The wartime Willys Jeep
Chris Graham on 26th April 2021
Nowadays, 4x4 vehicles are commonplace on most farms but, as Jo Roberts explains, it was the wartime Willys Jeep that blazed the trail.
Tractors
1947 Fordson E27N tractor
Chris Graham on 25th April 2021
Andrew Naughton brought his 1947 Fordson E27N tractor back to life, by finishing a restoration that had been started 41 years ago!
Massey Ferguson 65
Chris Graham on 11th April 2021
The MF 65 is one of Ben Phillips’ favourite machines, and he has been lucky enough to restore a few over the years. Here he shows you what to look out for when looking over the tractor.
A fabulous Ford 3000!
Chris Graham on 4th April 2021
Now and then you come across a genuinely superb, restored tractor, as the late Alan Barnes did with Tom Mew’s fabulous Ford 3000.
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.
Fergie’s 1958 Fordson Power Major
Chris Graham on 21st March 2021
Bob Weir visits beautiful Ayrshire to meet long-time Fordson enthusiast, Ferguson Dalziel, and his 1958 Power Major.
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.
Spotlighting Ford’s 6610 tractor
Chris Graham on 8th March 2021
The late Alan Barnes takes a detailed look at Ford’s 6610 tractor; a popular member of the 10 Series family from the 1980s and ‘90s.
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.
1958 Power Major Roadless
Chris Graham on 17th February 2021
George Nisbet owns a 1958 Power Major Roadless that has been in the family since 1964. Bob Weir went to Aberdeenshire to meet them both. Photography: George Nisbet The 1958 Power Major Roadless has been in the Nisbet family for…
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…
Tractor Collection 2: Fordson E27N
Chris Graham on 3rd February 2021
Tractor Collection 2: Fordson E27N has just been published, and is the latest in the Kelsey bookazine series focussing on favourite Ford and Fordson tractors. Tractor Collection 2: Fordson E27N is the latest publication in the new vintage/classic tractor series…
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…
