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Gary Abbott on 25 Sep 2020
For auction: trailers, tractors and mini-diggers
Hennessy Auctioneers will hold its monthly machinery auction this Saturday 26 September. Gary Abbott looks at some of the standout lots that are up for grabs.
Gary Abbott on 17 Sep 2020
Watch: minigrazer helps Meath beef finisher reduce fattening costs
Gary Abbott travelled to Co Meath to meet suckler farmer and beef finisher Des Hand to find out how his minigrazer has performed and helped him reduce input costs 16 months on.
Gary Abbott on 23 Sep 2020
Fendt continues to develop E100 Vario
Fendt continues to develop its fully electric E100 Vario compact tractor. Three years since its preview at Agritechnica in 2017 a number of updates have been made as result of testing and user feedbac
Gary Abbott on 16 Sep 2020
New wheel loaders from Kubota
Earlier this year, Kubota launched two new models of small wheel loaders. The R070 and R090 offer 50hp and 60hp respectively, with maximum lift capacities up to 3,440kg.
Gary Abbott on 16 Sep 2020
Merlo MF34.7 Multifarmer makes Irish debut
McHale Plant Sales, the sole Irish importer for Merlo loaders, has recently taken delivery of the new MF34.7 Multifarmer telescopic handler.
Gary Abbott on 16 Sep 2020
Slurryquip launches tanker range with a difference
Slurryquip has recently developed its own slurry tanker range. Models come fitted with a front-mounted dribble bar.
Gary Abbott on 10 Sep 2020
Watch: Cork contractor stands out from the crowd with Austrian-built combi baler
Cork contractors, James and David Bryan brought the first Austrian built Goweil combi baler to Ireland in 2016. After upgrading for a new machine this year we caught up with them to find out more
Gary Abbott on 09 Sep 2020
Krone launches first solo bale wrapper
Krone recently launched a new mounted round bale wrapper. Named the EasyWrap 150, it claims to be the fastest single arm wrapper on the market.
Gary Abbott on 09 Sep 2020
Göweil goes well for Cork contractor
Gary Abbott caught up with brothers, James and David Bryan, the first Irish contractors to purchase a Goweil combi-baler. After four seasons they returned Goweil again for 2020. We find out why.
Gary Abbott on 02 Sep 2020
Slurryquip launches unique tanker range
Slurryquip has recently developed its own in-house slurry tanker range. Named Cerberus, models are unique in that they come fitted with a front mounted dribble bar.
Gary Abbott on 01 Sep 2020
In pictures: 85% clearance at Laois machinery auction
Hennessy Auctioneers held its monthly machinery auction in Portlaoise on Saturday 29 August. Gary Abbott looks at some of the stand-out lots that went under the hammer.
Gary Abbott on 02 Sep 2020
AGCO withdraws from EIMA show 2021
AGCO has recently made the decision to withdraw from EIMA International show which is set to take place in 2021 in Bologna, Italy.