It may seem somewhat unbelievable but in a new UK trial conducted recently by Michelin, it was shown that, by using their innovative Ultraflex Technology tyres, farmers could save hundreds of pounds in fuel every time they drill a field. In the trial, their XeoBib tyres were fitted to a Massey Ferguson 6616 tractor operating […]
Two Cork-based agricultural tyre dealers – O’Hanlon’s Tyres in Millstreet and Rathcormac Tyres – have been appointed by Michelin to its Exelagri European dealer network. In Northern Ireland, JB Tyres of Magherafelt has also been appointed. Formed in 2004, the Exelagri network has grown to 770 certified outlets with the three Irish appointments forming part of a […]
Ireland rugby star Sean O’Brien recently took delivery of a new 20ft Livestock Trailer from Broughan Engineering. The ‘Tullow Tank’ lives close by to the Tullow engineering firm, who design, engineer and manufacture trailers to the highest quality.
New Holland presented the new “C Generation” compact wheel loaders at the SIMA 2015 agricultural equipment exhibition in Paris. The new series sets new standards of productivity, versatility, comfort, all with low cost of operation. The four model line-up, ranging from the 4.9 ton W50C to the 6.5 ton W80C, delivers consistently high levels of […]
Austoft being a renowned brand in sugar cane harvesting ever since 1941 and market leader in alcohol and sugar industries for more than 30 years now, Case IH A7000 series have built on this competence and tradition since 1996 – further enhancing and improving technologies, operational capabilities and reliability of these self-propelled harvesters. Launched in […]
The new re-styled and upgraded TD4F Series is based on the TD4000F tractor range that built its considerable success on the optimal balance between performance, versatility, affordability and ease of use. The TD4F series introduces a host of innovative technical and functional features that make these machines ideal for modern fruit growing. The new series […]
JCB is fitting Michelin’s new BibLoad Hard Surface tyres as original equipment across its range of telehandlers, loadalls and backhoe loaders. According to a spokesman for JCB, the decision was made on foot of a number of customer trials in which the BibLoad demonstrated ‘high levels of damage resistance and impressive handling on rugged surfaces’. […]
PUMA is well-established in terms of tractor quality and performance. Built in St. Valentin, Austria, around proven semi powershift, full powershift or CVX continuously variable transmissions and the latest FPT Industrial engine technology, the new PUMA models surpass even the high standards set by their predecessors. With seven models from 150-240hp rated power, the new […]
New Holland introduced the new IntelliCruise™ feed rate control system on the Standard and CropCutter™ BigBaler 1270 and BigBaler 1290 large square balers, which can be operated with the new, ISOBUS Class III compatible T7 AutoCommand™ tractor. This feature addresses the main challenges faced by farmers when baling. Varying crop yields in a field mean […]
Combining the individual benefits of wheeled and tracked tractors, the new Case IH MagnumTM Rowtrac outperforms both by delivering a combination of advantages in terms of manoeuvrability, traction, and effective soil protection. Case IH is convinced that this ‘revolutionary’ concept for a standard tractor will prove increasingly popular with large scale arable farmers and contractors, […]
