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John Deere takes 8R/RX tractor platform to 634hp

John Deere has added three new models to its 8R and 8RX series, producing rated engine outputs of 440 hp, 490 hp and 540 hp, the latter is claimed to be the world’s most powerful standard tractor.

NEWS 18 March 2026

John Deere takes 8R/RX tractor platform to 634hp

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Fendt 820 Vario tops auction at €165,906

Fendt 820 Vario tops auction at €165,906

NEWS 11 March 2026

Spring Farm Machinery Show series draws to a close in Cavan

Spring Farm Machinery Show series draws to a close in Cavan

FARM MACHINERY 11 February 2026

Claas tops 2025 forager market, as harvester sales rise by 44%

Claas tops 2025 forager market, as harvester sales rise by 44%

Claas tops 2025 forager market, as harvester sales rise by 44%

NEWS 11 February 2026

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

Easy as could be with Amazone's ZA-V

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 2026

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In pictures: JN Contracts auction results

In pictures: JN Contracts auction results

The timed online clearance auction of the JN Contracts contracting fleet ended on Wednesday 21 January. Gary Abbott observed the closing prices as the auction came to a close.

NEWS 17 December 2025

John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

John Deere tops both Irish and UK tractor sales

John Deere (23.2%), Massey Ferguson (17.6%) and New Holland (17.6%) have topped the 2024 Irish tractor sales, with the trio accounted for over 58% of all tractor sales. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 17 December 2025

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 17 December 2025

John Deere injects technology into next generation of round balers

John Deere injects technology into next generation of round balers

At a press event in the Netherlands, John Deere launched its next generation of fixed and variable chamber round balers, which incorporate a host of technology and automation features.

NEWS 17 December 2025

John Deere expands Milk Sustainability Center with new partner

John Deere expands Milk Sustainability Center with new partner

At an event in the Netherlands, John Deere and DeLaval announced the expansion of the MSC system to dairy farmers in more countries and welcomed dsm-firmenich as its next strategic partner.

NEWS 17 December 2025

2007 John Deere 7430 scoops €36,000 at auction

2007 John Deere 7430 scoops €36,000 at auction

A 2007 John Deere 7430 with 10,137 hours was one of the tractor highlights from Hennessy Auctioneers November sales, selling for €36,000 plus commission.

NEWS 17 December 2025

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

John Deere revamps forager lineup to peak at 1,020hp

At a press event in the Netherlands, John Deere showcased its latest wares for 2026, with the highlight being its new 11 model F8 and F9 self-propelled foragers, which now peak at 1,020hp.

FARM MACHINERY 17 December 2025

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Cutting clean in tough conditions: Conal Moore on running Krone EasyCut Mowers

Conal Moore an agri contractor and tillage framer from Ballygar Co Galway. “We do a lot of reseeding, slurry spreading and tillage work but baling would be our main enterprise”.

Cutting clean in tough conditions: Conal Moore on running Krone EasyCut Mowers

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