Gary Abbott

Machinery correspondent

gabbott@farmersjournal.ie

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

NEWS 2 April 2025

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In pictures: tractors and tankers top online auction

In pictures: tractors and tankers top online auction

NEWS 2 April 2025

New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county

New Holland’s 19t W190D proves its worth in the premier county

CONTRACTING 2 April 2025

Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

CONTRACTING 2 April 2025

Fendt and John Deere top German brand image survey – DLG

Fendt and John Deere top German brand image survey – DLG

NEWS 27 March 2025

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Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

Tipp contractor working two Fendt Tigos in tandem

Now entering their third season at pit silage and running two Fendt Tigo forage wagons, Gary Abbott spoke with Eamon and John Gaynor, to find out why they chose wagons and the Fendt brand.

CONTRACTING 19 March 2025

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.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Massey to prototype hydrogen powered tractor by 2026

Massey to prototype hydrogen powered tractor by 2026

French tractor manufacturer, Massey Ferguson is developing hydrogen storage tanks for a future hydrogen-fuelled combustion engine tractor, set to be prototyped by 2026.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Fendt tops German tractor registrations with 25% market share

Fendt tops German tractor registrations with 25% market share

The Fendt brand topped the 2024 German new tractor market with a 25.2% market share, meanwhile, the 728 Vario has surpassed the 724 Vario as the most popular model.

NEWS 19 March 2025

25-year-old Valtra scoops €19,500 at auction

25-year-old Valtra scoops €19,500 at auction

A 2000 Valtra 900 with 7,460 hours and Quicke front loader was one of the highlight sale prices at Hennessy Auctioneers March online machinery auction last Saturday 22 March.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Lely introduces new and improved Vector automatic feed system

Lely introduces new and improved Vector automatic feed system

Lely has introduced a new and updated model of its Vector automatic feeding system, the Vector MFR Next.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Landquip introduce compact mounted sprayer range

Landquip introduce compact mounted sprayer range

UK sprayer manufacturer, Landquip has launched a new range of compact mounted sprayers with tank capacities up to 1,200l and boom widths from 12m to 15m.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Kuhn adds rotary hoe to mechanical weeder range

Kuhn adds rotary hoe to mechanical weeder range

Following on from launching its mechanical hoes at Agritechnica in 2023, Kuhn has now completed its mechanical weeder offering with the launch of its Starliner rotary hoe range.

NEWS 19 March 2025

Valtra completes $38m Finnish investment

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

NEWS 19 March 2025

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