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Machinery
Tractor registrations down but horsepower is up
Gary Abbott
New tractor registrations up to the end of February were down 7% in comparison to 2023, while the 161hp to 200hp power band accounted for the largest proportion of sales, according to the FTMTA.
27 March 2024 Tractors
New flagship model and more functionality for John Deere 5M tractors
John Deere has introduced a new 135hp flagship 5130M model along with new transmission options and integrated AutoTrac functionalities for its 5M tractor series.
21 March 2024 News
SDF opens sales branch in Mexico
Same Deutz-Fahr has opened a new branch in Santiago de Queretaro, Mexico as the company endeavours to grow its international presence.
Colm McCarthy - Green diesel should not be seen as a handout to farmers
The farm organisations should be concerned that the Irish arrangements for green diesel are being characterised as a subsidy to farming.
20 March 2024 Viewpoints
Armagh contractor doubles business in size in 10 years
Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to Willie Megaw from Ivan Megaw and Son in Co Armagh, who are one of the country’s largest contractors, to speak about day-to-day business and his choice of machinery.
20 March 2024 Farm machinery
Premier county contractor with prize-winning talents
Gary Abbott met with Tipperary contractor John Kennedy, to find out what it takes to run a successful business and his time developing the Tanco trailed butterfly mower and HiSpec Kompactor trailers.
20 March 2024 Contracting
Claas revises front loaders for tractors up to 180hp
Claas has replaced the FL C front loader series for Elios, Axos and Arion tractors, with six new models offering improved design and performance features and lift capacities from 940kg to 2,490kg.
13 March 2024 News
RSA reverses tractor licensing restrictions
The RSA has reversed its decision which deemed category W, tractor licence holders, unlicensed to carry out non-agricultural related activities. Peter Thomas Keaveney and Gary Abbott report
13 March 2024 News
FBD reports jump in profits and hints at further distribution to shareholders
The company bought back €4m of shares in the wake of annual results.
13 March 2024 News
Female-only tractor training course launched
Participants in the course will be able to avail of both hands-on learning and classroom teaching.
12 March 2024 News
FBD insurance reports increase in pre-tax profit to €81.4m
Company sees rise in revenue and strong customer retention, particularly in farm and business.
8 March 2024 News
RSA U-turn on tractor licences confirmed
The RSA has confirmed that the W category licence once again permits tractor driving in all circumstances.
7 March 2024 News