This time of year is when most farmers start taking stock. Winter jobs are still ongoing, but spring work is around the corner, and having the right machinery in place makes all the difference when things start moving fast.
At Farm Compare, we work with farmers across Ireland and the UK to source reliable, hard-working equipment that’s built for real farm use – not showroom farming.
Here’s a look at some of the kit farmers are investing in right now, and why.

Moving stock is a regular job this time of year, whether it’s selling, buying, or shifting animals around the farm.
M-Tec livestock trailers are a popular choice thanks to:
Strong, well-balanced chassis
Easy loading and unloading
Designed with animal safety in mind
They’re practical, durable, and built for everyday use – not just the odd trip.

A good trailer is one of the hardest-working bits of kit on any farm.
Flat bed trailers are ideal for moving bales, fertiliser, fencing materials, and machinery
Kenwell dropside tipping trailers are perfect for grain, silage, gravel, and general yard work
Simple, strong, and versatile – the sort of trailers that get hooked on daily once the workload ramps up.

Feeding jobs don’t stop, even when the weather’s poor.
JM Agri bale handlers make lifting and stacking bales safer and quicker
Silage pushers help keep feed within reach, cutting waste and saving time at the barrier

Small investments here often pay for themselves quickly in reduced labour and wasted feed.
Firewood is still being burned hard on many farms.
Sullivans Engineering log splitters are built for proper timber and real workloads:
13-tonne hydraulic log splitters for everyday farm firewood
16-tonne hydraulic log splitters for tougher hardwood
16-tonne towable log splitters for contractors and mobile work

If you’re still splitting by hand or fighting with an underpowered machine, now’s a good time to upgrade.
With loaders, bale handlers, and heavier implements in use, proper ballast matters.

Rite Engineering tractor weight blocks help:
Improve tractor balance
Increase traction
Reduce wear on tyres and axles
Improve overall safety
A simple addition that makes a big difference, especially during busy periods.
Farmer to farmer, here’s what makes the difference:
✅ Free, personalised quotes
✅ Compare trusted suppliers in one place
✅ Nationwide delivery across Ireland & the UK
✅ Finance packages available to spread the cost
✅ Straight advice from people who understand farming
We’ll help you find the right kit for your farm and get it delivered directly to your yard, without the hassle of ringing around.
Whether you’re upgrading trailers, sorting feeding equipment, or planning ahead for spring work, now’s a smart time to get organised.
👉 Visit Farm Compare to see available machinery and request your free quote
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