Farm machinery

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

Claas continues to refresh its tractor lineup with the arrival of the new Axion 8 Cmatic, a trio of CVT only models set to replace the current Axion 800 series, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Claas expands Volto tedder range with five new models

Claas expands Volto tedder range with five new models

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

Claas launches first fully electric loader

Claas launches first fully electric loader

Claas launches first fully electric loader

FARM MACHINERY 9 July 2026

Pöttinger unveils latest grassland and tillage kit

Pöttinger unveils latest grassland and tillage kit

Pöttinger unveils latest grassland and tillage kit

FARM MACHINERY 8 July 2026

ADVERTISEMENT

Krone celebrate 30 years of the famous BiG M

Krone celebrate 30 years of the famous BiG M

Krone first introduced its 300hp BiG M self-propelled mower back in 1996. With 330 units sold in Ireland since, Peter Thomas Keaveney looks at its development over the years.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Polaris offer bang for buck with new Ranger 500

Polaris offer bang for buck with new Ranger 500

Gary Abbott attended the European launch of Polaris’s Ranger 500, a compact budget friendly UTV aimed to compete at the lower-end of the market or for users looking to make the switch from an ATV.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

DLG Field Days 2026: autonomy takes centre stage

The DLG Field Days demonstration event recently took place in Germany, where autonomy proved a core focus, Dermot Forristal was in attendance and reports on the latest technological developments.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

First-cut silage ‘absolute torture’ for contractors

First-cut silage ‘absolute torture’ for contractors

With a big push to get through first-cut silage during the dry weather spells last week, we catch up with contractors in Co Tipperary to see how the silage season has gone.

CONTRACTING 17 June 2026

Cereals 2026: Sumo T-Press for shallow cultivations

Cereals 2026: Sumo T-Press for shallow cultivations

Sumo showcased its latest T-Press cultivator, a machine designed to till, level and press ploughed or cultivated soil/stubble ahead of drilling in a single pass.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Cereals 2026: Kuhn's flagship sprayer arrives on UK shores

Cereals 2026: Kuhn's flagship sprayer arrives on UK shores

Kuhn UK debuted the Karan range of trailed sprayers at Cereals 2026, a brand new series launched last year claiming over 90% new components.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Cereals 2026: Biobox filtration system

Cereals 2026: Biobox filtration system

The BioBox filtration system is self-build solution to reduce the level of pesticides found in water as result of sprayer washing or minor spillages.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

SPONSORED

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

Operating as a fully standalone commercial entity, Tipperary Dairy Calf to Beef Demonstration Farm (Ballyvadin Beef Farm Ltd) offers farmers real-world data.

What does it take to build and operate a resilient dairy-beef enterprise?

LOAD MORE STORIES