Kuhn
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 May 2021
Kuhn adds humidity sensor and weighing option to VB and VBP balers
Kuhn Farm Machinery has announced a number of new features across its baler ranges including a humidity sensor and a bale weighing system.
Gary Abbott on 05 May 2021
Kuhn the right combi for Monaghan contractor
Gary Abbott caught up with Monaghan man Mark Niblock to find out why he opted for a Kuhn FBP 3135 combi baler-wrapper and hear the good and the bad, one season on.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 13 Jan 2021
KUHN unveil new shallow soil cultivator
KUHN has launched a shallow soil cultivator designed specifically for the mechanical breakdown and incorporation of cover crops, plant residues and organic manures into soils.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 06 Jan 2021
Kuhn trailed sprayers get automatic wheel following system
Kuhn has introduced an automatic steering axle system as an option on its Metris 2 and Oceanis 2 trailed sprayers which it says results in more precise driving, reducing crop damage when spraying.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 23 Dec 2020
Kuhn takes wraps off new telescopic hedge cutter
Kuhn has taken the wraps off the new Multi-Longer GII 7457 E-TPAL, which features a horizontal range of 7.4m and a max vertical height of 8.4m, making it Kuhn’s longest-reach hedge cutter to date.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Sep 2020
Watch: Cork contractors verdict on Kuhn merger after first season
Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to Cork contractor Jim Good to find out how his Kuhn Merge Maxx 950 has performed over the course of its first season, where it gathered several thousand acres of forage.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 09 Sep 2020
One season on with the merger – a fad or the way forward?
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Cork contractor Jim Good to find out how his Kuhn Merge Maxx 950 has performed over the course of its first season, where it gathered in the region of 5,000 acres.
Gary Abbott on 03 Jun 2020
200hp Valtra pocket rocket impresses Co Longford contractor
Gary Abbott spoke with Co Longford man Paddy Flood almost 15 months after he made the switch to a new Valtra N174 Versu, having clocked up just over 1,650 hours since.
Gary Abbott on 08 Apr 2020
Grass mergers – a replacement for the rake?
This year, a number of Irish contractors have invested in mergers for the silage season ahead. Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney look into the concept and why it is gaining interest.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 08 Jan 2020
Contractor succession in New Zealand
While in New Zealand, Peter Thomas Keaveney came across a number of scenarios where contracting businesses have moved through the generations or have been sold to existing businesses or start-ups.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 23 Oct 2019
New Kuhn dealer for Northern Ireland
Kuhn Farm Machinery has just appointed Alexander Mills as a dealer for Northern Ireland.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Sep 2019
New world record as 188.9ha raked in eight hours
John Deere and Kuhn partnered to set a new world record, raking 188.9ha in eight hours.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 24 Jul 2019
New hedge cutters on the Irish market
Peter Thomas Keaveney takes a look at the latest hedge cutters and hedge-cutting attachments on the Irish market.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 24 Jul 2019
Kuhn introduces two new belt mergers
Kuhn has just introduced two new mergers, bringing the company’s total offering to three models.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 17 Jul 2019
Kuhn iSpray could reduce chemical usage by up to 80%
Kuhn is currently testing a new concept named iSpray that spot-sprays weeds.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Jul 2019
Kuhn unveils new range of belt balers
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to France to take a look at the latest grassland equipment Kuhn has to offer, all of which will be presented to the public at Agritechnica in November.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Jul 2019
Kuhn add two new models to twin rotor rake offering
At a Kuhn event in France last week where the Irish Farmers Journal were exclusive attendants, the company unveiled two new models of semi-mounted central delivery rakes
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Jul 2019
Kuhn launch new basic four rotor rake
Previously offering two options of four-rotor rakes, Kuhn has extended this offering to include a more basic model in the lineup.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Jul 2019
Kuhn updates trailed conditioner mowers
Kuhn showcased a number of updates to their 1060 conditioner mower series in France last week. Peter Thomas Keaveney was there to cast his eye over the new kit.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 10 Jul 2019
New vertical folding disc mowers from Kuhn
Last week, the Irish Farmers Journal attended an exclusive Kuhn press event in France where the company introduced a range of new machinery including three new vertical folding disc mowers.