1959 Fordson Dexta running again
Chris Graham on 9th April 2022
Gary Hawkins reveals his latest acquisition – a 1959 Fordson Dexta that he worked in the 1970s, and which is back in running order now.
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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.
A festive steam threshing event
Chris Graham on 2nd March 2022
A festive steam threshing event in Piltdown, East Sussex, saw a gathering of equipment, vintage machinery and knowledgeable enthusiasts.
1960 Massey Ferguson 35 restored
Chris Graham on 27th February 2022
Paul Leeder chats to Scott Lambert about the restoration of a 1960 Massey Ferguson 35 that really became a labour of love.
Ford 9N/2N buying guide
Chris Graham on 15th February 2022
Peter Smith looks at the history and development of the Ford 9N/2N, and offers advice for those interested in these influential tractors.
1947 Ferguson TE-20 restored
Chris Graham on 14th January 2022
Jim Gault's 1947 Ferguson TE-20 has led an eventful working life, but now that history has been preserved, as Willie Carson discovers.
A quartet of giant, Muir-Hill tractors
Chris Graham on 19th December 2021
Chris Graham meets Jonathan Playfoot and his quartet of giant, Muir-Hill tractors that were acquired almost by accident!
Best vintage sale of the year!
Chris Graham on 18th December 2021
Peter Love reports on what many regard as having been the best vintage sale of the year, held by HJ Pugh in Bristol, early last month.
Buying a Massey Ferguson 135
Chris Graham on 12th December 2021
Chris Graham profiles the Massey Ferguson 135; a universally popular model that may just represent the perfect first-timer's tractor.
1980s Ford TW-20 still working!
Chris Graham on 2nd December 2021
Morgan O’ Flaherty reports on a classic, 1980s Ford TW-20 that's still at work cutting turf in County Kerry, Republic of Ireland.
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.
Massey Ferguson 2135 Industrial
Chris Graham on 8th October 2021
Bob Weir went to the Clyde Valley, near Glasgow, to meet Bill Orr, and his Massey Ferguson 2135 Industrial.
British National Ploughing Championships
Chris Graham on 24th September 2021
The countdown has started for this year’s British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival, to be held on October 9th-10th.
1962 Fordson Dexta tractor
Chris Graham on 14th September 2021
Willie Carson tells the tale of a much-loved, 1962 Fordson Dexta tractor which is enjoying a relaxed life on the family farm in Northern Ireland.
