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Peter Thomas Keaveney on 22 Dec 2021
Factory tour: Argo Tractors building 22,000 tractors each year in Italy
With the capacity to build 22,000 tractors each year across its six production plants, Peter Thomas Keaveney visited one of Argo Tractors' manufacturing plants in Italy.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Oct 2021
EIMA highlights: new short-wheelbase X7 models from McCormick
Argo Tractors showcased new additions to the McCormick short wheelbase (SWB) X7 models at the exhibition.
Gary Abbott on 06 Oct 2021
McCormick to showcase new X7 models at EIMA show
McCormick has announced that it will launch a number of four- and six-cylinder short wheelbase X7 models at Italy’s EIMA show later this month.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 11 Aug 2021
McCormick launches new X5 tractor range
McCormick has just taken the wraps off its new X5 range of tractors which features the X5.100, X5.110 and X5.120, which offer power outputs of 95, 102 and 114hp.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 05 May 2021
McCormick takes wraps off 75hp X5.085
McCormick have just unveiled its 75hp X5.085, a new model that’s positioned between the firms X4 Stage V and the future X5 Stage V range.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 24 Mar 2021
O’Shea Agri & Plant Sales takes on Malone
Kilkenny based O’Shea Agri & Plant Sales have just been appointed as an agent for the Malone Farm Machinery range of equipment.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 13 Jan 2021
John Deere narrowly edges Massey for top spot
Of the 1,968 new units registered in 2019, the three top selling brands were John Deere (21%), Massey Ferguson (20%), and New Holland (17%) and with the trio accounting for 58% of total sales.
Michael Moroney on 30 Sep 2020
100 years of machinery at the 1916 Mechanisation Village
Learning about Ireland’s key role in farm machinery development is part of this week's Farming and Country Life 1916 commemorative event.
Gary Abbott on 07 May 2020
Argo Tractors reopens Italian factories
Manufacturers of Landini and McCormick tractors, Argo Tractors, resumes production following COVID-19 lockdown closure. Gary Abbott reports.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 15 Apr 2020
Focus on pasture rejuvenation on Mayo coastal farm
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Alastair and Alan McCormick, two brothers milking 280 cows near the coast in Co Mayo to find out why they invested in an Erth Agriseeder for pasture rejuvenation.
Contributor on 12 Feb 2020
Diamond Edition McCormick MTX 150
The Diamond Edition McCormick MTX 150 was built to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the most popular six-cylinder tractor built by McCormick at its former Doncaster factory. Simon Henley reports
Gary Abbott on 13 Nov 2019
Fendt Vario 942 wins tractor of the year at Agritechnica
Fendt scoops tractor of the year 2020 with its latest 942 Vario, while three other awards were also announced.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 02 Oct 2019
McCormick introduces new model to X7 range
McCormick will showcase a new model in the X7 range, namely the X7.624 VT-Drive, at Agritechnica next month. This Stage V tractor has an output of 240hp.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 25 Sep 2019
New Landini and McCormick dealer in southeast
O’Shea Agri Sales has been officially appointed as a Landini and McCormick dealer for the midlands and southeast.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 11 Sep 2019
McCormick to showcase flagship 225hp X7
McCormick is set to showcase some of its higher horsepower tractors at this year’s Ploughing Championships.
Conor Sampson on 10 Jun 2019
In pictures: impressive vintage machinery collection on show in Co Wicklow
Conor Sampson reports on some of the notable machines on show at the opening of the newly extended Coolakay Agricultural Museum.
Gary Abbott on 29 May 2019
McCormick appoints McKeever Tractors as Antrim dealer
The McCormick dealer network for Northern Ireland has been recently strengthened with the appointment of McKeever Tractors in Co Antrim.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 15 May 2019
AgriArgo appoints product manager
AgriArgo has recently appointed a new product manager for Ireland and the UK.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 13 Mar 2019
McCormick introduces new-generation of X5 Series tractors
A new generation of McCormick X5 Series stockman tractors are now available from dealers in Ireland. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Feb 2019
New faces fill big roles at AgriArgo
AgriArgo recently appointed a new parts sales manager for AgriArgo in Ireland, Scotland and Northern England and a new marketing coordinator for Ireland and the UK.