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.
Tractors
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…
Ferguson and Massey Ferguson fan!
Chris Graham on 16th January 2021
David Taylor lives in the county where Harry Ferguson was born and, as Willie Carson reports, is a lifelong fan of classic Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors. David Taylor spends time working with and on his Ferguson and Massey Ferguson…
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…
Culture Recovery Fund help delivered
Chris Graham on 14th December 2020
Almost 450 heritage organisations in England have been awarded cash from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, as Colin Tyson reports. Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage to the rescue: The Great Dorset Steam Fair has been awarded £236,200 to help it…
