GRASSMEN & Vlogs

It's friday and we're taking it back a notch. The guys have been trying out the Pottinger Impress baler on the 3650 and Donkey couldn't resist getting the wee Deutz out a run too on wrapping duties. Lets see how they got on!
Stay tuned to the end to see what annoyed Gary so badly ?

The Ktwo Compact and Push Trailer finally gets put to grass!
Donkey and Gazza have gathered up the cameras again and joined Alastair Dale Contracts to put the Ktwo to the test alongside the mighty New Holland FR. How will it fair with the small fields and tight gates around Broughshane and how much more grass can it really hold?

We borrowed a 5 metre Kuhn powerharrow from Wallace Contracts in Newry to give the Fastrac 4220 another challenge. This time there's not a weightblock in sight ?. Is she up for it?

Thanks again to RJ and KD McLean (tractorsandplant.com) for lending us the 4220. Go and check out their website to see their impressive range of machinery!

2016 the year that a spark was lit at the heart of GRASSMEN! In this video Donkey recaps the DVD Twist of Fiat! The journey of the Fiat 110-90, the GRASSWOMAN took control of the silage at GRASSMEN HQ releasing some of our old favourite tractors to help with the process!

Donkey caught up with Eddie Gamble and Ryan Doherty, two contactors who feature on GRASSMEN TV… Can you spot what these two have in common? This DVD also introduced Michael Hoey of Country Crest. A true legend, gentleman and inspiration to Donkey and everyone at GRASSMEN!

“There’s nothing that can mow like a Big M. Nothing on this earth” A quote from a real legend Bob “The Gaffer” McConaghy. Donkey looks back at the DVD Westbound and Down a three-part contractor visit that takes the team all over Ireland.

Jumping back into the interviewer seat Donkey chats to The Killen Brothers, one of the hardest working band of brothers in the industry. Martin “The Ice Man” Becket and his operation located in the west of Ireland, with some of the most challenging conditions and McConaghy Contracts one of Northern Ireland’s longest established and respected fleets, with three generations of the family now involved working in areas of outstanding natural beauty on Co Antrim’s famous north coast!

Can the Fastrac 4220 and Ktwo trailer out-manoeuver James McKay in his new John Deere 6145R and Herron H2 trailer? Only one way to find out!

Thanks to RJ and KD McLean and also Ktwo for the lend of this kit to try out. Donkey and Gazza are loving it! Their camera and editing work is coming along nicely too!

Donkey takes a look back at one of our most ambitious DVDs to date. Off the back of Wilson Farming GRASSMEN was making a name for itself.

The big players in the industry were taking notice and Donkey found a new confidence that resulted in a 'no fear' approach to the companies he had always idolised. This new attitude resulted in the building blocks for what would become Donkey Contracts.

The range of kit we we found ourselves working with was on a whole new level and although it was challenging at times it was extremely exciting to be able to work with so many different manufacturers. Donkey Contracts also seen us welcome our first ever GRASSWOMAN, Kirstie Ward. She very quickly proved herself a vital member of the team and her popularity with our fans went beyond what we could have ever anticipated

Gazza took the Fastrac to Fermanagh to put it to the test using Barry Reads' SUMO Subsoiler. Lets see how it fared out against Barrys Valtra 234.

Please note: Donkey and Gazza have undertaken filming and editing duties for the Fastrac challenges, please go easy on them!

Donkey takes a look at the entire Wilson DVD series.

This was GRASSMEN'S first go at a documentary style production and we wanted to prove that we could show the serious side of agricultural whilst still having a good time!

We let Donkey and Gazza out of our sight for a few days and look what appears at GRASSMEN HQ!

The guys give us a look at their new toys. A JCB Fastrac 4220 and Ktwo Compact and Push trailer. Roll on silage season so we can put them to the test!
Also, we apologise for the sound quality here and there. These two forgot to put on mics. We're going backwards without the editing team!

Two Legends and a Donkey was easily one of our most popular DVDs.

This one was full of craic from the start but behind the scenes it certainly wasn't all plain sailing. Donkey lets us in on the highs and lows of filming one of our most challenging productions to date.

Old School was a DVD originally aimed at the older generation however we soon came to realise that classic machinery has a place in all sorts of hearts both young and old.

In this production we go back to Luke Furse and his team finding out what they like to do with their spare time. We also attend a world record attempt with a difference in Dunmore and we introduce our fans to Cyril Hanna, a man with a passion for classic Masseys. Enjoy!