Innehållsförteckning för August 2022 från Tractor & Machinery

Hello and welcome to the August issue of Tractor & Machinery. Although I’ve always got plenty to do, it’s been particularly busy these past few months – for several reasons. The main one being my involvement in organising a road run, in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and Sue Ryder. As regular readers will know, a good friend passed away late last year and it was pretty much a given that we would put on a tractor-related event in his honour and to raise funds for charities close to the family’s heart. Planning for the Barry Gowler Memorial Tractor Road Run got underway in February and quickly became more of a challenge than I ever could have envisaged. Having never been involved in organising an event of this nature, I had…

ON SUNDAY 19 JUNE, the Glamorgan Farmers’ Society organised a ploughing event called ‘Stubble to Seed’ at Cwm Risca Farm, by kind permission of Peter Anthony and family, writes Basil George. Everything relating to farming seemed to be catered for and was supported by the Glamorgan Iron Horse Vintage Society and the Smallholders’ Association of Glamorgan. Features included sheep shearing, wood carving and countless other activities, all in support of the Royal Welsh Show, when it will be the turn of the County of Glamorgan to host. Robert Edwards, of Edwards Machinery Ltd. on Pyle Industrial Estate, sponsored the ploughing and working section and thanked those that had given a good demonstration of their expertise. Prize-winning rosettes were presented to Stuart Honeywell for the Best turned-out vintage tractor (Ferguson TE-F…

In July 1983, at the Royal Show, Track Marshall launched a new, smaller-sized crawler after concentrating on larger machines – such as the recently introduced and award-winning TM135. The new crawler was given a very patriotic name: the Track Marshall Britannia. Named after the home of Track Marshall, the Britannia Works in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, the company had high hopes for the success of its new product. Sadly, this never proved to be the case, and to find out why we must first find out a little more about the Marshall company and its products before the arrival of the Britannia in the early 1980s. STEAM TO TRACKS Track Marshall was a long-established manufacturer by the time the early 1980s rolled along, but its history was quite convoluted, thanks to a…

It’s hard to believe that 1972 was 50 years ago, but that is the reality that we are faced with! The world was a much simpler place, and tractors were much simpler too. Having said that, technology was starting to move at pace five decades ago, with synchromesh transmissions, semi-powershift transmissions, turbocharging, and four-wheel drive all having a part to play in the day-to-day lives of those involved in agriculture. In this feature we turn the clock back to ’72 to see what some of the big names in UK tractor manufacturing were up to, as well as reminding ourselves about the new innovations from around Europe DAVID BROWN The first stop on our tour of 1972 is a rather uneventful one in terms of new, British-built tractor models, but…

It’s officially been going since 2007 but, like many other events, Tractor Fest has not taken place for the last two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It has certainly taken on a new lease of life since the last one in 2019, writes Peter Love. Held over the Platinum Jubilee weekend of 3-5 June at Newby Hall, near Ripon in North Yorkshire, the event lived up to its name and produced possibly the largest collection of tractors that will be seen together in 2022, with nearly 900 on show, from as far away as Kent and Aberdeenshire. More than 300 quality stationary engines were also in attendance, along with a bumper number of trucks of all ages. Add to that was an eclectic collection of cars, featuring many Austin…

Fordson N Q I am having trouble sourcing the correct carburettor float valve for a 1945 Fordson N. Old 20 Parts Company sent me one, but the male end is7 ⁄16in with a fine thread, whilst the female end is correct. The one I require has a1 ⁄2in male end and a course thread. When I contacted Old 20 it was suggested that my carburettor had been modified, but this is something I dispute as I have two from a Fordson F and two from an N, which all have the valve I need. Any information as to where I can get one would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for a great magazine! Robert Cook, Western Australia A On investigation it would appear that there are two differing types of float valve extant for…

As we all know the ‘grey’ prices have been holding up well, but a new trend is immerging and that is that Ford-Ferguson 9N, 9NAN, 2NAN and Ford 8N prices are certainly on the rise – if prices from four sales this year are anything to go by. There is some confusion over these tractors and their serial numbers. All 2N tractors (introduced 1942) feature a 9N serial number on the nearside engine block, but they are actually a 2N tractor! So don’t get confused when the catalogue actually says 9N, as in most cases it’s a 2N, which started at no. 105374. The last, in 1947, was no. 296131. Although we call this range of tractors Ford-Ferguson, technically they were sold just as Ford tractors – even though they…

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Swiss tractor road run Dear T&M, Whilst in Switzerland, in June, I was driving over the Grimsel Pass (2,164m/7,100ft) when I came across a tractor club on a road run. I managed to stop at the summit and take a look at the tractors where they had parked up for a break. There were two Bührers – one a Super and the other a Diesel model. There was also a Deutz complete with a Fritzmeier cab and, finally, a Ferguson TE-A 20 model. The Grimsel Pass certainly makes for a very scenictractor road run. Alistair Powers, Nottinghamshire SL:That looks like the ultimate stretch of asphalt for a road run! I wonder if my tractors would make it to the top! My refurbished TE-20 Dear T&M, I have, at last, finished…

When brothers Richard and John Riseborough decided to get their extensive tractor collection out of the shed and put it on display for the public to enjoy, they probably had no idea what a success the day would turn out to be, says Jonathan Whitlam. This was certainly a sweet reward for all of the hard work entailed in getting all 70 tractors out, and then putting them away again afterwards, and with the whole Riseborough family involved, as well as many friends, everything came together – including some glorious weather – to make for a stunning occasion. Held on Sunday 12 June at the family’s home at Valley Farm, St. Margaret South Elmham, deep in the Suffolk countryside, the Classic Tractor Day saw two very impressive rows of tractors…

Rodney Cowle sale In glorious weather, combine dealer Rodney Cowle staged his second classic collective sale at Winkleigh, Devon, on Saturday 28 May. Made up of a good number of later classics, a good proportion found new homes at excellent prices. The major lots were made up of Ford and MF, with a sprinkling of John Deere, Leyland, County and MB-trac in the 275-lot sale. The highlights were a record-breaking 1980 County 1174 at £47,000 +VAT and a 1985 MF 4880 at £41,000 (grade 10). The former was largely original with some refurbishment of the doors and other areas. Results (abridged) *record price 162 1984 NH/Clayson 1546, no. 3221010, very clean, 3/11, £9,100 +VAT 74 1971 Ford 5000, DPW 426K, open platform, clean, 3/10, £5,000 +VAT 178 Ford 7000 DP, no.…

Classic John Deeres In Bedfordshire Browns held an interesting sale on Thursday 15 May at New Farm, Moor End Lane, Radwell, Bedfordshire. Amongst the 300 lots was a raft of interesting tractors and the sale also saw three International crawlers offered, including a Doncaster-built BTD-20 (no. 3528). It was in original, stored condition, but had a steering clutch problem and sold for £5,000 +VAT. Other highlights were four classic John Deeres that were so so, but at least saved from the cutter’s torch. Please add VAT to all prices. Results 258 Lancing Bagnall airport tug, 1.4, £520 261 IH BTD-6, no. 2928, 12-inch tracks, non-runner, 1.5, £900 262 IH BTD-6, no. 19386, 14-inch tracks, non-runner, 1.5, £800 263 IH BTD-20, no. 3528, 22-inch tracks, steering clutch problem, 2/3, £5,000 264…

Earlier this year, Nathan and Brian Tompsett took their tractors to Bodle Street Green, where both had worked in their heyday. Brian’s Field-Marshall Series 2 was with Gerry Smith, manager of John Barnes & Sons, while Nathan’s E27N worked around the corner at Toll Farm, with the Keeley family. John Barnes & Sons ran two E27Ns for threshing and sawing rounds in the 1940s and early ’50s. One of these lasted until the late ’80s at Pringle Farm, laying by the side of the field opposite the farm’s main buildings with its magneto removed. It was reported on in an early SEVAC Agriculturalist magazine, and it would be great to know where the tractor went. If anyone knows, please contact the editor (tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk). Thanks to the kindness of Geoff Holt…

The International Harvester 523 remains a mystery to many – indeed some are not even aware that it was sold by dealers in the UK – and the fact is that some of what is said about it is purely hearsay. Following T&M’s feature on my family’s collection in the March 2020 issue, the sale of several examples this year at auction, and subsequent conversations with readers about the model, I feel that it’s a good time to set the record straight on a few points. Not only that, but fellow 523 owners have expressed that they would like an opportunity to provide an opinion too! In part one of this feature I provided my thoughts on the IH 523’s engine, transmission, hydraulics and power take-off, and in this part…

RECHARGEABLE LED TORCH £45 +VAT UTV Products Ltd. Tel: 01270 895344 ledlightsforsale.co.uk We featured UTV Products’ high-quality LED lights, for tractors, forestry, and construction vehicles, in the last issue, but we’ve now managed to get out hands on the company’s 1,500-Lumen UTV450 LED torch. It’s a 15W unit with three brightness grades up to 1,500 Lumens, with quick flash and SOS functions too. There’s also the ability to ‘zoom’ in/out, adjusting the beam spread via a sliding lens assembly. The aluminium alloy housing has a quality feel to it and the brightness really is excellent – with the white light picking out a high level of detail in the darkness. It’s small enough to fit in your pocket, or will slip nicely into your glove compartment, as well as being…

PART T-A 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,…

NEW CONCEPT 2022 marks 50 years of the Intrac – a concept that Deutz believed could have a profound impact on agricultural mechanisation. Jonathan Whitlam has the story. RESURRECTION Peter Love heads to Hampshire to find out what was involved in bringing the second Nuffield tractor off the production line back to its former glory. GREY STILL GOLD! Despite the rise in popularity of classic and modern classic tractors, Ferguson models are still captivating. James Connolly takes in an event dedicated to them. Note: Planned features in T&M may be subject to alteration, due to circumstances beyond our control. PLUS Junior, Machinery milestones, Model corner, News, Readers’ gallery, Tractor Mart, Workshop & more……