Tractors
Gary Abbott on 20 Oct 2021
Fendt 824 with 13,250-hours makes €80,500 at auction
A 2004 registered Fendt 824 Turboshift with 13,250 hours sold for €80,500 pus VAT and commission at an online mahcinery auction in the Netherlands last week.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 06 Oct 2021
Lithuanian group build world’s first biomethane-powered hybrid tractor
The AUGA group, an organic food producer in Lithuania has developed the world’s first hybrid biomethane and electric tractor.
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.
Rachel Donovan on 02 Oct 2021
Cork school to host tractor run
All monies raised will go towards funding sporting facilities in the school.
Gary Abbott on 23 Sep 2021
Case IH Optum gets new cab and controls
The Case IH Optum range now has the AFS Connect cab from the larger Magnum range, including the Pro 1200 monitor and a new Multicontroller armrest.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 22 Sep 2021
Used tractors imports up 82% in 2021
FTMTA figures show that 2,803 used tractors have been imported and registered in Ireland up to the end of August this year, up by over 82% on 2020 figures.
Rachel Donovan on 21 Sep 2021
Charity tractor run raises €4,000 in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Association
Some 118 vehicles of all sorts joined the tractor run in Stradbally, Co Waterford, on Sunday 19 September to raise funds for the Waterford city and county branch of the Irish Wheelchair Association.
Gary Abbott on 17 Sep 2021
Selection of tractors to go under the hammer at Hennessy's auction this Saturday
Hennessy Auctioneers will hold its monthly online machinery auction this Saturday. Included among the 250 lots up for grabs are a number of tractors which are sure to attract a lot of interest.
on 16 Sep 2021
Maxol Lubricants and the Cork West plough team
To celebrate the start of this year’s Ploughing, we chat with the West Cork plough team, proudly sponsored by Maxol Lubricants, to find out what drives them to compete at this great event each year.
Amy Forde on 15 Sep 2021
Tractor and machinery scammers launder €6m through Ireland
‘If you think you’re buying a tractor in the Czech Republic and they’re asking you to send money to a bank account in Spain, there’s something wrong with that.’
Gary Abbott on 15 Sep 2021
Krone adds three new single rotor rake models
Krone recently announced three new single rotor mounted rake models, the Swadro S 380, Swadro S 420 and Swadro S 460.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 15 Sep 2021
New tractor registrations hit 13-year high
FTMTA figures show that 177 new tractors were registered in August, contributing to 2,084 total tractor sales for the first eight months of 2021, up 28% on the same period in 2020.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 15 Sep 2021
Automatic trailer brake for CMATIC Arion
Claas has taken the wraps off a new ‘automatic trailer stretch brake’ option for its Arion range of tractors with CMATIC transmissions.
Gary Abbott on 09 Sep 2021
New integrated tyre inflation system for John Deere 8R
John Deere is now offering a fully integrated tyre pressure control system for its 8R tractors equipped with independent link suspension.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 08 Sep 2021
Massey Ferguson unveils new 6S and 7S tractor ranges
After launching its 5S and 8S tractor ranges with a complete new styling, Massey Ferguson has just unveiled its new 6S and 7S models, completing its revamped tractor lineup.
Letters to the Editor on 08 Sep 2021
Letter with suggestion re speed restriction devices in tractors
"Speed restriction devices in high-power tractors" - Dan Hurley, by email
Gary Abbott on 01 Sep 2021
1974 Ford 5000 sells for €71,840 at Northern Ireland collector’s auction
A top price of £61,650 (€71,848) was paid for a 1974 Ford 5000 with only 10 hours on the clock at Euro Auctions' most recent auction which took place Saturday 28 August in Irvinestown, Co Fermanagh.
Gary Abbott on 01 Sep 2021
Green beast at work in the east
Gary Abbott caught up with a John Deere 8RX 410 at work, the industry’s first purpose-built fixed-frame four-track tractor and the first of its kind to make its way to Irish shores.
Gary Abbott on 26 Aug 2021
1949 Field Marshall sells for £17,490 at Cheffins vintage sale
With over 600 lots on offer, Cheffins' Harrogate vintage sale in Yorkshire took place on Saturday 21 August. The highlight was a 1949 Field Marshall which sold for £17,490.
Letters to the Editor on 25 Aug 2021
Letter: Level of tractor claims
"Like everything else in life, the Pareto principle applies, ie 80% of accidents caused by 20% of users" – Terry Harney BEng(Hons), Wellingtonbridge, Co Wexford.