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Claas report steady profits despite ‘testing’ year
Gary Abbott
Claas has reported a 19% decrease in net sales for 2024 at €5 billion and a 24% decrease in operating profit for 2024 at €584 million. However, a more subdued outlook is predicted for 2025.
Claas report steady profits despite ‘testing’ year
JCB and Manitou have 70% of 2024 Irish telehandler market
23 December 2024 News
JCB and Manitou have 70% of 2024 Irish telehandler market
The year-to-date telehandler market shows the two leading brands - JCB and Manitou - account for 70% of the total new market, followed by Kramer in third with a 12% market share.
Anglesboro Vintage Club to host popular tractor run
23 December 2024 News
Anglesboro Vintage Club to host popular tractor run
Check out the date for a festive and vintage spin around the Galtee Mountains at Christmas time.
Kubota to bring autonomous retrofit kit to market
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.
21 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.
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.
18 December 2024 News
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