tractors

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

Claas continues to refresh its tractor lineup with the arrival of the new Axion 8 Cmatic, a trio of CVT only models set to replace the current Axion 800 series, writes Gary Abbott.

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

First look as Claas launches new generation of Axion 8 tractors

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WORLD 15 July 2026

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

Keep your cool with a properly maintained air conditioning system

FARM MACHINERY 15 July 2026

Positive first half of year for new tractor sales

Positive first half of year for new tractor sales

Positive first half of year for new tractor sales

NEWS 15 July 2026

Tractors and bales form giant Tour de France bicycle

Tractors and bales form giant Tour de France bicycle

Tractors and bales form giant Tour de France bicycle

NEWS 15 July 2026

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Ford 600 series tractors wanted

Ford 600 series tractors wanted

Ford 600 series tractor owners may be interested in an event that seeks to celebrate 50 years of the series in west Cork this coming Sunday.

DEALER 17 June 2026

Gardaí seize tractor with no insurance or tax

Gardaí seize tractor with no insurance or tax

Gardaí said they stopped the "vehicle after the driver decided to take a sudden detour on seeing the roads policing checkpoint ahead".

NEWS 17 June 2026

Irish machinery market in 2026 more upbeat than expected

Irish machinery market in 2026 more upbeat than expected

Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott speak to some machinery manufacturers and distributors about the sales and the mood of the Irish agricultural machinery market in 2026.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Farmer Writes: I'm blissfully living in a 1970s timewarp

Farmer Writes: I'm blissfully living in a 1970s timewarp

Now before you bite my head off for saying they are a dying breed, I agree there are many young women doing great work on farms, perhaps juggling an off-farm job with child rearing and all rest of it.

FARMER WRITES 17 June 2026

Farmers should heed health warnings

Farmers should heed health warnings

Farmers are more likely to take advice on how to protect their livestock from the current surge of hot weather than to protect themselves.

DEALER 17 June 2026

Cereals 2026: First public viewing of updated 6M Series

Cereals 2026: First public viewing of updated 6M Series

John Deere showcased a pre-production version of the updated six-cylinder 6M series, offering a new e19 fully powershift transmission option and a new compact CommandArm mulfti function armrest.

FARM MACHINERY 17 June 2026

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

Farmer Writes: a calf with a broken leg

My father greeted me with a pensive look on his face in the yard, as he said one of the calves was lame.

NEWS 17 June 2026

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