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SIMA 2017: 'Pull-out' knife-bank for Pottinger's new round balers
Pottinger, the Austrian machinery company, rolled out its new range of round balers at the SIMA machinery show in Paris last...
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Pics: Vintage collection expected to make £1m at Co. Tyrone auction
A collection of vintage machinery and tractors is expected to make £1m (€1.16m) at auction in the coming weeks. The...
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SIMA 2017: Weighing 'on the go' with Quicke's latest loader
Alo AB showcased its latest line of Quicke front loaders – the Q Series – at last week’s SIMA show in...
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Video: Ever 'tyre' of removing twin wheels? Check out this solution from Peecon
The ‘Gull Wing Double Tyre’ system is an award-winning innovation from Dutch firm Peecon. The system enables a pair of...
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SIMA 2017 Video: Back to basics with Massey Ferguson's Global Series
When much of the machinery world was investing in “big” machines, Massey Ferguson decided to change tack and develop an entirely...
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Check out what's on offer at some of the upcoming tractor auctions
A number of machinery auctions are set to take place at home and abroad over the coming weeks, with hundreds...
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Massey Ferguson brings 400 horses to SIMA 2017
Massey Ferguson showcased its new flagship tractor – the 400hp MF 8740 – at this week’s SIMA show in Paris. Heading...
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Video: John Deere's fully-electric tractor project update...
At this week’s SIMA show in Paris, France, John Deere showcased a cut-away representation of its prototype fully-electric tractor, which...
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SIMA 2017 Video: Up close and personal with Case IH's driverless tractor
Having been involved with precision farming technology for a number of years, Case IH upped its game significantly with the...
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SIMA 2017: Electric hedgecutter sparks plenty of interest
New at the SIMA agricultural show this week was an electric-drive hedgecutter from Rousseau. Alas, it has arrived too late for Irish contractors...
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SIMA 2017: Everyday farming tractors take prominent position among big guns
Despite the draw of the big guns, typical-size farmers’ tractors assumed prominent positions at the SIMA agricultural show in Paris this week. The...
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SIMA 2017: New JCB 419S reaches out to contractors
JCB launched its new 419S Agri wheeled loading shovel at the SIMA machinery show in Paris this week. According to the...
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Video: Keenan embarks on an 'Italian Job'...in France
This week, for the first time, Keenan showed its new self-propelled paddle-type diet feeder. The MechFibre 345SP had its first...
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First look: Valtra unveils 'all-new' A Series at SIMA
Valtra, the leading tractor brand in Finland, has completed its line-up with the launch of the all-new A Series. The 4th-generation...
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Less 'pressure' using latest drill from Horsch
Horsch has launched a new control system, AutoForce, that automatically adjusts coulter pressure on the move to suit varying soil conditions. According...
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Video: Popularity of tractor runs continues to grow
The charitable, community spirit and fun aspects of tractor runs have driven the popularity of these events, according to a number...
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'Sustained growth' for sales of zero-grazing machines
There was a varied selection of zero-grazing machines on display at the recent 2017 FTMTA Farm Machinery Show in Co....
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Video: Pint-sized telehandler 'tackles any tractor loader'
Telehandlers (or telescopic handlers if you prefer) are undeniably useful machines. In some instances, farmers opt to buy dedicated handlers...
