The giant tractors from Ford’s FW Series
Chris Graham on 16th April 2024
Jonathan Whitlam looks at the ‘big ones’ from Ford’s FW Series; the giant tractors from Steiger, Versatile then Steiger again.
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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 fascinating history of the Muir-Hill tractor
Chris Graham on 24th January 2023
Jonathan Whitlam introduces the first Muir-Hill tractor that built on the concepts of the Northrop 5004 and made them truly successful.
Gas turbine-powered commercials
Chris Graham on 14th April 2022
Ed Burrows takes a fascinating look at how truck manufacturers dabbled with gas turbine-powered commercials, starting back in the 1950s.
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.
Sterling’s intriguing and ground-breaking trucks
Chris Graham on 22nd February 2022
Sterling produced a variety of intriguing and ground-breaking trucks between 1907 and 1953, as Ed Burrows explains.
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.
1963 Ford Econoline Travel Wagon
Chris Graham on 7th September 2021
Mike Neale tells the interesting story of a very rare survivor in America, a 1963 Ford Econoline Travel Wagon.
Fordson Super Majors and Dextas
Chris Graham on 6th March 2021
In a south Lincolnshire stubble field, Jonathan Whitlam enjoys the nostalgic spectacle of working Fordson Super Majors and Dextas.
County Super-6 buying guide
Chris Graham on 21st January 2021
When new, there was little to touch the performance of the County Super-6. But what are the prospects for buying and owning one today? Chris Graham investigates. County Super-6: Totally distinctive and extremely effective. This is a post-1963 model that…
Fordson Model F buying guide
Chris Graham on 11th December 2020
Chris Graham digs into the Fordson Model F’s background, to discover more about buying and owning one of these mass-produced marvels. Iron wheels were fitted as standard throughout the Fordson Model F’s 11-year production run. However, it was possible to…
Matbro Mastiff Minor
Chris Graham on 25th September 2020
Jurrie Potze recently finished a long and involved renovation project on his unusual, Fordson-based Matbro Mastiff Minor. This is his story.
The Roadless tractor attraction
Chris Graham on 5th June 2020
Enthusiasts who like collectable workhorses won’t go far wrong with a Roadless tractor, especially the Fordson conversions. Jo Roberts explains the Roadless tractor attraction.
Ford’s Irish connection
Chris Graham on 11th March 2020
For a brief period the Ford Motor Company produced tractors in Cork. Jane Brooks reveals the interesting facts behind Henry Ford's Irish connection
