Innehållsförteckning för July 2020 från Tractor & Machinery

Japanese machinery manufacturer Kubota has announced an investment in the Indian company behind the Farmtrac tractor range. With this arrangement with Escorts, Kubota aims to increase its presence in India – the world’s largest tractor market. This is part of a wider ongoing collaboration between Kubota and Escorts. In February 2019 the two companies established a joint venture tractor manufacturing company, with mass production due to start this July. The result of that joint venture will result in a tractor that looks like the one pictured. “Through this capital tie, the two companies intend to deepen their cooperative relationship further and, by leveraging each other’s strengths, create synergy across a broad range of their business,” Kubota said in a statement. The Japanese company is also hoping to expand its global…

John Deere Connected SupportTM is proving its worth to farmers and dealers during the Coronavirus lockdown. Service technicians can remotely dial into customers’ machines to identify potential faults in a timely manner, fix errors that may become a problem and help operators to set up or adjust their machines. This helps to maximise uptime and reduce downtime, while allowing dealers to keep their distance from customers. Over the past five years or so, John Deere and its dealer network have established Connected Support to make customer service much easier and quicker. One aspect is the company’s Proactive Response System, which provides dealers with information and warnings about machine health. The second key element is the Remote Support Systems that give dealers access to the individual machine’s in-cab display. All the…

Limited edition models are as popular in 1:32 scale as they are for buyers of the full-size machine, so Universal Hobbies’ new MF offerings are sure to prove a hit. With just 1,000 of each UH model being produced, the 5713 S NEXT Edition and 7736 S NEXT Edition will be popular with collectors and those looking for something different for their carpet farm – but the price tags of €56 and €69 (RRP) respectively mean that they are better suited to the serious enthusiast. Also now available from UH is something that will excite fans of modern classics – the 1:32 MF 8250 Xtra, priced at €65 (RRP). It’s an impressive model with front and rear linkage and realistic bonnet decals. If you like your tractors a little older,…

Industrial drum fans Clarke’s high-output, heavy-duty industrial drum fans are built for long-term industrial, commercial and agricultural use. These models produce an excellent amount of air flow, up to 222m3 per minute, allowing large areas to be cooled quickly and efficiently. There are two fan sizes to choose from – 24in and 30in. All models have a tilt range of 300 degrees and are mounted on large rubber wheels so the fan can be positioned easily and transported to wherever it is required. The fans' main features include: Heavy-duty gauge steel guard, rolled steel casing and robust steel frame Balanced three-blade steel propeller 300-degree tilt range Three-speed control Large rubber wheels for easy movement 24in model includes ceiling mounting bracket Visit: www.machinemart.co.uk Tel: 0115 956 5555 Pay: Starting from £190.80…

The team behind the Tractor World Spring and Scotland shows, Mark Woodward Classic Events, has made further changes to its schedule for the remainder of 2020, due to the situation involving the Covid-19 pandemic. The wellbeing and safety of its visitors, traders, exhibitors, contractors and staff is of paramount importance in these uncertain times and it has therefore made the decision to postpone events. Anyone planning to go to one of Mark Woodward Classic Events’ classic vehicle shows or 4x4 spares days is advised to check the websites for further details: markwoodwardclassicevents.com and 4x4sparesdays.co.uk Classic vehicle owners who have already pre-booked to exhibit at a cancelled or postponed event (either online or by post) can use their current passes/season tickets at any of the organiser’s 2020 events or any of…

A few locals from the Crymych area of Pembrokeshire put on a short tractor parade around the village in appreciation of the NHS, writes Gary Jones. With social distancing in place, around 10 tractors took part, much to the joy of the villagers watching from their gardens. Jac Vaughan, from the village of Crymych, was the instigator behind the parade and said that it was the least that participants could do for the NHS staff that are doing a wonderful job in these extremely difficult times.…

EMAIL: tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk SAFETY CABS Dear T&M, Having read the May edition about tractor cabs, it reminded me of my temporary attachment as an agricultural engineering student to the Research & Engineering section of Ford at Basildon, in the summer of 1968. Jonathan Whitlam’s description of a ‘noisy, vibration-ridden metal box’ brings back memories! As he wrote, cabs were in their infancy and one of the projects I was involved with was researching how to make them quieter. This involved the following process: Padding would be placed in various places in the cab and then I would drive a tractor around the test track at Dunton with a microphone above my ear, towing a very unusual vehicle. This consisted of, I think, a Thames Trader front and a Ford tractor rear,…

Ron Johnstone, of Queensland, Australia, has been in touch regarding his four-wheel Newman (no. WD211646 and registration VD 378). He is keen to have it running and placed in a pioneer historical village, near to his home. The multi-coloured Newman tricycle is well known in the UK. One sold in Scotland earlier this year, in what appeared to be very good order, for £1,000. The WD2 four-wheel tractor is rare though, as is the E2 model. The WD2 came along in ’49 and was made in three- and four-wheel forms, powered by a Coventry Victor water-cooled, single-cylinder diesel engine that was fitted close to the bulkhead – with the water pipes running to the radiator near the front of the bonnet. It utilised a single-plate clutch and three-speed gearbox with…

Some while ago I did a series covering the rebuilding of a five-foot Votex topping mower, which was very corroded on its main framework. With that out of the way I thought I was going to be clear of any more work on similar machines for a while. However, this wasn’t to be the case, as my neighbour runs a more common six-foot version to keep his paddock tidy during the summer months. This is his second Votex, as the first one developed an oil leak in the gearbox, resulting in oil being deposited onto the drive belt and ruining it. A second mower was sought and the original was cast aside and offered to me to either rebuild or use as spare parts. A few years has passed since…

JULY 1 MACHINERY SALE. York Auction Centre, Murton, York YO19 5GF. Tel: 01904 489731. 2 AUCTION SALE OF THE ELDERBURN TRACTOR COLLECTION. Elderburn, North Denhead, St. Andrews, Fife KY16 8PA. Pentland Limited. Tel: 07547 369295. 3 WESSEX MACHINERY SALE. Salisbury Auction Centre, Netherhampton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2 8RH. Southern Counties Auctioneers, tel: 07971 571612. 4 MONTHLY MACHINERY, PIG & POULTRY SALE. Holsworthy Livestock Market, The Holsworthy Agricultural Centre, New Market Road, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7FA. Kivells, tel: 01409 253275. 4 COLLECTIVE SALE OF FARM IMPLEMENTS & SUNDRIES. Chevin Lodge, Leeds Road, Otley LS21 3BD. Wharfdale Farmers, tel: 01943 462172. 4 COLLECTION AUCTION OF MODERN FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT. Peacock & Binnington, The Old Foundry, Bridge Street, Brigg DN20 8NR. Brown & Co, tel: 01652 654833. 6 CAMBRIDGE MACHINERY SALE. Machinery Showground,…

FORDSON STANDARD N CONVERSION Seen in the main inside building was this Fordson Standard N with a 1950s Fordson E1A Diesel Major conversion. The engine is for sale and is painted in the colours it is, because Nick is also willing to sell you a conversion pack and wants to show what that kit contains (orange paint). The kit consists of bellhousing adaptor, clutch thrust carrier, sump sideplate extensions, front axle support, lower radiator tank adaptor and upper radiator top hose connection. You will need a donor major engine, single clutch and various electrical components to complete the job not forgetting a Fordson N! The job looks very well made and Nick has converted other engines to fit various tractors over the years including a Case DEX with a Perkins…

Hi everyone, I write this in late May when many people appear to be forgetting that we are still in the midst of a pandemic, with hundreds of people still dying in the UK and Europe each day. It’s safe to say that we are far from out of the woods when it comes to Covid-19. It is imperative that we social distance despite a minor lift of restrictions. Thankfully, the sales scene has started up again, thanks to online bidding and viewing by appointment only. In fact, both of the major sales that I watched this week did very well for Cheffins and Euro Auctions, which is great news. One has to say that farming has come out of the current situation fairly lightly compared to many industries, which…

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Organisers of the Lincolnshire Show have announced that this year’s event will be hosted online, showcasing the usual much-loved features, attractions and exhibitors on a virtual platform. Taking place on 24 June, the same date the event was originally planned for, the Lincolnshire Show Online will include educational and agricultural content, cookery demonstrations, entertainment, online shopping, exciting exhibitors and much more. The Lincolnshire Agricultural Society made the difficult decision to cancel the traditional show earlier this year, due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, but now promises to make the 136th show go ahead in a way that the Lincolnshire Showground has never done before. Jayne Southall, CEO of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society at the Lincolnshire Showground, said: “Although we were absolutely devastated to cancel the traditional Lincolnshire Show this year,…

We’re offering you the chance to win one of two ½-inch square-drive, 18V Li-ion cordless impact wrenches, courtesy of Sealey. Available in two striking colours, red (CP400LI) and Hi-Vis green (CP400LIHV), the wrench has a variable-speed trigger, cast aluminium gearbox, rubber gearhead cover and thermal overload protection, as well as an LED work light to illuminate the work area when the trigger is pressed. For comfort, the body is fitted with rubber grips and there is also an electronic brake. It produces torque of up to 400Nm (295lb/ft) and comes supplied in a storage case with a 3Ah Li-ion battery and 80-minute mains charger. Priced at £107.94 (inc. VAT) in the company’s Spring 2020 Promotion, we’re extremely grateful to Sealey for offering two as competition prizes – one red and…

In the 1960s and ’70s, in particular, it was common for tractor manufacturers to be full-liners – in that they offered a vast range of branded machinery to suit their tractors. Not all implements and equipment were built in-house, as many were ‘badge-engineered’ to suit gaps in the tractor manufacturer’s product line. Massey Ferguson was no different – producing a range of implements itself, as well as marketing equipment built by specialists under its own banner. The Huard-designed ploughs in its tillage line were a prime example of this. The next few pages highlight some of MF’s most popular pieces of silage-related equipment, with the selection ordered relative to the implements’ model designations. MF 21-26 Massey Ferguson offered a range of trailers, built by Weeks of Hessle, near Hull, to…

DELIGHTFUL DEERE Thank you – it looks great! Dear Junior, I have drawn you a picture of a John Deere 6920. I hope you like it. There are lots of tractors where I live. Alex Yates, Somerset ON THE CASE I saw a case once. It was next to a holdall! Dear Junior, Here is a picture of a Case 2590. I would love to go to the USA to see one in person. I love looking at your page in my dad’s Tractor & Machinery magazine. Thank you! Henry Bray (aged 7), Devon MY FAVOURITES Wow! I can’t believe that’s just a selection. Dear Junior, Here’s a selection of my favourite tractors from my farm. Jayden (aged 8), Co. Donegal SOMETHING FOR GRANDDAD I hope your granddad loves the…

PART 21 During the last few weeks I have tried to limit the effects of the lockdown situation as much as possible. However, restrictions on meeting up have meant slowing down on some of the projects currently underway, with the main one being the Dexta project. This has been due to Barrie’s absence, and also the difficulty in obtaining some consumables to progress the restoration. With things having eased up, it’s now back on track, and with the mechanical work largely complete we can now turn our attention to the tractor’s tinwork. In the June issue I did an overall assessment of all the tinwork and began working on the front cowl, which had been damaged some years ago when the tractor was started in gear accidentally, and the tractor…

PART 16 This project, although relatively simple to undertake, has been rather protracted. This was mainly due to the prolonged wet, winter we experienced, where the opportunities to progress the task were very few! However, in recent weeks the weather has settled down, allowing one to progress unhindered. There have been some jobs that I have put off during the restoration, one of these being work on the disc coulters and skims. Regular followers may recall the problems I experienced attempting to dismantle the original disc and skim assemblies, so a decision was made to put them aside and use some Ransomes discs until time allows the originals to be restored. Even using Ransomes assemblies has proved a little challenging, as I looked hard at the stock of parts I’d…

TRADE ‘HOT’ AT SUTTON There was buoyant bidding on 18 May for Cheffins’ first Cambridge Machinery Sale to be held online only since lockdown started. The live auction kicked off at 10am to a deserted sale ground with bidding predominantly online, with some phone bidding, for the drive-through sale. All fears that the trade may not hold up were dispelled from the off when the first lot, a 1971 Massey Ferguson 165, best described as a running wreck, sold for £3,800 within minutes of the sale starting. The sale continued in that manner and where it is normal to see 100 lots an hour at this sale, the bidding was so fierce that only 103 lots were sold in the first two hours. Director, Head of Machinery Auction Division, Bill…

TRACTORS AND MACHINERY ALLIS-CHALMERS POA. Electric start and in running condition. Please call 07855 399487, South West. ALLIS-CHALMERS U 1934. Electic starts, starts and runs well, new tyres and history known. Please call 07821184799, South West. ALLIS-CHALMERS 20, 35 POA. Engine free for restoration. Please call 07855 399487, South West. BELARUS POA. New and second hand tractors available great value for money tractors and also a large of new and second-hand parts. Please call 0876760356, Ireland. BELARUS 952 1997. With loader but needs to be tidied up. Might suit a farmer or export tractor is mechanically 100%. Please call 00353863273021, Ireland. BB1 1918, £125,000. no 15231, complete new boiler, new tender, ground crank new big end bearings, cylinder re-bored and a recent hydraulic test. Please call 07791396219, Wales. CASE 1294…