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New kid on the block claims machine of the year accolade
Peter Thomas Keaveney
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 Farm machinery
Ploughing highlights: Spearhead debuts flagship hedge cutter
Spearhead showcased its new 85hp Twiga Pro T70 with a 7m reach at the event.
11 September 2024 Farm machinery
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.
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 Farm machinery
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 Farm machinery
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
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 Farm machinery
Getting the most out of your hedge cutter
Gary Abbott looks at some of the key maintenance areas to consider, in order to get the most out of your hedge cutter when the season arrives.
24 July 2024 Farm machinery
2016 John Deere 6130M fetches €59,900 at Kilkenny dispersal auction
The highest price at the Kilkenny machinery dispersal auction went to a 2016 John Deere 6130M with a front loader which sold for €59,900, followed by €35,000 for a 2012 New Holland T5050.
10 April 2024 News