BIG GUNS PULL OUT THE STOPS FOR PUNCHESTOWN EVENT

New Holland and McCormick are among the big guns unveiling some new machinery at this week’s FTMTA show in Punchestown.

New Holland will showcase updates to its telehandler range (right), and its latest tractors and forage harvester will be displayed across two stands.

McCormick, meanwhile, will launch a new range of fourcylinder tractors with a number of performance and driver comfort advances.

The 310hp X8.680 VT-Drive (left) is the most powerful tractor to date from the manufacturer.