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Peter Thomas Keaveney on 12 Jun 2019
Getting to grips with Ireland’s first Damman sprayer
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Hook Head in Co Wexford to take a look at Ireland’s first Damman self-propelled sprayer in action.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 Jun 2019
Tractors: manufacturer specifications and 2019 sales stats
In our tractor special we have specifications on all brands and models available on the Irish market. We also analyse the 2019 Irish tractor sales stats.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 Jun 2019
New Massey Ferguson 7719S ready to hit Irish soil
The 7719S is the latest addition to Massey Fergusons 7700 series. Churning out 220hp, the new model is set to hit Irish soil before the year is out.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 Jun 2019
Deutz makes the cut for midlands contractor
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Ger Malone to find out how his new Deutz Warrior 7250TTV is performing.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 Jun 2019
300hp Steyr impresses Meath potato grower
Peter Thomas Keaveney took a trip to Finnegan's Farm in Co Meath to find out how their 300hp Steyr tractor has performed since its arrival 10 months ago.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 May 2019
1,700km European tractor run from Carlow to Carlow
The Carlow to Cork tractor club recently completed a 1,700km trip from Northern Germany to Co Carlow. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 May 2019
Five top tips to keep the loader performing on the pit
Peter Thomas Keaveney spoke to Martin Higgins from ECI JCB to find out his top tips for ensuring loading shovels don’t lose performance during the busy silage season.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 May 2019
Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally to take place this weekend
The 22nd Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally is set to take place this weekend
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 May 2019
UK tractor registrations up 4%
New tractor registrations in the UK have seen a 3.7% increase to the end of April, bringing the total figure registered to 4,273 tractors.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 22 May 2019
Remote control Bobcats on the way
Bobcat has announced that it is launching a new remote control system for its compact loaders.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 22 May 2019
EU plans new road rules for self-propelled farm machinery
Changes to legislation for self-propelled agricultural machinery on public roads could be on the way, with the EU looking at the harmonisation of standards across member states.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 22 May 2019
Border counties vintage grassmen silage cutting to return
The border counties vintage grassmen are set to take to the field again on Sunday 2 June 2019, with this year’s event set to be their largest yet.