Balers
Gary Abbott on 29 Sep 2021
Massey adds film binding to Protec combi balers
Among updates to its baler ranges Massey Ferguson has introduced film binding for its RB F Protec combi unit. New drivelines and dedicated specification packs are also available on certain models.
Gary Abbott on 15 Sep 2021
Pöttinger updates and adds more options to Impress balers
Five years since its launch launch, Pöttinger has given a facelift to its first generation of round balers.
Gary Abbott on 15 Sep 2021
New fixed-chamber round baler from New Holland
New Holland has replaced its fixed chamber BR6090 with the new Roll-Bar 125 round baler, with two new versions, the Rotor Feeder and Rotor Cutter.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 15 Sep 2021
Automatic trailer brake for CMATIC Arion
Claas has taken the wraps off a new ‘automatic trailer stretch brake’ option for its Arion range of tractors with CMATIC transmissions.
Gary Abbott on 22 Jul 2021
Top tips to keep your machinery running cool this harvest
Gary Abbott offers readers some tips and advice on how to help keep machines running cool this harvest and help prevent the risk of unwanted disasters during the current dry spell.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 21 Jul 2021
Tipperary contractor with the cutting edge
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Thomas Maloney from Maloney Agri and Tree Care in Tipperary, a contracting business with over 50 years’ experience in cutting hedges.
Andy Doyle on 07 Jul 2021
‘Get out there and walk your crops’
Vigilance is key to stopping problems from entering your land and definite action is needed if any grass weed problem occurs.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 23 Jun 2021
Pöttinger opens new baler and rake factory
Pöttinger has just opened its fourth manufacturing facility which will be used to build the company’s range of Impress round balers and Top large rakes.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 May 2021
Kuhn adds humidity sensor and weighing option to VB and VBP balers
Kuhn Farm Machinery has announced a number of new features across its baler ranges including a humidity sensor and a bale weighing system.
Gary Abbott on 05 May 2021
Kuhn the right combi for Monaghan contractor
Gary Abbott caught up with Monaghan man Mark Niblock to find out why he opted for a Kuhn FBP 3135 combi baler-wrapper and hear the good and the bad, one season on.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 May 2021
Fusions tick the boxes for Cork contractor
With almost four decades of round baling experience, contractor Michael John O’Sullivan gives us his opinion on the McHale Fusion 3 Plus. Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Co Cork to find out more.
Gary Abbott on 05 May 2021
Inline baler-wrapper provides flexibility for Laois contractor
‘Inline’ baler-wrapper combinations aren’t something you see working every day, Gary Abbott caught up with Danny Delaney to find out why he runs an ‘inline’ setup over an integrated baler wrapper comb
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 May 2021
McHale adds updates to Fusion range for 2021
Ahead of the quickly approaching 2021 silage season, Mayo manufacturer McHale has made a number of updates to its wide range of balers.
Amy Forde on 28 Jan 2021
Straw scheme will render some balers ‘almost worthless’ – contractors
Farm contractors have cited concerns about the €10m straw chopping scheme, saying it will result in an income drop of €4.5m for contractors and will render some machines and balers 'almost worthless'.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 22 Dec 2020
Listen: Kiwi dealer with Irish origins selling Irish kit
While travelling through New Zealand, Peter Thomas Keaveney met Andrew Giltrap, owner of Giltrap AgriZone which has three strong machinery retail outlets where five brands of Irish equipment are sold.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 03 Oct 2020
McHale takes wraps off new V8 variable chamber baler range
For 2021, McHale is set to introduce a new range of V8 variable chamber balers to complement its existing V6 variable chamber range.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 03 Oct 2020
From Austria to Wexford – Goweil is here to impress
The Cooney Furlong Machinery Company was set to broaden its portfolio to the public at the Ploughing with new offerings from Goweil and Vaderstad. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 29 Sep 2020
Kverneland to push new generation fixed-chamber baler
Kverneland had planned to use this year’s Ploughing for the first public Irish appearance of its new fixed-chamber 6500f round baler, had the event not been cancelled.
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 09 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