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Massey to prototype hydrogen powered tractor by 2026
Gary Abbott
French tractor manufacturer, Massey Ferguson is developing hydrogen storage tanks for a future hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine tractor, set to be prototyped by 2026.
26 March 2025 News
Trimble launches technology to enhance RTK GNSS signal
Trimble and PTx Trimble have announced the availability of Trimble IonoGuard, which is designed to improve RTK GNSS positioning performance during solar storm events.
19 March 2025 News
Valtra completes $38m Finnish investment
Valtra has completed a $38 million investment at its plant in Suolahti, Finalnd which includes a new paint shop and the ability to manufacturer CVT transmissions onsite for its Q and S Series tractors
SDF to build low horsepower tractors for Massey Ferguson
The new supply agreement will see SDF build a streamlined low-mid range horsepower tractor AGCO, branded as Massey Ferguson.
5 March 2025 News
Big manufacturers cut production as sales drop by 16-22% in 2024
In 2024, the majority of major manufacturers dropped sales numbers due to a reduced demand, which in turn saw them reduce production and focus on clearing out dealer stocks.
12 February 2025 News
AGCO invests €87m in European distribution centre
AGCO has unveiled plans to build a new world-class parts distribution centre in Amnéville, France. The total investment is set to top €87m.
9 January 2025 News
AGCO net sales down 24.8% year on year
AGCO has reported net sales of $2.6bn for the third quarter, a decrease of 24.8% compared with the third quarter of 2023.
20 November 2024 News
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.
13 November 2024 Farm machinery
Massey Ferguson to show off latest grass equipment and S series tractors
Massey Ferguson is set to attend the FTMTA Show with a full line-up of S Series tractors and its latest grass equipment, including the new RK 762 TRC twin rotor rake.
12 November 2024 News
Valtra to give showgoers a flavour of its G, N, T and Q tractor models
Valtra aims to satisfy all showgoers, with a taster of tractors from its G, N, T and Q tractors from 135hp to 265hp.
8 November 2024 News
Massey Ferguson launches new six-model 95-145hp 5M Series
Massey Ferguson’s new 5M Series replaces the outgoing 5700 M range and now includes six models from 95hp up to the new, flagship 145hp model. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
6 November 2024 News
Fendt 600 Vario to make first Irish appearance
Among the Fendt exhibits at the FTMTA Farm machinery Show, will be the new 600 Vario series which is set to make its first appearance on Irish soil.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery