Classic 1970s balers from International Harvester
Chris Graham on 28th August 2024
Johnathan Whitlam champions the International Harvester 440 and 445 balers – a couple of classic machines from the 1970s.
International Harvester
Classic International Harvester 440 and 445 balers
Chris Graham on 5th August 2024
Jonathan Whitlam champions the International Harvester 440 and 445 balers – a couple of classic machines from the 1970s.
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.
Here’s why four-wheel drive MF 100 Series models are now very desirable
Chris Graham on 22nd February 2024
Four-wheel-drive versions of Massey Ferguson’s 100 Series models are rare in the UK. Scott Lambert looks at some of these desirable tractors.
The latest diecast and resin models of classics to collect
Chris Graham on 23rd January 2024
Mike Neale takes a look at some fantastic new diecast and resin models of classic vehicles intended for the enthusiastic collector.
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.
Celebrating 40 years of Yorkshire-built Case tractors
Chris Graham on 11th October 2023
Jonathan Whitlam celebrates 40 years of Case tractors; the black and white machines that were made in Yorkshire.
Muir-Hill: the end of the line!
Chris Graham on 8th September 2023
Jonathan Whitlam concludes his fascinating account of the Muir-Hill story by considering the company’s sad demise, and the reasons behind it.
1960s Caterpillar earthmovers
Chris Graham on 3rd April 2023
Keith Haddock reports on how the Caterpillar earthmovers product line was expanded with wheel loaders, back in the 1960s.
Gradall Hydraulic Excavator; a world first!
Chris Graham on 7th February 2023
Keith Haddock reviews the history of the Gradall Hydraulic Excavator, which is claimed to be the world’s first machine of its type.
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.
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.
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.
The smallest Red Giant!
Chris Graham on 16th November 2021
The now rare Massey Ferguson 130 was the smallest Red Giant, but Norman Mitchinson owns a fine example, as Bob Weir discovers.
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