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Kubota to bring autonomous retrofit kit to market
Gary Abbott
At a recent press event, Kubota unveiled a kit that it has developed in collaboration with a French startup that allows existing compatible tractor models to operate autonomously.
Topcon launches cheaper steering solution for smaller farms
18 December 2024 News
Topcon launches cheaper steering solution for smaller farms
Topcon Agriculture has announced the release of its new Value Line autosteering solution for farmers using mid-range tractors on smaller to medium sized farms.
Massey Ferguson appoints new brand manager
18 December 2024 News
Massey Ferguson appoints new brand manager
Massey Ferguson has announced that Tim Walters has been appointed as the new brand manager for Massey Ferguson, Ireland and the UK.
Deere introduces new diesel gator with more cargo capacity
John Deere has introduced its new diesel Gator XUV 875M offering increased comfort and cargo capacity, Gary Abbott writes.
18 December 2024 News
Deutz-Fahr appoint two new Irish dealers
Same-Deutz-Fahr have appointed two new dealers to support their Irish dealer network.
18 December 2024 News
Case IH Puma 240 gains PowerDrive option
The Case IH Puma 240 can now be specified with a PowerDrive powershift transmission as an alternative to the standard CVX continuously variable transmission.
18 December 2024 News
In pictures: 2017 New Holland T6.180 sells for €56,500 at auction
Michael Doyle Auctioneers recently held an online machinery auction, with a 2017 New Holland T6.180 electro command with 2,375 hours, front linkage and PTO making €56,500 plus VAT and fees.
18 December 2024 News
Tractors from 161hp to 200hp prove most popular so far in 2024
FTMTA registration data for the Republic of Ireland shows that 22 new tractors were registered during the month of November, 16% more than in 2023. Meanwhile, 214 imported used tractors were registered.
18 December 2024 News
Continental increases agricultural tyre size offering
Continental’s agricultural tyre offering has extended its range of its Combine Master tyres to bring very high flexion and cyclical field operation technology to more farm machinery.
18 December 2024 News
Tractor registrations down 8% in year to November - CSO
First-time registrations of imported used tractors were up a significant 48% when comparing November 2024 with the same month in 2023.
14 December 2024 News
Northern Irish company scoops Merlo dealer of the year award
Merlo UK recently held its annual dealer conference where it announced its dealer of the year awards, Northern Ireland dealer DA Forgie scooped overall dealer of the year 2024.
12 December 2024 News
'There is real logic in relation to supporting contractors' - McConalogue
At this year’s FCI conference, contractors looked at challenges surrounding protected urea, potential business opportunities, the safe use of rail crossings and the importance of good mental health.
11 December 2024 News