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Kildare haylage producer get ‘lift’ from latest Merlo model

12 May , 2022  

Haylage, as top horse breeders and animal owners know, is a nutritional animal feedstuff produced by combining hay and silage under scientifically-managed control and in carefully managed amounts. Leading producers in the sector are Robinson Farms of Maynooth, a family-run business for three generations now under the management of father and son team, Peter and […]

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Merlo sets sights on farm sector with launch of new telehandler

4 Jun , 2021  

Farm and agricultural contractors will be high on the list of targets when a new, more powerful, more versatile Merlo Turbofarmer model TF35.11 TT-145 telehandler makes its appearance on the Irish market early next year. Included for the first time are hydraulically-powered stabilisers or ‘outriggers’ that extend its versatility in farm and other applications by […]

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New Merlo Turbofarmer arrives

26 Apr , 2021  

As Italian-made Merlo telehandlers continue to gain in market appeal, yet another new model has arrived on the market here, this time a top-of-the-line TF65.9T-170-HF Turbofarmer variant whose appeal will be almost equally shared among farm buyers, industrial and construction users. Said by Denis McGrath, general manager of Merlo distributors, McHale Plant Sales to be […]

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Merlo Multifarmer arrives

17 Sep , 2020  

One of the latest newcomers to the farm machinery sector is the new Merlo MF34.7 MultiFarmer, first versions of which arrived into Ireland only days ago. Distributed by McHale Plant Sales of Birdhill and Rathcoole, the Italian-made telehandler-tractor hybrid is said to be the solution for performing all farm work such as handling, lifting, towing, tillage and transporting […]

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Merlo & Komatsu feature on McHale Plant Sales stand at FTMTA Punchestown Show

3 Jan , 2019  

The position of importance Merlo holds within the McHale Plant Sales model mix will be underlined at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show (Punchestown, February). Featured units will be a TF35.7-115 Turbofarmer model, displayed alongside a P27.6 Plus unit from the compact end of the Merlo model spectrum. Aimed at agricultural contractors and farm owners alike, […]

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Merlo growth predicted on back of new supply arrangement

16 Oct , 2018  

Merlo distributor in Ireland, McHale Plant Sales, is anticipating a growth in their telehandler sales with the coming into force of a faster, more streamlined supply chain arrangement between themselves and the Italian manufacturer. Replacing the via-UK plan that existed previously, McHale will henceforth be supplied directly from the Merlo factory in Cuneo, Northern Italy. […]

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Ploughing debut for the new Merlo Turbofarmer

17 Aug , 2017  

The new Merlo Turbofarmer TF33.7 is one of the machines set to make its debut at the forthcoming National Ploughing Championships when it will be unveiled to Irish farmers for the first time by distributor McHale Plant Sales. Also new from the Italian-made telehandler range will be the high-spec P27.6 Plus which features a 2,700kg […]

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McHale Plant Sales appoints new sales representative for Merlo

24 Jul , 2017  

Merlo distributor, McHale Plant Sales has appointed John Cahill as sales representative for its range of Italian-made Merlo telehandlers. Operating from the company’s Rathcoole premises, his new role will be focused on expanding Merlo’s market share in both agricultural and construction sectors, and in identifying new opportunities for the brand in other areas. From Coilldubh, […]

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Zetor, Komatsu & Merlo to share Punchestown stage

9 Jan , 2017  

Zetor, Merlo and Komatsu are to share the stage on the McHale Plant Sales stand at the forthcoming FTMTA Farm Machinery Show in Punchestown. According to John O’Brien, sales director with the Birdhill and Rathcoole based distributor, pride of place will go to the 160hp, six-cylinder Crystal model – currently flagship of the Zetor range. […]

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Cork farmer’s new Turbofarmer continues Merlo tradition

10 Aug , 2016  

Following the recent acquisition of a new state-of-the-art TurboFarmer TF35.7, Cork farmer Liam Day from Ardnabourkey, Whitegate has extended his long history of working with Italian-made Merlo telehandlers. A local family-run business since 1973, Liam, along with his son Liam Jr., supplies winter and spring barley, winter wheat, oats, beet, maize and beans amongst others to a […]

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