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Braking new ground: advanced axles and braking technology from Granning
Gary Abbott
Fergal o’ Sullivan visited Granning axles and suspension Ltd to look at their manufacturing facility as well as see the latest technology available to the agricultural trailed equipment sector.
11 September 2024 News
Double header of vintage tractor action
There will be three vintage classes on display, of tractors up to 1960, while a new classic class will begin for the 2025 all-Irelands.
11 September 2024 News
Clarke Machinery has something for everyone
Set to be its largest yet, the Clarke Machinery stand at this year’s Ploughing will include 12 Valtra tractors and a wide range of trailed implements and attachments.
New tractor sales back 12% on 2023
Most recent FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 111 new tractors were registered in August, 21% less than in 2023. Meanwhile, 203 used tractors were first-time registered.
11 September 2024 News
Facelift for New Holland T5 Dual Command range
Updates to New Holland's T5 Dual Command tractors include more hydraulic capacity, a choice of front axles, factory fitted loaders, full connectivity and guidance options as well as brand new styling.
4 September 2024 Farm machinery
Mint 1985 MB Trac sells for over €61,000 at auction
Mid-eighties and early nineties tractors continue to attract a strong following, with a 1985 MB-Trac 1500 topping the auction at €61,069 followed by a 1992 John Deere 4955 selling for €42,621.
4 September 2024 News
Tractor run rakes it in for charity
I'm told that nearly 300 tractors invaded the boreens around Turloughmore back in February.
28 August 2024 News
Farmer Writes: what a dreary, dragged-out harvest this is
Gerald Potterton casts back to when he was just after getting married and was doing up his house.
28 August 2024 Farmer Writes
John Deere introduces new 105-275hp 6M tractor series
Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to an exclusive press event in Germany to take a closer look at John Deere's revamped 105-275hp 6M tractor series.
14 August 2024 Farm machinery
Fendt builds its 100,000th 700 series tractor
After 25 years and seven generations, the 100,000th Fendt 700 Vario has rolled off the production line in Marktoberdorf. Gary Abbott looks back on the generations.
7 August 2024 Farm machinery
CNH ag sales down 16% due to lower industry demand
said that was primarily due to lower shipment volumes based on decreased industry demand and dealer inventory requirements across all regions.
7 August 2024 News
Argo Tractors opens new transmission factory
Argo Tractors has opened a new transmission manufacturing hub, situated in the Italian province of Reggio Emilia.
7 August 2024 News