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Rugged 240hp articulated tractor doing the job for Cork contractor
Peter Thomas Keaveney
Peter Thomas Keaveney catches up with Cork man Liam O’Driscoll to find out how his 240hp Kirovets articulated tractor has worked out for him, since taking delivery five years ago.
Rugged 240hp articulated tractor doing the job for Cork contractor
More than 40,000 watch Tipperary contractor auction grossing €1.1m
21 November 2024 Farm machinery
More than 40,000 watch Tipperary contractor auction grossing €1.1m
Over 40,000 machinery enthusiasts and 2,500 active bidders took part in a Tipperary contractors’ online retirement dispersal auction, where 134 lots were offered with the sale grossing €1.4m.
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show: new machines to the fore in Punchestown
13 November 2024 Farm machinery
FTMTA Farm Machinery Show: new machines to the fore in Punchestown
Gary Abbott and Peter Thomas Keaveney look at some of the highlight machines for this weeks FTMTA Farm Machinery Show, held at Punchestown racecourse.
FTMTA Show proves ideal setting for launch of new collaborations
This years FTMTA Farm Machinery Show was the platform several manufacturers and importers used to announce new collaborations. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
13 November 2024 Farm machinery
Bale chaser to take centre stage on Limerick firm's stand
Keltec Engineering is set to showcase a whole host of its kit, including its popular bale chaser, at this year’s FTMTA Farm Machinery Show.
11 November 2024 Farm machinery
Claas to put emphasis on new digital platform at Punchestown
Claas is known for its tractors, combines and greenline kit, but its focus at the show will be on its Digital Solutions arena, where the new Claas connect platform will be on show for the first time.
10 November 2024 Farm machinery
Samco to showcase new silage forks and improved wheel extenders
Samco Agricultural Engineering is set to showcase its new silage forks, upgraded wheel extenders, range of maize drill, reseeding equipment and its CTS 1600 bale transporter at this year’s show.
10 November 2024 Farm machinery
McHale Plant to bring latest from Komatsu and Prinoth
The McHale Plant Sales stand at the forthcoming FTMTA Farm Machinery Show will feature a large range of Komatsu and Prinoth kit.
8 November 2024 Farm machinery
Self-taught midlands tech guru repairing all things electronic
Steve Sherwood has become a specialist in the art of repairing machine terminals and interfaces and all things electronic for the agricultural machinery sector. Fergal O’Sullivan reports.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery
In pictures: John Deere 6155R tops tillage farmer auction at €60,000
A 2016 John Deere 6155R Ultimate Edition with 5,800 hours secured €60,000 plus VAT and fees, topping the auction of a retiring Carlow tillage farmer last week.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery
Irish debut set for Kverneland’s new plough and 44ft tedder
Kverneland Group Ireland will host the Irish launch of the new 2300 S next generation plough and the new 12 rotor 13.4m tedder at the FTMTA show.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery
Kerry hedge cutter manufacturer to make FTMTA show debut
Newly established Kerry based RT Sales Ltd will showcase its hedge cutters in association with Temple Tuohy Farm Machinery Ltd at the FTMTA Farm Machinery Show.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery