Sampling a well-travelled 1974 Ford 5000 tractor
Chris Graham on 14th June 2024
Jane Brooks takes a look at her husband’s venerable, 1974 Ford 5000, which is a very well-travelled tractor.
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A new batch of recently released and interesting diecast models
Chris Graham on 29th April 2024
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently released and interesting diecast models of tractors and light commercial vehicles.
Restoring a Ford Silver Jubilee 7810 tractor
Chris Graham on 15th March 2024
James Connolly talks to Colin Elliott about what was involved in restoring this Ford Silver Jubilee 7810 to such a high standard.
Introducing Ford’s FW Series of 1970s giant tractors
Chris Graham on 17th November 2023
Jonathan Whitlam explains the development and specifications of Ford’s FW Series range of articulated, four-wheel-drive tractor giants.
The very collectable Ford Force 4000
Chris Graham on 9th November 2023
The Ford Force 4000 was a top-selling tractor in the late 1960s and survivors are now in big demand, as Bob Weir reports.
1970 Ransomes Crusader 2800B combine in action this summer
Chris Graham on 19th October 2023
Peter Love heads to Kent to witness the evocative spectacle of a 1970 Ransomes Crusader 2800B combine harvester in action.
Marvel at this superb 1973 Ford 4000 restoration
Chris Graham on 13th July 2022
Peter Love visits Chris Wells to admire the results of the sympathetic restoration of his 1973 Ford 4000 classic tractor.
The Ford 3000
Chris Graham on 28th May 2022
The Ford 3000 was a popular tractor and Derek Pugh, from Church Stretton in Shropshire, owns a fine example, as Bob Weir reports.
Ford 4000s still working hard!
Chris Graham on 17th March 2022
There are plenty of Ford 4000s still hard at work across the UK. The late Alan Barnes tracked down a couple of examples in Northumberland.
Fabulous Fordson E1A buying guide
Chris Graham on 31st October 2021
Chris Graham spotlights the fabulous Fordson E1A range, and explains how to buy a decent example in this, the model's 70th anniversary year.
Fantastic Ford Force 4000!
Chris Graham on 22nd July 2021
The fantastic Ford Force 4000 was a top-selling tractor in the late 1960s and can represent a great first tractor for new buyers today.
Fordson E1A Series at 70!
Chris Graham on 5th July 2021
Jane Brooks takes a nostalgic look back at the Fordson E1A Series tractors in this, the 70th anniversary year of its launch.
Buying a Ford Series 10 Force II
Chris Graham on 31st May 2020
Buying a Ford Series 10 Force II makes sense as the model remains desirable and very usable. Chris Graham explains how to bag yourself a good one.
