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LAMMA 2025: return of Weeks trailers
Gary Abbott
At LAMMA show, Richard Western relaunched the lower-priced, lower-spec Weeks trailer range following its absence from the market since 2014.
29 January 2025 News
US Federal Trade Commission takes John Deere to court over right to repair
The US Federal Trade Commission has issued legal proceedings against John Deere, alleging it is unlawfully increasing repair costs by forcing farmers to rely on its authorised dealer network.
29 January 2025 Farm machinery
Carlow tillage contractor retrofits low pressure VF tyres
Peter Thomas Keaveney speaks to Carlow tillage contractor Paul Murphy, who retrofitted a set of new Alliance VF (very high flexion) Agriflex+ low ground pressure tyres onto his Fendt 724.
BKT:the tyre manufacturer producing 1.3m tyres annually
BKT is continuing to grow its company at an exceptional rate, with plans to grow turnover from $1.1bn to $2bn by 2026. Peter Thomas Keaveney visited the firm's head factory in India.
29 January 2025 Farm machinery
In pictures: Deutz Warrier 6215 tops Dublin dispersal auction at €103,500
A total clearance was achieved at Hennessy Auctioneers tillage and potato equipment dispersal sale, with a 2021 Deutz Fahr Warrier 6215TTV with 2,626 hours secured the top price of €103,500 plus VAT.
29 January 2025 News
1998 Fendt Favorit 924 Vario secures €50,000 plus VAT at auction
A 1998 Fendt Favorit 924 Vario with 19,000 hours secured €50,000 plus VAT and fees at Hennessy Auctioneers January collective machinery auction.
29 January 2025 News
Ford explores the electric option in new SUV
Ford’s all-electric Explorer SUV has been slow coming to the market – has it been worth waiting for? Michael Moroney has taken it for a test drive and here is his report.
29 January 2025 Motors
Calculating your diesel use on-farm
Here are some diesel and machinery costs which were outlined by Ciarán Collins of Teagasc at the Dairygold Tillage Conference.
29 January 2025 News
Lamma 2025: Alstrong adds rear consolidation skid to Auctus M
Galway-based firm Alstrong Engineering showcased an optional seed consolidation skid for its mounted Auctus M models at Lamma show last week.
23 January 2025 News
Millstreet Spring Farm Machinery Show to finish at 6pm
The show, running at Millstreet Green Glens Arena, will now finish at 6pm due to storm Éowyn.
23 January 2025 News
LAMMA 2025: new keenly priced quad brand on the block
Lamma 2025 marked the launch of a number of new ATV and UTV brands onto both UK and Irish markets, one of which was the Chinese built Aodes brand.
22 January 2025 News
LAMMA 2025: Weidemann debut new 60 series telehandlers
Weidemann have completely revised its wheel loader and telescopic loader offering with the introduction of six new models to market.
22 January 2025 News