1959 Fordson Dexta and novice ploughman earn their stripes!
Chris Graham on 21st December 2023
Novice ploughman Gary Hawkins reports on how he got on having entered his 1959 Fordson Dexta in the North Kent Ploughing Match.
Tractor & Machinery
Timber extraction using classic Ford and Fordson machinery
Chris Graham on 21st November 2023
We visit the Sussex/Kent border to meet a man who uses venerable, but well-maintained machinery for timber extraction and reforestation.
1972 Massey Ferguson 625 combine harvester works again
Chris Graham on 8th November 2023
Scott Lambert chats to Somerset’s Colin Cloude about his latest rescue mission, a 1972 Massey Ferguson 625 combine harvester.
Great Christmas gift ideas from Kelsey Media!
Chris Graham on 2nd November 2023
Great Christmas gift ideas for the heritage machines enthusiast in your life! Check out what's available now from the Kelsey Media shop.
Massey Ferguson 135 Quick-Detach cab
Chris Graham on 31st October 2023
The changing faces of the Massey Ferguson 135 were largely determined by the cab design, but none was quite as dramatic as the Quick-Detach.
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.
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.
Brilliant Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts’ working day
Chris Graham on 6th October 2023
James Connolly reports on the Craigs Tractor Enthusiasts' silage day, that took place near Cullybackey, in Co. Antrim, in early August.
International Harvester 424; a fantastic utility tractor!
Chris Graham on 6th September 2023
Scott Lambert examines the International Harvester 424 that resulted from collaboration between the company's American and British arms.
Electric-powered Ferguson TE-A 20
Chris Graham on 15th June 2023
David Reed visits Keith Atkinson to discover how he converted his recently-purchased 1949 Ferguson TE-A 20 to electric power.
Vote for your favourite 1980s tractor!
Chris Graham on 5th April 2023
We've chosen our top 10 high-horsepower tractor models from the 1980s, but which is your favourite? Enter your vote now!
A classic Ford tractor in two different sizes!
Chris Graham on 14th February 2023
Jonathan Whitlam explains why, back in the mid-1970s, Ford decided to offer farmers the same tractor in two different sizes.
FE 35 tractor buying guide
Chris Graham on 9th January 2023
Chris Graham meets Ferguson enthusiast Dave Woolerton to discuss the pros and cons of his beautifully-restored, early FE 35.
1986 Ford 7610 still working!
Chris Graham on 22nd December 2022
Scott Lambert meets Jamie Rule and his 1986 Ford 7610 Force II; a working classic that's still very much earning its keep.
