Justin Roberts, Author at Agriland.ie

Justin Roberts

Classic corner: Cork collector restores 6-pot Deere, with a cosy SG2

July 14, 2018

It is very easy for confusion to reign when referring to the John Deere ’40’ series. There were, in fact, three lines of…

Machinery trade: Dealing with ‘young blood’ and the ‘mammy factor’

July 11, 2018

Machinery

“The age profile of [farm machinery] dealership staff is not a healthy one,” asserted Gary Ryan, chief executive of the Farm Tractor and…

‘Modern classic’ catches the eye at Limerick tractor event

July 9, 2018

Machinery

One of the great advantages of tractor runs is that they are inclusive of all machines. Owners of vintage, classic and contemporary vehicles…

Fun-fuelled silage ‘classics’ scale Munster mountain

July 4, 2018

Machinery

Araglin – or Araglen, depending on how you spell it – is one of those delightful parishes tucked away far from the madding…

Classic corner: Is this the ‘real deal’ of tractors in Co. Kerry?

July 3, 2018

Machinery

The Ford 7810 Silver Jubilee is a tractor that has sparked much discussion and debate. Much of that chatter surrounds the fate of…

Trade focus: ‘Formal sharing won’t work; it will lead to arguments between neighbours’

July 3, 2018

Machinery

Gary Ryan has been the chief executive at the Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) for 10 years now – a period…

Pics: Classics out in force; check out this Cork gathering

June 29, 2018

Machinery

Charleville in Co. Cork recently held its 49th show and vintage (classic) gathering in the welcoming warmth of the mid-summer sun. This year…

Classic corner: ‘Better than new’ Fiat basks in Cork sunshine

June 25, 2018

Machinery

The fact that John Harrington is a panel beater by trade and founded a very successful body-shop in Cork city should come as…

Classic corner: 6-cylinder Deere from the 1970s is a cherished Cork citizen

June 20, 2018

Machinery

“You won’t see many 3130s about,” remarked Ricky O’Leary of Bandon, Co. Cork. This would not be too wild a statement, as the…

Classic corner: Is this ‘crusty’ Kirovets the real ‘beast from the east’?

June 18, 2018

Machinery

Amazone recently invited over 6,000 guests from around the world to its base at Hasbergan-Gaste in the west of Germany. All of its…

Classic corner: 27-year-old Hesston is still hungry for grass

June 14, 2018

Machinery

The farming recession of the late 1980s saw much consolidation, re-organisation and, unfortunately, many closures within the agricultural machinery business. One name that…

See why this quad was booted up with ‘duals’ at the rear

June 7, 2018

Machinery

Lightweight all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have always suffered from a split personality; is their purpose recreation or do they have a more serious role…

Pics: ‘Iconic’ German pairing at machinery-packed event in Cork

June 7, 2018

Machinery

Now in its 21st year, the Innishannon Steam and Vintage Rally enjoyed two days of glorious weather during the Bank Holiday weekend. Firmly…

Classic corner: Is this 4WD monster the real ‘County’ of Kerry?

June 5, 2018

Machinery

The relationship between County Commercial Cars and Ford goes all the way back to 1929. That’s when the two Tapp brothers started attaching…

Limerick contractor puts latest silage harvester to the test

June 1, 2018

Machinery

Bertie Cahill is impressed by the new John Deere 8500i he had out on a day’s demo. “It’s a lot quicker than my…

Trade focus: Manufacturing in Meath…no machine too big or too small

May 30, 2018

Machinery

Ireland is currently enjoying a small industrial renaissance; certainly in the agricultural sector where there are many small and medium-sized enterprises serving up…