A Monster Tractor Run will take place on Saturday 10 October in Virgina Show Grounds, Co Cavan. Registration is at 9am with a start time of 12 noon and costs €20 per tractor. The event is in aid of two local causes – ‘4 Lil Jakes Sake’ and ‘Hope for Cian’ Special guests on the […]
Michelin has unveiled its new CargoXBib Heavy Duty tyre – aimed at farmers looking for reliability and stability while using heavily loaded agricultural trailers on the road and in the field. With first versions expected to be available on the market in late 2015, this new generation tyre extends the CargoXBib range and is seen […]
Four new 4-track models provide more power to the ground, comfort and reliability for producers. John Deere introduces its first-ever 4-track tractor, adding to its extensive line of high horsepower 9R Series wheeled and 9RT Series 2-track tractors. The four new 9RX Tractor models – which range from 470 to 620 engine horsepower – feature a […]
Michelin’s agricultural tyre pressure calculator app is now available for iOS devices. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices, users can access the free app for real-time information and guidance which Michelin says makes it easier for farmers and contractors to calculate the correct tyre pressures for their desired tractor load and speed conditions […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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). […]
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 […]
