Machinery
The farming recession of the late 1980s saw much consolidation, re-organisation and,...
BM Volvo tractors are not at all common in Ireland. As far as is known they were never imported directly, despite enjoying success elsewhere.
This Lamborghini tractor was taken as a trade-in by McCullagh Machinery of Enniskillen last autumn; it's undergone a transformation since.
The 200 series' clean lines and grey, lozenge-shaped radiator surround became an iconic emblem for Massey Ferguson.
Fiat launched the 'Winner' series in 1990 - brought in to eventually replace the popular Fiatagri 90 series. Check out this example...
N.Ireland
While dozens of tractors might come and go every month from machinery dealer Hunter Kane's yard, there's one the family will never sell.
While dozens of tractors and machinery might come and go every month from Co. Antrim agricultural...
There are many classic tractors out there in various states of refurbishment, but few carry the visual impact of this Ford 8210.
Introducing the 300 and 3000 series was the move that really took the Massey Ferguson brand forward - into the modern age of tractor design.
It was in the 1970s that Volvo decided to get out of the agricultural tractor business and concentrate on trucks and construction equipment.
Check out the story behind this 'classic' Ford 8210 tractor, which is gainfully employed at a sawmill in Ferrybridge, Co. Kilkenny.
The relationship between Ford and County Commercial Cars - a specialist in 4WD vehicle conversions - remains one of life's minor puzzles.
When Ford decided to celebrate 25 years of tractor production at Basildon, it came up with the idea of creating a 'silver jubilee' model.
Fiat (or Fiatagri) was a significant brand here in Ireland. Check out this restored F140 'Winner'; it's based in Co. Cork
One of the most immediately recognisable tractor brands from the 1980s was Deutz-Fahr. It launched its shapely DX range of tractors in 1978.
The MB Trac has the distinction of not only being a very well-known machine but also, at the same time, it's quite rare.
Whisper the word Fendt in farming circles and many eyes will roll upwards - just at the thought of the great stack of euros needed.
Despite being out of production for only 17 years, the John Deere 6610 is now attracting the interest of collectors.
