Indholdsfortegnelse for July 2022 i Tractor & Machinery

BUMPER CROWDS OF visitors and enthusiasts helped make this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall, Ripon, the ‘best ever’ says organiser the Yorkshire Vintage Association. The UK’s largest tractor festival took place over the Bank Holiday Jubilee weekend in celebration of the Queen’s 70th anniversary as monarch. Held over Friday to Sunday, Tractor Fest attracted thousands of visitors who were treated to an extravaganza of vintage tractors displayed across the grounds of Newby Hall. The festival also showcased vintage cars, lorries, stationary engines, commercial vehicles and motorcycles from across the United Kingdom and abroad. Yorkshire Vintage Association chairman Kevin Watson said: “We are delighted with the turnout and support for this year’s Tractor Fest which was all the more special for being held over three days of the Jubilee weekend.…

It was a pleasure to receive a call from Chris Wells of Rushlake Green, East Sussex, and to hear that his 1973 Ford 4000 was finished and ready for the road! This is the latest of several restorations that he has undertaken and I was keen to see the results of his efforts. Chris’ father was the publican at the White Horse Inn, Bodle Street Green, but he purchased Durrants Farm, Cowbeech, and was due to take up residence early in 1963 but because of the horrendous snow and freezing conditions the move was delayed by some weeks. The farm would eventually become Chris’ concern after his father suffered a heart attack when Chris was just 14 years old. He took control, under the guidance of his parents, and would…

Congratulations to the model exhibitors at Tractor World Spring, held at the Three Counties Showground on 21-22 May, where visitors were treated to what must surely be the largest ever display of agricultural dioramas in the UK, says Peter Love. The modern and spacious Severn Hall played host to the scale model element of the show, with so many dioramas that they filled the perimeter of the building. People were so pleased to get out and show their displays that they had been working on during the various lockdowns and this was the ideal place to do it. With great weather and a relaxed atmosphere there was a lot to be thankful for. Developed over the last 10 years by Dave and Shelia Arthur, the 1:32-scale sugar beet harvesting diorama…

With Spring well and truly in the air, Saturday 5 March saw a dry, sunny day with a cool, keen wind for the running of the reorganised, renamed Coombes’ Spring Charity Tractor Road Run, writes Anne Bates. Starting from Chadwell Grange, Newport, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Richard Maddocks, 81 tractors and six four-wheel drive vehicles descended on the potato farm for the run, which had been delayed from its usual Christmas week date due to the Covid-19 restrictions. It was, once again, supporting the fundraising efforts of the Gnosall & Newport Lions Club – which was raising funds for Prostate Cancer testing and awareness. Roger Perry led the way in his David Brown 1390, turning left out of the farm and along the lane towards the junction…

DIFFICULTY RATING When the tractor first arrived, back in 2019, the controls were either seized or very rusty, due to it having languished in brambles for around 20 years. As part of the original equipment, the tractor features a Rest ‘O’ Ride seat, which has two bonded rubber adjustable springs to enable the seat to be adjusted according to the weight of the tractor driver. The condition of the seat was no exception to the rest of the tractor, as the seat pan was rusty, and the whole mechanism beneath was seized up. I could, perhaps, have taken the easy route and replaced the seat assembly as a complete unit, but in the interests of originality I chose to retain the original seat and strip and completely renovate it. BROKEN…

DIFFICULTY RATING At last, after nearly seven years of working on my Fordson E27N, I have made some progress! After rebuilding the gearbox and fitting new bearings, and replacing the rear axle oil seals, further work was carried out on the brakes, which were relined and treated to some new operating cables. New retaining springs were also fitted to the clutch thrust bearing carrier, and the two halves of the tractor were then mated together! WATER PUMP REBUILD Turning my attention to the front end of the tractor, I stripped and rebuilt the engine water pump using a new seal gland. The engine itself wasn’t in need of any serious attention, as it is a reconditioned unit, which I had fitted a few years ago from an old Lincoln welder.…

The second Cheffins Vintage Collective of the year is all set for Saturday 23 July, at Sutton in Cambridgeshire, and has some interesting lots for you to follow and go for. This includes yet another stunning, well-restored County 1474, in grade 5 condition. Others to excite include a David Brown 996 with loader in clean, original condition. A late-type International 10-20 Titan and an early-style John Deere D on steels will be offered along with a restored County Super-6. Massey Ferguson 35s, 135s, Fergusons and the usual selection of Fords are all part of the sale too. There is also a good smattering of fairground equipment added in from the late Roger Austin collection, and all makes this event worth attending or bidding online. Please visit the website for further…

We knew it was going to be big and it certainly lived up to its expectations! The second of Alan Bancroft’s dispersal saw original and clean MF tractors go under the hammer, with record prices along the way. Held near Skipton, North Yorkshire, on 7 May, a large crowd was present as well as numerous online bidders. Everything sold, and although all but two tractors were subject to VAT, bidders were not put off – with impressive prices achieved throughout the sale. The traditional auction bell rang at 10am, with Bill King and Oliver Godfrey of Cheffins taking it in turns to sell the various items. One of the first items to cause a stir was a Ferguson mounted two-furrow plough with slatted mouldboards, discs and skimmers. This implement was…

PART N-T The prices are based on tractors sold at sales, on the Internet, privately and in some overseas markets too. Naturally, prices change as time progresses and it’s not always an upward trend, but you will get a good indication of what’s going on with the current market by referring to our guide. Here are a few pointers on buying a tractor to help you. If you are looking for a tractor to buy for restoration, or work, there’s a vast choice. However, if you are looking for something specific, do weigh up your options first, particularly if you have a limited budget. If it’s a popular model, then it’s not always to your advantage to go for the first one you see. Whatever is wrong with the tractor,…

GOT A STORY? THEN WRITE TO THE EDITOR: Scott Lambert, Kelsey Publishing Ltd., The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AL EMAIL: tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk IN BRIEF Win an MF 35! For your chance to win an MF 35, or one of four other prizes, please visit: shop.kelsey.co.uk/raffle Entries cost £5 and you can enter as many times as you like before the closing date on 30 October. The winner will be announced at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show on 6 November. Good luck! New website Tractor Spare Parts Ltd., of Derbyshire, has launched a website that retains the feel of the old site and the ease of navigation afforded by desktop computers, whilst having a fresh, new look and better compatibility with mobile devices. Features include live…

JCB has launched new Fastrac 4000 and 8000 Series tractors with an all-new electronics infrastructure that delivers higher levels of performance and convenience while giving operators unprecedented choice in the way they operate their machine. The new Fastrac iCON operator environment has three key features: iCONFIGURE – creating a bespoke control experience for every operator, iCONNECT – integrating advanced precision agriculture technology, and iCONTROL – redefining operation through new driveline software. The 175-348hp (133-260kW) Fastracs feature the new iCON armrest console and touch-screen display that provides outstanding flexibility in control allocation and operator information, and a new transmission control strategy to deliver ultimate operator comfort and powertrain efficiency. The tractors are also available with fully-integrated ISOBUS, precise JCB GPS guidance and implement control applications that minimise the need for additional…

STAR LETTER Hedge-cutting shenanigans Dear T&M, Sadly, it takes a while for your magazine to reach newsagents in Melbourne, Australia! I have just found the November 2021 issue of T&M and, on page 77, found the enquiry about the possibility of fitting a hedge cutter to a Ferguson TE-F 20 tractor. The answer to the question is, basically – yes. The letter brought back memories of my apprenticeship days at College Motors, Ashton Gate, Bristol. In about early 1957 we had part-exchanged a TE-F 20 on a new FE 35, and the TE-F 20 came to us with a Bomford & Evershed hedge cutter that was mounted just forward of the steering wheel. I cannot remember all of the details, but the main frame mounted at the foot rest mounts…

WANT IT TODAY? GO DIGITAL COMING SOON AUGUST ISSUE On Sale: 29 july '22' We bring you a round-up of the action from what has become one of the largest events of its type in the United Kingdom – Tractor Fest at Newby Hall, near Ripon in North Yorkshire. Plus, Peter Love finds a Fordson E27N that was so close to becoming a victim of the scrap man. Thankfully, it was saved and has recently returned to the farm it resided on for five decades. Print £4.25 Digital £3.25 ORDER NOW shop.kelsey.co.uk/TM22 Or Call: 01959 543747 You may have missed… SAVE 10% when you spend £25 or more VOUCHERCODE: TMSHOP22 Also from the publishers of Tractor & Machinery NEW – Ferguson & MF Tractor collection Celebrating the ubiquitous Ferguson TE-20…

DIFFICULTY RATING Back in 2020 I benefitted by the return of my Massey Ferguson 51 disc mower, which I’d swapped for a disastrous SIP 185 drum mower, which had lasted only two seasons before breaking up terminally. The MF 51 completed the 2020 season with no hitches, but halfway through the 2021 haymaking I caught the concrete surround of a drain, which caused some damage to the outer rotor. A strip down of the mower brought the bad news that the bearing housing of the rotor was worn badly and beyond easy repair, as the bearings were running loose in the housing, allowing the rotor to rock dangerously! With no parts to hand to repair it, I’ve had no option but to revert to using the FE-79 mid-mounted mower this…

MAKE: FIELD-MARSHALL TYPE: MK 1 YEAR: C1946 PRICE: MAKE A GOOD OFFER TEL: 07815 561015 David Philpot, of Bedfordshire, has been restoring and rallying since the 1960s. He has decided to have a clear-out of various things and this well-respected engineer has decided to sell his Field-Marshall Series I and Fowler VF crawler. He has owned the Series I since 1968, when he rescued it from a scrapyard. He sorted it out and has rallied it off and on since that time. It is not a concours machine, but does what it should. It was sheeted when I called in, but the pictures give you a good idea what it is like. He also has a Fowler VF that came from Buckinghamshire, in the early ’70s. The original crawler runs…

MAKE: Massey Ferguson TYPE: 135 YEAR: 1973 PRICE: £9,000 ono TEL: 01483 473154 Tim Price does good work with his restorations and this is yet another one. This tractor came in a very sorry state but, amazingly, the rotten radiator still held water! This was just one item on a long list of parts that had to be replaced to make this fine Massey Ferguson 135 a machine to be proud of once again. Having now been completely restored to a very high standard, both mechanically and cosmetically, it is available to purchase by anyone that cherishes this highly sought-after model. On careful inspection, the engine had recently been overhauled, and the clutch replaced, but a significant amount of mechanical work had to be done. The hydraulics were not working,…

JULY 3 July Online Machinery Sale. York Auction Centre ylc.co.uk 2 July Auction of Vintage & Classic Tractors, Combine Harvester, Historic Vehicles etc. Peterborough, Cambs. Cheffins Tel: 01353 777767 4-12 July Online Timed Collective Auction of Farm Machinery & Effects. Symonds & Sampson symondsandsampson.co.uk Symonds & Sampson symondsandsampson.co.uk Online Sale of Tractors, Machinery, Plant & Commercial Vehicles. Harrison & Hetherington harrisonandhetherington.co.uk 6 July Online Auction of Huber brothers IH collection USA. Aumann Auctions aumannvintagepower.com 9 July Monthly Live & Online Machinery Sale. Holsworthy Livestock Market, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7FA. Kivells Tel: 01409 253275. 9 July Summer West Meon Auction Crossroads Sale Ground, West Meon Hut, Petersfield GU32 1JX. Wellers Auctions Tel: 01483 802280. 9 July On Farm Dispersal of Implements & Machinery. Lane End Farm, Irthington Harrison & Hetherington harrisonandandhetherington.co.uk…

With such good weather I am sure you have been attending various events, with or without your tractor. I was pleased to attend a number events over the Platinum Jubilee long weekend, which must have seen more than 1,500 veteran, vintage and classic tractors out and about somewhere in the country – at rallies and at the many village and town parties. Tractors were also out in force at the Innishannon Rally, Co. Cork, Republic of Ireland, that weekend too. I normally attend this event, but with travelling problems as they are I didn’t take up the organisers’ kind offer this year, but look forward to attending next year. The weather was not good on the Sunday, but on the Monday it changed and was dry. A sale was staged…

Farmers unite to showcase British farming. LEAF Open Farm Sunday was back on 12 June, making memories and changing perceptions. More than 250 farms across Britain opened their gates to tens of thousands of visitors, showcasing British farming and all it delivers on farming’s annual open day. Every event was unique, showcasing their own farming story from arable, horticulture and livestock to agroforestry and fisheries, but all united with the same aim – to demonstrate the industry’s commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, climate mitigation, delivering nutritious food and a well-managed countryside. This year the overarching theme of ‘health’ allowed scope for farmers to play to their strengths and create innovative activities and displays. Visiting a working farm provides a brilliant opportunity for people to talk directly with the farmers that produce…

THE INAUGURAL FIVE Churches Vintage Tractor Run will take place on Saturday 17 September 2022 starting from Croydon, Cambridgeshire SG8 0DX. The event will be raising funds for Arrington, Barrington, Croydon, Orwell and Wimpole churches and will offer participants the opportunity to enjoy an interesting drive between five villages, including the Wimpole Estate, as well as demonstrate their individual tractors to the public at stop-off points en route. The role of these tractors in the history of farming will be covered, together with their importance to UK food production. The organisers believe that widening the scope and format of the traditional tractor run will make it a great day out for owners, enabling them to engage with the public and raise valuable funds for the five churches involved. The plan…

In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, Kelsey Media staged the rescheduled Tractor World Spring show at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire, on 21-22 May, writes Peter Love. As perhaps expected, the crowd was not quite as big as when the show is normally held in late February or early March, but it was still nice to see plenty of people coming through the gates. There was an excellent display of tractors, trade stands, horticultural, stationary engines, commercial vehicles, steam miniatures, models and, on the Sunday, a plethora of classic cars – so there was plenty for everyone to enjoy over the two days of the event. A large contingent of visitors came from Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as England,…

SHOW OFF YOUR SKILLS Send your drawings to: ‘Junior’, Kelsey Publishing Ltd., The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent ME18 6AL or, if you’re a whizz-kid like me, scan them and e-mail them to: tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk PICK OF THE CROP TRIPLE DELIGHT I love it! Well done! Dear Junior, I have drawn a picture of my granddad’s Triple-D model tractor. William Ellis (aged 8), West Yorkshire END OF THE RAINBOW Detail everywhere – fantastic! Dear Junior, I have drawn this picture for you. Robert Leamy, Co. Tipperary SETTING THE SCENE A great tractor in lovely scenery… what’s not to like? Dear Junior, I hope you like my picture. Cora Leamy, Co. Tipperary GREEN MACHINE It’s hard to draw in three dimensions, but you’ve mastered it! Dear Junior, Here’s a drawing…

At least 1,300 lots made up the Tractor World Spring sale on Saturday 21 May, held in warm weather at the Three Counties Showground. This auction usually takes place in the depths of winter, with numerous layers of clothing, but it was certainly not necessary in late May. There were some good lots entered in this sale, particularly in the first half when an original, locally-supplied and used 1966 Ford 3000 went on to sell for £7,600. A new record was set for a well-restored Ford-Ferguson 9N, when some £7,000 was paid for it, but the Ford-Sherman plough behind it did not sell. A restored, 1966 Ford Force 4000 Select-O-Speed, in grade 4 condition, changed hands at £5,000, but the big one was a Massey Ferguson 135 with Sekura cab…

Tel: 01434 605 444 info@hexhammart.co.uk www.hexhammart.co.uk The company are delighted to have received instructions to conduct a complete dispersal of the noted collection of; Horse-drawn ploughs, carts, implements, Harness, parts & associated rural collectibles & bygones on behalf of nationally renowned champion ploughman JIM ELLIOTT, KNAVENSIDE, MAUD, PETERHEAD, ABERDEENSHIRE ON SATURDAY 16TH JULY 2022 AT HEXHAM AUCTION MART, NORTHUMBERLAND. This highly anticipated sale of national importance will see the dispersal of the entire collection belonging to the Fifty-One time Champion of The British National Horse-drawn Ploughing Competition & former stockman & ploughman at Beamish Museum who has taken the decision to retire. The collection amassed over a lifetime working with heavy horses will comprise of over 500 catalogued lots including Jims own match ploughs and the following comprehensive inventory; PLOUGHS…