Tractors
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 12 May 2021
Carbon tax and diesel price hike to cost silage contractors an extra €864/day
Agricultural diesel is currently 25c/l more expensive than the same period in 2020, while the increase in carbon tax (2c/l) announced in the 2021 budget has also came into effect.
Gary Abbott on 12 May 2021
1979 County 1174 sells for £40,736 plus VAT at Cheffins
Cheffins auctions held its first vintage of 2021 on April 24 which seen over 2,000 lots of vintage and classic equipment go under the hammer.
Gerald Potterton on 12 May 2021
Farmer Writes: difficult to say what harm the Arctic spring has done
The frost might have been the least of our oilseed rape’s problem, writes Gerald Potterton.
Niall Hurson on 07 May 2021
Tyrone farmer locates stolen tractor and sower on abandoned farm
The farmer has thanked the public for their help in spreading his appeal on social media.
Gary Abbott on 06 May 2021
Valtra G Series wins iF Design accolade
Valtra has just been awarded the iF Design Award for its G135 G Series tractor launched last year.
Gary Abbott on 05 May 2021
Bale chaser options: Anderson RBMPRO 1400
Egmount Agri based in Mallow, Co Cork, has recently began importing the Canadian-built Anderson range of bale chasers.
Niall Hurson on 05 May 2021
‘Tachograph requirement could double the cost of silage’
The Association of Farm and Forestry Contractors in Ireland (FCI) said it does not see any reason to introduce tachographs to agricultural tractors in Ireland.
Neil Maher on 05 May 2021
Kilkenny College students host virtual tractor run for charity
Senior-cycle students at Kilkenny College have held their tractor run virtually for a second year, with past pupils also taking part in this year’s event.
Niall Hurson on 02 May 2021
Should tractor drivers face tighter regulations during silage season?
Tractors accounted for 29% of all work-related deaths involving vehicles over the 10-year period from 2010 to 2019.
Niall Hurson on 28 Apr 2021
Tachographs for tractors during silage season could prevent fatalities - HSA
The Health and Safety Authority has highlighted its concerns about young drivers operating machinery and the pressure around silage time.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Apr 2021
In pictures: Kellys of Borris to host online timed auction
Kellys of Borris, one of Ireland’s largest machinery dealerships, is set to host an online timed auction starting Friday 30 April and finishing Wednesday 5 May.
Gary Abbott on 28 Apr 2021
Watch: classic Claas Challenger does the donkey work in Kildare
Tracked tractors are rare in Ireland, especially older Claas Challenger machines, Gary Abbott travelled to Kildare to see an immaculate 75E model in action and find out why at 19 year old it still ear
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 28 Apr 2021
Fendt suspends tractor production due to supplier problems
Due to a shortage of parts (mainly castings), Fendt is suspending production at its Marktoberdorf tractor plant and Asbach-Bäumenheim cab factory in Germany for seven working days.
Gary Abbott on 22 Apr 2021
Valtra introduces weighing app for loaders
Alongside updates to the T and N Series tractors, Valtra has announced a new control system for its front loaders called Precision Lift & Load.
Gary Abbott on 21 Apr 2021
Landini broadens its 5 Series with new 5-085 model
Landini has added the 5-085 to its 5 Series tractor range – this smaller, 75hp offering is fitted with a 3.4l FPT engine instead of the Deutz engine found in the larger models.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 21 Apr 2021
Used tractor imports in first quarter hit all-time high
FTMTA figures show that a total of 403 used imported tractors were registered in March 2021, up over 72% on the 234 units registered in March 2020.
Gary Abbott on 21 Apr 2021
Valtra introduces fifth generation N and T series tractors
Following the launch of the G Series last year and A Series earlier this year, Valtra continues the development of its fifth generation, with the introduction of its new N and T Series tractors.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 21 Apr 2021
Electronic rear lift control available for Kubota M5001 tractors
Kubota Ltd has developed an electronic rear lift control (ERLC) system for the M5 series tractor range which span from 90-115hp.
on 21 Apr 2021
Farmers asked to be mindful of summer dangers
The Department has said that now is the time for a change in behaviour, so that the rate of fatal and serious incidents in agriculture is reduced.
on 15 Apr 2021
Tough times call for affordable reliability
In these testing times, how do you balance ambitions for greater sustainability with the need for increased productivity? How can you work smarter, but at an affordable price?