Author: National Ploughing Association

Keeping You Safe – Child Safety Wristband Project

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The Ploughing and FBD: Keeping You Safe child safety wristband project will be an important feature again at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, which will take place in Raheniska, Co Laois on September 19th, 20th & 21st.  Over 40,000 of the safety wristbands will be handed-out at all of the event entrances, which will allow for a contact phone number to be written on the band in case the wearer wanders off amidst the large gathering. 

NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said “We are delighted to be partnering up with FBD again on this excellent safety concept as all can now rest assured that loved ones will be returned safely in case they wander away in the crowds that attend Ploughing.  With up to 300,000 visitors expected over the course of the 3 days these wristbands give reassurance and great peace-of-mind to all attending the event and add immensely to visitor experience.

A day at Ploughing is a brilliant family day with something of interest for all ages & tastes and children are particularly well catered for with a Playground, Baby Changing Areas, Fun Fair, Pony Games, Sporting Heroes, TV Stars, Sweet & Toy Stands and much more,” she added.

FBD CEO Tomás O’Midheach said “Everyone at FBD Insurance is delighted to return and support Ploughing this year.  We are especially pleased to continue our support for the wristband child safety initiative. Over the years, this important initiative has proved incredibly useful in protecting children should they become separated from their parents or loved ones while attending the largest event in the Irish farming calendar.”

All under 12s are free of charge once accompanied by an adult.  To guarantee ticket availability on your day of choice please book online in advance www.npa.ie

New Develon Products at National Ploughing Championships

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EMS (Embankment Machinery Sales), based in Naas in County Kildare, is showing several new products from Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, for the first time at the National Ploughing Championships, being held at Ratheniska in County Laois in Ireland from 19-21 September 2023. 

EMS is responsible for sales and service for the full range of Develon crawler and wheeled excavators from 14-100 tonne in Leinster, Munster and Connacht in Ireland. EMS (www.emsmachinery.com) is also the dealer in the same areas for the full range of Develon mini- and midi-excavators from 1 to 11 tonne. 

The new products at the National Ploughing Championships include the DX27-7 2.8 tonne and DX50Z-7 5.4 tonne mini-excavators, being shown alongside the brand new DX63-7 6 tonne and DX85R-7 8 tonne models. All of these are next generation Stage V mini-excavators designed to offer maximum performance, optimum stability, increased versatility, enhanced operator comfort, controllability, durability, ease of maintenance and serviceability. 

The display of compact equipment will also include the new DX100W-7 10.7 tonne wheeled excavator. The 10 tonne weight class represented by the DX100W-7 is new to the Develon range and the DX100W-7 offers a high performance solution for customers looking for a wheeled excavator designed primarily for urban and road maintenance applications.  

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Medium-sized Excavators from 14-25 tonne

The Develon range of medium-sized ‘DX-7’ Stage V crawler excavator models from 14 to 25 tonne now comprises 11 models. At the National Ploughing Championships, EMS is showing the DX140LCR-7 15.6 tonne and DX235LCR-7 25.3 tonne reduced tail swing models from this range, giving operators greater flexibility where space is a premium without sacrificing performance. 

Like the rest of the DX-7 range, the state-of-the-art cab on the DX140LCR-7 and DX235LCR-7 excels in terms of spaciousness and ergonomics, taking operator comfort and ease of operation to new levels. As well as a new high quality seat, the enhanced cab offers more features as standard than other machines on the market, ensuring super controllability and high precision in all applications. 

Now in its 92nd year, the National Ploughing Championships or NPC is the largest event of its type in the world. Previously known as The National Ploughing Championships Machinery & Livestock Exhibition, the NPC is an outdoor show incorporating a ploughing contest. Held every September, it draws over 1700 exhibitors and had 297,000 visitors in 2019.

For more on DEVELON, please visit the website: https://eu.develon-ce.com/en/

 

New Bobcat Products Make Debut at Ploughing Show

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Adare Machinery, the Limerick-based Authorised Bobcat Dealer for Ireland, will have the company’s largest ever stand at this year’s National Ploughing Championships, being held at Ratheniska in County Laois in Ireland from 19-21 September 2023. Now in its 92nd year, the National Ploughing Championships is the largest event of its type in the world. and Adare will have the biggest display of Bobcat equipment ever, with several products make their debut at the show.   

William Cuddy, Sales Manager at Adare Machinery, said: “We are very proud to be representatives for the Bobcat brand at this year’s Ploughing Show. We are hoping for a very strong turnout to see our biggest ever stand and the widest array of Bobcat products we have ever shown at the National Ploughing Championships, including their maket-leading mini-excavators, compact loaders and telehandlers.” 

New Compact Tractors

Among the new Bobcat products being shown for the first time at the show is the new Bobcat range of compact tractors. Adare is presenting the new CT2035 and CT2535 models, two of the nine models across the three platforms in the range – the 1000, 2000 and 4000 series. Bobcat compact tractors are part of the ground maintenance equipment (GME) range announced by Bobcat last October, which includes mowers and turf equipment, as well as Bobcat’s existing mini track and small articulated loaders.

New Super Compact Telehandler

Also making its debut at the Ploughing Show is Bobcat’s new Super Compact TL25.60 telehandler, the latest addition to the company’s next generation R-Series range of products. As the smallest machine in the range, the new TL25.60 brings the number of rigid frame telehandlers from Bobcat for construction, rental and general handling to 11 models. Also available as an agricultural version, the TL25.60 also extends Bobcat’s telehandler range for the farming market to eight models.  

Most Powerful Compact Track Loader from Bobcat 

Delivering a higher engine and hydraulic output, Adare is premiering the new T86 at the Ploughing Show, the most powerful compact track loader Bobcat has ever built. The T86 uses a well-proven Stage V compliant 3.4 l Bobcat engine – producing 78 kW (105 HP) at 2600 RPM. 

One of the most exciting aspects of the T86 is that for the first time, there is a choice of three different auxiliary flow outputs. 

There is a standard flow configuration providing 87 l/min for applications such as load and carry, or where low hydraulic flow attachments are used. Bobcat also offers two additional hydraulic performance functions using the new Electronic Displacement Control (EDC) Pump: a High Flow function giving 138 l/min and a new, industry unique Super Flow function taking auxiliary flow to 159 l/min. This makes the T86 ideally suited for high-intensity applications such as road construction and forestry work.

First Showing of L28 Small Articulated Loader

Completing the line-up of Bobcat debutants at the Ploughing Show is the L28 small articulated loader (SAL), one of two SALs offering high lift capacities in confined spaces, ease-of-use with simple intuitive controls and low ground disturbance for working on any terrain. The new SALs continue Bobcat’s expansion in the compact wheel loader market and confirm that the company now has the largest loader portfolio of any manufacturer in the world. 

The high lift capacities compared to machine weight are ideal for heavy lift and carry operations in confined areas. The extendable boom on the L28 provides more options for easy placement of loads and counterweight options allow the user to customize the capacity to the application.

Award-winning Family-run Dealership

Adare Machinery is an award-winning machinery dealership established by David and Marian Cuddy in 1984, which has developed into a fully-fledged family enterprise, with son, William, and daughter, Caroline, involved in the running of the business. Together with an excellent team of staff, the Cuddys continue to innovate, expand and grow the business.  

For the Bobcat range, Adare Machinery is the Authorised Dealer for the whole of Ireland. Operating out of state-of-the-art premises at Patrickswell near the city of Limerick, Adare Machinery is also offering service and warranty work on all existing Bobcat machines in its area, backed by a full selection of genuine accessories and parts.  

For more information about Bobcat and Bobcat products, visit the website www.bobcat.com

McMullan Agri

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McMullan Agri are currently the sole Bailey Trailer dealer in the Island of Ireland. Based in Armoy, Ballymoney, McMullan supply and support all trailers available from Bailey’s comprehensive range. 

Adding a trailer to McMullan’s stable of brands was high on the list for the company as Laurence McMullan explains…
“We had been looking to add a trailer to our offering for some time. Following extensive research into trailer manufacturers, Bailey Trailers stood head and shoulders over other brands. A visit to Bailey’s factory was enough to make the decision easy – the build quality, their wealth of experience, engineering know-how and the longevity of their business when compared to others. 

“We’re well aware that every second counts for our customers, their trailers have to work hard. Bailey trailers are robust, reliable and known for just keeping on going whatever the load, terrain or conditions.” 

First and foremost, Bailey are engineers, driven by founding principles of innovation and quality; always looking to improve products, to make them even better for the customer. To meet this drive, Bailey has continuously invested in their plant: – new machine tools, new methods and new buildings. 

Farming is in Bailey’s DNA too, the family farmed in Lincolnshire over several generations. When you look at Bailey products a lot of ideas have been farmer’s ideas, the company listens, understands and if it works they fit it. Bailey’s philosophy is refreshingly simple; the only thing that makes a good trailer is it suits the customer down to the ground. 

Above all though the passion that Bailey has for building trailers that meet the exact needs of customers is what makes McMullan’s partnership so compelling for Laurence… 

“The opportunity to be the sole dealer is a fantastic opportunity for our company. We believe there is a significant place for Bailey Trailers and we are convinced our customers will agree.”

McMullan will be showcasing Bailey trailers on their stand at the National Ploughing Championships Block 2 Row 26 Stand 405.