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Tobroco Giant wins Chinese copying lawsuit at Bauma show
Gary Abbott
Loader manufacturer Tobroco Giant has won a lawsuit against a Chinese manufacturer that displayed an unauthorised copy of its Giant G2700 loader at Bauma 2025.
16 April 2025 Farm machinery
Bauma 2025: a look at the world’s largest construction show
Bauma took place in Germany, last week where over 3,500 exhibitors showcased their wares to over 600,000 visitors. Gary Abbott attended the event.
10 April 2025 News
Claas introduces 'night edition' Scorpion telehandlers
Following on from the introduction of its limited 'night edition' Arion and Axion tractor models, Claas has now launched one for four of its Scorpion telehandler models.
Manufacturing the Merlo way
Gary Abbott recently travelled to Merlo’s headquaters in Italy to find out more about the brands manufacturing process – where over 90% of components are built in-house.
9 April 2025 Farm machinery
New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county
In search of more weight and power, Tipperary contractor Pat O’Connor upgraded his New Holland W170D wheel loader in 2023 for the brands flagship 19t W190D model.
2 April 2025 Contracting
Telescopic loader registrations up 70%
A total of 102 new telescopic loaders were registered during February 2025, an increase of 70% on February 2024, according to data provided by the FTMTA.
19 March 2025 News
French retrofit MX loader is 'bulletproof' for Irish contractor
Midlands-based Louis Russell took delivery of the first U500 series MX loader sold in Ireland over 12 months ago. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
5 March 2025 Farm machinery
Manitou 2100V - a steer in the right direction
As the first of Manitou’s new V-Series skid steers arrive into Ireland, Gary Abbott had the opportunity to try out the 2100V model from the brand new compact loader series.
26 February 2025 Farm machinery
Develon debuts new 190hp 15.8t flagship agri wheel loader
Last autumn, Develon delivered the first of its two newly revamped 13.8t and 15.8t larger agricultural wheel loader models, designed for a variety of work including on the clamp at silage and maize.
26 February 2025 News
Irish tractor sales down 12%, with UK sales lowest in almost two decades
Despite Irish tractor sales dipping by 12% in 2024, UK tractor sales have recorded their lowest yearly sales since 1998. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
22 January 2025 News
LAMMA 2025: Teagle introduces more compact straw blower for compact loaders
Teagle used Lamma as a launch pad for its brand-new Tomahawk 6100H straw blower which builds on the expertise of the proven Telehawk model, offering all the same features in a smaller form factor.
22 January 2025 News
LAMMA 2025: Kubota launches new flagship compact loader model
Kubota showcased its brand new RT305T-2 compact pivot steer loader for the first time at Lamma last week. The new flagship telescopic model offers a 1.2t lift capacity and maximum lift height of 4.3m.
22 January 2025 News