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Tractor-themed wedding
The Dealer
The Dealer had to do a double take when arriving at a Cavan wedding last week.
4 September 2024 News
Mint 1985 MB Trac sells for over €61,000 at auction
Mid-eighties and early nineties tractors continue to attract a strong following, with a 1985 MB-Trac 1500 topping the auction at €61,069 followed by a 1992 John Deere 4955 selling for €42,621.
28 August 2024 News
John Deere launches its new low-upfront-cost retrofit Precision Ag kit
John Deere has launched a Precision Ag Essentials Package, which includes a G5 Plus display, StarFire receiver and a JD-link modem for an initial buying price of €2,990 plus VAT.
John Deere introduces new 105-275hp 6M tractor series
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to an exclusive press event in Germany to take a closer look at John Deere's revamped 105-275hp 6M tractor series.
14 August 2024 Farm machinery
In pictures: 60 years of machinery on show at Oak Park open day
Teagasc Oak Park recently celebrated the 60th anniversary of its research centre with an open day, showcasing the evolution of machinery over the past six decades, Dermot Forristal writes
31 July 2024 Farm machinery
John Deere to lay off up to 600 staff across three US factories
US media outlets are reporting that John Deere will lay off about 600 staff member across three of its US production sites in August, due to the market downturn.
10 July 2024 News
Combining modern tech with older kit
Gary Abbott caught up with Andrew Shorten of Vantage Ireland, resellers of FarmTRX combine yield monitors to find out more about the process involved in retrofitting a yield monitor and its benefits.
10 July 2024 Farm machinery
Labour and skills shortages will force contractors to go autonomous
Shortages of skilled machinery operators and competition from other sectors will force agricultural contractors to look more seriously at autonomous tractors.
26 June 2024 Farm machinery
Self-propelled forager registrations down 18%
A total of 32 new self-propelled silage harvesters have been registered during the first five months of 2024, 18% behind 2023. Meanwhile, Claas continues to dominate the market with 69% of sales.
26 June 2024 News
1987 Case International 1455XL sells for €22,000 at Hennessy auctions
A 1987 Case International 1455XL topped Hennessy Auctioneers June machinery auction selling for €22,000. Check out the top prices here.
26 June 2024 News
Armagh contractor clearance auction takes place this week
Mid Ulster Auctions is hosting a timed online machinery auction on behalf of Armagh agricultural contractors S&B Campbell, comprising a fleet of tractors, slurry and grass equipment.
20 June 2024 News
John Deere updates walker combines
Deere has replaced its T500 and T600 combines with four T5 five-walker and four T6 six-walker models. Updates include the X9 cab, a new engine, larger grain tanks and enhanced precision ag technology.
12 June 2024 News