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Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Wexford brothers Eoin and Richard Rochford to find out how they retrofitted a chopper off a New Holland TX 36 combine to a Hesston 4910 large square baler.

FARM MACHINERY 29 July 2026

Retrofit pre-chop gives old Hesston a fresh edge

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Valtra celebrates 1,000th CVT transmission built in Finland

Valtra celebrates 1,000th CVT transmission built in Finland

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Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

Tractors – what are the alternatives to diesel?

RENEWABLES 15 April 2026

US scraps AdBlue sensors for diesel engines

US scraps AdBlue sensors for diesel engines

US scraps AdBlue sensors for diesel engines

NEWS 8 April 2026

TAFE tractors have hit record sales in 2025

TAFE tractors have hit record sales in 2025

TAFE tractors have hit record sales in 2025

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CNH and AGCO report drop in revenue for 2025

CNH and AGCO report drop in revenue for 2025

CNH Industrial full year revenues in 2025 dropped by 9%, while AGCO reported a 13.5% reduction in revenues for 2025.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Lower turnover but steady margins for Agco

Lower turnover but steady margins for Agco

Agco, the parent company of Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra has reported a 13.5% reduction in revenues for 2025, however profits margins remains stable at 7.7%.

NEWS 3 September 2025

John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

John Deere (23.2%), Massey Ferguson (17.6%) and New Holland (17.6%) have topped the 2024 Irish tractor sales, with the trio accounted for over 58% of all tractor sales. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 3 September 2025

Lamma 2026: Fendt shows new 832 Vario

Lamma 2026: Fendt shows new 832 Vario

Fendt showcased its new flagship 832 Vario Gen5 at Lamma, a newly developed machine offering up to 343hp.

FARM MACHINERY 3 September 2025

Top tractor launches at Agritechnica

Top tractor launches at Agritechnica

Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott look at the top tractor launches from Agritechnica 2025.

FARM MACHINERY 3 September 2025

Fendt showcase fifth generation of 300 Vario

Fendt showcase fifth generation of 300 Vario

The fifth generation of the Fendt 300 Vario has been extended to include the 310 Vario and gains new cab options such as a new seat and a heated front window.

FARM MACHINERY 3 September 2025

Fendt debuts four-model Gen4 500 Vario series

Fendt debuts four-model Gen4 500 Vario series

Fendt has developed a new 500 Vario fourth generation series, which is now fitted with the AGCO Power Core 50 engine, Fendt Dynamic Performance and VarioDrive.

NEWS 3 September 2025

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