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Compact JCB loader a gamechanger for busy Galway dairy farm

Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Co Galway to catch up with dairy farmer Thomas Murphy to see why he purchased a new JCB 403 compact wheel loader in 2024 and how it has performed to date.

FARM MACHINERY 4 March 2026

Compact JCB loader a gamechanger for busy Galway dairy farm

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Spring Farm Machinery Show series draws to a close in Cavan

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John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

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Top tractor launches at Agritechnica

Top tractor launches at Agritechnica

Top tractor launches at Agritechnica

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JCB to build 80 special-edition machines to celebrate 80th birthday

JCB to build 80 special-edition machines to celebrate 80th birthday

JCB to build 80 special-edition machines to celebrate 80th birthday

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New Claas Axion scoops ‘Tractor of the Year’ accolade

New Claas Axion scoops ‘Tractor of the Year’ accolade

Claas, AGCO, CNH, JCB and AgXeed have shared the spoils for the 2026 ‘Tractor of the Year’ awards, which were announced at Agritechnica in Germany this week. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

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JCB previews new cab for compact Loadall models

JCB previews new cab for compact Loadall models

At Agritechnica, JCB previewed a new and improved cab on its compact 526-60 and 530-60 models.

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JCB celebrates 80 years in business

JCB celebrates 80 years in business

At JCB world HQ in Rocester, more than 3,500 employees celebrated with a cavalcade procession marking milestones and showcasing machines Bamford introduced since becoming chair.

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Wexford contractor running compact JCB wheel loaders for over three decades

Wexford contractor running compact JCB wheel loaders for over three decades

The Nolan family bought their first JCB loader in 1994, and are now on their 6th machine, with no intention of changing brands in the foreseeable future, Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 1 October 2025

Watch: 6000 series completes JCB Fastrac range

Watch: 6000 series completes JCB Fastrac range

JCB has extended its tractor portfolio, with the launch of the new 284hp to 335hp 6000 series. Gary Abbott attended the press launch last week at JCB’s world headquarters in Staffordshire, England.

FARM MACHINERY 1 October 2025

New Fastrac range from JCB

New Fastrac range from JCB

Last week, JCB unveiled its brand new 6000 series Fastrac range, spanning 284-335hp and a larger platform to the 4000 series, yet retaining the equal wheel, four-wheel steer format.

NEWS 1 October 2025

JCB launch boom automation and weighing for Loadalls

JCB launch boom automation and weighing for Loadalls

JCB has launched a suite of boom automation features, and a new integrated weighing system for all Series III agricultural Loadall models.

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