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Road tax increases on loaders withdrawn
Peter Thomas Keaveney
The proposed annual road tax increase from €102 to €333 for loading shovels and telehandlers has been withdrawn, according to the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors (FCI).
26 April 2023 News
New compact agri telehandler from Bobcat
Bobcat has launched its TL25.60 Agri compact telehandler, it follows on from the launch of its construction counterpart at the end of last year.
12 April 2023 Farm machinery
Compact Kramer packs a punch
Gary Abbott catches up with Brian Coulson to find out how his three-year-old Kramer KT276 is performing within the family-run poultry litter removal business.
Changes to road tax set to triple costs for loaders and telehandlers
The annual road taxation rate for loading shovels and telehandlers is set to increase from €102 to €333 per machine, according to the Association of Farm & Forestry Contractors (FCI).
5 April 2023 News
New handling and tech kit from Claas
From loaders to terminals to central tyre inflation systems, Claas is continuing to update its broad range of equipment. Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Germany to find out more.
22 February 2023 News
Manitou prototyping hydrogen-powered telehandler
French telehandler manufacturer Manitou has announced it is currently prototyping a hydrogen fuel cell telehandler. It has been based on the MT1840 and is due to undergo field testing in 2023.
8 December 2022 News
Agromek 2022: Manitou MLT 850 145 V+
Taking centre stage on the Manitou stand at Agromek last week was the new MLT 850 145 V+ NewAg XL model, offering a 5,000kg lift capacity and 7.6m maximum boom reach.
7 December 2022 News
Agromek 2022: refreshed electric Weidemann Hoftrac 1190e
Among the Agromek 2022 highlights was Weidemann's recently updated electric Hoftrac 1190e wheel loader. It features a new enclosed cabin and three new lithium-ion battery pack options.
7 December 2022 News