The adaptable Allen Scythe
Chris Graham on 23rd April 2021
Do you know everything about the adaptable Allen Scythe? Well, Geoff Ravenhall reveals some of the diverse uses to which it could be adapted.
Tractor & Farming Heritage
David Brown 25D: A powerful performer!
Chris Graham on 26th March 2021
Robbie Thorpe digs out one of his favourite tractors and explains to Jonathan Whitlam why he has such an affinity with David Brown machines.
Very rare Weeks-Dungey tractor
Chris Graham on 18th March 2021
Mike Williams spotlights the British-built and now very rare Weeks-Dungey tractor, and explains why it sadly failed.
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.
Roadless Ploughmaster 90 restored
Chris Graham on 11th February 2021
Tony Hoyland discovers a beautifully-restored, ex-demonstrator Roadless Ploughmaster 90 that’s been brought back to life in the most exacting way. Richard Mason with the Roadless Ploughmaster 90; the late-afternoon burst of sunshine really makes that fresh paintwork pop! I think…
A classic tractor collection
Chris Graham on 8th February 2021
Bob Weir discovers a superb classic tractor collection in Scotland, owned by enthusiast, Ross Rae. Ross and Margaret Rae with their classic tractor collection. Ayrshire is home to some superb tractor collections and some truly knowledgeable enthusiasts. Ross Rae, from…
1955 Fordson New Diesel Major E1A
Chris Graham on 13th January 2021
Phil Yeldham garages his beloved 1955 Fordson New Diesel Major E1A, while his car languishes on the drive outside. Sarah Waspe meets the man to find out why. Fordson New Diesel Major: Phil’s interest in this tractor manifested itself during…
Life-long John Deere enthusiast
Chris Graham on 30th December 2020
Bob Weir meets Jimmy Orr, a life-long John Deere enthusiast with a collection that includes tractors from the 1920s to the ‘60s. Life-long John Deere enthusiast: A selection of John Deere machinery from Jimmy Orr’s superb collection of . Jimmy…
Craft of the wheelwright
Chris Graham on 19th December 2020
The ancient craft of the wheelwright goes back to prehistoric times, as Jo Roberts discovers. Craft of the wheelwright: Greg Rowland and his parents fitting a metal tyre on to a newly-made cartwheel at their Mike Rowland & Son Wheelwrights…
Beet farming of yesteryear in Scotland
Chris Graham on 13th December 2020
Peter Small takes a nostalgic look back at the beet farming of yesteryear in the fields of Fife, Scotland. Beet farming of yesteryear: A Ferguson tractor, complete with wheel girdles, operates a John Salmon beet harvester, which is being adjusted…
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!
World war-winning Fordson N
Chris Graham on 17th November 2020
If you want a tractor with personality, pedigree and a world war-winning reputation, then you need look no further than the Fordson N.
Renault’s first proper tractor
Chris Graham on 7th November 2020
The fascinating story of the PE; Renault’s first proper tractor that grew out of the First World War tank-derived FT17 model.
One of the smallest John Deeres ever?
Chris Graham on 5th November 2020
Andy Burroughs owns one of the smallest John Deeres money can buy, a 1940 Model L, as Peter Henshaw discovers.
