Ford’s Irish connection
Chris Graham on 11th March 2020
For a brief period the Ford Motor Company produced tractors in Cork. Jane Brooks reveals the interesting facts behind Henry Ford's Irish connection
Tractors
The Tractor Run 2020
Chris Graham on 9th March 2020
John’s plan is to drive a Leyland 262 that he bought as ‘a project’, from John O’Groats to Land’s End, to raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance.
London2Mayo tractor run fund-raiser
Chris Graham on 8th March 2020
The planned London2Mayo tractor run fund-raiser aims to raise much needed funds for a new respite centre for children with cancer. Can you help?
An incredibly rare David Brown!
Chris Graham on 7th March 2020
Mechanical engineer Frank Keutz stumbled, unwittingly, on an incredibly rare David Brown 880 Selectamatic, then restored it to a superb standard.
National Vintage Tractor Road Run
Chris Graham on 7th March 2020
Time is running short to enter this year's National Vintage Tractor Road Run (NVTRR), so please send in your entry forms as soon as possible.
Classic tractors working hard
Chris Graham on 7th March 2020
Sarah Waspe meets an enthusiast with a long tradition of farming in his family, and a liking for keeping his classic tractors working hard.
Amazing Ferguson collection to be auctioned
Chris Graham on 21st February 2020
An amazing Ferguson collection, consisting of over 700 lots amassed by Brent Thomas, is set to come under Howard Pugh’s hammer on May 2nd.
Marshall 75th Anniversary Celebrations!
Chris Graham on 21st February 2020
There will be Marshal 75th anniversary celebrations up and down the land as the Marshall Club marks the introduction of the Series 1 Field Marshall tractor.
Allis-Chalmers HD-6 crawler
Chris Graham on 3rd February 2020
The Allis-Chalmers HD-6 crawler launched in 1955, with high expectations which, as Paul Tofield explains, were proved thoroughly justified.
Massey Ferguson 168 on the road
Chris Graham on 3rd February 2020
Peter Love jumps at the chance to test drive an original, 1973 Massey Ferguson 168 on the Long Mountain Road Run in Shropshire.
Fordson Super Dexta rebuild: Part 1
Chris Graham on 29th January 2020
Ben Phillips introduces his new restoration project, a 1964 Fordson Super Dexta, and gets cracking with an overall condition assessment.
Classic tractor maintenance tips
Chris Graham on 26th January 2020
Chris Graham meets tractor restoration specialist Ben Phillips to pick his brains about what’s involved in basic, classic tractor maintenance and servicing.
Buying guide: Ferguson T-20
Chris Graham on 23rd January 2020
If you’re looking for a first tractor, the manageable, reliable and popular Ferguson T-20 could just be the perfect choice.
Collecting vintage and veteran tractors
Chris Graham on 22nd January 2020
Sarah Waspe meets an enthusiast who has been collecting vintage and veteran tractors down in beautiful, rural Suffolk Photography: Sarah Waspe A remarkable line-up of Case history (l-r) 18-32 Case (1925), 15-27 Case (1919) and, finally, a 12-25 Case (1916)…
