Conor Engineering

What Conor Engineering does

Conor Engineering Ltd. is a privately held Irish agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1969, headquartered in Tubber, Co. Clare, Ireland, with a workforce in the 11–50 band. The company designs and builds a focused portfolio of farm equipment for livestock and dairy operations, centered on slurry management, forage processing, and feed mixing. Its product line spans six slurry tanker configurations (Standard, Semi Recessed, Fully Recessed, Tandem Axle, Tri-Axle, and Pressure models ranging from 1,100 to 5,000 gallons), the 9700 Series trailed bale wrappers, vertical diet feeders (CV12000–CV24000T), side and rear discharge spreaders, and the Megamix range of slurry agitators. Core engineering is mechanical and structural: heavy-duty steel chassis, recessed designs with tandem parabolic suspension for high-speed transport, direct-drive slew ring turntables on wrappers, and integrated third-party pumping and maceration systems (Battioni, Elba, Vogelsang, Slootsmid). Conor differentiates on durability, value, and extensive customization (e.g., 40+ wheel options on certain tanker lines).

The business operates a pure hardware sales model with one-time revenue per unit sold and no recurring software, service subscription, or aftermarket contract layer visible in the source data. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers transact through a global independent dealer network of 50+ named partners spanning Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, Norway, Poland, Iceland, Latvia, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa, supported by three named regional sales contacts (George Hill for Scotland/Northern England, Melvin Crozier for Wales/Southern England, Peter Boylan for international). Marketing relies on downloadable PDF brochures, trade exhibitions (Sommet De L'Élevage, LAMMA), a "Find a Dealer" web locator, and university sponsorship (Harper Adams). The company has no public listing, no external equity investors, and no parent company identified in the available data, indicating a long-standing independently/family-owned operating model.

Name

Conor Engineering

Legal name

Conor Engineering Ltd.

Website

https://conoreng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Conor Engineering is an Irish agricultural machinery manufacturer (est. 1969) producing slurry tankers, bale wrappers, diet feeders, and spreaders for livestock and dairy farmers, distributed globally through a 50+ independent dealer network from its Tubber, Co. Clare base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Material Handling & Attachments (Loaders/Implements) (IMAHACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hay & Bale Handling Equipment (IMAHACAF), Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG), Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management) (AFAAAIAE), Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Agricultural machinery
• Slurry tankers
• Bale wrappers
• Diet feeders
• Manure spreaders

Headquarters

HQ city

Clare

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Machinery Sales: Conor Engineering generates revenue through the direct sale of agricultural machinery including slurry tankers, bale wrappers, diet feeders, side spreaders, rear discharge spreaders, and slurry agitators. Products are sold as complete units with various configurations and optional extras. Revenue is one-time per unit sale with no recurring revenue model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Conor Engineering designs and manufactures heavy-duty agricultural machinery for livestock and dairy farmers, including slurry tankers (standard, semi-recessed, fully recessed, tandem axle, tri-axle, and pressure models), trailing shoe and dribble bar spreading systems, bale wrappers, vertical diet feeders, side spreaders, rear discharge spreaders, and Megamix slurry agitators. The portfolio is built around robust steel construction, integrated high-quality pumping and macerating components, and is sold as complete units with extensive optional extras.

Product overview

Conor Engineering is an agricultural machinery manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of farm equipment. The product range centers on slurry management solutions including Standard, Semi Recessed, Fully Recessed, Tandem Axle, Tri-Axle, and Pressure Tankers, complemented by Trailing Shoe/Dribble Bar spreading equipment (including Slootsmid and Vogelsang options, and Farmpro Economy Dribble Bar). Additional products include Bale Wrappers (9700 Series), Diet Feeders (vertical mixer designs), Side Spreaders, Rear Discharge Spreaders, and Slurry Agitators (Megamix range). These products are designed for the demanding agricultural conditions of Northern Europe, with particular focus on the Irish/UK market, and are manufactured at a facility in Tubber, County Clare, Ireland. The company has been operating since 1969.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Slurry Tankers Vacuum slurry tankers in five capacities from 1100 gallons (5000 litres) to 2100 gallons (9500 litres), mounted on a rigid drawbar with robust design and top-quality components for on-farm slurry transport.
• Semi Recessed Slurry Tankers Slurry tankers (1100SR–2100SR models) designed to accept larger tyres than the standard range without moving to a fully recessed chassis, equipped with an 8000 litre Battioni pump.
• Fully Recessed Slurry Tankers Robust fully recessed tankers (1600R–3000R models) with fully integrated chassis, sprung drawbar, commercial axles, and high load-carrying tyres for heavy-duty slurry transport.
• Tandem Axle Slurry Tankers Slurry tankers (2100T–4500T models) featuring a unique recessed chassis design and tandem parabolic suspension that keeps overall height low and provides stability for high-speed transport.
• Tri-Axle Slurry Tankers Tri-axle slurry tankers (4000TRI-X through 5500TRI-X) with recessed chassis and parabolic suspension engineered for high-speed travel, safety, and operator comfort.
• Pressure Slurry Tankers Pressure tankers ranging from 1100 gallons (5000 litres) to 5000 gallons (23000 litres), filled through a top opening and emptied via an Elba 6500 centrifugal pump with a stone trap fitted behind the pump as standard.
• Trailing Shoe / Dribble Bar Compact trailing shoe system fitted close to the rear of a Conor slurry tanker for even weight distribution, with a Vogelsang Exacut Macerator, hydraulic height adjustment, and 6.4m or 7m working widths.
• Slootsmid / Vogelsang Trailing Shoe and Dribble Bar Options Fitted options for Conor slurry tankers combining Slootsmid trailing shoes (5, 6.2, 7, 8.2, 9 m) and Vogelsang dribble bars (9, 12, 15, 18, 24 m) for low-emission slurry application.
• Farmpro Dribble Bar Economy, fully galvanised retrofit dribble bar for existing slurry tanks with rear doors of 20–30 inch diameter, integrating a Vogelsang Exacut Macerator in 6.4m and 7m widths.
• Conor 9700 Series Bale Wrapper Trailed round bale wrappers (9700, 9700C, 9700J, 9700E, 9720E) with a direct drive slew ring turntable, available with a maintenance-free automatic hydraulic cut and tie system, designed for silage and forage operations.
• Vertical Diet Feeders Vertical diet feeders (CV12000 through CV24000T) that mix Total Mixed Ration (TMR) gently while preserving fibre, cutting fodder to 2–5cm lengths, with corner-positioned 1m discharge doors, S355 steel construction, and a DG500 programmable weighing system.
• Side Spreaders Heavy-duty side spreaders (SS-750, SS-900, SS-1000) with a 150mm balanced heavy-wall rotor for handling a wide range of manure from solid to slurry.
• Rear Discharge Spreader Rear discharge manure spreaders (8m³-RD, 10m³-RD, 12m³-RD) built with thick hard-wearing steel floor and walls, a heavy-duty beater with 15mm hardox tips, and grade 80 16mm floor chains for even, wide spreading.
• Megamix Slurry Agitators High-performance Megamix slurry pumps (models 5000, 6000, 7000) in mobile or static configurations, with hydraulic height and angle control, rams mounted above floor level to avoid corrosion, polypropylene slide plates, and a unique stem design for pump-to-transfer conversion.

Segments1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VogelsangcoreTechnology or IntegrationVogelsang is a key technology partner supplying Exacut macerators for Conor's trailing shoe and dribble bar products. The Exacut macerator features automatic reversing capability and pressure switch to detect and clear blockages. Vogelsang dribble bars are available in 9, 12, 15, 18, and 24 metre working widths and are offered as accessories with Conor slurry tankers.
• SlootsmidcoreTechnology or IntegrationConor Engineering has been fitting Slootsmid trailing shoes to their tanks for many years. The Slootsmid trailing shoe is available in 5, 6.2, 7, 8.2, and 9 metre widths and is described as a very strong and durable machine. This represents a long-standing product integration partnership.
• BattionicoreTechnology or IntegrationBattioni pumps are integrated into Conor slurry tankers. The 11000 litre Battioni pump comes standard on larger models including Tri-Axle tankers (4000TRI-X through 5500TRI-X) and Fully Recessed tankers (2250R through 3000R).
• ElbacoreTechnology or IntegrationElba 6500 centrifugal pump is a standard component on Conor Pressure Tankers. Stone trap is fitted behind the pump as standard feature. This pump integration enables the pressure tanker line to efficiently empty tanks ranging from 1100 to 5000 gallons capacity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trioliet: Dutch specialist manufacturer of diet feeders, TMR mixers, and feed-handling equipment. Directly competes with Conor's vertical diet feeder range across European dairy markets.
• Tanco Engineering: Irish manufacturer specializing in bale wrappers and bale handling equipment, directly competing with Conor's 9700 Series wrappers. Also based in Ireland and serves global livestock markets through dealer distribution.
• McHale: Irish agricultural machinery manufacturer producing balers, bale wrappers, diet feeders, and slurry equipment — directly overlapping Conor's core product range, especially in bale wrappers where both are pioneers. Based in Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland.
• Hi-Spec Engineering: Irish agricultural machinery company manufacturing slurry tankers, rear discharge and side spreaders, and diet feeders — direct overlap across nearly all of Conor's product lines.
• Redrock Machinery: Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of slurry tankers and agricultural handling equipment. Comparable in scale and product positioning, focused on the UK and Irish livestock market.
• Abbey Machinery: Irish manufacturer of slurry tankers, diet feeders, and rear discharge muck spreaders — closely parallel product portfolio to Conor, serving similar livestock and dairy farmers across Ireland, UK, and export markets.
• Major Equipment International: Irish (Co. Mayo) manufacturer of slurry tankers, dribble bar systems, and trailing shoe applicators. Direct competitor in slurry handling equipment with comparable product depth and dealer distribution in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Pöttinger: Austrian agricultural machinery manufacturer with diet feeders, loader wagons, and grassland equipment. Competes in the diet feeder and forage handling categories that overlap with Conor's offerings, though with a broader portfolio.
• Kverneland Group: Major international farm machinery group offering diet feeders, spreaders, and slurry handling equipment as part of a broad tillage, seeding, and livestock portfolio. Overlaps with Conor but serves a much wider product agenda.
• Kuhn Group: Large French global agricultural machinery manufacturer offering diet feeders, slurry tankers, and spreaders. Competes broadly across Conor's portfolio as part of a much wider product range and global dealer network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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