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Original Ford 7810 fetches €22,000 at online auction

A 1991 Ford 7810 Series III sold for €22,000 at Hennessy Auctioneers October online machinery auction on Saturday 19 October. Gary Abbott reports.

23 October 2024 NEWS
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New kid on the block claims machine of the year accolade

Newly established Kerry-based RT Sales Ltd has won the NPA machine of the year accolade for 2024 with its hedge cutter design.

18 September 2024 NEWS
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Ploughing highlights: Spearhead debuts flagship hedge cutter

Spearhead showcased its new 85hp Twiga Pro T70 with a 7m reach at the event.

18 September 2024
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Spearhead to debut flagship hedgecutter and more

Spearhead will showcase a broad range of machines on its stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, including the Twiga Pro T70 which is set to make its Irish debut at the event.

11 September 2024
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2004 New Holland TS115A sells for €22,800 at Laois auction

A 2004 New Holland TS115A complete with an MX front loader sold for €22,800 plus VAT at Hennessy Auctioneers' August monthly machinery auction. We look at some of the sale highlights below.

4 September 2024 NEWS

Kerry firm bringing a fresh edge to hedge cutting

Recently established Kerry-based RT Sales Ltd is just Ireland’s second manufacturer of hedge cutters, and the new kid on the block is quickly making big inroads. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

24 July 2024
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Almost three decades of Bomford for Wicklow contractor

Hedge-cutting almost 30 years and now on his seventh new Bomford hedge cutter, Gary Abbott finds out why Bomfords Variable Forward Arm has been a game changer for Wicklow contractor Richard Woodroofe.

24 July 2024
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McConnel introduces two new Power Arm ranges

Well-known British hedge cutter manufacturer McConnel has introduced a new 72-Series and a new heavier-duty 77-Series.

24 July 2024 NEWS
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Major ‘blender style’ head cutting running costs by 50% for contractor

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Roscommon contractor John Murray, who swapped out two flail heads for two Major rotary heads on his Bomford hedge cutters.

24 July 2024
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