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New Zetor & Merlo models to debut at National Ploughing Championships

24 Aug , 2015  

The new Zetor Crystal tractor and Merlo medium duty Turbofarmer telehandler will be amongst the crowd-pulling exhibits to feature on the McHale Plant Sales’ stand at the forthcoming National Ploughing Championships. The Zetor Crystal – a model that revives a popular name from Zetor’s historic past – will be available here in 144hp and 163hp […]

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New John Deere W and T-Series combines for 2016

20 Aug , 2015  

Featuring new Stage IV compliant PSS engines with more power and lower engine speeds, John Deere’s new W and T-Series combines have been comprehensively redesigned for the 2016 harvest season. Many components have been changed to achieve the best straw walker combine performance possible. The combination of the largest active separation area on the market […]

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Advanced engines power new MF Activa combines from Massey Ferguson

19 Aug , 2015  

Massey Ferguson is launching two new combines for the 2016 season – the new MF 7340 Activa combine, which is powered by the latest, highly advanced four cylinder engine and the six cylinder powered, MF 7344 Activa. The MF Activa 7340 combine is powered by the latest and most advanced 176hp, AGCO Power 4.9 litre, […]

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Blaney Agri at the Cutting Edge

12 Aug , 2015  

Ireland’s agricultural machinery manufacturer Blaney Agri, who have decades of experience in design, development and manufacturing offer a range of hedgecutting machinery. Their sister company Quad-X had spent considerable time and investment in developing Power Shredding technology for a range of ATV mowers.  With impressive performance and a fine chop from small 20 hp engines, […]

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New Holland IntelliSteer™ PLM helps remove over two tonnes of metal after Glastonbury Festival

10 Aug , 2015  

The IntelliSteer™ smart guidance system from New Holland is helping ensure that 900 dairy cows and 135,000 revellers at the Glastonbury Festival can use the same fields without providing a serious risk to the cattle. Worthy Farm, the home of the world renowned Glastonbury Festival, is home to 900 dairy cows and 300 followers (heifers). […]

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New RB150 baler helps Increase throughput for Scottish Contractor

10 Aug , 2015  

Within weeks of acquiring an RB150 New Holland baler, Scottish agricultural contractor Sandy Munro is convinced that his work-rate has increased significantly. Sandy Munro runs a family business which specialises in round baling silage, hay and straw as well as grass reseeding. From mid-June to mid-September Sandy will bale hay, straw and silage across nearly […]

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New Holland Construction Equipment Now Available through Selected Agricultural Dealers

7 Aug , 2015  

From 1st August, the New Holland range of construction equipment is available through a selection of New Holland’s extensive network of agricultural dealers. Over 20 agricultural dealers from across the UK and Ireland have signed-up to supply New Holland’s construction equipment with more dealers being added to the list in the coming months. The range of […]

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New Road Safety Guidelines Launched for Drivers and Horse-Riders

5 Aug , 2015  

As the first day of the Dublin Horse Show gets underway, the Road Safety Authority (RSA), Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) and An Garda Síochána have launched a set of guidelines for drivers and horse-riders on how to share the roads safely. The booklet was launched today on Simmonscourt Road near the RDS by Minister for […]

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New Merlo Medium Duty range coming

16 Jul , 2015  

One newcomer slated for introduction at the forthcoming National Ploughing Championships is the new Merlo Medium Duty Turbofarmer range distributed here by McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill. Two models make up the range – a TF33.9 and TF35.7, both powered by a 122hp, 4-cylinder Euro Tier 4/Stage 3B compliant engine. Key features of the new […]

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Michelin Tractor Tyres last 7,000 hours

15 Jul , 2015  

Aberdeenshire-based agricultural contractor and farmer D M Carnegie is selling on an eight-year-old tractor fitted with its original Michelin tyres which after 7,000 hours of operation, still have 20 per cent life left in the tread. Purchased in October 2007 with Michelin XeoBib tyres fitted as original equipment, the New Holland T7030 tractor has now been […]

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