Farm Inventions Competition regular Albert O’Neil has been doing a roaring trade with his Tyreshift 350, which takes the legwork out of loading tyres and sidewalls onto clamps.

The nifty device slots onto the pallet tines of a tractor loader, telehandler or loading shovel and has an arm that can pick up a 3.5m long row of tyres.

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A hydraulically driven chain with hooked links then flicks these onto the sheet, saving the time and effort of hauling them up by hand.

Check chains ensure that it remains firmly shackled to the vehicle and there’s a built-in film holder with securing rope and quick-release latch.

The Tyreshift 350 is sold through Albert’s Ballyheather Engineering business and is priced at £3,000, including UK delivery. A heavy-duty version is also available, which has wider slots for accommodating loading shovel tines.

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Another creation that’s proving popular is his clover induction hopper for slurry tankers. This bolts between the fill pipe and gate valve, allowing seed to be sucked into the tank during filling.

Albert says it’s cheap and effective method of improving pastures which, crucially, doesn’t require an extra pass with a tractor.

Seed flow is adjusted using a small tap, allowing operators to match the output to the speed at which the tanker is filling.

The small tank can also be used for applying humates, seaweed extracts and compost teas. Retail price is £250.