Tractors are put to the test for ‘dyno day’

Straid Young Farmers held a ‘dyno day’ in association with local John Deere dealer Johnston Gilpin and Co Ltd, at Richard Bones’ yard, Templepatrick Road, Ballyclare.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Feb 2013, 23:00 BST

The aim of the event was for people to bring their tractor along to find out to discover its exact horsepower.

After an early start and a few technical hitches, the organisers were amazed that more tractors turned up than expected and 38 were put through the dyno. After keeping track of all the maximum horsepower each tractor was putting out, they were able to work out whose had the highest power.

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The results were - 1. Stephen Clyde (Straid) 718 Fendt - 242.3hp; 2. Russell Bros (Templepatrick) New Holland 6070 - 221hp; 3. Russell Bros (Templepatrick) Massey Ferguson 6480 - 215hp.

After a very cold but successful day, Straid Young Farmers are pleased to announced that the total amount raised was £480 which will go towards club funds.

The club would like to thank Gethin Evans, from Johnston Gilpin and Co Ltd, for the use of the equipment and making the day a success.

Thanks also to Richard Bones for the use of his premises and to Davy Lorimer for providing food and refreshments on the day, as well as all who supported the event in any way.

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