Justin Roberts

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Technical Machinery Specialist

Justin studied at Welsh Agricultural College, Aberystwyth having first worked in both the feed and seed sectors of the industry. He has two decades of experience in writing about farm machinery, both vintage and contemporary across several publications. As an author he has written two books, including the history of the Nordic tractor and now resides in Co. Tipperary.

What does the John Deere deal with Fusionware actually mean?

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What does the John Deere deal with Fusionware actually mean?

John Deere’s ambition to immerse both its products and its customers in a globe-spanning digital matrix with information at the...
Machinery Focus: Could decline in sales bring cheaper tractors?

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Machinery Focus: Could decline in sales bring cheaper tractors?

Following the cheering news of an increase in sales of tractors in Ireland last month, the story from across the...
Duvelsdorf enters the grassland machinery market

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Duvelsdorf enters the grassland machinery market

Encouraging the use of clover in swards and the establishment of cover crops has led to various companies bringing dedicated...
Volvo Penta takes dual fuelling a step forward

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Volvo Penta takes dual fuelling a step forward

Amongst all the hype and excitement of alternative fuels, there is a growing realisation that any switch away from fossil...
Bobcat extends scope of baby loaders with new attachments

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Bobcat extends scope of baby loaders with new attachments

Bobcat is always looking to expand the uses to which its machines can be put; the more versatile they are,...
Classic John Deere 7700 on offer at over €200,000

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Classic John Deere 7700 on offer at over €200,000

If current prices for new tractors were not eyewatering enough, a US dealer has just put a 1994 John Deere...
AgriArgo brand division emphasised at EIMA

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AgriArgo brand division emphasised at EIMA

AgriArgo has been running a range of tractors under two different names ever since it added the McCormick brand to...
Machinery pioneer Bernard Krone passes away at 82

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Machinery pioneer Bernard Krone passes away at 82

Dr. Bernard Krone, sole owner of the Krone Group, has passed away at the age of 82. Earlier today (Friday,...
New Bobcat telehandler to fit tight spaces

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New Bobcat telehandler to fit tight spaces

Replacing tractor-mounted front-end loaders with purpose-built material handlers is proving an uphill task for the manufacturers of the latter, in...
Machinery Focus: Tumosan Tractors brings budget relief

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Machinery Focus: Tumosan Tractors brings budget relief

Tumosan Tractors from Turkey is one company that is carrying on the grand old tradition of producing Fiat lookalikes, a...
Ploughing 2022: Machine of the Year award recognises advance in autonomy

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Ploughing 2022: Machine of the Year award recognises advance in autonomy

The seemingly invincible march of technology was recognised at Ploughing 2022, with the National Ploughing Association (NPA) award for Machine...
Downturn to curtail increased machinery margins

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Downturn to curtail increased machinery margins

While the machinery trade at ground level is engrossed in serving its customers and bringing new products to the market,...
Machinery Focus: Buying a Bomford hedge-cutter

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Machinery Focus: Buying a Bomford hedge-cutter

The demand for hedge-cutters is increasing annually as farmers get to appreciate tidy hedgerows and councils become ever more fussy...
Machinery Focus: 25 years of Claas Xerion and its revolving cab

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Machinery Focus: 25 years of Claas Xerion and its revolving cab

Germany has a strong association with systems tractors, stemming from a long held view that tractors are multipurpose vehicles rather...
Three new Silocut loader buckets from Quicke

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Three new Silocut loader buckets from Quicke

Quicke has introduced three new buckets to its Silocut range which come with a variety of options to ensure they...
Vicon trailed tedders take the small rotor route

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Vicon trailed tedders take the small rotor route

Vicon has recently launched the near 16m Fanex 1564C Pro-line trailed tedder on the continent. It has 14 rotors to...
Machinery Focus: Understanding the Alstrong Aerator

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Machinery Focus: Understanding the Alstrong Aerator

Getting to grips with the Alstrong Aerator requires something of a shift in perspective, for it is far more than...
Two not quite so Big Xs join the Krone V12 range

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Two not quite so Big Xs join the Krone V12 range

In the world of forage harvesters, bigger is most certainly better and Krone prides itself on leading the pack. The...
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