A contractor-spec (Liebherr-based) Claas loading shovel (pictured above) has arrived in Ireland; it’s currently at Gurteen College being prepped for Thursday’s (May 17) Grass & Muck event.

It’s one of a whole barrage of Claas machines that have already arrived on-site.

Pictured below, for example, is a Claas tractor and wagon being readied for the event. It’s just one of a plethora of forage wagons destined for Grass & Muck – from a multitude of manufacturers.

It’s worth noting that Claas will launch several new machines onto the Irish market on Thursday.

These will include the: Jaguar 970 (Type 498) with the latest pick-up reel; Volto 55 tedder; Axion 900 series (Tier 4F) tractor; and the smaller Arion 600 series (Tier 4F) tractor.

It’s not just about silage equipment and tractors; slurry equipment, for example, is piling in on-site too.

Pictured below is an eye-catching tanker (wearing an unusual green livery) that will take pride of place on Abbey Machinery’s stand.

Meanwhile, the demonstration plots are being readied. Mowers – in particular – have been busy at the midlands site, which is located close to the Tipperary/Offaly border.

Not surprisingly, the roads surrounding the college have been a veritable hive of activity. Truck-loads of equipment have been descending on the area – bringing polished machines from all corners of the country and, in some cases, from overseas.

This aerial picture (below) was taken this week; it shows the site at the early stages of the ‘build’ – as machinery began to encroach on the venue. Suffice to say, it’s getting increasingly built-up with each passing day.

The site map (below) shows the locations of the various demonstration plots and exhibition areas; simply click on the image to open up a larger version.

Alternatively, if you have a suitable viewer (application) on your PC, tablet or smart-phone, we also have a PDF version.

Click on this link or on the button below to open it (in which you will be able to decipher all of the finer details).

Why not download an off-line copy onto your mobile device; then you’ll know where everything is – at a glance.

Thanks to MGAgri Photography and Videos for these pictures.