Loaders

The 252hp 15.5t Torion offers a touch of Claas

Since its newfound relationship with Liebherr in 2018, Claas has grown in the loader and telehandler market. The manufacturer gave us a Torion 1611P wheel loader to put it through its paces.

FARM MACHINERY 20 May 2026

The 252hp 15.5t Torion offers a touch of Claas

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Balmoral Show: machinery highlights

Balmoral Show: machinery highlights

FARM MACHINERY 20 May 2026

Chinese tractors a popular addition to Balmoral

Chinese tractors a popular addition to Balmoral

NEWS 15 May 2026

New tractor registrations slow for April but steady overall

New tractor registrations slow for April but steady overall

New tractor registrations slow for April but steady overall

TRACTORS 13 May 2026

Grass 2026: Lynx showcases Stoll Isobus loader

Grass 2026: Lynx showcases Stoll Isobus loader

Grass 2026: Lynx showcases Stoll Isobus loader

FARM MACHINERY 6 May 2026

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Lynx to showcase Isobus loader tech and new mid range loader series

Lynx to showcase Isobus loader tech and new mid range loader series

Lynx Engineering, the UK and Irish importer for Stoll front loaders and attachments will demonstrate an Isobus Connect front loader alongside showcasing its latest TracLift front loader range.

FARM MACHINERY 18 March 2026

Schaffer to satisfy with latest pivot steer loaders

Schaffer to satisfy with latest pivot steer loaders

Schaffer UK and Ireland will attend Grass 2026, where it will have machines working in the live bale-handling and silage pit demonstrations, alongside a range of models on its static stand.

FARM MACHINERY 18 March 2026

All roads lead to Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny

All roads lead to Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny

Irish Farmers Journal editor Adam Woods previews next week's Grass2026 event, which takes place in Kilkenny.

NEWS 18 March 2026

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Making silage, is the loader properly appreciated?

Fergal O’Sullivan investigates all things pit related, from loader size, weight, tyres and engine power to explore how they influence the overall silage fermentation process.

FARM MACHINERY 18 March 2026

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Limerick contractor moves to 20-tonne 250hp Komatsu loader

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Noel Duggan, from Duggan Agri Contractors in Limerick to see how his Komatsu WA380-8 has performed during its first season.

FARM MACHINERY 18 March 2026

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

2026 new tractor registrations up 47% on the year

New tractor sales in the Republic of Ireland are up 47% for the year to date, while sales in Northern Ireland are up 92%, writes Peter Thomas Keaveney.

NEWS 18 March 2026

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

FCI: ‘Contractors can’t cut everyone’s silage at noon on the same day’

Fergal O’Sullivan spoke with contractors Ann Gleeson Hanrahan and Norman Egar, director and chair of the Farm & Forestry Contractors Association (FCI), to understand the challenges faced by the sector

CONTRACTING 18 March 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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