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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.
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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 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 has announced that Tim Walters has been appointed as the new brand manager for Massey Ferguson, Ireland and the UK.
John Deere has introduced its new diesel Gator XUV 875M offering increased comfort and cargo capacity, Gary Abbott writes.
Same-Deutz-Fahr have appointed two new dealers to support their Irish dealer network.
The Case IH Puma 240 can now be specified with a PowerDrive powershift transmission as an alternative to the standard CVX continuously variable transmission.
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.
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.
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.
