JD 4240

Although predominantly found on large arable farms, high-horsepower tractors are often part of the machinery fleet on livestock units too, where their grunt is put to good use powering mowers, forage harvesters and the like. The Napier family’s farm in Co. Down is no exception.

Depending on rotation, there are between 50 and 60 acres or arable land and the remainder is down to grass. The farm also makes silage for a local anaerobic digester plant, alongside the existing dairy herd. There’s an average of 130 cows and followers and this requires a broad range of machinery to keep the