Tyres

Big boots help spread the load

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with contractor Cecil Hall to find out how his Alliance Agriflex+ VF900/50R42 and 710/55R30 floatation tyres are working out on his John Deere 7530 at slurry.

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

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Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

Nokian block pattern tyres widens appeal for Cork contractor

FARM MACHINERY 28 January 2026

Lamma 2026 - Doyle unveils new trailed disc harrow range

Lamma 2026 - Doyle unveils new trailed disc harrow range

FARM MACHINERY 21 January 2026

Farmer Writes: as a tractor, I would be an ageing Fendt

Farmer Writes: as a tractor, I would be an ageing Fendt

Farmer Writes: as a tractor, I would be an ageing Fendt

FARMER WRITES 14 January 2026

Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

Are you set to thread lightly this spring?

FARM MACHINERY 7 January 2026

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RSA tractor test averages 54% pass rate since 2018

RSA tractor test averages 54% pass rate since 2018

A total of 516 RSA tractor roadworthiness tests have been carried out since testing was introduced in June 2018, Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 13 August 2025

National used tyre collection days are set to return

National used tyre collection days are set to return

Farmers can bring up to four tonnes of tyres at a cost of €50/t, with any additional tonnage charged at €120/t.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Discounted tyre collection for Cork farmers

Discounted tyre collection for Cork farmers

Farmers can dispose of unwanted tyres at an affordable rate in Kildorrery over three days later this month.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Schäffer launches new compact loader 3650-2

Schäffer launches new compact loader 3650-2

Schäffer launched its new compact loader 3650-2, the successor to the 3650, at Agritechnica this week.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Watch: 6000 series completes JCB Fastrac range

Watch: 6000 series completes JCB Fastrac range

JCB has extended its tractor portfolio, with the launch of the new 284hp to 335hp 6000 series. Gary Abbott attended the press launch last week at JCB’s world headquarters in Staffordshire, England.

FARM MACHINERY 13 August 2025

McHale to debut new flagship R80-90 twin-rotor rake

McHale to debut new flagship R80-90 twin-rotor rake

McHale will be taking the wraps off its new R80-90 flagship twin-rotor rake at this year’s National Ploughing Champion ships, with the rake featuring a working width of 8m to 9m (26’ 3” – 29’ 6”).

NEWS 13 August 2025

New tyre technology set for testing in Tipp

New tyre technology set for testing in Tipp

The Galileo CupWheel, a novel tyre technology described as an amalgamation of rubber tracks and traditional tyres, is due to undergo testing in Ireland, writes Fergal O'Sullivan .

FARM MACHINERY 13 August 2025

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Why this Antrim contractor moved to Amazone ploughs

Ryan Bole is part of J Wilson Contracts in Co Antrim. Available for all kinds of work from slurry to reseeding, sowing to silage, today they are ploughing for potatoes with two Amazone ploughs.

Why this Antrim contractor moved to Amazone ploughs

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