7R 350, will be added to the series. Gary Abbott reports
Gary Abbott on 01 Jul 2020
MB Trac completes the collection for Cork man
Gary Abbott caught up with Cork-based vintage and classic machinery enthusiast Gordon O’Mahony to find out more about his 1987 Mercedes-Benz MB Trac 1500 and some of the other machines in his yard.
Gary Abbott on 02 Jul 2020
Pöttinger launch new 17m tedder
Pöttinger have launched its largest top-end tedder. The trailed HIT 16.18 T encompasses 16 rotors and working width of 17m.
Gary Abbott on 24 Jun 2020
John Deere launches 700hp 100t/hr X9-Series combine
Eight months after its preview at Agritechnica, John Deere has finally announced what lies beneath the panels of its new X-Series combines.
Gary Abbott on 25 Jun 2020
Watch: mid-season fertiliser spreader health check
Once set up in spring, the fertiliser spreader can often can go untouched for the season. Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney offer some mid-season maintenance tips.
Gary Abbott on 25 Jun 2020
Cooney Furlong Machinery Company goes virtual
The southeast-based Cooney Furlong Machinery Company has launched an online showroom. Gary Abbott reports.
Gary Abbott on 16 Jun 2020
John Deere 7930 sells for £90,562 at UK online auction
A one of a kind John Deere 7930 with only 1,912 hours on the clock fetched a remarkable £90,562.50 (€101,224) at UK online auction on Monday.
Gary Abbott on 17 Jun 2020
Combine pre-season maintenance guide
Although harvest is still a number of weeks away, now is time to get the combine serviced early, especially this year, if not already done. Gary Abbott visited Armstrong Machinery to get some top pres
Gary Abbott on 17 Jun 2020
Michelin launches new ag tyre
Michelin have added its new TrailXBib tyre to its agricultural range, designed for trailers, spreaders and slurry tankers.
Gary Abbott on 10 Jun 2020
Massey updates 4700 tractor
Massey Ferguson have introduced a new 4700M range. The line-up encompasses three new models from 82hp to 100hp. New transmission options and updated styling are among the changes. Gary Abbott reports.
Gary Abbott on 11 Jun 2020
Watch: capable Kramer punches above its weight
As the trend in silage loaders grows towards more weight and power, there is still a place for the smaller, more versatile machine. We recently put the new Kramer KL55.8T through its paces.