Tractors

1959 Fordson Dexta running again
Chris Graham on 9th April 2022
Gary Hawkins reveals his latest acquisition – a 1959 Fordson Dexta that he worked in the 1970s, and which is back in running order now.
Muir-Hill Series II anniversary
Chris Graham on 7th April 2022
We celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Muir-Hill Series II tractor, with its high-clearance design, equal-size wheels and four-wheel-drive.
Spring Tractor World Show
Chris Graham on 30th March 2022
There's masses more to do at Malvern as the Spring Tractor World Show returns to the Three Counties Showground on May 21st-22nd.
Free seized nuts and bolts!
Chris Graham on 19th March 2022
Here's how to free seized nuts and bolts, hinges and many other rusted components, and win a brilliant WD-40 branded jacket, too.
County tractor record prices
Chris Graham on 18th March 2022
We report from the recent HJ Pugh Vintage Collective Sale at which another batch of County tractor record prices were achieved.
Ford 4000s still working hard!
Chris Graham on 17th March 2022
There are plenty of Ford 4000s still hard at work across the UK. The late Alan Barnes tracked down a couple of examples in Northumberland.
Got your Spring Tractor World tickets yet?
Chris Graham on 10th March 2022
Have you booked your tickets for this year's Spring Tractor World Show? It's sure to be an amazing event that you won't want to miss!
John O’Groats to Land’s End road run
Chris Graham on 7th March 2022
Tractor enthusiast, Peter Burdass, is to tackle a John O’Groats to Land’s End road run in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
A festive steam threshing event
Chris Graham on 2nd March 2022
A festive steam threshing event in Piltdown, East Sussex, saw a gathering of equipment, vintage machinery and knowledgeable enthusiasts.
1960 Massey Ferguson 35 restored
Chris Graham on 27th February 2022
Paul Leeder chats to Scott Lambert about the restoration of a 1960 Massey Ferguson 35 that really became a labour of love.
Leyland’s new tractor range
Chris Graham on 24th February 2022
Jonathan Whitlam takes a fascinating and nostalgic look back at the launch of Leyland’s new tractor range in 1972.
Ford 9N/2N buying guide
Chris Graham on 15th February 2022
Peter Smith looks at the history and development of the Ford 9N/2N, and offers advice for those interested in these influential tractors.
Recently-released diecast and resin models
Chris Graham on 12th February 2022
Mike Neale takes his monthly look at recently-released diecast and resin models of lorries, Land Rovers, tractors, and vans.
Vintage Club’s 40th Anniversary Road Run
Chris Graham on 31st January 2022
Willie Carson reports from Cloughmills Vintage Club’s 40th Anniversary Road Run; a successful event enjoyed by all concerned.