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Chinese loaders account for over 40% of 2025 Irish loader sales

The growing influx of Chinese manufactured loaders has seen them acquire for over 40% of the 2025 wheel loader market in Ireland, while Manitou and JCB dominated the telehandler segment.

NEWS 25 February 2026

Chinese loaders account for over 40% of 2025 Irish loader sales

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Giant Tobroco introduces new joystick steering option

Giant Tobroco introduces new joystick steering option

NEWS 6 December 2025

Agritechnica: French manufacturer shows 3-in-1 bale shear bucket

Agritechnica: French manufacturer shows 3-in-1 bale shear bucket

NEWS 19 November 2025

Agritechnica: Weycor launches 3 series in green livery

Agritechnica: Weycor launches 3 series in green livery

Agritechnica: Weycor launches 3 series in green livery

FARM MACHINERY 19 November 2025

MX showcases auto-greaser option for front loaders

MX showcases auto-greaser option for front loaders

MX showcases auto-greaser option for front loaders

NEWS 13 November 2025

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Limerick farmer running two Chinese loaders sees great value for money

Limerick farmer running two Chinese loaders sees great value for money

Having purchased an Adare 810 three years ago, Limerick farmer Padraic Condron purchased a new HaiHong CTX 200 one year ago, both of which are Chinese built.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

Wexford contractor running compact JCB wheel loaders for over three decades

Wexford contractor running compact JCB wheel loaders for over three decades

The Nolan family bought their first JCB loader in 1994, and are now on their 6th machine, with no intention of changing brands in the foreseeable future, Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 15 October 2025

Irish telehandler sales are up 18% in 2025

Irish telehandler sales are up 18% in 2025

New FTMTA registration figures show that new telescopic loader registrations for the year to date have increased by 18%, while the wheel loader market is up by over 14%.

NEWS 15 October 2025

New Holland tweaks W170D for better pit performance and adds new compact W100D

New Holland tweaks W170D for better pit performance and adds new compact W100D

New Holland has unveiled a Forage Power version of its W170D wheel loader, offering 255hp, new axles and a revised six-speed transmission. A compact W100D model has also been added.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

New compact Kramer fits the bill for mixed Armagh farm

New compact Kramer fits the bill for mixed Armagh farm

Gary Abbott caught up with Co Armagh poultry and beef farmer, Stephen Downard, who recently upgraded to the latest model Kramer KT316 telehandler.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

Chinese loader clocks up 5,000 trouble-free hours on Meath dairy farm

Chinese loader clocks up 5,000 trouble-free hours on Meath dairy farm

Gary Abbott spoke with Meath dairy farmer Peter Burke to find out why he opted to go down the route of buying a Chinese loader and how it continues to perform almost 5,000 hours on.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

Top tips for buying a used pivot-steer loader

Top tips for buying a used pivot-steer loader

Gary Abbott outlines some tips worth considering when buying a used pivot-steer loader.

FARM MACHINERY 15 October 2025

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