Orange tractors gather at Tractor Fest 2024!
Chris Graham on 8th August 2024
David Reed reports on the bumper crop of ‘oranges’ that he found at Tractor Fest 2024, the UK’s biggest tractor enthusiasts’ extravaganza.
Allis-Chalmers
Restoring a superb, 1941 Bucyrus-Erie 10-B excavator
Chris Graham on 7th March 2024
Keith Haddock tells the story of acquiring, restoring and operating his amazing, 1941 Bucyrus-Erie 10-B excavator.
The fascinating development of the humble farm tractor in the 1960s
Chris Graham on 15th January 2024
Jonathan Whitlam looks back at the 1960s, that was a decade that saw a quantum leap in the development of the humble farm tractor.
Rare Bedford PC van is collector’s star exhibit
Chris Graham on 30th October 2023
Mike Lawrence has been collecting old vehicles for years and one of his star exhibits is a rare Bedford PC van, as Bob Weir explains
The world’s largest motor graders!
Chris Graham on 9th June 2023
Keith Haddock takes a look at some of the world’s largest motor graders, most of which are now relegated to the history books.
The stunning Strumpshaw Show!
Chris Graham on 28th October 2022
We report from the stunning Strumpshaw Show which was a real treat this year, with fantastic, interesting and unusual exhibits galore!
Amazing Aumann auctions previewed
Chris Graham on 21st August 2022
We preview some amazing tractor, implement and memorabilia sales being organised by heritage vehicle sales specialist, Aumann Auctions.
Classic earth-movers in action!
Chris Graham on 31st May 2022
Keith Haddock reports on the spectacular classic earth-movers working at the Historical Construction Equipment Association's convention.
Cheffins sale dominated by Ford tractors
Chris Graham on 4th December 2021
Peter Love reports from a recent Cheffins sale dominated by Ford tractors, held at the company's Sutton premises in Cambridgeshire.
Allis-Chalmers Model M crawler
Chris Graham on 3rd December 2020
Tony Hoyland introduces the rugged, Allis-Chalmers Model M; the not-so-lightweight baby of the company's 1930s crawler range!
Traditional harvesting, the classic way!
Chris Graham on 23rd October 2020
Oz Dunning shares details of his Allis-Chalmers combine, and how this 57-year old classic is still earning its corn.
A taste of Italy
Chris Graham on 16th October 2020
The Fiat 50C may be an uncommon tractor, but this model also has an interesting history, as Tony Hoyland reveals.
