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Tractor & Machinery is passionate about tractors and produces authoritative, in-depth and interesting features from around the world in each issue.

The magazine for all tractor enthusiasts, collectors and restorers. Tractor & Machinery is published every four weeks by Kelsey Publishing Ltd., The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6AL

16/09/2024

Here's a sneak preview of Bob Allan's superbly-restored, 1972 Massey Ferguson 148, which is being featured in the October issue of Tractor & Machinery magazine. It's an absolute minter, so don't miss it!

14/09/2024

This early-1970s International Harvester 1468 was spotted at the excellent Rural Past Times show. It's an impressive-looking machine and is one that we're hoping to feature in the magazine soon!

13/09/2024

FRIDAY FUN!
Here's another teaser for you all to end the week. See if you can identify the make and model of tractor featured in this cropped photograph.

12/09/2024

This original, 8,000-hour Ford 7810 was part of the very impressive, 80-strong tractor display on the Ford & Fordson Association's stand at the recent Biddenden Tractorfest. It's owned by Solomon Mitchell.

11/09/2024

As reported in the latest issue of Tractor & Machinery (in the shops now!), this amazing 1996 Massey Ferguson 390T 4WD, with just 180 hours on the clock and in mint condition, was sold by Cheffins for a record-breaking £81,600 (including VAT). An incredible price for an excellent tractor, but good value for money? What do you reckon?

10/09/2024

TRACTOR TUESDAY!
If you're planning to get out and about with your precious classic John Deere 20 Series tractor this autumn, then it's important for safety and reliability that the machine's mechanically sound. To help ensure this, check the range of spares available for models like this 1971 JD 2020 at Agriline Products Ltd by clicking the link below...

https://agrilineproducts.com/john-deere/20-series-vintage/2020

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09/09/2024

Here's Timothy Hurley braving the chilly March air at the controls of his beautifully original 1975 Massey Ferguson 168 4WD. This photo was taken on this year's National Vintage Tractor Road Run, on a road section near Falmer, in E Sussex.

07/09/2024

Edwin Palmer's smart and very original 1978 Ford 9700 4WD posing with the autumn tints. It's hard to believe that this modern-looking, 153hp machine worked its first field 46 years ago!

05/09/2024

Here's a Thursday Thumper for you! This is Simon Wright's beautifully restored, 1972 Massey Ferguson 1150. It's a big tractor powered by a big engine – an 8.3-litre Perkins V8 developing nearly 150hp – a handsome output for a tractor in the early 1970s.

04/09/2024

The Ford 8630 was the 132hp entry-level model in the 30 Series that, almost unbelievable, launched 35 years ago. The 30s succeeded the popular TWs, with headlines being grabbed by the new Power-Shift transmission and Super Q cab. This is a 1992 model, with production running between 1989 and 1994.

03/09/2024

TRACTOR TUESDAY!
If you're entering any ploughing matches with your grey Fergie this season, then good reliability is a must. Agriline Products Ltd carries a great range of cooling system spare parts, filter kits and all the other consumables you might need. After all, a little attention now could make the difference between success and failure for you are your tractor! Click the link below to place your online orders...

https://agrilineproducts.com/ferguson/ferguson/tef20

02/09/2024

As we head towards the competition ploughing season, here's a photo of Francis Grose concentrating hard as he competes in the 2023 British National Ploughing Championships at the controls of his MF 135, with a Ransomes TS90 plough on the back.

31/08/2024

A smart-looking MF 2135 pauses for a break in its working environment. This attractive machine, built between 1964 and '68, was an Industrial version of the popular Massey Ferguson 135 model. It benefitted from a speedometer, horn, modified power steering, heavy-duty front axle and hand brake.

30/08/2024

FRIDAY FUN!
Here's another teaser for you all to end the week, as we head into another action-packed, late-summer tractor show weekend. See if you can identify the make and model of tractor featured in this cropped photograph.

29/08/2024

This is a 1979 550 belonging to Michael Addis when it was featured in Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast magazine. It's one of his interestingly varied collection of Ferguson and Massey Ferguson tractors, and has only 5,000 hours on the clock. It was in excellent condition when he found the tractor, and he feels sure that it had been dry-stored.

28/08/2024

Here's another of the featured tractors from September's Tractor & Machinery magazine. It's a very original Ford 8210 that was bought by its enthusiastic owner – together with two other classic Fords – using the money raised from selling a flat. He thinks the tractors are a more interesting, enjoyable and useful investment.

27/08/2024

Discover the incredible story of this recently-restored 1967 Muir-Hill 101 in the latest issue of Tractor & Machinery. It's in the shops now! The tractor had been worked almost to destruction before being pulled back from the brink...

26/08/2024

Only 75-100 Mastiff Minors were built by Horley-based Matbro. This is one of the lucky survivors and has been beautifully restored by Jurrie Potze, from The Netherlands.

24/08/2024

Bernard Lobb's 1952 Chamberlain Super 70 DA was built in Welshpool, Australia, and looks as though it's been beautifully restored. It's current owner lives near Newquay, in Cornwall.

23/08/2024

FRIDAY FUN!
Here's another teaser for you all to end the week, as we head into another action-packed, summer tractor show weekend. See if you can identify the make and model of tractor featured in this cropped photograph.

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22/08/2024

David West's uber-impressive, 1924 Case 12/20 20hp, seen basking in the arena sunshine at the Welland Steam & Country Rally. Quite a contrast from when we last saw the tractor on a rainy day in East Sussex!

21/08/2024

Maureen Fowler's 1957 Marshall MP6 has an interesting history. The 70hp machine was bought new in Australia and came to England during the 1980s, when it was purchased by Maureen's father for hauling timber and driving a saw bench. The tractor enjoys a much more leisurely time these days and is seen here, with lights ablaze, at the GDSF in 2022.

20/08/2024

TRACTOR TUESDAY!
John Vowell's 1970 Ford 5000 is one of the finest restored examples of this popular classic model you're likely to see, and was featured in the June 2024 issue of Tractor & Machinery. If you own one of these superb 1000 Series machines, Agriline Products Ltd can help with an excellent range of spare parts. Click the link below to find out more...

https://agrilineproducts.com/ford-fordson/1000-series/5000

19/08/2024

The 1955 Lanz Bulldog 24hp machine belongs to Wayne Duddridge, from Langport, in Somerset, and was among the many interesting rarities spotted at this year's Welland Steam & Country Rally.

17/08/2024

This is Ricky Nutbrown's 1963 County Fordson Super-4 flexing its muscles at the 2022 Great Dorset Steam Fair.

16/08/2024

FRIDAY FUN!
Try this one for size! There will be bonus points for anyone who, as well as identifying the tractor, also knows the name of the manufacturer, and the county in which it was based.

15/08/2024

One of the oldest tractors you're likely to see anywhere, this Titan 10/20 was built during WW1! Now belonging to Geoff Townshead and seen here at Welland, it was a privilege to watch this 1917 machine parading around the arena.

14/08/2024

Most tractor owners appreciate a bit of 'make do and mend'. After all, necessity is the mother of invention, right? So it was heartening to spot this innovative front weight bolted to a Leyland 344 at last weekend's excellent Rural Past Times show. Although we weren't able to peek inside, presumably this cut-down section of oil drum was full of concrete, gravel or sand.

13/08/2024

TRACTOR TUESDAY!
David Aylward, from Andover, taking a run around the Welland Steam & Country Rally's show ring, at the controls of his very smart, 1948 Nuffield Universal M4 TVO. If you're restoring such a tractor, then you'd be wise to check the range of spare parts available from Agriline Products Ltd, by clicking the link below...

https://agrilineproducts.com/nuffield/nuffield/universal-4

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TRiP survey

The Transport Research in Psychology (TRiP) group at Nottingham Trent University, led by Professor David Crundall, is collaborating with the Farm Safety Foundation (FSF), funded by the Road Safety Trust, to develop a tractor-based hazard assessment and training package for agricultural drivers. TRiP needs your help! By participating in the survey, you will be helping to develop the tools of tomorrow that will reduce death and injury on our roads. It will take about 20 minutes to complete, and you will be entered into a competition to win a Schöffel Oakham gilet! If you'd like to help, please click the link: http://tinyurl.com/ntutractorsurvey

Definitely time to investigate the ‘knocking’ noise! 🤔

Special assignment for the 4240 this week, so a quick wash and brush up was in order today! 🧽 #cleaning #wash #washngo #nilfisk #jennychem #snowfoam

Two machines supplied by Ernest Doe - Agriculture, albeit a few decades apart! Great to see a TW-20 still in a frontline role. #ford #TW20 #Ford #tw #fordtw #fordtw20 #doe #ErnestDoe #maschio

Sensory overload… what a way to spend the afternoon! Track Marshall 155, supplied by Robert H Crawford & Son, pulling a Cousins Of Emneth V-Form, supplied by G & J Peck Ltd JCB Agriculture. Brilliant!

Thanks to our good friends at TOMY, the 'Pick of the crop' from Junior's picture gallery will win this Britains Farm Toys Ford TW-20! There's one to be had in every issue, so e-mail your drawing for a chance to win ([email protected]). #tractor #tractorandmachinery #win #Britainsfarmtoys #ford #fordtw20 #Junior #drawing #fun Video: TOMY.

Great to see Cambridgeshire Young Farmers making the most of the sunshine today. 🚜

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TRACTOR TUESDAY!

Built in Bradford, the B-250, B-275, and B-414 were a big hit in the 1950s and '60s, before they were superseded by the 276 and 434. Today, they are popular with enthusiasts and on the match ploughing circuit - so if you own one please share your photos and videos! #tractor #tractorandmachinery #agriline #agrilineproducts #ih #internationalharvester #international #b250 #b275 #b414 #bradford https://agrilineproducts.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Tractor_and_machinery_tractor_tuesday&utm_campaign=International_B_Series_B250_B275_B414 Video: Scott Lambert.

Have you heard about the West Country Farming & Machinery Show? Located just minutes off the M5, this new and exciting event is easily accessible to anyone who wants to see the latest machinery, products and services in the agricultural sector. Better yet... Attendance and parking are absolutely free! Pre-register for the show here: http://ow.ly/3l0450My07b

Enjoy the festive period!

If you're lucky enough to be having some time off over the festive period and you manage to spend a few hours or days working on your tractors, or enjoying them, please remember to share photos and videos with us all. Happy Christmas! #tractor #christmas #christmas2022 #timeoff #timeisprecious #timespentwisely

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TRACTOR TUESDAY! The International Harvester 454 was one of two all-new models launched in 1970. Powered by the German-built, three-cylinder D-179 engine, the tractor quickly gained a reputation for being a gutsy performer, despite its modest power output of 52hp. Please share photos and videos of yours. #tractor #tractorandmachinery #agriline #agrilineproducts #ih #international #internationalharvester #ih454 #international454 #internationalharvester454 https://agrilineproducts.com/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Tractor_and_machinery_tractor_tuesday&utm_campaign=International_454 Video: Scott Lambert.

Getting the story on this pocket rocket from the ‘80s. There are worse jobs on a bank holiday weekend! #bankholiday #pocketrocket #ford #fordtractor #ford7610 #forceII

There’s no skool like old skool! Please send in photos of your classic combines in action to us via e-mail: [email protected] #combine #combineharvester #classiccombine #harvest #harvest2022 #harvest22

Today was road run day! 😎

523 and 454 out last night for a short, pre-road run run! #ih #international #internationalharvester #ih523 #ih454 #windinyourhair #countryside #tractor