Farm Machinery

Why modern implements require more than just horsepower

Farmers must understand farm machinery hydraulic requirements to achieve functionality, save fuel and reduce downtime, writes Fergal O’Sullivan.

FARM MACHINERY 3 June 2026

Why modern implements require more than just horsepower

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McCormicks Clever cab impresses Tipp contractor

McCormicks Clever cab impresses Tipp contractor

FARM MACHINERY 3 June 2026

Zetor: from farmers favourite to a forgotten name

Zetor: from farmers favourite to a forgotten name

FARM MACHINERY 3 June 2026

New M Series Deere fits the bill for mixed Louth farm

New M Series Deere fits the bill for mixed Louth farm

New M Series Deere fits the bill for mixed Louth farm

FARM MACHINERY 3 June 2026

Tyre tech: is green the new black?

Tyre tech: is green the new black?

Tyre tech: is green the new black?

FARM MACHINERY 27 May 2026

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Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Tractor Safety Week: leading cause of farm fatalities

Farmers are being encouraged to download and review the HSA’s 'Tractor Safety and You' booklet, which gives practical advice on the safe use of tractors and machinery.

NEWS 6 May 2026

Claas improves Xerion comfort and offers greater automation

Claas improves Xerion comfort and offers greater automation

Claas has enhanced cab comfort and reduced driver workload of its flagship Xerion 12 tractors, following a host of new updates and a new partnership with AgXeed for driver monitored autonomy.

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

The 252hp 15.5t Torion offers a touch of Claas

The 252hp 15.5t Torion offers a touch of Claas

Since its newfound relationship with Liebherr in 2018, Claas has grown in the loader and telehandler market. The manufacturer gave us a Torion 1611P wheel loader to put it through its paces.

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Balmoral Show: machinery highlights

Balmoral Show: machinery highlights

Gary Abbott takes a look at some of the machinery launches and highlights from last weeks' 157th Balmoral Show.

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Success with Samco in the Premier County

Success with Samco in the Premier County

Gary Abbott caught up with Tipperary contractor Dunne Agri, which recently upgraded its Samco six-row maize drill after for the current season.

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Grass 2026: Wagons big and small cater for all

Grass 2026: Wagons big and small cater for all

At Grass 2026, Krone and Strautmann demonstrated forage wagons to suit all customers including smaller farmer spec, high capacity and a machine to suit those in search of sub 25mm chop lengths

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

Grass 2026: new loader models pack a punch on the pit

Grass 2026: new loader models pack a punch on the pit

Grass 2026 marked the Irish working debut of the Case 721G X+ Agri wheel loader, which was demonstrated alongside JCB's latest 435S and Schaffer's compact 8620T-3 pivot-steer loader.

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

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Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

With power outputs from 104hp up to 143hp, the five-model M6001 Utility series of tractors from Kubota is the cost-sensitive successor to the proven MGX range

Kubota’s M6001 Utility series – the competent all-rounder

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