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Kerry firm bringing a fresh edge to hedge cutting
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Recently established Kerry-based RT Sales Ltd is just Ireland’s second manufacturer of hedge cutters, and the new kid on the block is quickly making big inroads. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
24 July 2024 Farm machinery
Almost three decades of Bomford for Wicklow contractor
Hedge-cutting almost 30 years and now on his seventh new Bomford hedge cutter, Gary Abbott finds out why Bomfords Variable Forward Arm has been a game changer for Wicklow contractor Richard Woodroofe.
24 July 2024 News
McConnel introduces two new Power Arm ranges
Well-known British hedge cutter manufacturer McConnel has introduced a new 72-Series and a new heavier-duty 77-Series.
Major ‘blender style’ head cutting running costs by 50% for contractor
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Roscommon contractor John Murray, who swapped out two flail heads for two Major rotary heads on his Bomford hedge cutters.
24 July 2024 Farm machinery
Getting the most out of your hedge cutter
Gary Abbott looks at some of the key maintenance areas to consider, in order to get the most out of your hedge cutter when the season arrives.
24 July 2024 Farm machinery
2016 John Deere 6130M fetches €59,900 at Kilkenny dispersal auction
The highest price at the Kilkenny machinery dispersal auction went to a 2016 John Deere 6130M with a front loader which sold for €59,900, followed by €35,000 for a 2012 New Holland T5050.
10 April 2024 News