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MX introduces sleek new U500 loader range
Gary Abbott
Front loader specialists MX introduced its new U500 series at Agritechnica. The 16-model series, designed for tractors from 40hp to 260hp, will replace the current U50 series.
29 November 2023 Tractors
Agritechnica 2023: Valtra unveils revamped S series
Valtra unveiled its revamped flagship 280hp to 420hp S series tractor range at Agritechnica. The six-model range will be built in Finland and shares more similarities than ever with the smaller ranges
29 November 2023 News
Agritechnica 2023: Claas debuts prototype autonomous Xerion
Claas surprised showgoers with its prototype autonomous Xerion 12.590 Terra Trac, which was kitted out with Lidar sensors and cameras to detect obstacles.
Agritechnica 2023: McCormick six-cylinder range gets new and controls
Argo has put a lot of time and money into developing its McCormick and Landini range. The firm unveiled a new cab at the show which will be fitted on its X7.6 and X8 tractors.
29 November 2023 Farm machinery
Agritechnica 2023: New Holland introduces new HD flagship and T7 gas tractor
At Agritechnica, New Holland showcased a number of new models including a new T7.340 HD flagship tractor and a T7.270 Methane Power CNG tractor.
29 November 2023 Tractors
Agritechnica 2023: Deutz introduce five new 6 Series CVT models
Deutz Fahr added five new TTV (CVT) models to its 6 Series tractor range, with two four-cylinder and three six-cylinder models, the additions range between 161hp and 191hp.
29 November 2023 Tractors
Compact but capable M series Deere at home on mixed Cavan farm
Gary Abbott caught up with dairy farmer and free-range poultry producer, Aidan Brady to find out why his 6140M John Deere proves the ideal loader tractor for his mixed farming enterprise.
29 November 2023 Tractors
Young farmer writes: tractors and year round milking
Two young farmers, Peter Kilcullen (10) in Co Sligo and Donnacha Ames (8) in Co Roscommon, tell us about their farming systems and their passions in life.
29 November 2023 News
Agritechnica: Case IH broadens Vestrum appeal with ActiveDrive 8 transmission
Case IH has added the option of the ActiveDrive 8 powershift tansmission to its 100 to 130hp four-cylinder Vestrum tractor models, broadening its appeal to customers not requiring a CVT transmission.
29 November 2023 Tractors
Smart Top Link from Valtra
Valtra has developed a Smart Top Link for use with fertiliser spreaders, which adjusts in real-time based on sensor readings so that the spreader angle remains constant, regardless of weight onboard.
22 November 2023 News
Fermanagh contractor fleet to go under the hammer this weekend
Mid Ulster Auctions will host a timed online machinery auction on behalf of Fermanagh-based JP Agri, comprising an entire modern agricultural contracting fleet. Bidding starts Friday 17 November.
16 November 2023 News
Claas claims tractor of the year accolade with new Xerion
Claas, McCormick, Landini and Fendt have shared the spoils for the tractor of the year 2024. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
15 November 2023 News