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Claas introduce Night Edition Scorpion telehandlers
Gary Abbott
Following on from the introduction of its limited edition Night Edition Arion and Axion tractor models, Claas has now launched a Night Edition package for four of its Scorpion telehandler models.
US tariffs to hit Irish machinery companies
9 April 2025 News
US tariffs to hit Irish machinery companies
Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott look at how the newly imposed US tariffs will affect some Irish machinery manufacturers.
JCB appoints fifth and final Irish agriculture dealer
9 April 2025 News
JCB appoints fifth and final Irish agriculture dealer
JCB has just appointed McHale Farm Machinery as its latest agriculture dealer in Ireland.
JCB’S new USA plant to double in size in wake of Trump’s tariffs
JCB is set to double the size of a new factory currently under construction in Texas, as the company confirmed that newly-announced tariffs will affect its business in the short term.
9 April 2025 News
Meath Farm Machinery draws Deere 6M demo days to a close
As John Deere’s new 6M tractors start arriving in Ireland, Meath Farm Machinery hosted a trio of open days showcasing the new 105hp to 275hp range, the last of which took place in Cavan.
3 April 2025 News
New 6M draws a crowd at Deere Dealer days
As the new 6M arrives on shore, John Deere dealers across the country have held open days/nights to provide customers with a first look at the new 105-275hp series
2 April 2025 News
In pictures: tractors and tankers top online auction
Three John Deere tractors and a variety of slurry tankers and muck spreaders went under the hammer last week, as part of a UK contractor sellout; a 2020 John Deere 6215R topped the sale at £71,000.
2 April 2025 News
Diesel prices are steady, but world oil markets are nervous
With oil prices remaining cautiously stable, the market appears to be tense in the wake of potential tariffs from world leaders. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report
2 April 2025 News
2014 Case Maxxum 140 sells for €43,500 at Carlow auction
A 2014 Case Maxxum 140 with 6,000 hours topped the auction, selling for €43,500.
2 April 2025 News
Grammer to give old tractor seats a new lease of life
Grammer has launched a new spare parts service and extensive range of genuine spare parts, making it possible to rectify initial signs of wear on machine seats.
2 April 2025 News
Fendt and John Deere top German brand image survey – DLG
An annual brand image survey for the German Agricultural Society (DLG) on companies within the agri sector has found Fendt and John Deere to have the best brand images within the machinery category.
27 March 2025 News
Yanmar launches new electrification unit for machinery
Yanmar is set to officially launch a new organisation dedicated to advancing electrification in the compact off-highway segment.
26 March 2025 News