Tractor & Machinery March 2022

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IH 574 AT ITS BEST

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Cavity Wax proven no. 1 in university test See how Dynax-S50 compares to the competition after 2048 hours in hot salt spray chamber (All panels right hand sides were solvent cleaned after testing to remove coating and reveal the condition of the steel.)

The most destructive and corrosive conditions threatening the long-term survival of your vehicle occur deep within its cavities, voids and hidden panels. For example; sills, chassis rails and door bottoms are always the first areas to succumb to the ravages of rust, and slowly but surely any steel bodied vehicle left untreated will literally disintegrate.

The conditions inside vehicle cavities are extremely hostile – normal paints and coatings applied to their interiors are quickly destroyed and they also fail to penetrate the vulnerable seams and spot-weld joints used to fix the steel sections together.

Wax injected into cavities after construction provides increased protection, but it must be designed for the purpose. Key features to be provided in any good cavity waxes are; high penetration, flexibility, resistance to temperature extremes, moisture displacement and high anticorrosion protection.

So whether you want to protect the new panels, repair sections on your classic or preserve the original structure of your old or modern car, you will not beat the superior performance of Dynax-S50.

Easy DIY application Previously the DIY method of wax injection was at best hit or miss. It used to be extremely messy and a job to dread.

Supplied in a giant high pressure 750ml aerosol, complete with a 2 foot long injection lance, Dynax-S50 turns wax injection into a quick and easy, no hassle job, with results that will match professional injection equipment at a fraction of the cost. Dynax-S50 can be purchased in 5ltr containers too, for those with existing injection equipment.

Highly polar corrosion inhibitors increase Dynax-S50’s performance. They’ll happily attach themselves to pre-corroded steel, killing the corrosion and providing long-term protection to your car for many years to come.

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Dynax-S50 is completely compatible with other cavity waxes and will form its highly anticorrosive film when applied to other wax coatings.

Not all cavity waxes are equal…

You can see in the pictures to the right from Hertfordshire University’s properly conducted trial, how Dynax-S50 dramatically outperforms well-known brands in aggressive salt spray trials.

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fter the trials and tribulations of 2021, I have to say that I was looking forward to whatever new challenges 2022 may bring, but I wasn’t expecting to be mourning the passing of a friend.

Barry Gowler, of Cambridgeshire, sadly passed away on 31 December, aged 39, following a short illness. He was an excellent fabricator and welder, aiding with many Lambert projects over the years – with reminders of his skills no matter where I look.

He was also passionate about vintage and classic tractors, with a particular fondness for Ferguson and MF machinery, although other marques featured in his collection.

His Massey Ferguson 1200 featured in Tractor & Machinery on more than occasion and I have fond memories of him operating his father’s Case IH 956XL and John Deere models. His most recent acquisition was an Allis-Chalmers B. Above all, Barry was quiet, modest and a gentleman. I am proud to have called him a friend and I am sure that those who knew him will feel the same way. I extend my sympathies to his family and friends at this difficult time.

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With sadness comes the realisation that life is precious and that we must all enjoy the time we have, particularly with those that we are closest to. We are still living in a world dominated by a pandemic, but if guidelines permit and it is safe to do so, please get out there and enjoy yourselves.

On a lighter note, I have to reiterate what I have said in the past regarding those that I meet through working on T&M. Tractor enthusiasts are a passionate bunch and fantastic to be around – I really enjoy chatting with you. It’s great to hear your stories and details of your current projects, so please continue to send them in via e-mail: tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk As an IH enthusiast, I was particularly pleased to hear Mark Coates’ story about his affection for the 574 – the focus of our lead feature this time, but it was also nice to be reminded about Leyland’s contribution to mechanisation in the 1970s, through Jonathan Whitlam’s piece on the company’s new range for 1972. I hope you enjoy the issue.

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Contents

March 2022: Volume 28 Issue 4

21 55 32 FEATURES ON THE COVER

11 MAKING MEMORIES

Mark Coates tells Scott Lambert why an International 574 had to be the first tractor he owned.

21 A LIFE WITH FORD

David Woods spent much of his life with Ford and New Holland and, as such, experienced many milestones. Here he recalls some from the ’60s.

ON THE COVER

32 LEYLAND’S BIG LAUNCH

1972 was an eventful year for Leyland, as Jonathan Whitlam reiterates.

40 NEW FOR ’82

Just 10 years later, Ransomes Sims & Jefferies was updating its range of reversible ploughs.

44 VERSATILE PERFORMER

Moffett is perhaps best known for its Mounty truck-mounted forklift, but it also produced the MFT.

ON THE COVER

26 ORIGINAL BEAUTY

Finding an unmolested David Brown is difficult, but finding an original Super Cropmaster is even harder.

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ON THE COVER

51 TW’S TRANSFORMATION

Joseph Lewis finds a Ford TW-15 that’s been the subject of a lavish restoration project.

ON THE COVER

55 FORMIDABLE COLLECTION

An extensive collection of Massey Ferguson tractors in original condition, many of which have low hours on the clock, is due to go under the hammer in May.

62 CASE 1394

Resplendent in its ‘Magpie’ livery, this, we feel, is a tractor that should not be overlooked.

REGULARS 7 NEWS

What’s going on in the world of vintage, classic and modern machinery, including tyre developments and the latest in autonomous tractors.

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30 INBOX

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42 MODEL CORNER

Something a little different for serious collectors.

48 JUNIOR

More artwork from T&M’s talented younger readers.

66 CENTRESPREAD

Nostalgia by the bucket load!

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68 OUT & ABOUT

A round-up of events from the festive period.

87 TRACTOR MART

The latest auction news and another bumper crop of classified ads for you.

99 NEXT ISSUE

Here’s what you can expect from the Spring 2022 issue, on sale Friday 11 March.

129 THE LAST WORD

Peter Love’s take on the world of machinery preservation.

130 READERS’ GALLERY

Photos of your loved ones are displayed for others to enjoy.

WORKSHOP 73 HYDRAULIC PUMP CHANGED Thankfully, changing the hydraulic pump on a David Brown 950 is relatively straightforward.

77 LIGHTING SET

The penultimate part of this interesting project.

80 EXPERTS’ ADVICE

Your practical questions are answered by our experts.

82 ENGINE REBUILD

The Massey Ferguson 135’s Perkins threecylinder engine is rebuilt using new and used components.

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The total number of tractors registered in 2020 was 11,935, including both agricultural tractors (more than 50hp) and compact tractors (50hp and below).

The table below shows the number of machines and market share recorded during that year by brand. As always, data is released after a one-year delay, due to competition law restrictions.

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Others

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The Vintage Horticultural & Garden Machinery Working Day takes place on Sunday 13 March at Stanfield, Norfolk (on the B1145), at 10am.

All proceeds will go to the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Stanfield Church. For further information, please contact Adrian Hall on 01328 851571 or Ian Thompson on 07950 023027. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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Open Farm Sunday

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hether it is healthy soil, healthy food or a healthy mind, LEAF Open Farm Sunday (LOFS) returns this June with a focus on the many health benefits that can be found on farm.

Organisers of the farming industry’s annual open day, Linking Environment And Farming (LEAF) are calling on farmers to take part and organise their own event to demonstrate the industry’s commitment to sustainability, biodiversity, climate mitigation, nutritious food and a well-managed countryside.

Taking place on Sunday 12 June 2022, it is an opportunity for every farmer to plan their own event, engage their local community, share their farming story, dispel misconceptions and give visitors a hugely positive, memorable experience.

Annabel Shackleton, LEAF Open Farm Sunday Manager explains the importance of the event: “Last year we launched our new 10-year strategy at LEAF, with a commitment to driving more sustainable circular agriculture through climate, nature, the economy and society.

“In addition, COP26, and the recent National Food Strategy has drawn attention to the impact of farming and food production on climate change. Whilst we have the public’s attention, it is more important than ever that we feed their enthusiasm and interest.

“LEAF Open Farm Sunday is the perfect way for visitors to really

understand what best practice looks like and how farmers, and the food sector are part of the solution, delivering for our health and the health of the planet – through the food we eat and the fresh air and countryside that we enjoy.”

A series of interactive online Zoom meetings for farmers wanting to find out more about hosting an event this June, are being held on the first Thursday of each month.

Hosted by the team of experienced LEAF Open Farm Sunday Ambassadors, topics cover: 3 February – Planning and marketing your LOFS event 3 March – Managing visitor numbers, including ticketing 7 April – Promoting your event and making use of LOFS free resources 5 May – Final words of wisdom!

Annabel’s LOFS top tip is to keep it simple, planning the day based on what you have on farm: “LEAF Open Farm Sunday is your event, your story and your chance to share it with the wider public. Concentrate on what you feel comfortable sharing - you don’t need to talk about every enterprise in the UK, nor open your whole farm.

“You have full control to manage what visitors see, how long you run your event for and who you invite.

Some hosts hold a private event for a local group, whilst others are much more public.”

Farmers do not need to be members of LEAF to take part, but they do need to register their event via the website (farmsunday.org), where they can also access an information pack and book to attend the Zoom meetings.

Welsh National Tractor Road Run 2022 ALL ROADS HEAD to Rhos-onSea on 19 June for the eighth running of the Welsh National Tractor Road Run, organised this year by Clwb Tractor Dyffryn Conwy (Conwy Valley Tractor Club), under the leadership of Gareth Lloyd.

Starting from the Dinarth Hall Camping & Caravan Site, Rhos-on-Sea, the route will take in the Great Orme, the Victorian

jewel of Llandudno, as well as the historical walled town of Conwy and scenic Llanrwst.

Look out for the WNTRR stand at the Malvern 4x4 and Tractor Spares Day on 27 February, where entry forms will be available.

For more information and entries please contact Gareth Lloyd on 01492 580724 or WNTRR co-founder John Bates e-mail: gwlloyd50@hotmail.com on his trusty Nuffield 3/45.

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uring a press conference at CES 2022, John Deere revealed an autonomous tractor that’s ready for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere’s 8R tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plough, GPS guidance system, and new advanced technologies. It will be available later this year.

The 8R410 looks very similar in appearance to a conventional tractor of the series but is equipped with state-of-the-art technology for controlling and monitoring the tractor and mounted implement.

The autonomous tractor has six pairs of stereo cameras, which enables 360-degree obstacle detection and the calculation of distance. Images captured by the cameras are passed through a deep neural network that classifies each pixel in approximately 100 milliseconds and determines if the machine continues to move or stops, depending on if an obstacle is detected.

The tractor is also continuously checking its position relative to a geofence, ensuring it is operating where it is supposed to, and is within less than an inch of accuracy.

To use the autonomous tractor, farmers only need to transport the machine to a field and configure it for autonomous operation.

Using John Deere Operations Center Mobile, they can swipe from left to right to start the machine. While the machine is working, the farmer can leave the field to focus on other tasks, while monitoring the machine’s status from their mobile device.

JD Operations Center Mobile provides access to live video, images, data and metrics, and allows a farmer to adjust speed, depth and more. In the event of any job quality anomalies or machine health issues, farmers will be notified remotely and can make adjustments to optimise performance.

Currently, the technology for the 8R410 is available in combination with a special John Deere chisel plough. A limited number of tractors will be delivered to North American customers this year. In the coming years, John Deere will work on the availability of the technology for further machines and attachments. The launch of the machine in Europe is currently not planned, as safety regulations currently do not allow the use of autonomous vehicles.

There is great interest in the technology, especially in regions with large-scale agriculture, such as North and South America, Australia and the CIS countries.

The labour shortage in agriculture is another driver for the development of autonomous agricultural machinery. Especially with short operating windows, the tractors can run around the clock with short refuelling stops, thus significantly relieving farmers.

Unstoppable tyres CONTINENTAL HAS ANNOUNCED Agro ContiSeal, a new polymer that seals punctures to allow the vehicle to continue operating. The Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft (DLG) has awarded the Agro ContiSeal technology a silver medal in the prestigious Agritechnica innovation awards 2022.

Commenting on the product, Benjamin Hübner, Product Line Manager Agricultural Tyres for Continental Commercial Specialty Tyres said: “A puncture can be very costly when it does occur. Agro ContiSeal enables the vehicle to continue working even after a

puncture from an object up to 12mm in diameter. This will save those who choose Continental tyres with ContiSeal time and money, whilst also offering peace of mind throughout the year. We are very happy that the DLG awarded our technology.”

There is no need for a vehicle fitted with ContiSeal-lined tyres to slow down following a puncture or change the tyre immediately. The sticky polymer covers the puncture and prevents pressure loss. “It seems like such a simple solution to a common problem, but Agro ContiSeal will help many agricultural operators

to keep moving until they have time to change the tyre,” Benjamin Hübner adds. The technology is still in development and not yet available on the market for agricultural tyres.

Hübner: “We are currently working on bringing this technology into production soon.”

With ContiSeal for Agricultural tyres, Continental transfers its expertise from the Automotive industry to the agricultural sector where the technology is already successful implemented.

Continental is striving to grow in the agricultural tyre segment and to expand its agricultural tyre business.

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lue Force will be holding a birthday party on Sunday 10 April 2022 at Harby in Leicestershire. This will be a one-day event to celebrate 11 years of the club, which should have been a 10th birthday, but, due to obvious reasons, this didn’t happen last year.

Blue Force began in April 2011 in Harby with a fantastic turn out of tractors from all over the country and since then it has grown into a fantastic, friendly club. So, we have decided to hold a similar event at the same venue, not to copy the opening of the club, but to have a fun day for all members, and

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Generational shift KT has dedicated the third episode of Global Trends to the theme of agriculture and the generation shift – the farmers of tomorrow, which is often at the centre of international debate, by studying and analysing the handover between generations in the agricultural sector.

The issue of the generational shift is certainly one of those that closely affects the future of agriculture and the entire agri-food sector. Who will produce food in the future and how? And how will the figure of the farmer change?

This is the topic discussed by the guests and experts who feature in the third episode of Global Trends, the new BKT Network format dedicated to the macro-themes and trends that influence agriculture.

It is estimated that in the next 15 years about a third of current farmers will retire.

For most of the so-called developed world the average age of a farmer is about 50 or 60, yet fewer and fewer young people show interest in a career in agriculture – due in part to the obstacles and barriers that penalize the entry of the new generations in this sector.

non-members, to attend, either with their own exhibit or just by themselves.

Therefore, this will be an open-entry event to all members and non-members for any age of tractor or commercial vehicle based on a Ford or New Holland, with an array of certain trade stands to support the day, including County Tractors, Roadless Tractors, Muir-Hill and Railswood Tractor Spares, plus dealer RES Tractors of Harby exhibiting the newer range of tractors.

An added attraction is that New Holland will be bringing along its ground-breaking New Holland T6.180 methane tractor for all to see. This is the first production agricultural tractor to be powered by methane gas, rather than diesel, and represents a giant leap forward in tractor technology, offering a significant reduction in emissions and an energy-independent farm.

This event will be free to all who wish to exhibit or just attend; refreshments will be on site, plus a raffle to be drawn on the day.

More details can be found on the website (blueforcetractorclub.com) or by phoning Peter Plehov on 07774 697761.

“The difficulty in obtaining funds for investments and to buy land is certainly one of the main obstacles that the new generations face at the beginning of their careers,” explains Matthew Tilt, journalist at the British magazine Farm Contractor and Large Scale Farmer.

“Then there is the question of wages.

Agriculture, compared to other sectors, unfortunately sees generally lower wages.

For this reason, a fundamental ingredient for those who want to start a business in this sector is the passion and the desire to step by step build up an activity that can often be tiring and difficult, but which also offers a lot of satisfaction.”

Other insight is included in the debate, from the likes of Diana Lenzi; President of CEJA (the European Council of Young Farmers), Scott Downey; Professor at Purdue University, USA, and Director of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business, and Giorgia Scaglia; Communication Specialist at the Scaglia Farm, located in northern Italy and managed by her family.

For those wishing to see the entire episode, please visit: bkt-network.com/thegeneration-shift

IN BRIEF Attention!

Organising an event in 2022? If so, make sure you register your event for free with Old Glory for inclusion in our two-part events guide.

Part one: events March to July; deadline 15 February. Part two: events August onwards; deadline 28 February.

Registering is easy and it’s free!

To register your event, visit the website (heritagemachines.com) and go to the ‘Events’ tab and simply complete the online form. Or, should you prefer, you can e-mail details to: paul.appleton@kelsey.co.uk Please include your name, organisation/club, date of event and no more than 50 words describing the event.

Spares Day

If you’re looking for that elusive part, or simply enjoy a good rummage through miscellaneous items, remember to make a date for the Malvern 4x4, Land Rover & Vintage Tractor Spares Day, plus Tractor World Parts & Spares Day, on Sunday 27 February at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW. This busy, well-established event includes club merchandise stands.

You can enjoy an enthusiast’s day out, with two events together in the Wye and Avon Halls, plus outdoors on hard standing.

Tractor World traders and club merchandise stands have already confirmed to attend, alongside a big turnout of Land Rover and vintage spares. The popular Stockman’s cafe will be open serving breakfasts and lunches. The event is Covid compliant, with wide walkways and safety measures in place.

A six-metre indoor trade stand starts at only £40, outdoors from £35, with discounted online tickets and more information on the website (4x4sparesday.co.uk) or by calling Mark Woodward on 01697 451882.

There is plenty on at the Three Counties Showground for tractor lovers in early 2022. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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RESTORING

Making memories Like many others, Mark Coates’ obsession with agricultural machinery goes back to his younger years – but it is only recently that he has been able to indulge his passion. Scott Lambert finds out more.

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ark Coates, from Staffordshire, has recently taken delivery of his first restored tractor – a 1976 International 574. Not an unusual choice, but one that is somewhat different to the small, cab-less Ford and Massey Ferguson models that are common amongst those starting out in the world of tractor collecting.

As is often the case, the reason for his choice is due to the indelible mark left on him by this model as child. His father, Paddy, worked for Eddie Pemberton of Cheadle at a time when the farm was in a transition period from Massey Ferguson to International Harvester. For many years the business solely ran MF tractors, but a brand-new, Bradford-built B-414 had found its way

into the fold, as had a used, pre-‘Q’ cab 574.

This tractor replaced an MF 165 and was used with a Kidd double-chop forage harvester to good effect. It proved to be a good combination and so a new 574 was purchased, registration NBF 549P, in 1976 – complete with ISO-mounted safety cab. It undertook all of the main jobs on the farm, including ploughing, mowing and forage harvesting, until it was relieved of some of the more testing jobs by a second-hand IH 674, that joined the Pemberton fleet around 18 months later, along with a JF FC 80 side-mounted chopper.

Despite the arrival of the 674, it was the image of the shiny, new 574, often seen working with the mower or buckrake, that embedded itself in the young Coates’ brain and there was no

The 574 as it arrived at Young’s Agricultural Services Ltd. in August 2020. All photos of tractor during restoration: Young’s Agricultural Services Ltd. looking back! “When you see a brandnew tractor, like the 574, at such a young age it doesn’t leave you, and as soon as I was in a position to own my own ➤

Mark Coates (left) was inspired to purchase an IH 574 as his father, Paddy (right), drove one during the 1970s. All photos of finished tractor: Scott Lambert.

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New mudguards and a windscreen surround were fabricated and trial fitted. tractor I knew that’s what I wanted,” Mark told T&M. “I remember the first time that I saw the tractor in the field. “It looked fantastic and that cab was leaps and bounds ahead of the Massey cab’s flexible cladding.”

The International 574 was one of two new, Doncaster-built tractors from the World Wide Series, introduced in 1970. It was the largest in the range and was joined by the three-cylinder 454 and four-cylinder, Bradford-built 354.

Various changes were made during production of the 574, perhaps the most significant of which was the adoption of an ISO-mounted version of the Victorbuilt safety cab to meet new noise legislation that came into force in June 1976 – forcing tractor manufacturers to keep noise levels below 90dB(A). It is this incarnation of the model that is the subject of this feature.

No stone was left unturned during the project!

Powered by a German-built, IH diesel engine, rated at 68hp, the 574 was extremely popular and more than 29,000 were built before production ended in 1977. Key features of the engine included direct injection, a long stroke for high torque output, rotary injection pump, a dry-type air cleaner, twin fuel filters and a ‘clean’ design for easier servicing.

Both hydrostatic and synchromesh transmissions were available, with the latter being fitted to Mark’s tractor. Both range and gear levers were placed at hip level for convenient control and a Torque Amplifier could be specified to double the number of ratios available to 16 forward and eight reverse. This system

Unable to find a replacement that met with Mark’s aspirations, the original seat was reupholstered

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increased the amount of pulling power available whilst retaining engine braking in all gears.

Other features included hydrostatic power steering, self-adjusting and self-balancing hydraulic disc brakes, a twin-shaft PTO system (555 and 1,004rpm), a lift capacity of 1,633kg (3,600lb) at the link ends and 6.00-16 and 12.4/11-36 tyres.

PROJECT

Fast forward to 2020 and Mark had managed to find the potential tractor of his dreams after an exhaustive search through magazine classified advertisements and Internet auction sites.

Left-hand console, complete with new decals. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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A Bould Tractors, Machinery & Plant, of Staffordshire, had a 1976 International 574 that looked tidy enough for Mark to take on as a restoration project and so a deal was done.

The initial plan was for Mark, Paddy and friend Mark Leedham – a mechanic, with encouragement from Mark Coates’ life-long friend John Crowther (who also worked with Paddy at Eddie Pemberton’s), to restore the tractor when time permitted, but with a lack of sufficient workshop facilities Mark came to the conclusion that he would be better off paying someone to restore it for him.

A test had revealed that there were issues with the tractor, but nothing serious and nothing that wasn’t a straightforward fix. With this in mind, Mark set about finding someone that could get the 574 back to its best and to a standard that met with his plans for the tractor.

Using Google as his preferred method of searching, Mark discovered Young’s Agricultural Services Ltd., based near Ely in Cambridgeshire. It was apparent that the company had restored numerous makes and models over the years, but an International 674 caught his eye as he browsed the gallery of photographs.

A conversation with Director Terry Young gave Mark the reassurance that he needed to entrust Young’s with the restoration of his IH 574 and so, in August 2020, Gavin, Terry’s older brother and General Manager at Young’s, arranged for the tractor to be transported to Cambridgeshire from Staffordshire.

Terry established Young’s Agricultural Services Ltd. in 2007 following two years at agricultural college and eight years at local Case IH dealer Collings Brothers of Abbotsley Ltd. He quickly found that his services were in demand and that employing a service engineer and establishing his own premises would benefit his business.

By 2010 Young’s had grown to a team of three and expanded to larger premises in Stretham and continues to flourish – now with four service vehicles and franchises for machinery including Dieci telehandlers, Perfect mowers, Broughan trailers and Albutt attachments.

Terry and Gavin have collected and restored vintage and classic farm machinery for many years and having skilled employees able to repair and fabricate such equipment led Terry to believe that offering a restoration service was a logical step for the company. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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The German-built D-239 engine was rated at 68hp and produced 185lb/ft of torque. This tractor features a Bosch fuel injection pump, but a CAV unit was used on some.

Today, Nathan Hirst, who joined Young’s Agricultural Services Ltd. as an apprentice in 2017, now spends the bulk of his time restoring a variety of vintage and classic tractors for customers.

It was the company’s approach to restoration, as well as the quality of the end product, that attracted Mark to Young’s. “The process and terms are established before work gets underway,” he explained. “We obviously agreed what I wanted to be done to the tractor, but Terry explained that if they encountered unexpected problems or grey areas, he’d be straight on the phone to talk it through.”

WORK BEGINS

With the tractor thoroughly cleaned, assessed and in the workshop at Stretham, work got underway dismantling it, ready for repairs and shot blasting.

The main tasks included a full engine rebuild, including crankshaft polish and injection pump overhaul, parking brake overhaul and disc brake replacement, hydraulic rocker shaft bush replacement, front axle overhaul and some serious fabrication with regard to the mudguards.

Although lengthy, the engine overhaul proved to be straightforward, as did replacing the brakes and rocker shaft bushing, but the front axle put up a fight! Years of neglect meant that the pivot pin and bushes were passed their

Nathan Hirst undertook much of the restoration work on KVE 600P. best and the kingpins were in desperate need of replacement.

The parking brake, a notorious problem area on the World Wide Series skid unit, needed a new band – but whilst inspecting the components, Nathan noticed that the drum that the band operates on was cracked. A good, used example was sought and the system was back to operating standard.

With the tractor stripped down, the clutch naturally came under inspection, but it had evidently been overhauled prior to its sale, as it was in excellent condition.

Mechanically, the worst of the jobs had been attended to, but the sheet metal posed a whole new set of problems. The bonnet was in good shape and would not require much preparation prior to painting, but the cab was poor.

A new roof and windscreen surround were required, as well as new ➤

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RESTORING A true icon of the ’70s!

The 574 was fitted with 6.00-16 and 12.4/11-36 tyres as standard, but this tractor is fitted with the optional 7.50-16 and 13.6/12-36 rubber.

mudguards. The mudguard tops were purchased, but the rest was fabricated in-house to achieve the required standard. They took time to get right, but the effort was certainly worth it.

No doors were fitted when the tractor arrived, so Mark went on a hunt to find some originals. He managed to locate some from a 674 that were in good order, so this was another tick on the ‘to find’ list. Mark explained that Terry has some excellent contacts and is able to source

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many of the used parts required for a restoration, but he was keen to help out by sourcing parts for his tractor wherever possible.

Good-quality original parts are becoming harder to find, but Mark was able to call on friend Andy Titerton, a farmer and IH enthusiast, for several hard-to-locate parts for the project.

Thankfully, he was fortunate to find most of the items that were needed for this particular project.

BEING SENSIBLE

The 574 came fitted with a new radiator, but as many of you will realise, there is often a discrepancy regarding the length of ‘neck’ on replacement radiators for 74 Series tractors. This one was no different and so Mark asked the vendor if he had the original in the hope that it could be salvaged and repaired. His luck was in and it was sent off to be re-cored, maintaining the original look of the tractor. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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Up to 10 ‘suitcase’ weights could be fitted, weighing 67lb (30kg) each.

Although originality was an important factor throughout the project, Mark says that he was not governed by it. “Some parts are hard to find and you have to draw the line at how long you’re prepared to look for them,” he said. “The rear lights and plough light are extremely difficult to locate, or are very expensive. I wasn’t prepared to pay the money being asked for some items and so compromised by having aftermarket parts. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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Parts, like the door handles, were rechromed where necessary.

Good-quality replacement lighting is hard to find for World Wide Series tractors.

“I did get lucky with a good, used plough light, which Young’s put a new switch in for me, but the rear lights proved impossible to find at a sensible price. The new ones we opted for look good enough.

“The same goes for the tyres. It would be lovely to have a set of Goodyears, but I couldn’t justify the expense given that the tractor was never intended to be a showpiece. I always said that when I bought a tractor I would use it for what it was designed for and although I will enjoy it on the odd road run, it’ll be used to process firewood and for a spot of ploughing!

“I did tell Terry that I wanted to make a couple of additions too,” Mark continued. “These won’t please the purists, but were something that I’d thought about doing for a while. The additional spool valve was a factory option anyway, but a flashing beacon and radio were personal touches that make the tractor specific to me.

“The whole project went well from start to finish and I’m pleased with how things worked out. Lockdown restrictions meant that I couldn’t check on progress in person as much as I would have liked, but I got down to the workshop as often as I could and it was nice to see how it was taking shape.

“We’d discuss any issues, plus if Nathan or Terry thought that something ought to be done that hadn’t been agreed on, we’d have a conversation about it and, the majority of the time, I’d tell them to get on and do it as I couldn’t see the point in going to all of this trouble and leaving something that I’d later regret.”

to the time and patience involved. The photographs do not do the tractor justice – with the two shades of paint looking just as they would have done when the 574 left Doncaster – albeit this time in two-pack form.

“It’s hard to underestimate how much of Nathan’s time is spent preparing a tractor for paint,” Gavin explained.

“Fresh paint shows every little blemish and so it’s important that the prep is thorough. It’s hard work but, as you can see, it pays off in the end.”

With the tractor resplendent in its new paint and assembled where possible, ➤

PREPARATION

With the tractor ready for paint, it was up to Nathan to prepare it for spraying and it’s clear to see that his efforts paid off. The finish is fantastic and testament

SPECIFICATION: IH 574 Engine

IH D-239

Cylinders

4

Power

68hp

Bore

98mm (3.88in)

Stroke

128.5mm (5.06in)

Displacement

3,912cc (239cu in)

Torque

251Nm (185lb/ft) @1,600rpm

Rated speed

2,200rpm

Transmission

8 fwd, 4 rev or 16 fwd, 8 rev or Hydrostatic

Lift capacity

1,633kg (3,600lb)*

PTO

540 or 540 & 1,000rpm

Fuel capacity

77 litres (17 gallons)

Length

3,430mm (135in)

Wheelbase

2,170mm (85.5in)

Width

1,625mm (64in)

Height

2,310mm (91in)

Turning radius

3,050mm (120in)**

Weight

2,533kg (5,585lb)

Front tyres

6.00-16

Rear tyres

12.4/11-36

* At link ends ** Without brakes

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A new starter and alternator were fitted in addition to a new loom and Mark picked up a dash panel from tractor breaker Ron Greet, of Devon, to house the five gauges as IH had originally intended. A radio, speakers and external antenna completed the work on the electrical side of the project and that just left the finishing touches – such as decals and the like.

The end result is a credit to Young’s Agricultural Services Ltd., and Nathan in particular, especially as Mark was overjoyed at the outcome of 15 months’ work. I was lucky enough to be there on handover day with Mark, Paddy, Terry, Nathan and Gavin and we all agreed that it had been well worth waiting for.

KVE 600P was delivered in time for Christmas 2021 and Mark has spent several weeks enjoying the tractor and showing it to his very envious friends.

He even took it to Eddie Pemberton’s farm, now run by son Mike, who recognised the sound as Mark was

approaching. “He instantly knew that it was a 574,” Mark explained. “He said it sounded sweet and was very complimentary about how good the tractor looked.”

Having acquired a period Twose transport box, which Young’s is returning to an as-new state, Mark is now looking for a period trailer to use with the 574. This, Mark says, will satisfy him for a while, but as Eddie Pemberton ran a B-414 and 674 too, a similar fleet would be something that he would like to replicate!

He is also keen to know if the farm’s original IH 574, NBF 549P, is still around.

A DVLA vehicle check reveals that it has not been taxed since 1999, but the hope is that someone will know of its whereabouts. Should you have information, please get in touch with the editor in the first instance, via e-mail (tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk). * Thanks to Mark Coates, Terry Young, Gavin Young and Nathan Hirst for their help in producing this feature. ■

USEFUL CONTACTS

A Bould Tractors, Machinery & Plant Greatgate, Staffordshire Tel: 07966 413753 facebook.com: A Bould tractors/machinery/plant Agriline Products Ltd. Stoke Prior, Worcestershire Tel: 01527 579111 agrilineproducts.com Bepco Kidderminster, Worcestershire Tel: 01299 252270 bepcoparts.com Ron Greet Broadhempston, Devon Tel: 01803 812269 rongreet.co.uk Tractorparts.co.uk Ltd. Earl Shilton, Leicestershire Tel: 01455 843955 tractorparts.co.uk Young’s Agricultural Services Ltd. Stretham, Cambridgeshire Tel: 01353 648078 youngs-as.co.uk

The 574 had a lift capacity of 1,633kg (3,600lb) and generated 63hp at the PTO.

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Cheffins Vintage Sale Bigger and Better The Cheffins Vintage Sale in April will take place over two days with all items selling live on the day

Friday 22nd & Saturday 23rd April The Saleground, Sutton, Ely, Cambs CB6 2QT

Sales and valuations undertaken nationwide. Call 01353 777767 or email vintage@cheffins.co.uk Catalogues available from the auctioneers two weeks prior for £12 by post.

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MEMORY LANE

In this photograph, David Woods is seen training the President of the Australian YFC to operate a Ford 2000. All photos: courtesy of David Woods.

A life with Ford

David Woods spent four decades with Ford Tractor Operations. He recalls some memories from the ’60s.

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avid Woods started his career with the Ford Motor Company Ltd. on 7 March 1960, when he joined the International Statistics and Market Research section of the Product Planning department at Dagenham. This was a time when the Fordson Dexta and Major were big players in the market, but scheduled to be replaced by a brand-new range of tractors.

It had been planned that the Tractor Division, as it was then known, would vacate the Dagenham plant by early 1964 to allow Ford to build car engines. Tractor production would switch to a new, purpose-built plant at Basildon.

“No other tractor manufacturer had ever contemplated producing a completely-new product line and a new manufacturing plant at

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David with a Ford 2000 and Ransomes Cropguard sprayer in 1965.

the same time,” David told T&M. “It was a plan full of timing risks. Not only that, but the transmissions and rear axles were to be made in another plant in Antwerp, Belgium.

“In the early ’60s, Massey Ferguson was stealing more and more of Ford’s traditional market share in the 50hpplus tractor class with the MF 65, that was a much more modern product than the Super Major. Something had to be done – and fast!

“The launch of the Dexta in 1957, followed by the Super Dexta, was beginning to hit Massey in its traditional sector. These models did not really require any change at all. However the die was cast and the final decisions to proceed with the 6X line were authorised by Henry Ford II.” The New Performance Fordsons were launched in the summer of 1963 and other than the new blue and grey livery there were few other major changes. The colour scheme was key, as it heralded the arrival of the new 6X range of tractors – the first to come out of Basildon.

At this point David had joined the Product Training staff at the Mechanised Farming Centre, at Boreham House in Essex. His main qualification for this new job, he says, was farming ➤ Ford supplied a 3000 for several Silverstone-based race meetings in the 1960s. On this occasion, David ‘chauffeured’ Mike Hailwood and his motorcycle on a parade lap, to the crowd’s delight.

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MEMORY LANE

red both 3000 our ploughing marathon, in 1965, featu s TS 82.

Ford dealer Gates of Baldock’s 24-h Ransome and 3000 a with g ghin plou is d and 5000 models. In this photo Davi

experience on a dairy farm in Kent, as a tractor driver and general farm worker.

This experience was to count for very little though, as he discovered after just a few weeks at Boreham that his knowledge of Ford tractors was virtually zero compared to colleagues such as qualified trainers Martin Brown and Jim Daniel.

Thankfully, he got to grips with the products with the help of Geoff Tiplady, and it was this solid grounding of the Fordson models that stood him in good stead for the arrival of the 6X 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000, which were planned to be sent to Boreham early in 1964 – including some fitted with the new Select-O-Speed (S-O-S) transmission.

It would be the summer of that year when prototypes and pre-production models eventually arrived for evaluation and training purposes. The prototypes, David recalls, were hand-built tractors using components that did not necessarily meet correct material specification.

The machines that made up this first batch featured warning plates affixed to the mudguards by the Product Engineering department, advising against using them in the field, largely because of the quality of the materials used to build them.

PROBLEMS

“There was no way that these tractors would be treated delicately by us, as we could not wait to get them in the field and get a feel for Select-O-Speed,” David remarked. “So each of the warning plates was removed and off we went with ploughs and cultivators, like children with new toys at Christmas!

David driving a Ford 3000 Select-O-Speed at the 1966 British Grand Prix, Silverstone, with Jack Brabham.

“We spent hours in the field putting these new models through their paces.

Early problems included S-O-S levers that broke easily and hydraulic cavitation on the three-cylinder models when using a loader on an incline. The external pump was very prone to oil aeration that stopped the hydraulics completely.

“Product Engineering staff were up and down to Boreham as our list of problems grew. However, what we did not know at the time was that these engineering prototypes actually were much more reliable than the early production models!”

David and his colleagues experienced some difficulty getting the Select-OSpeed transmission to change gear smoothly, especially fourth to fifth. The unit was made in the Highland Park plant in Michigan, USA, and was supposed to be adjusted ready for assembly, but Mike Hutton, the senior service instructor, established that there were defects in the adjustment of the brake bands and clutches in the UK transmissions.

He developed a new adjustment procedure at Boreham that was immediately adopted at Basildon, but the fourth to fifth shift remained a problem that led to the ‘jerk-o-matic’ jibe from Ford’s rivals.

By mid-1964 Boreham’s training staff were working hard to develop dealertraining materials for the

launch of 6X. This was the most important event ever in the company’s history and with the date set for 10 October 1964, at the Radio City Music Hall in New York, it was all hands on deck.

It was not envisaged that Basildon and Boreham would be directly involved in the launch across ‘The Pond’, but a phone call from the USA, in August of that year, was met with frantic activity in the UK. Four tractors were needed for the New York event and so it was a race to make them ready and get them loaded on to the QE2 at Southampton for their voyage to North America.

The tractors returned in October and were soon back in the Essex mud, playing their part in dealer training.

“The 6X dealer launch was a big success, but now Boreham had to play its part by training every company and dealer employee involved in sales, marketing and service, starting mid-October,” David explained.

“There were three two-day courses each week for dealer management and sales staff. These ran right up to Christmas and on into the New Year

David in the seat of a top-of-therange Ford 5000 at Boreham House.

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The 4000 would go on to become the best-selling model in the range. Here, David (seated) is seen at the Ford Training Centre in Helsinki.

before we got everyone through. We had to get as many people as possible trained before the public launch at the Smithfield Show that was to be crucial to the future of Ford tractors.”

STRETCHED

“At the start of 1965, sales of the new 6X line were rapidly expanding and it was not long before the well-known product problems began,” David continued.

“This stretched our service capability to the absolute limit, as well as the new Parts Depot at Basildon. The concern for us in training was that the reliability of the production tractors was not the same as the prototypes.

“In hindsight, there is no doubt that the Ford Motor Company was extensively challenged by the 6X and very quickly moved on to design the 6Y product. This was marketed as a complete fix for all the delinquencies of the 6X tractors. New hood and grille styling was used to try and convince both dealers and farmers that we had fixed the gremlins for once and all.

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David clearing the pond at Boreham House with a 5000 and McConnel excavator.

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MEMORY LANE

A 2000 complete with wheel weights front and rear.

The arrival of the Ford Force range finally gave the company something to shout about. smiling faces when we emerged from the real depression of the 1965-67 era.”

The Ford Force line, known internally as 6Y, was, by all accounts, a huge success – but in a bid to bolster its line-up and cater for the needs of those that needed a larger tractor, the big 8000 was introduced in 1968 as a high-horsepower alternative to the British-built 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000.

David was manager of the Ford Tractor Training Centre at this point and was photographed with the 8000 at Boreham.

He recalls the model with particular frustration. “Frankly, this tractor was designed for the US prairies and was not really suited to Europe,” he said.

“It was too heavy and had wheels that were too wide for ploughing. However it was good for contract silage making, with excellent PTO power. It was basically a contractor machine, or used on very large estates where the power available could be used.

“We had one Ford 8000 at Boreham House for evaluation – for dealers to look at and try. It needed four-wheel drive to make it really a useful machine in Europe.”

With the arrival of the 1970s came the turbocharged 7000 and the Sankey-built ‘Q’ cab – both icons in their own right.

David’s career would take in these additions to Ford’s tractor division and many other milestones in the next 30 years.

“I was manager of International Training at Boreham House for two years, before taking responsibility for Northern Europe Sales and then Dealer Network development in that region. Then I retired gracefully!” he exclaimed. “I enjoyed every day of my career with Ford Tractor Operations, Ford New Holland, and finally Case New Holland.” ■

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A Ford 8000 was sent to Boreham House for evaluation. David is seen here getting to grips with it.

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ORIGINALIT Y | DAVID BROWN

Original beauty

Finding ‘mint’, original-style tractors is not easy – particularly when they are more than 50 years old and built by David Brown. Peter Love finds a nice example.

To find a David Brown Super Cropmaster in this condition is certainly rare.

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n the Chichester district of West Sussex, on the shores of Chichester Harbour and just five miles southwest of the city, lies the idyllic village of Birdham. It is not prime farming land, as such, but the location chosen by a Mr Cook to run a smallholding and his contracting business – much of which was mowing.

After WW2 he used a 1946/7 David Brown VAK1/A, which he possibly bought new. When it was time to buy a replacement tractor, as the VAK1/A had performed well he went back to Sidlesham Motors for something suitable. Thanks to George Muggeridge’s research, we know that Cook traded in the VAK1/A for £100 and brought home a Super Cropmaster (VAK/3/1C) in April 1953, which cost £484 to buy.

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Not very many of the more powerful Super Cropmasters have survived, compared to the proliferous Cropmaster (VAK1/C), which makes the Super Cropmaster even more interesting.

Digressing, it is worth remembering that David Brown’s ability to produce tractors to a good standard in sufficient quantities was born from the business relationship with Harry Ferguson.

It was an unhappy relationship and culminated in Ferguson-Brown Ltd. becoming David Brown Tractors Ltd. in early 1939, following David Brown learning of Ferguson’s meeting with Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan, in October 1938.

Those early Ferguson Type A tractors had many problems and in 1937 David Brown established his own tractor design team, led by Albert Kersey, which left him in a good position when the split with Ferguson arose. In Ferguson’s absence, Kersey had been working on a more powerful tractor – eventually designated VAK1 – Vehicle Agricultural Kerosene No.1.

The basis of the tractor, first seen at the Royal Show in 1939, was an overhead-valve engine built in house, with a 31⁄2in bore, 4in stroke and 154cu in capacity. The design, developed with help from Alex Taub of Vauxhall Motors, featured wet cylinder liners, for ease of maintenance, and produced 35hp.

Those familiar with David Brown will realise that the company’s roots were in the manufacturing of gears and so the transmission for the new tractor was not a huge concern. It was a robust and compact four-speed (plus reverse) unit, but was rather noisy.

David Brown wanted hydraulics to be an option for those that could afford such a system and so a bolt-on power lift, using a Dowty pump similar to that used on the Type A, was incorporated. DB engineers had to pick their way around Ferguson patents in many cases, but did better than some regarding patent infringement, and also incorporated some depth control in the process, as well as a PTO. The end result was a neat tractor, finished in a bright red ‘Hunting Pink’ livery, that looked very stylish.

WW2 meant that tractor production was reduced, with employees concentrating on the manufacture of parts for military vehicles, including aircraft. It is said that around 1,000 agricultural tractors were produced each year during the war. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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The right-hand, column-mounted hand throttle arrangement is thought to have been on the tractor for much of its life.

The battery is fitted in a tray on the offside.

Note the Busatis mid-mounted mower with the blade removed.

The intake and exhaust manifolds, and associated fittings, are said to be original.

VAK1

The David Brown tractor gained its VAK1 designation in 1941 and was superseded by the VAK1/A in 1945. The main differences were improvements to the engine and the lengthening of the wheelbase.

This tractor was intended as a stopgap, but remained in production until it was replaced by the VAK1/C in 1947. This was, arguably, the defining model in the ‘Hunting Pink’ era of tractors and came to being following the dropping of the VAK1/B model at the design stage.

The new model was longer, in order to incorporate a power lift, and featured an optional six-speed transmission. A preproduction model appeared in 1946 and it is said that DB’s sales department felt that the new tractor should have a name.

Not only were rival manufacturers naming their tractors, but a name would detract from the reality that it was a revised version of an old model.

The VAK1/C was designated the Cropmaster and was launched in April 1947 with or without a power lift and with either a four- or six-speed transmission.

The Super Cropmaster, designated VAK/3/1C in TVO form, came about through the need for a more powerful tractor – which resulted in a 37.5hp version of the four-cylinder engine being fitted to the Cropmaster chassis. Bore size was now 35⁄8in.

Other features included changes to the carburettor and manifold, a strengthened front axle, new hydraulic pump, re-worked mudguards and bonnet side panels. It was launched at the Smithfield Show in 1950 and it is this model that is the focus of this feature.

This particular example is only with its third owner and is interesting in that it is believed that is was sold new with an Austrian-built Busatis mid-mounted mower. The current owner has the ➤

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The most recent tax disc on the tractor shows that it was last used in early 1977, before being taken off the road. blade and other fitments, despite them not being fitted to the tractor.

The tractor also features a right-hand, column-mounted hand throttle assembly, rather than the left-hand arrangement usually fitted to David Brown tractors. It is, interestingly, also fitted with DB’s TCU (Traction Control Unit), which the company introduced to farmers at the 1954 Smithfield Show.

Given that the tractor was purchased in 1953, TCU was evidently fitted afterwards – which is an interesting talking point in its own right.

The tractor was last used in early 1977, and the £5 tax ran out in February of that year. After some time it went to Mark Cowell of Southern Counties Tractor Spares Ltd., at Earnley near Chichester, and was first seen by the Robert Muggeridge in a greenhouse on the site. Sometime later, a deal was eventually done and it joined the Muggeridges’ amazing fleet a while back.

It was a pleasure to see this tractor as there aren’t many this original, so well preserved. Tractors of this age are particularly hard to find in a condition that matches the Super Cropmaster’s, but David Brown models are even more difficult to locate – making OPO 467 even more special!

If you would like to learn more about DB’s history of tractor production, T&M

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The business end of the tractor is in fine fettle too. recommends The David Brown Tractor Story Part One: 1936-1948 and Part Two: Agricultural Tractors 1949-1964 by Stuart Gibbard. Both are available from Japonica Press (classictractors.co.uk or +44 (0)1377 270209). * Thanks to George and Robert Muggeridge for making special arrangements to transport the tractor to a location for the photography used in this feature. ■

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MF starter motor

Dear T&M, Regarding the starter motor overhaul on the Massey Ferguson 550, although the fault was indeed with the motor, it is always wise to carry out several simple checks before removing the motor.

Battery condition and cables are quite often the cause of poor starting. It always pays to start at the battery terminals and follow the cables towards the motor. Always ensure that the battery connections are clean and tight.

The earth lead connection to the tractor body is often neglected, but this can be the cause of poor starting.

The best way to check this is to connect a jump lead from the battery earth terminal directly to a mounting bolt on the starter.

Combine conundrum

Dear T&M, Have you ever seen a combine like this before? This photo was taken in the very early ’50s on a Box Brownie camera, hence the poor quality! My dad is driving dear old BUD 704, which in

Letters, e-mails, tweets & posts

This was a common problem with MF 500 Series tractors, as the earth lead was attached to the hard nose mounting bolt, rather than the engine block. I recall that MF’s service department issued a bulletin suggesting that a new, extended earth cable should be made up and connected directly to the body of the starter to overcome any high resistance issues.

Keep up the good work with the magazine.

Robert Allen, via e-mail

MF 30

Dear T&M, I read with interest the ‘Machinery milestones’ article on page 34 of the January issue.

The MF 30 drill was a machine that I was heavily involved with during my time at Massey Ferguson.

Of interest was the reference to the 1972 Fisons ‘Spreaders in action’ event, held south of Tetbury in Gloucestershire that year, in which the MF 30 drill had the accolade of being the most accurate machine (under one per cent inaccurate if I remember correctly) in the test plots.

It was operated by me as an MF Company Demonstrator at the time, so I take full credit for it! MF did use this result as a sales and marketing tool for subsequent publicity and, interestingly, the 30 drill was also sold by Ford Tractor dealers during that period, whose customers preferred it to the Bettinson machine, which many of them held a franchise for.

Chris Clack, via e-mail SL: I doff my cap to you, Chris! It is a great achievement and even more astounding considering that it was 50 years ago!

SL: Checking the simple things first is wise advice and thank you for your knowledge specific to the MF 500 Series.

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those days was the workhorse of the farm. The farm owner’s brother is on the back, bagging.

If my memory serves me right, the sacks in those days held 2cwt. Try lifting those onto a trailer with no hydraulic lifts!

I have no idea of the make of the combine. It could be a oneoff, as I have never seen another in my 78 years .I wonder if BUD 704 made it to preservation?

Tony Elliott, via e-mail SL: Calling all knowledgeable folk! What is it?

Bentall spreader

Dear T&M, I continue to receive and read T&M and in the November 2021 issue I came across a manufacturer’s name (Bentall) that took me back to my childhood on our home farm in Co. Tyrone.

I would be interested in finding out more about a Bentall BSM 4 manure spreader, which I recall my late father owning and using. He often commented on how hard it

was to keep the chain in repair.

I might be interested in locating one for sale, if salvageable.

Will Doran, via e-mail SL: I think you are referring to the BMS4 spreader – a PTOdriven model with a centrallymounted axle. I have never seen one ‘in the metal’, but I am familiar with its appearance. I am sure that readers will be able to tell you more about it.

If you can help Will, please get in touch: tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk

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Leyland’s big launch Jonathan Whitlam looks back fondly at the launch of Leyland’s new range in 1972.

A weathered example of the Leyland 255, the smallest of the new 1972 Leyland range to feature the new 4/98 engine. The safety cab was brought across from the 344 model that the 255 replaced and was capable of being tipped backwards to gain access to the driveline.

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t was half a century ago when British Leyland made its biggest ever launch of new tractor models. In later years a big revamp would occur, but that was pretty tame in comparison with what happened in 1972 – when the company decided to go all out to compete with the big players in the tractor market.

Despite the Leyland name only being placed on tractors three years before, the new models that appeared during 1972 would pave the way for the rest of Leyland tractor production beyond 1980.

So, how did it all start?

LEYLAND’S BIRTH

Back in 1972, Leyland was still a very new name when it came to agricultural tractors. While the Leyland name itself came from Leyland Motors, based in the Lancashire town of Leyland, various mergers during the course of the 1960s

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led to lots of other British companies being absorbed, until the mega-merger at the end of the decade, which saw British Motor Holdings Ltd. and Leyland join forces as the British Leyland Motor Corporation Ltd., known simply as British Leyland.

British Motor Holdings Ltd., itself the result of a merger, included the Nuffield tractor range that had originally been created in 1948 by Morris. This range, painted orange, had slowly evolved over the years and, in 1967, comprised three new models: the little 4/25 derived from the earlier BMC Mini tractor, the 3/45 which was the only three-cylinderpowered tractor in the range, and the flagship 4/65 model.

Reliability issues and a perceived need to update the ageing Nuffield brand were two of the reasons that these tractors, built in a factory at Bathgate in Scotland shared by the production lines of the

Leyland small and medium-sized truck ranges, were phased out in 1969 with a range of three Leyland-branded tractors replacing the old order. Instead of being orange, these new tractors wore a new blue and silver colour scheme.

These first Leyland tractors, with new styling as well as the new colours, included the little 154, basically a re-painted Nuffield 4/25 and the least changed of all the new tractors. The flagship 4/65 model was replaced by the new 70hp 384 and the new 344 was the replacement for the 3/45 and, as this model now featured a new motor, the whole Leyland range was powered by four-cylinder engines.

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The top cover of the bonnet on the Leyland tractors could be tilted to gain access to the fuel tank, radiator and the 4/98 engine. The two panels below, retained by a spring, could also be removed to get at the battery positioned under the fuel tank at the front.

3/45 was built in the Midlands, where the Nuffield tractors had originally been constructed, and so the deletion of the three-cylinder powerplant helped reduce costs incurred by transporting engines around the country.

The new models, particularly the 344 and 384, set design trends that would remain a feature of Leyland tractors for some time. Indeed, the new bonnets with their opening top covers and the two side panels mounted on springs on either side, would remain on all subsequent Leyland tractors and even their Marshall successors.

The Nuffield 10-speed transmission was also retained on the 344 and 384, this being a feature of the last two generations of Nuffield tractors and still considered to be at least equal to what the competition had to offer.

One feature of these first Leyland tractors that would not remain though,

Inside the cab of the 255, supplied to Leyland by Sta-Dri, all of the main controls were within easy reach of the driving seat. The two gear levers were positioned on the central transmission tunnel with five ratios and reverse being selected by the left lever and high and low by the smaller right-hand stick, giving a 10 forward and two reverse transmission.

was the engine line-up. Leyland took the four-cylinder engine that had originally been designed and built by BMC and improved it considerably, including better balancing to reduce noise and vibration. Ultimately, this was just a stop gap measure, as a new series of Leyland diesel engines was already under development.

The first major thing to happen after the launch of the first Leyland tractors in 1969 was the need to develop safety cabs to meet the legislation that came into force during 1970. For the two larger models, Leyland came up with a stylish cab developed in conjunction with Sta-Dri, which then built them for Leyland.

These cabs had a large glass area with slim, but strong, pillars and suited the design of the 344 and 384 well. The cabs also had the ability to easily tilt back the top half rearwards to gain access to the

driveline for maintenance purposes. The end result was an advanced cab design for 1970.

Then, in 1971, a new model arrived.

Farmers had still wanted the option of a three-cylinder tractor, due to the fact that it resulted in a lighter machine, the 344 being almost the same weight as the more powerful 384. Leyland listened and the request was granted with the launch of the new 253 model, powered by a three-cylinder Perkins engine that was already being used to great acclaim in the Massey Ferguson 135 tractor and had originally been used in the earlier 35 model.

Leyland could not justify the cost of putting a three-cylinder engine into production at Bathgate, as its only application would have been for this tractor, and so it decided to buy-in a powerplant instead, even if that meant buying from a competitor; Perkins being owned by Massey Ferguson.

As it turned out, the 253 would not last long in its original guise because, in 1972, big changes were on the way!

MIDDLEWEIGHTS

So far Leyland had produced two types of tractors: the 154, classed as a Lightweight model, and the 253, 344 and 384 – that it called the Middleweight models. By the end of 1972 only the 154 would remain as before and four new ➤ The Leyland 270 was the best seller in the range, with its 70hp being seen as ideal for both medium and heavy tasks – the 4/98 engine proving to be one of the strong points of the model. Note the side rails which the engine and other components sit in, a design first seen on the Nuffield Universal of 1948 and still used by the Leyland designers. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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5 0 th A N N I V E R S A R Y This is a later example of the 285 complete with newer-style bonnet decals. The side rails were beefed up slightly to accommodate the more powerful six-cylinder engines.

With front fuel tank moved to the rear, the six-cylinder 6/98 engine fitted snugly under the bonnet of the new 285 model, and the exhaust was downswept to pass under the cab and emerge at the rear, giving excellent forward visibility.

Heavyweight models would enter the fold.

The 253 now became the 245, signifying a change of numbering system that moved away from the cubic engine capacity and now had the number ‘2’ referring to two-wheel drive while the ‘45’ related to the power output. Apart from this change, the 245 was otherwise mostly unchanged from the 253 only launched the previous year.

The 344 was replaced by the new 255, a model which, with 55hp available, was a direct replacement for its predecessor.

The 384 was replaced by the 270 which, like the 255, was powered by a new generation of Leyland diesel engine called the 98 Series. In the case of these two models, the exact engine was the 4/98.

This was a much better engine than the old BMC-derived units and produced much less noise and vibration. It was also a much less thirsty powerplant and soon became renowned for its reliability and economy. The same 4/98 engine was

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used in both new models, with the fuelling being altered to produce the different power requirements.

The 10-speed transmission was retained, as this was still pretty up-todate given the number of ratios available, and the levers to operate the gearbox were still positioned centrally, in front of the seat. The same safety cab was also brought across from the earlier models.

The 255, and especially the 270, soon became very successful models for

Leyland, selling well in many different countries, and a lot of that success could be put down to the use of the 4/98 engine.

HEAVYWEIGHTS

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5 0 th A N N I V E R S A R Y been used on Fordson Super Major skid units and then six-cylinder derivatives.

County then went on to produce a whole range of four-wheel drive tractors using the same design and based on later Ford tractors, as well as a small number of International Harvester-based machines.

In the same timespan as the Leyland four-wheel drive tractors were being built, County had just started producing its most powerful tractors so far, based on the American-built Ford 9000 and its successor, the 9600. These were 145hp tractors that actually made the new Leyland machines look rather small in comparison!

The Leyland tractors with the County four-wheel drive system were launched as the 485 and the 4100. Once again, the same transmission and safety cab were used, although the lower front section had to be modified to allow enough clearance for the large front wheels to turn. The County system also gave a low centre of gravity, making the tractors ideal for working on steep ground and the tractor’s differential lock now worked on all four wheels.

These two new tractors were extremely impressive and with their proven County components were seen as of great interest to larger-scale farmers, estates and contractors. The 6/98 engines were just as reliable as the 4/98 units and everything looked set for the whole range to be a great success.

Unfortunately, not everything would go according to plan!

An export version of the 4100, using the same rounded rear mudguards as had been used on the first Leyland tractors of 1969.

slightly and the transmission was now controlled by side-mounted gear levers connected to the transmission by rod linkages.

These were large and powerful tractors in 1972, most farmers not even thinking about owning an 85hp machine, let alone a 100hp tractor! Mated to the old 10-speed transmission and with the safety cab fitted, the 285 and 2100 were truly impressive machines.

But Leyland did not stop there. It also offered four-wheel drive versions of the two six-cylinder tractors. Rather than develop its own four-wheel drive system, Leyland turned to County Commercial Cars, based in Fleet, Hampshire, to provide its own four-wheel drive solution for the Leyland six-cylinder tractors.

County adapted its unique twin-prop design with equal-size wheels to fit the Leyland tractors. This system had first

Leyland Heavyweight tractors launched at the Royal Smithfield Show in London at the end of 1972.

As the model numbers signified, the new 285 and 2100 were 85 and 100hp two-wheel drive tractors respectively.

Although the bonnet looked longer, it was exactly the same as the one used on the four-cylinder models, the extra space needed for the six-cylinder engine being made available by moving the fuel tank from the front to the very back of the tractor.

The exhaust silencer was also moved to a rearward position, instead of on the side of the bonnet as on the fourcylinder machines, and was now mounted up the rear cab window pillar – giving unrivalled forward visibility for this class of tractor.

A flat-floor cab was also made possible by raising the floor level of the cab

HEARTACHE

The 245, 255 and 270 performed well, but the six-cylinder tractors had an Achille’s heel in the way they were put together with the old 10-speed transmission. Failures soon began to reported from customers as the problems manifested themselves with the

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS: Leyland range (1972) LIGHTWEIGHT

MIDDLEWEIGHT

HEAVYWEIGHT

Model

154

245

255

270

Engine

BMC 15T

Perkins D3.152

Leyland 4/98DT

Leyland 4/98NT

Leyland 6/98DT

Leyland 6/98NT

Power

25hp

45hp

55hp

70hp

85hp

100hp

Cylinders

4

3

4

6

Capacity

1.5-litre

2.5-litre

3.77-litre

5.65-litre

Transmission

9 fwd, 3 rev

Weight

1,007kg*

285

485

2100

4100

10 fwd, 2 rev 2,667kg

2,857kg

2,859kg

3,628kg

4,900kg**

3,628kg

4,900kg**

* Without cab ** Depending on specification

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The 2100 was the largest two-wheel drive tractor in the Leyland range, with 100hp on tap from the 6/98 engine.

connection between the rubbermounted engine and the transmission itself, the whole assembly becoming misaligned when subjected to the normal stresses and strains of farm work.

The transmission had initially been developed for use with 60hp tractors and although it easily coped with upwards of 70hp, 100hp six-cylinder machines were never in the original design brief. To be fair, the transmission itself faired pretty well with the extra power, but no money or time had been taken to develop a proper connection between the new bigger engines and the gearbox itself. If money had been spent in this area it might have been a very different story when it came to the success of the Leyland heavyweight range.

As it was, news of the problems encountered by customers had a very adverse effect on sales of the six-cylinder models and as the 1970s was a decade when Leyland was dealing with many problems, especially in its many car factories that absorbed money like a sponge, the funds allocated to tractor construction were never enough to correct the error.

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had as much to do with their lacklustre sales performance as the engine/gearbox issues.

The result was that a few years on and the 485 and the 4100 were dropped from price lists, although the 285 and 2100 would remain and eventually have the alignment problem addressed with the introduction of the synchromesh transmission by the time they were phased out at the end of the decade.

DEVELOPMENT

The 255 became the 262 and the 270 the 272 in 1976, with slight increases in power. A quiet cab was introduced the same year to meet new, lower sound level regulations within tractor cabs. The new cab, built for Leyland by Victor Cabs based in the West Midlands, was also fitted to the 245 and the six-cylinder tractors, including the 485 and 4100 during their final throes.

Leyland tractors were built between 1969 and 1982, but no launch of new models ever came close to the launches of 1972. Despite all the glamour of the six-cylinder models and four-wheel drive style, the most lasting legacy of that year was without doubt the introduction of the 4/98 engine used in the 255 and 270.

That engine would go on to be used in Leyland tractors up to 1982, and then in Marshall tractors after that.

This drawing, used by Leyland in promotional material, shows how the County four-wheel drive system worked on the 485 and 4100 models.

In 1979 the Leyland 282 and 482 saw a turbocharger fitted to the 4/98 engine to boost output to 82 horsepower and then the following year the range received a significant makeover and emerged as the new yellow Harvest Gold range, the models remaining much as before, but now with the option of a new Explorer cab. The 4/98 engine was still used in the 602 and 604, 702 and 704 and the 802 and 804 models. ➤

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5 0 th A N N I V E R S A R Y The 100hp Leyland 4100 for the home market was certainly impressive. The County four-wheel drive system did lead to a very decreased turning circle, but the design also gave a low centre of gravity and differential lock on all four wheels.

After Charles Nickerson bought Leyland Tractors and moved production to Lincolnshire under the Marshall name in 1982, Leyland 4/98 engines continued to be used with even a 92hp version being produced as the Marshall 904XL. From 1984 Marshall also used the 6/98 engine to power its brand-new, sixcylinder line of 100 Series tractors – finally producing the sort of ‘Heavyweight’ tractor that deserved to be much more successful than it ultimately became.

50 years ago, British Leyland decided to upgrade its three-model tractor range to encompass no less than eight models.

It was a brave move given how tight company finances were at the time and also showed that British Leyland was serious about its position in the world tractor market.

This proved to work, more or less, and certainly there is no doubt that the

tractors introduced in 1972 formed an intrinsic part of the future of the Leyland brand at a time when it was thought it would have a much longer and much brighter one than that which later developed. Sadly, the Leyland name itself is now history, and its tractors relegated to the past, something that would have been unthinkable back in 1972. ■

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Ransomes’ 300 Series reversible ploughs replaced the TSR 100 Series in 1982.

New for ’82 From two to five furrows, Ransomes’ 300 Series was a new generation of reversible ploughs for the 1980s.

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ansomes Sims & Jefferies is a name synonymous with ploughs, with the first horse-drawn models produced by Robert Ransome in the early 1800s.

Naturally, the move from horses to tractors was a radical step, as was the change from trailed to mounted, but productivity increased significantly thanks to the introduction of the reversible plough. This, you may think, is a comparatively new design, but Ransomes & Sims, as it was at the time, was producing a reversible plough as early as 1866.

This type of plough did not catch on and the company had added balancetype ploughs to its range by the 1930s.

Differing models, for horses and tracklayers, were produced – but conventional ploughs were still the most popular and it would be a further two decades before the reversible plough as we know it today made an impact under the Ransomes banner.

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The single-furrow TS 51 and twofurrow TS 50 reversibles were awarded The Royal Agricultural Society of England Silver Medal at the Royal Show in 1952. Development continued and by the latter half of the 1960s, Ransomes’ reversible ploughs were outselling their conventional counterparts.

For some time, the company’s reversible ploughs followed the same model designation pattern as the conventional ploughs, with a knowledgeable person required to ascertain whether a TS 82 was a reversible or not. This confusion ceased when the letter ‘R’ was added to the reversible models’ designations – such as TSR 108.

The TSR 100 Series proved extremely popular throughout the 1970s, suitable for tractors above 50hp – with the largest models often seen behind County and Roadless models, but with everincreasing power outputs and versatility demanded by farmers and contractors, Ransomes Sims & Jefferies (RSJ)

concluded that something new was required to see it retain its market position throughout the 1980s.

Introduced in 1982, the 300 Series replaced the TSR 100 Series and offered a choice of two to five furrows. It was billed as “a new generation of two, three, four and five-furrow mounted reversibles that are right for your tractor, right for your operator and right for your land.”

RSJ’s ethos was to design a range of ploughs that was strong, yet compact, to minimise the lift capacity required and improve a tractor’s front end stability.

The compact nature of the ploughs meant that the weight of the plough was close to the tractor, making a two-furrow model suitable for a tractor as small as 45hp.

THREE VARIANTS

The 300 Series was split into three sections – S, HS and D. The TSR300S was a basic, two-furrow frame and headstock with bolt-on extensions for additional furrows. The TSR300HS was similar, but only available in four- and five-furrow forms and incorporating additional strength in both the frame and headstock as a result.

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IMPLEMENTS Features of all three variants included a quick hitch, with bar coupler fitted between the tractor’s lower links and simply raised to lock it into place under the headstock, and a single hydraulic ram to reverse the plough. A diverter valve, actuated by a cam on the front of the pivot shaft, automatically diverted oil from one end of the ram to the other to enable the reversing cycle to be completed with just one movement of the appropriate spool lever.

Other features included hand-adjusted wing stops to level the plough, and hand-operated adjustment of both angling and side shifting. The correct furrow width was obtained by interchanging the legs from left to right.

Two types of bodies were available – UCN semi-digger and SCN digger. Each of these was available with bar-type points to fit the standard leg and shear bolt protection was incorporated across the range.

SN skim coulters were also standard, with disc coulters available as an option on the TSR300S and TSR300HS – fitted to the rear furrow on the three- and four-furrow versions and four- and five-furrow versions respectively.

Alternatively, sword landsides could be specified in place of disc coulters.

RSJ’s 300 Series proved to be popular, particularly as the five-furrow TSR300HS

The two- and three-furrow TSR300FD complemented the rear-mounted variants. could take advantage of the power available from tractors like Ford’s Series TW and the County 1164. The company, however, had a trick up its sleeve that would see sub-100hp tractors, like the Ford 7610, plough six furrows at a time.

The answer was to offer a frontmounted plough – the TSR300FD – in conjunction with one of RSJ’s rearmounted 300 Series ploughs. Any tractor pulling a reversible plough needs front ballast and so the company chose to make it more efficient by swapping suitcase-style weights for a plough.

SPECIFICATION: Ransomes 300 Series Model No. of furrows Furrow width

TSR300S 2, 3 or 4

Bodies Inter-body clearance Under-beam clearance Disc coulters

Note: ‘BP’ signifies bar point.

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Optional (3 and 4 rear furrow only) 2: 45-75hp 3: 60-95hp 4: 75-120hp 2: 1,213lb (550kg) 3: 1,566lb (710kg) 2: 1,919lb (870kg) 2: Optional 3 & 4: Standard

TSR300HS 4 or 5 12 & 14in (30 & 35cm) UCN or SCN UCNY-BP or SCNY-BP (except 5-furrow TSR300HS) 34in (86cm) 25¾in (65cm) Optional (4 and 5 rear furrow only) 4: 90-120hp 5: 95-150hp 4: 1,974lb (895kg) 5: 2,328lb (1,055kg) Standard

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Standard 2: 55-85hp 3: 75-120hp 4: 95-145hp 2: 1,412lb (640kg) 3: 1,854lb (840kg) 2: 2,295lb (1,040kg) 2: Optional 3 & 4: Standard

This ‘push-pull’ system would see an RSJ front linkage attached to the tractor, to which was coupled either a two- or three-furrow TSR300FD. Incorporating the same characteristics as the rearmounted 300 Series ploughs, the front-mounted plough enabled up to eight furrows to be ploughed at once, making best use of the available power and traction.

The obvious drawback to such a system is ensuring safe travel on the road and although not everyone found the system to their liking, those that did like it made it look the norm.

Like so many other implements that broke the mould, TSR300FD wasn’t particularly popular and finding one today is quite difficult. They are prized by enthusiasts looking to recreate promotional material from the 1980s, but the rear-mounted 300 Series ploughs seem to have universal appeal.

They have a strong pedigree, produce a nice finish and wearing parts can be found to keep them operational in both commercial and hobby settings. ■

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The Moffett Multi-Function Tractor may not have taken the world by storm, but it impressed nonetheless.

griculture has been an important part of the Irish economy for many years and a large number of machinery manufacturers have established themselves to support the farming community at home and across the globe.

The country’s first major dalliance with agricultural machinery was the Fordson F – built in Cork in to support the area that was an important part of Henry Ford’s ancestry. Not only was it the place that his grandfather had lived, but it was also strategically positioned for exports to Great Britain and Europe.

Today, agricultural implements and attachments are Ireland’s predominant exports – enjoying tremendous success, but the desire and ability to produce quality products has been engrained in Irish manufacturing for many decades.

The subject of this feature is an obvious example. The Moffett MultiFunction Tractor, or MFT in abbreviated form, was the brainchild of Robert Moffett – a name that will be familiar to those that have encountered the Mounty – a compact, truck-mounted forklift that has provided numerous operators with the ability to load and unload cargo easily without relying on others.

Moffett Engineering was founded in 1945 by Robert’s father, Cecil, and had

With the loader fully raised, there was enough clearance to use both trailed and mounted implements. Photo: courtesy of Mike Williams. its roots in producing agricultural machinery for local farmers, but sadly, Cecil died in 1972, aged just 51, when Robert was 16 and so it fell to him and his sister, Carol, just three years older, to further their father’s work.

In 1986 a breakthrough was made when Moffett Engineering developed a truck-mounted forklift that would take the industry by storm. Remarkably, by 1990, the Moffett Mounty had been introduced to both the European and North American regions and soon

became the market-leading truckmounted forklift.

As if this was not enough, Moffett continued to pursue other ideas and through the combination of producing equipment for agriculture as well as materials-handling equipment, the MFT was born, with production starting in 1991 at a factory in Dundalk, Co. Louth.

An unconventional design, the machine included a number of features that made it extremely versatile and striking in appearance. Robert was aware

A view of the cab interior with the seat in alternate driving positions. Photos taken from promotional literature.

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The Massey Ferguson 390T-based Moffett MFT complete with buckrake. Photo taken from promotional literature.

of the importance of materials handling in agriculture and was familiar with the limitations of front-end loaders mounted to tractors.

Even those that have not used such equipment will appreciate that, due to the nature of the tasks in hand, such loaders need to be sturdy in construction and, as a result, weigh a considerable amount. Take, for example, Massey Ferguson’s 85 power loader, in production during the 1980s. The power model, fitted with 1.98m (75in) bulk bucket, weighed in at 688kg (1,517lb).

This type of attachment puts significant weight on the tractor’s front axle and wheels, limiting the load that can be lifted. Moffett also concluded that the operator was a not inconsiderable distance from the bucket or forks, which could be a disadvantage if particular tasks required intricacy or precision.

REAR LOADER

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weight distribution was also further improved.

Mounting a loader on the rear of a tractor is not all a bed of roses though, as users of rear-mounted forklifts and the like will testify. Such equipment is invaluable when used for short periods of time, but sustained use results in severe discomfort for the operator, due to continued rotation of the neck/back.

Moffett overcame this problem by replacing the tractor’s original cab with one that allowed the driving position to be reversed, depending on the task in hand. By dispensing with the traditional dashboard, the instrumentation could be placed on a slim panel on the right-hand side of the cab, leaving the seat and steering wheel free to swivel through 180 degrees.

This design altered when Moffett substituted the initial basis of the MFT, a Massey Ferguson 390T, for a New Holland 7840, but the fundamental principle of the rear-mounted loader remained largely the same.

The crux of the design was a selflevelling loader, with a two-tonne capacity, mounted to a substantial

Operating the MFT in the reversed driving position. Photo: courtesy of Mike Williams. sub-frame that attached to the rear axle of the tractor. Using a special stand, the loader could be removed from the tractor in around three minutes.

This was achieved by slotting the loader’s headstock into the corresponding section of the special stand, ensuring the support legs were correctly positioned, removing the locking pins from the sub-frame and disconnecting the various hydraulic hoses. ➤

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M U LT I - F U N C T I O N T R A C T O R Minus the loader, the MFT could be used in the same way as a conventional tractor – in this case a Ford 7840 Powerstar SL. Photo taken from promotional literature.

Although capable of operating some trailed and linkage-mounted equipment with the loader fully raised, the MFT was able to be used just the same as a conventional Massey Ferguson 390T with the loader removed. The Ferguson System hydraulics made the MFT a very competent machine for draft work – more than capable of pulling a

four-furrow plough in the right conditions.

It is purported that the development work for the MFT took approximately 18 months to complete, with the family farm providing the test facilities, but it is unclear why an MF skid unit was chosen.

Moffett Engineering’s literature hinted that proven components may have been

Removing the MFT’s loader was said to be a three-minute job for an experienced operator. A special stand kept it upright when not in use. Photo: courtesy of Mike Williams.

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one of the reasons for choosing the 390T, which has been lauded with tremendous praise in the years since it was introduced.

Power was provided by the Perkinsbuilt T4.236 turbocharged, four-cylinder engine, rated at 90hp (DIN). Mated to this was a choice of two transmissions – the 12-speed manual shuttle that was the bread and butter of so many 390Ts, or a

The six-cylinder, Ford-based MFT replaced the turbocharged, four-cylinder Massey Ferguson version in 1995. Photo: courtesy of Mike Williams. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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M U LT I - F U N C T I O N T R A C T O R BASIC SPECIFICATION: Moffett MFT Version MF 390T Perkins T4.236 4T 90hp (DIN) 77 litres (17 gallons) 12 fwd, 4 rev or 4 fwd, 4 rev

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power shuttle comprising a torque converter and four identical forward and reverse speeds. With this system fitted, there was no clutch pedal and the speeds were selected by a switch on the steering column.

MORE POWER

The original MFT’s replacement came in the form of a Ford New Holland 7840-based model, launched at the 1995 Royal Show. Among the obvious benefits were more power, thanks to a 100hp six-cylinder engine, and a 24-speed shuttle transmission.

Unlike the 390T-based MFT, the new version utilised a traditional dashboard and featured two steering columns – with a quick-release steering wheel that could be interchanged between the two.

Foot pedals were fitted at both the front and rear of the cab and Moffett claimed that the driving position could be reversed in less than 15 seconds.

Both versions were equipped with the Moffett industrial-type loader, handling up to two tonnes and with a maximum lift height, measured at the pivot point, www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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of 3,585mm (11ft 9ins) for the 390T-based version and 3,662mm (12ft) for the 7840. This was sufficient for most manure or silage-handling tasks but no match for the bale-stacking performance of a telehandler, such as the JCB Loadall.

By heavily basing the MFT on Massey Ferguson and Ford New Holland tractor components, Moffett ensured worldwide availability of parts and servicing, with some MF and Ford tractor dealers acting as MFT distributors. Most purchasers were livestock farmers in Ireland and the UK, but MFTs also found homes in France, Germany and the Netherlands.

It is said that MFT production reached a pinnacle of four machines per week, but the average was certainly less. The total number of MFTs culminated at the 500-machine mark when Moffett chose to cease production in 1997, but there could have been more.

“The MFT worked very well and the farmers who bought them were enthusiastic, but the difficulty with a product like that is to make it profitable,” Robert Moffett explained. “Farmers compared the price of the MFT with an

ordinary tractor and front-end loader, although the MFT cost more to build and offered a lot more performance.

“Another problem that restricted demand for the MFT was that a lot of farmers preferred to use a dedicated loader and they chose a telescopic loader instead of an MFT. There was still a demand for the MFT when we decided to stop building it, but the sales volumes we were able to achieve did not make it sufficiently profitable and it was the lack of profitability that made us decide to stop building it.”

Along with production of the MFT ending in 1997, Moffett sold the Mounty truck-mounted forklift element of the business and today it is owned by Hiab, part of the Cargotec Corporation, famed for its hydraulically-powered loading equipment.

Robert Moffett established Combilift in 1998 and today it claims to be the largest global manufacturer of multidirectional forklifts, with its global headquarters in Co. Monaghan and North American headquarters in North Carolina. ■

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TW’s transformation Joseph Lewis discovers a restored Ford TW-15 in Dorset.

Ian Casely’s Ford TW-15 Force II is nothing short of impressive.

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Before the restoration, Ian ploughing with a four-furrow Lemken in 2016. Photo: Joseph Lewis.

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On arrival at J G Engineering, near Salisbury.

All photos: J G Engineering (unless stated). first met Ian Casely and discovered his love for Ford tractors at the 2016 Udder Farm Shop Vintage Vehicle Rally and Family Fun Day at East Stour, Dorset, organised by Tony Fowler and Suzanne Smith.

Ian, from Sherborne in Dorset, was making his first visit with two of his tractors, both with a Welsh connection.

The first was a 1964 Fordson New Performance Super Dexta, which was originally supplied by Smithfield Tractors, Builth Wells, Breconshire. Ian found OEU 189 in Draycott, near Cheddar, and the Super Dexta was restored by Tim James in 2011.

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Ian’s second entry was a 1974 Ford 4000, acquired from a hobby farm in Carmarthen, Wales, in March 2016. CDE 62M was nearly restored and only required a new set of rear wheel rims and some cosmetic attention. Ian has now fitted front weights in order to take his 4000 on the local ploughing circuit. The previous owners removed the rotten cab.

The New Performance Super Dexta and the 4000 were joined by Ian’s TW-15, also from Wales, in 2016.

“These tractors really reflected my farming experience,” noted Ian. “My father had a farm, which was my initial interest. I drove a Super Dexta for topping fields, so I had to own one of these. Then we went up in size and continued to the TW-15. Our TW-15 came from Carmarthen and was a joint venture with my father, Derrick. Classic IH tractor contact Tim James came for lunch and thought the TW was a great thing to have.” ➤

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A gazebo was used to protect the skid unit following application of the top coats of paint.

Visually the TW was not too bad. The cab had bad rust and the back of the mudguards were rotting. The skid unit was fine. The TW worked for the MoD on hedge trimmer duties, was registered in Norfolk, then went onto Wales and shows around 6,500 hours.

“In 2019, we went to J G Engineering of Salisbury, Wiltshire, with the cab and bonnet taken off,” continued Ian. “This was not the first big tractor they had taken on, but was their first TW-15.

“The tank was re-done, along with the ‘Q’ cab doors. New doors were beyond my price, so we renewed the original ones. The original mudguards were retained and we straightened out the steps.

“Next came a replacement cab and I bought the frame. The original doors, with original glass and new rubbers, were fitted. The genuine old roof was retained with the original front screen and wiper and the exhaust was resprayed.”

GOOD ENGINE

A front hub seal and a PTO seal were changed, but the engine was not touched. Black cab lights were used but then sprayed white. New front tyres, 480/65R28, came from SL Tyres of Langport, but the original 600/65R38 Goodyear rears were retained.

Lights on the rear are original, but the back window is new. Both the seat and

The skid unit was stripped and prepared for paint.

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levers are original, with the cab cladding being newly fitted. The steering wheel and the cab dash are original. A total of 23 litres of paint was used.

J G Engineering reflected on Ian’s TW-15 project as a major and considerable effort. “In 2019 we were approached by Ian Casely to restore his TW-15. It had been to two workshops for restoration previously, before it came to us.

“When it arrived at our workshop we were greeted with a large array of boxes in varying weight and size, accompanied by some larger pieces of tractor, all of which needed to be worked through and rebuilt into the tractor we delivered back to Ian.

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RESTORING

ABOVE: Replacement cladding was used to freshen up the interior.

RIGHT: The TW-15 was a joint purchase between Ian (right) and his father, Derrick. Sadly, Derrick passed away in 2021, when the restoration was almost complete. Photo: Joseph Lewis.

“This wasn’t our first restoration, or large tractor, but was our first TW-15 – which provided us with a new experience.

Working our way through the jigsaw boxes of vehicle parts, we discovered that every part and panel needed some restoration.

“Our level of detail to a restoration takes us down to every nut and bolt, which we sand blasted and zinc plated.

Where pieces were beyond repair we had to fabricate new parts to the exact specification of this tractor.

“The rubbers on the windows were all revived. Every panel and the cab have all had their own personal attention and each has been sandblasted, powder coated and resprayed. All of this was undertaken whilst we worked on other restorations and work booked into our workshop.

“This restoration was a real team effort for our staff and took a total of 1,100 man hours and we are truly grateful to the team for all their hard work and the understanding of their families while they worked tirelessly to produce this restoration.”

“This was very much a sentimental TW transformation,” concluded Ian. ‘The project started out as a collaboration with my father, Derrick. He passed away shortly before the TW was completed in 2021, so now it is very much a family favourite.” ■

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Formidable collection For devotees of MF, Saturday 7 May is the date to remember – as 40 tractors and associated implements from Alan Bancroft’s collection will go under the hammer. Peter Love and David Reed have the story.

Part of Alan Bancroft’s amazing collection that will go under Cheffins’ hammer on Saturday 7 May.

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or anybody interested in Massey Ferguson tractors, Skipton in North Yorkshire is the location to head for on 7 May, as what looks set to be the sale of the year for Massey Ferguson enthusiasts takes place.

Renowned collector Alan Bancroft, who has recently moved to a new home in Yorkshire, has decided to let more than 40 tractors from his original-style collection go under the hammer. It’s not only tractors that will be sold, as many Massey Ferguson implements will also be on offer, making this a sale not to be missed.

Alan has always been surrounded by Massey Ferguson tractors. “My father’s first tractor was a TE-F 20 tractor which he bought when he went from horses to tractors back in 1951,” he said. Alan learnt to drive on a grey Ferguson before he could reach the clutch and the brake together, “I used to hop from one side to the other,” Alan remembered.

He regularly worked on the farm as a young boy. “I baled hay from the age of

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Clifford Illingworth brings a restored 1962 Massey Ferguson 35 into line.

The clock is showing 5,097 hours.

12 after my father bought a WSA 350 baler,” he continued. This was one of Alan’s favourite jobs and he would often do a couple of hours’ work in the fields before school, “My father later bought a Massey Ferguson 15 baler and then an MF 124. We put a pressure control unit on the tractor for the trailer,” he added.

As Alan worked with Massey Fergusons throughout his life, it was no surprise

that he eventually started collecting them. “That began 15 to 20 years ago,” Alan said. “My wife had her cats and dogs and I had my tractors! When I was at school I always wanted to own a 35X, but father wouldn’t buy one,” Alan said.

So when he started collecting tractors, a 35X was at the top of the list.

It wasn’t long before Alan found what he was looking for, and bought a 35X ➤

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SPECIAL FE ATURE This 1975 Massey Ferguson 148 Multi-Power, with MF 40 loader, was found in Oxfordshire.

This 1972 Massey Ferguson 185 is in good working order and was bought from a Harrogate dealer around three years ago.

locally. “That started things off,” he added.

Alan doesn’t have that 35X in his collection now though. “I sold it a Cheffins sale,” he said. “I am very particular about what I buy, so if I saw a model that was in better condition than the one that I had, I would buy that and sell my old one.”

Generally, there is only one example of each model in the sale. “I wanted to collect as many different Massey Ferguson tractors as I could,” Alan said.

Also, Alan was keen to buy tractors that were showing low working hours and in original condition. “I would hunt down what I wanted to buy,” he said.

Now the time has come to sell the collection, although not all of his tractors are due to go under the hammer.

“I am keeping 10 tractors to take to shows and do road runs, but I am letting the rest go to new homes,” he said. Some, no doubt, will revert to being a working tractor due to their condition and low working hours, while others will continue to be preserved.

To get an idea of the size, and indeed quality of the Massey Ferguson tractors that will be sold, they were driven out of their sheds, to make a line-up that was impressive to say the least. It took some time to arrange, but with the help of Clifford Illingworth, Darren Beck and fully qualified MF engineer Mark Wilson, the tractors were lined up for the camera.

FERGUSON & BEYOND

So looking at what will be on offer in May, the older tractors were the first to be seen. Here KWB 979, a 1948 Ferguson TE-20 with Perkins P3, caught the eye.

This example is fitted with a press-

This Beauvais-built, four-wheel drive Massey Ferguson 188 is showing 9,400 hours. It is seen here being driven by Darren Beck.

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Bought form a Wiltshire dealer four years ago, this 1971 Massey Ferguson is fitted with front wheel weights. button pick-up hitch and Goodyear tyres. Also in the Ferguson grey livery is a tidy, late 1956 TE-F 20 with the serial number indicating that it was one of the last to be built.

Looking to be in original condition is a Massey Ferguson 65 that started life in the Wisbech area, while 113 BVN is a restored 1962 MF 35. This tractor had worked in North Yorkshire for many years and features the serial no. 1824, and with only 5,097 hours on the clock looks to be a good buy.

For those looking for a tractor in original condition, a French-built MF 130 from 1967 might be the answer. It came from a dealer in Northamptonshire and is still fitted with its original pick-up hitch and tipping pipe, while a 1965 Massey Ferguson 135 will also be offered for sale. “This is one of the first 135s to

Fitted with an MF 80 loader, this 1976 Massey Ferguson 165 has 3,326 hours behind it and Goodyear rear tyres.

be built,” Alan said. “I bought it from a dealer in Lancashire 12 years ago.”

There will be quite a few MFs in the sale that were built in the 1970s. Dating from 1971 is a 178 that came from a Wiltshire dealer around four years ago.

Also in solid-looking condition is a 1972 Massey Ferguson 185 that is fitted with wheel weights too. This tractor came from a Harrogate dealer around three years ago and has got 4,026 hours on the clock, while on a smaller scale a 1975 MF 148 Multi-Power will also go under the hammer. “This 148 has full specification,” Alan said. “It is fitted with an MF 40 loader and a high-capacity pump as well as a road hitch.”

It was found in Oxfordshire by Alan. “I don’t really know it’s working hours as it probably has had a replacement clock fitted at some time during its life, but it’s

certainly not high by the pedal condition,” he added.

Looking a little faded, but in solid condition is a 1974 MF 188. “This is a full specification 188,” Alan said. “The tractor is fitted with weighted wheels, Massey Ferguson spool valves and a MF 40 loader.” It is being presented in original condition with 3,716 hours on the clock. “It was bought from a York farm sale around six years ago,” he said.

Another 188 is also on offer. “This four-wheel drive came from a Yorkshire dealer and is showing 9,400 hours on the clock,” Alan said.

Also in good order is an MF 185 from 1975 which was originally was supplied

by Yorkshire dealer Goughs before being bought by Alan from a York Machinery sale. “It is fitted with Goodyear tyres all round,” he said. In similar condition is ➤

This 1965 Massey Ferguson 135 was one of the first examples to be built.

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1980 Massey Ferguson 575 has just 3,248 hours on the clock.

This 1982 Massey Ferguson 550 is thought to be one of the last 550s built and has 3,422 hours on the clock. It is fitted with a two-door, red cab and a left-hand exhaust. a 165 from 1976, which has 3,326 hours behind it. This 165 is fitted with a solid MF cab and original Massey 80 loader.

“It also has new Goodyear rear tyres,” Alan said. “I bought this tractor from a Lancashire dealer.”

500 SERIES

There are a number of tractors representing the MF 500 Series. Spotted first was a 590 Multi-Power from 1978 that looks to be in good condition for its age. It’s showing 4,287 hours on the clock and was bought by Alan from a Cheffins Vintage Sale around 10 years ago.

Also fitted with larger wheels with Goodyear tyres all round is a 1980 Massey Ferguson 575. It was bought from

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The Duncan-cabbed, 1984 Massey Ferguson 230 has just 822 hours on the clock.

a friend in Oxfordshire around eight years ago and has got 3,248 hours on the clock.

Another tractor that came from Oxfordshire is a 1979 Massey Ferguson 565 Multi-Power that was originally registered in Northampton. This 565 is seen in working condition and has 4,400 hours on the clock, while a 550 from 1982 is in equally good condition. This example is thought to be one of the last 550s to be built and has 3,422 hours on the clock. It is fitted with a two-door red cab and a left-hand exhaust and it came from Parris Tractors of Somerset, along with a 6150.

Alan’s MF 230 was built in 1984 and is only showing 822 hours on the clock. It came from a Lancashire dealer and is

fitted with a Duncan safety cab. Joining it is a 240 from 1981 that was originally supplied by Dobsons of Kendal. “I bought it from Rutland five years ago,” Alan said. The tractor features a Duncan safety cab and Goodyear tyres and has 3,955 hours on the clock.

The 1986 MF 698T Multi-Power was originally supplied new in southern England and later moved north, possibly being used by a Yorkshire college. This example is fitted with front weights and has 4,298 hours on the clock and came from a dealer around 10 years ago.

In similar condition is Alan’s 1988 MF 699. “I bought it unseen from Cheffins four years ago,” Alan said, “It carries an age-related plate and has been fitted with a replacement clock.” www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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SPECIAL FE ATURE Also in great condition, this 1997 MF 362 came from a dealer auction in Lancashire and has a genuine 1,400 hours on the clock.

With 5,201 hours behind it, a 1985 Massey Ferguson 690 also looks to be a good buy. It was bought by Alan from a local dealer around five years ago, while his 1986, four-wheel drive MF 675 is also in excellent condition, with 3,050 hours on the clock. It was bought privately from Derbyshire three years ago on eBay and has been shown by Alan at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show.

It is fitted with extended rear mudguards and is rare as it’s in four-wheel drive form.

Also of interest is a 1988 Massey Ferguson 3050E that was imported into the UK after possibly working in Holland. It was bought from Parris Tractors around seven years ago and is fitted with Goodyear tyres all round.

300 SERIES

In very good condition, a 1987 Massey Ferguson 355 will also feature in the auction. This tractor was bought from Derbyshire in 2021 and fitted with an early cab, showing only 2,275 hours on the clock.

One of his favourite tractors is his 1987, two-wheel drive MF 398.

Originally a North Yorkshire tractor, it was bought from a dealer in Wales and is fitted with an early cab, showing 4,250 hours on the clock. Alan owned two 398s when farming, “These two-wheel drive tractors were handy around the yard with the feeder wagon,” he said, “One was fitted with a 399 back axle which gave it a better turning circle, the

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other 398 was a four-wheel drive that was used with a forage harvester. I call it my pocket rocket!”

Originating from further afield is a 1992 Massey Ferguson 365 that was supplied by Rodney Cowle of Devon, after possibly being imported into the UK. The 365 is fitted with a creeper box and also has a speedometer clock.

Alan’s 1994 MF 342 is also in great condition. “It is fitted with a creeper box and has 5,040 hours on the clock. It came from a Northamptonshire dealer around four years ago.”

With 4,040 hours behind it, Alan’s 1995 MF 399 came from Stephenson’s sale at York about 10 years ago, while his 390 from the same year was originally an East Yorkshire tractor, supplied by Woods of Driffield. It ended up in Warwickshire though, from where it was bought by Alan around six years ago. “It has got 5,900 hours on the clock,” he said.

A 1995 MF 390T was originally supplied by John Gill & Sons of Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire, and bought by Alan six years ago from a retired farmer in East Yorkshire. This tractor is showing 2,800 hours and is fitted with Goodyear tyres. “I used to love looking at all the Massey Ferguson tractors outside Gill’s premises when I was young,” Alan said.

In similar condition is a 1995 MF 375 which is showing 2,500 hours on the clock. This tractor was bought from a dealer in Wiltshire around seven years ago, while a 372 from 1996 was bought from a dealer in Lancashire in 2021 ➤

In great condition, this 1988 Massey Ferguson 3050E was bought from Parris Tractors of Somerset around seven years ago and is fitted with Goodyear tyres all round.

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SPECIAL FE ATURE Highlights:

1995 Massey Ferguson 399, N375 DRH, is showing 4,040 hours on the clock. It was bought from G M Stephenson of North Yorkshire. with 3,224 hours on the clock. “I had been looking for one for years, “he said.

Moving on, a 1997 Massey Ferguson 362 came from a dealer auction in Lancashire and has got 1,400 hours on the clock. “I had a job to get it as the bidding was fierce,” Alan remembered, “But I thought where would I see another one, so I stayed with it and eventually won.”

Continuing the low-hour theme, Alan’s 1995 MF 6120 came from East

Yorkshire around five years ago and has 1,280 hours on the clock, while a 1997 MF 6150 came from Parris Tractor around five years ago with 3,200 hours behind it.

Larger still is a 1996 MF 8110S that came from a dealer in Wales in 2018 and is fitted with Goodyear tyres, but arguably the star of the auction has to be a 1982 Massey Ferguson 1250.

This is scheduled to be the last tractor to be sold at the auction and is showing

The last tractor to be sold at the sale will be this 1982 Massey Ferguson 1250 that is showing 2,245 hours on the clock. It is fitted with new Goodyear tyres and is in fantastic condition.

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1997 MF 6150, P278 BCT, 3,200 hours, 11 1997 MF 362, P430 DHG, 1,400 hours, 11 1996 MF 8110S, P909 ACT, 3,600 hours, 11 1996 MF 372, P741 LFM, 3,224 hours, 10 1995 MF 6120, N794 LDK, 1,280 hours, 11 1995 MF 399, N375 DRH, 4,040 hours, 10 1995 MF 390T, Goodyear tyres, M652 TAJ, 2,800 hours, 11 1995 MF 390, M936 KKH, 5,900 hours, 10 1995 MF 375, M118 HFE, 2,500 hours, 11 1994 MF 342, L489 OAV, creeper box, 5,040 hours, 10 1992 MF 365, J902 LMW, creeper box, 3,059 hours, 11 1988 MF 3050E, F711 FPW, Goodyear tyres, 11 1988 MF 699, E725 MAS, 10 1987 MF 398, E595 KVN, 4,250 hours, 10 1987 MF 355, E317 YNM, early cab, 2,275 hours, 10 1986 MF 698T Multi-Power, C223 GUR, 4,298 hours, 11 1986 MF 675, 4WD, extended mudguards, 3,050 hours, 11 1985 MF 690, B131 FTU, 5,201 hours, 10 1984 MF 698 Multi-Power, A45 RFL, 5,000 hours, 10 1984 MF 230, A958 MBV, Duncan cab, 822 hours, 10 1982 MF 1250, LCU 757X, 2,245 hours, 12 1982 MF 550, ABW 846X, red cab, 3,422 hours ,10 1981 MF 240, TEC 178X, Duncan cab, 3,955 hours, 10 1980 MF 575, KAO 556V, Goodyear tyres, 3,248 hours, 10 1979 MF 565 Multi-Power, ERP 471T, 4,400 hours, 10 1978 MF 590 Multi-Power, XVX 206S, 4,287 hours, 10 1976 MF 165, MF 80 loader, 3,326 hours, 10 1975 MF 185, Goodyear tyres all round, JUA 887N, 10 1975 MF 168, KRY 238P, Goodyear tyres, 2,585 hours, 10 1975 MF 148 Multi-Power, MF 40 loader, LNO 523P, 10 1974 MF 188, SBT 272N, MF 40 loader, 3,716 hours, 10 MF 188, 4WD, 9,400 hours, 3 1972 MF 185, wheel weights, MDM 254L, 4,026 hours, 3 1971 MF 178, VTA 948J, wheel weights all round, 3 1967 MF 130, LUD 489E, 3 1965 MF 135, BEB 592C, 3 1962 MF 65, new in the Wisbech area, 3 1962 MF 35, 113 BVN, no. 1824, 5,097 hours, 5 1956 Ferguson TE-F 20, 4 1948 Ferguson TE-20, P3, KWB 979, Goodyear tyres, 3

2,245 hours on the clock. “The 1250 came from a farmer in Northumberland some seven years ago and is fitted with new Goodyear tyres,” Alan said. “It is in almost mint condition.”

The implements to be auctioned include an MF 51 mower, disc harrows, MF 712 manure spreader, 702 transport box, 797 reversible plough, MF 17 three-ton trailer with original sides, MF 30 reversible plough, MF 86 five-furrow plough and five balers.

There is no doubt that these Massey Ferguson tractors that are being offered for sale have been extremely well looked after over the years. All are in very good, if not excellent condition, and are showing extremely low hours of work.

The variety of tractors in the sale speaks for itself. This is a unique collection going under the hammer, and will arguably be described as the sale of the year from a Massey Ferguson perspective. * For further information, please contact Cheffins on 01353 777767 or visit the website: cheffins.co.uk ■ www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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Case 1394 PRODUCTION

When David Brown brought the 90 Series to the market for the 1980s, it struck a chord with those loyal to the marque, as well as generating interest with those that had hitherto felt that a DB was not the tractor for them.

The combination of proven skid units with a new cab and new styling made for an attractive proposition and one that turned out to be a safe choice over the years that would follow. Naturally, as with any new launch, there were some niggles, but the range was well received and built solidly on the foundations of the tractors that had come before.

Fast forward to 1984 and with many of the creases ironed out, the 90 Series became the 94 Series, with the prominent ‘David Brown’ decals replaced by ‘Case’ – another subsidiary of the international conglomerate that had acquired DB in 1972 – Tenneco Inc. With a new name came a new livery, which is often affectionately referred to today as the ‘Magpie’ colour scheme – black skid unit, white sheet metal and orange (Power Red) wheels.

The six-model range (1194, 1294, 1394, 1494, 1594 and 1694) was in production for a short time, as the merger of Case and IH in 1985 brought about a rationalisation of the companies’ model line-ups – leading to the two smallest 94 Series tractors being dropped from the amalgamated range.

ENGINE

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output. It used a turbocharged version of the 67hp (DIN) four-cylinder AD4/55 engine used in the 1390, but at 72hp (DIN) it was never really under strain and capable of producing 272Nm of torque at 1,400rpm.

Bore and stroke size were 100mm and 114.3mm respectively, with a capacity of 3,594cc, while the governed speed range was 600-2,350rpm – compared to the 1390’s 700-2,200rpm.

The use of a turbo not only boosted power output, but lowered fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions. It had proved its worth on the outgoing 1490 model and the company saw it as the obvious choice for both the 1394 and 1494 – the former effectively being a de-rated version of the latter.

When DB designed the engine, it was always envisaged that it would be turbocharged and with the additional stresses that moving away from natural aspiration entailed, a large-diameter crankshaft and big oil galleries were among its features. The company made much of the fact that its engines were designed solely with tractors in mind and, as such, stamina was at their heart – with the torque back-up to enable sustained PTO power and get the most from implements.

CLUTCH & TRANSMISSION

David Brown had offered the choice of Synchromesh or Hydra-Shift transmission on its tractors for a number of years and the Case 94 Series was no different – the exception being that a purchaser could now specify

The Case 1394 is usually found in two-wheel drive configuration, but four-wheel drive versions are out there.

Photo: Peter Love. four-wheel drive as well as Hydra-Shift, not one or the other.

Synchromesh was standard equipment, with 12 forward and four reverse gears providing speeds up to 25.7kph. Hydra-Shift, although far from new, was still avoided by some – but those that did specify it were rewarded with four speeds selected by clutch-less changes in each of four ranges – creep, field, road and reverse.

Changes could be made under full power, with engine

braking in all gears, and reliability said to be ensured thanks to it being a proven system that was selfcontained and operating at very low pressure, to minimise wear and tear.

The dual clutch, of which both plates were 305mm in diameter, was controlled separately – the foot pedal affecting the motion of the tractor without interfering with the PTO. Conversely, moving the hand clutch lever only started/stopped the power take-off. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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SPEC CHECK 540rpm (low) or 1,000rpm (high) selected via an in-cab lever. It was also possible to utilise ‘540 economy’, as has become commonplace on tractors in recent years, by selecting a 1,000rpm PTO speed and running the engine at 1,100rpm. This was only possible with implements that did not demand power, such as sprayers.

REAR AXLE & BRAKES

HYDRAULICS & PTO

94 Series tractors retained the Selectamatic hydraulic system that had been a feature of David Brown tractors since the mid-1960s. Once the desired action was selected (draft, position or external), a single lever was used for operation.

Part of the standard package was a three-way valve enabling the operator to switch between the linkage, spool valves or both simultaneously. Up to three spool valves could be fitted, www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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with double acting/single acting spring centre, double acting detent and double acting detent with float available.

The linkage itself could be fine-tuned with rate of drop controllable and a pressurebalance dump valve to increase the drop rate when faster cycle times were required. Draft sensing was optimised on four-wheel drive 1394s through the use of a selected sensing unit.

A dual-speed power take-off was standard kit, with

At the rear it was standard fair, with a differential lock to provide additional traction should the going get tough, unless the high-clearance facility was specified. For what Case Tractors described as “very little extra cost”, buyers could purchase a dual-purpose, two-wheel drive 1394 that was effective for both primary cultivation as well as in-field work once the crops had become established.

The crux of the system was a pair of additional front axle extension beams that could be fitted to increase the ground clearance at the front of the tractor. At the rear, the final drive units were rotated to increase clearance. This raised by the tractor by at least six inches (150mm) and reduced the risk of damaging crops when spraying, for example.

The brakes, rather disappointingly, were of the hydraulically-actuated drum type (8.5in or 216mm in diameter), whereas the 1494 was fitted with multi-plate discs.

FRONT AXLE & TYRES

As previously mentioned, the 94 Series marked the introduction of Hydra-Shift and four-wheel drive as a double tick on the options list, which was a boon for many. Epicyclic drive provided full power to both wheels at all times, even during turns. The front axle

was engaged/disengaged via a hand lever.

Hydrostatic steering was fitted as standard and, without brakes, the turning radius was 134in (3,404mm) for two-wheel drive tractors and 191in (4,851mm) for fourwheel drive models. Track width was 52-72in (1,3201,830mm) and 60-76in (1,525-1,930mm) respectively.

When it came to tyres, 7.50-16 or 7.50-18 could be fitted to two-wheel drive models at the front, with 11.2-24, 12.4-24, 13.6-36, 13.6-38, 16.9-30, 16.9-34 and 18.4-30 available for the rear.

Four-wheel drive 1394s could be specified with 11.2-24 or 12.4-24 at the front.

CAB

The Sekura-built cab was carried over from the 90 Series, albeit with some improvements. Perhaps the most noticeable change was the grey interior cladding, which was less austere than the outgoing black, but other tweaks included the addition of an external grab handle on the ‘A’ pillar and the repositioning of the air intake to lower the working temperature inside the cab.

Visibility was very good, with tinted glass reducing glare, and insulation was improved to keep heat away and reduce noise levels to 85dB(A). Although air conditioning was not available as an option on the 1394, mechanical ventilation was aided by opening side and rear windows and the roof hatch, which also served as a means of escape.

Pendant pedals, wellgrouped controls and a seat adjustable for height and weight made for a pleasant operator environment that was a good match for the other cabs on the market at the time – particularly the Ford ‘Q’ cab, International Harvester XL and John Deere SG2. ■

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PLOUGHING MARATHON

This photograph shows the team involved in Ford dealer Gates of Baldock’s 24-hour ploughing marathon, in 1965. A 46hp, three-cylinder Ford 3000 and 65hp, four-cylinder Ford 5000 were used with Ransomes reversible ploughs to showcase the new 6X range of tractors – which featured dual designations to enable prospective purchasers to ascertain their power output.

The 2000 was known as the Dexta, the 3000 as the Super Dexta, the 4000 as the Major and the 5000 as the Super Major.

PHOTO: Courtesy of David Woods (seated on Ford 3000).

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OUT AND ABOUT

Six Bells, Chiddingly Wet, but warm for East Sussex road run.

The Zetor 12011 looked the part and was great to see out after a major engine rebuild.

Photos: Colin Anton.

There are more classic John Deeres attending road runs every year and this 1120 looked very clean.

Angel Inn, Larling

The tractors head out in the mist and wet weather.

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t Cross In Hand, East Sussex, the Burgess Engineeringsponsored Six Bells Charity Road Run took place, writes Peter Love. This year’s version of the run, which has been held for 12 years, was very popular – with 86 tractors taking part.

Jeff Burgess does so much to make this a great event with music, drinks and mince pies at the start, which everyone appreciates. Brian Tompsett, whose family has been self-isolating due to Covid-19, was able to organise an enjoyable route at the last minute, for everyone to enjoy.

This run always sees a great variety of ages when it comes to tractors taking part and this year was no different. The oldest this time was a fine 1940 Fordson Standard, but there were plenty of classics too, including models built by Ford, John Deere, Muir-Hill, Roadless, County, International Harvester and Zetor – with the rarest of the two Czech tractors being a 12011 with Jamie Croft at the controls.

Thankfully, the rain eased off for a while and didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for the run. People headed home just after 2pm, well satisfied by another great event. ■

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he largest Boxing Day road run to take place started at 10am, from the Angel Inn at Larling, near Snetterton in Norfolk, where 170 tractors negotiated an 18-mile course, says Peter Love.

There was fog and some light rain,

which made things unpleasant for the 35 tractors without cabs, but spirits were high. There was an excellent lunch stop at the Gooderhams’ farm at Garboldisham and all were back at the start by approximately 2.30pm.

Here, drinks food and dancing were taken in by many of the participants at the excellent Angel Inn, which I highly recommended.

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Nuffield stars

This 1958 Nuffield Universal is now owned by Harvey Heal from Taunton, following a diligent search for what was his father’s tractor. Photo: Pat Bryne.

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omerset Traction Engine Club held its traditional New Year’s Day Road Run at the Sedgemoor Livestock Market, near Bridgwater, writes Joseph Lewis.

A variety of vehicles included tractors, classic commercials, cars and motorcycles and even two full-size steam traction engines. One of the tractor stars was a 1958 Nuffield Universal, registration OPR 722, with an emotional connection. Pete Cox bought the tractor from Tilley Bros. and then sold it to present owner Harvey Heal.

Harvey had been searching for the tractor as it belonged to his father, Stewart, and remembered it being in the family.

Harvey has treasured old photos of the tractor when his father was using the Universal on the farm.

Interestingly, the Universal was first registered in 1979 on an age-related registration, with ‘PR’ believed to be a Bournemouth registration.

The £3 charge for parking at the event was given to local charities. ■

Isle of Wight’s classics

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fter an absence of 24 long months, the Isle of Wight Classic Tractors group held its annual charity road run on Tuesday 28 December.

A total of 68 tractors left the Fighting Cocks Inn at Hale Common for a 24-mile run across a varied route of fields and highways, which took in some spectacular countryside and coastal scenes amid 45 knots of wind from the English Channel.

There was a good cross section of classics and modern tractors, with something for everyone to look at. The drivers were lucky with the weather with just a short shower as they finished off. Organiser David Lemonius said: “It was good to get out and talk tractors after such a long time.” £1,200 was raised for charity, split between Hampshire-Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and the Alzheimer Café, Newport. The organisers were grateful to their sponsor, Needles Pleasure Cruises Ltd., all of the willing helpers and the Fighting Cocks for the amazing breakfast.

It is hoped that the group will be able to reconvene for the event on Tuesday 27 December 2022. ■

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The tractors are seen lining up for the largest tractor road run ever to take place on the Isle Of Wight. Photo: David Lemonius.

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ONE SPANNER Easy TWO SPANNERS Straightforward THREE SPANNER Moderate FOUR SPANNERS Challenging FIVE SPANNERS Nigh on impossible

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80 EXPERTS’ ADVICE

A lack of hydraulic pressure and the tractor’s inability to lift or hold an implement at height forces Andrew Hall to investigate.

Tractor & Machinery’s team of experts strives to provide the answers to the questions you have asked regarding your varied selection of tractors and implements.

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82 ENGINE REBUILD

Work on the David Brown 25D’s lighting kit continues with the fabrication of brackets and more wiring. In addition, a new fuse box and regulator are fitted.

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WORKSHOP

Hydraulic pump change Whilst replacing the clutch on his David Brown 950, Andrew Hall took the opportunity to replace a faulty hydraulic pump at the same time.

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egular readers of T&M may recall me replacing the clutch plates in my ’59 DB 950, the job having since been a success and made the tractor useable once again.

David Brown’s six-speed tractors don’t require the tractor to be split to undertake a clutch renewal, but do require the gearbox cover and the power take-off unit to be removed to allow the drive shaft to the PTO and hydraulic pump to be pulled backwards to clear the clutch unit.

DIFFICULTY

The 950 awaiting attention to both its clutch and a replacement hydraulic pump assembly.

RATING

LOW HYDRAULIC PRESSURE

Soon after I acquired the tractor I changed the transmission oil and cleaned the suction filter in the bottom of the transmission casing, after which the hydraulics malfunctioned and wouldn’t lift an implement, or hold at any height. I did a pressure test at the time, which revealed a low pressure of around 1,100psi.

The other issue was that I couldn’t disengage the second stage of the clutch, to engage and disengage the PTO, which of course was clutch related and cured when the clutch was rebuilt.

OIL DRAINED

The oil I’d added at the time was drained in preparation for removing the PTO unit for the clutch repair, which involved removing three drain plugs to thoroughly purge the transmission casing of oil. With the oil out of the way, the drawbar assembly was removed – giving easier

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access to the ring of bolts securing the PTO unit to the rear axle housing.

HEAVY UNIT

The PTO unit contains the gears and selectors for the power take off, and is heavy to handle, so the engine crane was employed to safely carry the weight whilst the unit was drawn away from the tractor. This was done early on in the clutch job, as the drive shaft could then be withdrawn to clear the clutch.

After completing the clutch, I then turned my attention to the hydraulic pump, which is located inside the PTO unit casing, and easily accessed with the cover out of the way!

PUMP ASSEMBLY

The pump is driven from the PTO drive gears, but is independent of the PTO operation, unlike many early tractors – such as the Fordson Major, Ferguson TE-20 and early Nuffield models.

The control and hold valves are bolted to the top of the pump and come away as a complete unit, after disconnecting the control linkage and removal of the attachment bolts. There are four bolts at the base of the pump that attach the suction pipe, that have to be removed first, and the pipe then sits loosely whilst the pump is removed.

With the control rod linkage disconnected and the flange bolts removed, ➤

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WORKSHOP

PTO unit removed

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Oil was drained, the drawbar removed and the PTO unit unbolted and removed to expose the hydraulic pump and control valve assembly.

Pumps compared

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The original pump was compared with the replacement from Ron Greet and was identical apart from having unified threads rather than BSF/ BSW, hence the circled letter ‘U’. the pump was pulled from the feed pipe spigot, which carries an O-ring that seals the pressure.

REPLACEMENT PUMP

I had purchased a good, second-hand pump from Ron Greet (01803 812269) some time before, and this was compared with the old pump.

Ron Greet had informed me that the replacement pump was from a red Implematic David Brown tractor, and both pumps looked identical in every way, including the number of gear teeth on the drive gear too, which was good news!

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Pump removed

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Checking port diameter

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Removal was easy and just involved removing the four suction pipe bolts, two mounting bolts and a nut on the stud.

Before committing to fit the pump, the diameter of the pressure port was checked for diameter against the original pump and was the same!

The only difference between the pumps was the change of threads from BSF/ BSW to UNF/UNC. This was no problem, as it only involved the four bolts on the suction pipe, which were supplied with the new pump.

NEW O-RING

A new O-ring of the correct size was selected to fit onto the pressure pipe spigot before offering up the replacement pump, which bolted into place with no problems whatsoever.

Before fitting the control rod to the relay lever on the top of the assembly, I moved

New O-ring

5

A fresh O-ring was selected from stock and fitted to the pressure pipe spigot before offering up the pump and bolting it up.

the relay lever to and fro to check its positions.

The relay lever operates the control and hold valves, which operate at different points. When the lever is down, the valves are closed and in the ‘Raise’ position.

Halfway up is the ‘Hold’ position and fully up is the ‘Lower’ position.

I placed the mudguardmounted quadrant control lever in the ‘Hold’ position and then raised the relay lever on the pump to the ‘Hold’ position, and luck was on my side, as the rod aligned with the relay lever without any adjustment necessary.

A fresh gasket was cut for the power take-off unit, which was lifted back in place using the aforementioned engine crane.

FILTER CLEANED

Before replenishing the transmission oil, I unbolted the filter element from the underside of the transmission casing, gave the washable screen a thorough clean and made a new gasket.

The system was then refilled with SAE-50 oil and the tractor fired up, the job being a success with everything now functioning, as it should! ■

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Back in place

The replacement pump is now bolted in place, leaving some checks for correct adjustment of the control rod on the relay lever.

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Raise position

The relay lever in the low position is the ‘Raise’ position for the hydraulics, as both control and hold valves are closed.

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Fully upwards

PTO unit back on

After connecting the control linkage, the PTO unit was bolted back in place and the drawbar reinstated.

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Dirty filter element

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All clean

Control quadrant

Success

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Fully raised, both valves are open and oil is dumped and diverted to lubricate the gearbox bearings.

Fortunately, the linkage required no adjustment!

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The filter gauze fits under a steel plate and is seen here ready for refitting.

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The control lever on the quadrant was placed in the ‘Hold’ position whilst the internal linkage rod was aligned with the relay lever in the ‘Hold’ position.

Part way up

Part way up, the resistance increases as the internal linkage contacts the ‘Hold’ valve.

The old oil was very milky, due to water contamination, so the filter element was washed out thoroughly in solvent before refitting with a new gasket.

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The tractor is now useable and can lift and carry mounted equipment once again. This plough is being worked on ready for future use!

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WORKSHOP | LIGHTING SET

WORKSHOP

Lighting set part 3 Andrew Hall continues with the installation of lighting on his 1956 DB 25D.

DIFFICULTY RATING

was also used for the two feed wires to each side lamp, and small tabs made up to secure them to the wings.

WIRING

A feed wire was run through the conduit from beneath the dashboard to the right-hand mudguard, and wiring from each of the side lamps fed to meet up at the point where the change-over switch was to be mounted. The left-hand side lamp wire was threaded through the cross-box, whilst the wires for the rear lamps were connected and fed through a hole drilled in the cross-box to join the side lamp wires.

FUSE BOX

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n the last issue I covered the making of a registration plate backing plate and the fitting of a pair of Wipacstyle rear lamps.

The next stage was the making of a bracket to carry the ploughing lamp. I had made a study of various David Brown instruction manuals to see how the bracket needed to be, and the best one was pictured in a manual covering the installation of TCU to an existing tractor.

From this I was able to make up a bracket from 14 SWG steel (2mm gauge) in one piece, which fits over the right-hand mudguard support using the same fixings.

SIDE LAMP BRACKETS

At the same time I made a pair of side lamp brackets from the same steel sheet,

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In the early stages with the headlamps in place, the 25D awaits the fitting of the side lamps, rear lamps and ploughing lamp. together with a reinforcement plate to fit on the outside of the rear mudguard, to give extra support and rigidity.

After checking the brackets for an accurate fit, they were primed and painted in a close-matching red to the Hunting Pink of the tractor, and then fitted into place.

CHANGE-OVER SWITCH

The original David Brown wiring loom for the 25D included a change-over switch to select either the side/rear lights or the ploughing lamp. I found a suitable switch online and mounted it on the right-hand mudguard between the hydraulic control quadrant and the mudguard support.

The switch has three terminals on it – one being the supply, one for the side

lamps and the third for the ploughing lamp.

CONDUIT

Although the tractor never has had any previous lighting, it still had a tubular conduit between the front and rear of the tractor to carry and protect the wiring.

Unfortunately, I was unable to use this, as numerous attempts to feed wire through the conduit failed. This turned out to be internal corrosion preventing the wire being threaded through, so I scrapped the original and used some ¼in-diameter copper brake tube.

The feed wire was threaded through the conduit before attempting to bend it, as any bends would likely prevent any progress threading the wire through! Copper conduit

Some time ago I acquired a genuine Lucas fuse box with a 17-amp fuse fitted and this was a direct fit on the holes already drilled in the voltage regulator box beneath the dashboard. The regulator was unscrewed and dropped down to facilitate access to the rear of the ammeter, which had been replaced when I fitted the headlamps.

The ammeter was then removed to allow access to the terminals on the back. A wire was taken from the ammeter through the fuse box to the input terminal of the lighting switch, which was also removed temporarily to enable the wires to be attached.

NEW REGULATOR BOX

The battery hadn’t been charging on the tractor, so I did a continuity check of all the charging circuit wiring, which proved to be okay, but I had doubts about the regulator itself. This was replaced while the box was lowered and access easy. There are four wires on the regulator marked D, E, A, and F. The D wire is the dynamo wire that runs to the larger terminal on the dynamo, E ➤

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Butlers ploughing lamp

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Change-over switch

Bracket fixings

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Fuse box

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The bracket for the ploughing lamp is checked for an accurate fit before…

The change-over switch is in place behind the hydraulic control quadrant. The finished side lamp and ploughing lamp brackets are also fitted.

A genuine Lucas fuse box was acquired a while ago in anticipation of the job, and has a 17-amp fuse inside. It will fit on holes pre-drilled by David Brown when first built.

is an earth wire, A is the feed wire from the battery via the ammeter and F is the field windings wire that goes to the smaller terminal of the dynamo. The earth wire didn’t look to be making a good connection, so I made up a fresh one, which was

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secured on the lower edge of the dashboard.

The new regulator was then re-secured in its box, and with the side lamp and rear lamp wiring completed, the battery was reconnected to check the lighting operation.

Both side lamps are working

Priming

6

… priming and then painting in DB Hunting Pink. Two side lamp brackets, the ploughing lamp bracket and a reinforcement plate have been made.

The ploughing lamp bracket fits over the mudguard support and is secured by the same screws. Holes for the side lamp brackets were also present beforehand.

The ploughing lamp and side lamps are now in place, having received a coat of satin black enamel to match the headlamps.

well, as are the rear lamps.

I do, however, have to run an extra earth wire to ensure a good earth for the rear lamps, as they are mounted on the seat, which hinges forward, so not good enough to rely upon for an earth alone. Also I have to run an

earth wire for the ploughing lamp.

FINISHING OFF

The final task will be to connect the headlamps, which will bring the project to completion, and will be covered in a future feature! ■

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Single filament bulb

A single filament, two-pole light bulb was found to replace a double-dipping light bulb previously fitted in the ploughing lamp.

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Out with the ammeter

After dropping the regulator box down, the ammeter was removed to access the terminals for obtaining the supply to the lamps.

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Continuity check

Ready for refitting

Preparing to connect wiring

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All the existing charging circuit wiring was checked in turn for continuity and proved to be serviceable and not require any attention.

Working side lamps

13

11

Both the ammeter and a replacement regulator box are ready to refit to the dashboard.

The lighting switch is left dangling in order to connect further wires.

An initial test showed the side lamps to work as they should. Note the copper conduit protecting the wiring feeding them.

Fuse box fitted

Fuse box fitted onto the regulator cover box, which had holes already in place. Heavy blue wire comes from the ammeter and then on to switch, which is dangling on the wire.

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The supply wire comes to the change-over switch and all other wires converge to join the switch, which will be refitted to the right-hand mudguard.

Rear lamps too!

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The rear lamps also work too, but require a separate earth to improve matters, as the seat hinges up and down. Also further tidying of the wiring behind the registration plate.

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Experts’ advice

These pages are here to help readers solve their technical problems. Our pictures are only for illustration, unless indicated otherwise, and are not the tractors being written about.

Fordson Super Dexta

Q

I have a Super Dexta that has been neglected for a number of years and in need of restoration.

One of the main problems was that both the clutch and bell housing were soaked in oil, needing the replacement of both clutch plates and also renewal of the input shaft oil seals.

My problem is how to release the spring holding the thrust bearing in place. The manual explains as follows: “Lift the inner end of the return spring away from the clutch fork, rotate the fork towards the front of the clutch housing and withdraw the release bearing and hub assembly.”

This is easier said than done, as the spring arrangement is totally different to that of the Massey Ferguson, and I am having great difficulty in moving the

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spring sufficiently to release the fork.

With a long enough lever I’m sure that I can compress the spring far enough to the right to release it, but once released how could it be re-compressed to refit?

Unfortunately, Andrew Hall doesn’t mention this in his workshop articles on the Dexta, nor is the method of rebuilding the clutch unit explained, other than saying that a jig is required.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Simon Burbage, via e-mail

A

The return spring on Fordson Dextas is different to the two tension springs used on Massey Ferguson tractors, as it is a coil spring wrapped around the clutch cross-shaft, bearing on the casing one end, and the thrust bearing fork on the other. The spring is rather strong and requires firm leverage to release and refit it.

T&M has sought advice from a technician with many years’ experience working on Dextas, and his advice is to use a stout screwdriver and a ring spanner no larger than 7⁄16in to lever the spring. Place the screwdriver under the end of the spring that pushes the bearing carrier backwards, and lever the end of the spring sideways until it releases from the fork.

The bolt that secures the fork to the cross-shaft can be removed and the crossshaft pulled outwards, allowing the fork and spring to come away.

To refit the carrier, slide the cross-shaft into the clutch housing and place the spring correctly over the shaft, followed by the fork. Using the spanner on the fork end of the spring, lever it down and slide the fork back along the shaft, until it aligns with the spring. The through bolt can then be inserted, once the hole in the cross-shaft and the fork are in line.

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Massey Ferguson 148

Q

I am experiencing running problems with my Massey Ferguson 148, which began when the tractor stopped running and wouldn’t restart.

The problem was traced to dirt in the fuel lines, as the outlet filter in the tank was blocked, and the filter elements were extremely dirty when removed too.

The tank filter was fully cleaned and both the fuel filter elements replaced with new, and whilst the filters were off the pipes were blown through to shift any unwanted debris in those.

The fuel system was then bled of air and the engine then restarted. It ran evenly at idling speed and up to the mid-speed range, but when the throttle was fully opened it appeared to misfire.

When driven under load the engine refuses to run above 1,700rpm, but under no load it’ll rev up fully. I

Fordson Major E27N

Q

My TVO-powered Fordson Major E27N has been giving me some issues regarding its fuel supply.

Not having local access to

cracked each fuel injector in turn whilst the engine was running and all three cylinders appear to be firing correctly.

I am currently at a loss to know what the problem is, and I am appealing for help, as the tractor is required for work as soon as the weather allows.

J Armstrong, via e-mail

A

Your problem certainly sounds like fuel starvation, as the engine runs fine under no load, albeit with a misfire at full revs. When you bled the fuel system, did you get plenty of fuel from the two bleed vents on the injection pump?

If all the air is displaced you should obtain a jet of fuel from each of them. If it only dribbles out it may indicate a blocked inlet filter in the back end of the injection pump. These are often overlooked and usually give no trouble, but if dirt has built up beyond the main filters, due to

super unleaded (E5) fuel, I have been using E10 for starting the engine, as I didn’t think it would cause any problems as a starting fuel.

The tractor started with no difficulties to begin with, and ran well on the fuel whilst it was warming up.

However, I have noticed an excessive build-up of water in the sediment bowl, which I have been draining off as necessary, but recently I have had difficulties in getting the fuel to flow from the starting tank to the sediment bowl/ tap unit.

This has occurred twice now – the first time I drained the tank and blew through the pipe, which appeared

neglect, it can restrict the fuel flow and thus you’ll lose power.

To access the inlet filter, remove the fuel inlet pipe from the rear union and the large nut beneath it. Be careful, as there is a spring inside that controls the fuel pressure into the pump

and contains small components.

Give the inlet filter a good clean and ensure that no dirt is able to enter the pump whilst it is dismantled.

On reassembly re-bleed the system and all should be well if this is the cause!

clear, with no debris apparent. On the second occasion I pressurised the starting tank slightly, which shifted the fuel and filled the bowl as desired, and still no solid dirt was apparent that could have caused a blockage.

Do you have any idea why this is occurring? It’s foxing me completely and any advice would be much appreciated.

Tony Smith, Essex

fuel from the starting tank to the tap/fuel bowl, and ensure that it is straight and doesn’t have any kinks or curves (down and up). Having a downward kink may be trapping the water in the pipe, and from experience I have known a small amount of water to prevent a free flow of fuel under gravity, thus blocking the flow.

To reduce the ingress of water, make sure that all of your fuel lines are leak proof and keep your starting tank filled up fully. The jury is still out regarding the performance of E10 fuel, but I would recommend using super unleaded as a preference, although it is more expensive!

A

From your explanation it sounds like water may be the cause, if there is no solid matter blocking the pipework. I would inspect the pipe that supplies the starting

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Engine rebuild part 2

After discovering a broken crankshaft, Andrew Hall and Barrie Everson set about rebuilding the engine.

DIFFICULTY

The MF 135 before the work began. The problem was thought to be knocking big ends, but turned out to be a broken crankshaft.

RATING

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aving been told that the big end bearings had failed, as the engine was knocking violently, we discovered the crankshaft had broken across the rear web, near to the rear main bearing journal. This in turn had damaged the thrust washers, which were now unserviceable too!

SHORT BLOCK

The tractor had received a short block back in 2017, after a spate of failed head gaskets, and had performed well until the crankshaft breakage.

Fortunately there was no damage caused to the cylinder block itself, and I remembered that the original block was still around and had the original crankshaft in it.

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This was brought to me and we duly removed the shaft, along with all its bearing shells, which were all kept in order and fitted into the current block. However, prior to doing this we measured all the big end and main bearing journals and discovered that the big ends were ground minus 0.020in (20 thou) and the mains minus 0.050in (50 thou). The thrust washers were 0.005in (5 thou) oversize too.

With the crankshaft in place we measured the end-float with a dial test indicator (DTI), which was around 0.033in (33 thou) and exceeded the tolerance of 0.002in (2 thou) to 0.011in (11 thou). This was already with the plus 0.005in (5 thou) thrust washers, so was unacceptable, but we couldn’t work out why so much end

float existed. The original shaft from the old block was duly removed and considered unserviceable, due to the amount it had been ground.

NARROWER BLOCK

To work out why there was too much end float, the blocks were measured and found to vary. The original block measured 1.625in between the thrust faces on the rear wall of the block, whilst the ‘newer’ short block fitted in 2017 only measured 1.580in, hence the discrepancy!

SECOND-HAND CRANKSHAFT

Luckily, I had a good, unground, used crankshaft from another engine, so the balance weights from the broken crankshaft were transferred and new standard bearing shells fitted.

OVERSIZE THRUST WASHERS

Despite fitting an unground crankshaft with new shells, we were faced with needing thicker thrust washers to compensate for the thinner block wall.

The original suppliers of the short engine list thicker washers, but couldn’t supply any until at least February, and as we needed to get the tractor back into action ASAP we sought some from a different supplier, and by careful selection we managed to get the end float within tolerance. This enabled the crankshaft to be refitted.

PRE-OILING

After thoroughly cleaning the inside of the crankcase, the new main bearing shells were fitted and lubricated before lowering the crankshaft into place. The thrust washers

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Checking end float

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Balance weights

Fresh crankshaft

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The original crankshaft (see text) was fitted and a dial test indicator (DTI) set to zero before moving the crankshaft backwards.

The broken crankshaft was stripped of its weights, which were transferred to a fresh, unground crankshaft I had in storage.

were then inserted before fitting the main bearing caps.

Each one of the four caps was fitted finger tight before being tightened to its correct torque of 110-120lb/ft (15.2116.59kg/metre).

When torqueing them down, the crankshaft was rotated between each one to ensure it didn’t nip up. This was also applied to tightening the big end caps (70-80lb/ft, 9.68-11.06kg/metre) too, for the same reason.

OIL PUMP

Next was the fitting of the engine oil pump and intake gauze, followed by the front oil seal (cork) carrier, which

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was lined up using a straight edge to align it accurately.

The sump gaskets and cork seals were next, and a small amount of silicone sealant applied to prevent any leakage before fitting the sump casting.

TIMING GEARS

During the strip down, the large timing idler gear was removed, which facilitated re-timing the engine. The timing case had also been cleaned up before fitting the idler gear.

The crankshaft was rotated until the timing mark was at 12 o’clock (keyway at top), and the idler fitted to line up

Too much float

A reading of 0.033in (33 thou) was too much, but the crankshaft had been ground to minus 0.050in (50 thou) on its mains, so was discarded.

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The crankshaft ready to be fitted to the engine, now carrying the balance weights and the timing gear, which had been pressed onto the shaft first.

with the camshaft and injection pump gear markings.

The injection pump to timing case hadn’t been disturbed, as it had been running well, so this was left alone. A new gasket was then used when refitting the timing cover, which had received a new front oil seal, before fitting the crankshaft pulley.

CYLINDER HEAD

With the engine upright it was now the turn of the cylinder head to be fitted, after cleaning the gasket face and refitting the studs in their correct order. The gasket was

marked ‘top’ and can only be fitted one way, after which the prepared cylinder head was lowered into place and tightened down in the correct sequence to between 55 and 60lb/ft (7.6-8.29 kg/metre).

TAPPET SETTING

Once the cylinder head was tightened down, the valve clearances could be set at the required 0.010in hot and 0.012in cold (10 and 12 thou).

Setting the valve clearances on these engines is a bit fiddly, as it involves using three spanners, one on the cam follower, one on the locknut and a third on the adjuster! ➤

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Block prepared

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The block was cleaned internally and the oil ways blown out to ensure no debris could cause any blockages.

Upper main bearings

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New standard-size shells were fitted to the block and lubricated to offer initial protection when the engine is started again.

Sump gaskets

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Next was the fitting of the engine oil pump and intake gauze, which was all in good condition and fit for many more hours.

INJECTORS

These were left out of the cylinder head until the head nuts were torqued down, as they located above the nuts along the left-hand side. New copper washers were fitted before they were evenly tightened down.

Copper washers tend to age harden, so if none are available when refitting injectors it’s a good idea to anneal them by heating them with a butane torch to soften them, which allows them to seal better when refitted.

ROCKER COVER

A new cork gasket was used when fitting the rocker cover, together with some silicone to

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Front oil seal support

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The seal support, which carries a cork strip, was fitted to the front of the block using a straight edge to ensure an accurate fit.

prevent any unwanted leaks occurring, as they are prone to on these engines.

REAR OIL SEAL & CLUTCH

Working at the rear of the engine, the rear main oil seal was assembled. The new rope seals had been soaked in engine oil overnight before digging the old ropes out of their grooves and pressing in the new ropes.

This was done holding each aluminium half in the vice and using a round shaft to ‘roll’ the ropes into the grooves tightly. They were then cut to length leaving about 0.040in (40 thou) protruding to ensure an oil-tight seal when assembled.

The two halves were then loosely bolted to the rear of the engine with a new gasket, followed by inserting the two long pinch-bolts, which were tightened before fully tightening the six fixing bolts.

The flywheel was then offered up and tightened to 75lb/ft using new locking tabs. The clutch, which was in good condition having been replaced when the short block was fitted, was refitted making sure the three shims were included between the flywheel and the clutch cover assembly.

METRIC THREADS

When the clutch was removed, three setscrews were

New gaskets for both the sump and the rear main oil seal were put in place, along with the front and rear cork strips, and some silicone as a belt and braces measure.

inserted to hold the pressure plate back against spring pressure. This enables the clutch to be refitted using an alignment tool to easily align the clutch plates. The setscrews are then removed to release the pressure once the clutch unit is in place.

The original threads for these setscrews is ¼in UNC, but we couldn’t insert our usual screws and found the threads to be 6mm, as the clutch is an aftermarket unit.

The engine rebuild was now complete and the unit ready for refitting to the rear half of the tractor, which will be the subject of the next article in the series in Tractor & Machinery. ■

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Rear main seal

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Upright

With the sump back on, the engine was set upright to refit the timing idler gear and set the valve and injection timing correctly.

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Head gasket & studs

After cleaning, the head studs were refitted and the new head gasket dropped into place with ‘top’ uppermost.

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Torqueing head down

The head was lowered into place and tightened down to between 55-60lb/ft, starting at the centre and moving outwards.

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Injectors left out

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Valve clearances

Rocker cover & injectors

Flywheel & clutch assembly

Fresh ropes had been inserted into the grooves of the seal housings (see text) before fitting the seal assembly to the rear of the engine.

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These were set to 0.012in cold or 0.010in hot. With number one piston at TDC, valves one, three and five were set, and then one turn of the crankshaft to set valves four and six.

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A new gasket was used along with some silicone for the rocker cover and the three fuel injectors were fitted using new copper washers.

Timing

The crankshaft was rotated until the timing mark and keyway were at 12 o’clock, and the idler gear fitted with all timing marks aligned between the camshaft and injection pump.

Fuel injectors had to be left out until the head was tightened down fully, as they cover some of the head nuts (note the paper in the injector holes).

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Finally, the flywheel was fitted (75lb/ft) and the clutch cover refitted making sure the three shims were correctly located (see text).

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Peter Love Editor

The joint founder of T&M and many other magazines. He has been involved in vehicle preservation since 1954 and has a wealth of experience as an owner, organiser, tour operator and much more. He is dedicated to vehicle preservation.

David Reed Northern correspondent

Already entered in the April sale is this County 1164 – an award winning tractor at the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show 2021.

Cheffins Vintage Sale to run over two days The Cheffins April Vintage Sale promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with the sale running over two days in all sections – to allow both in-person and online bidding.

Taking place on 22-23 April, the sale will see thousands of lots go under the hammer, including steam engines, classic and vintage tractors, commercial vehicles, cars, motorbikes and collectors’ items.

The auction on Friday 22 April will encompass literature, models and steam spares and the sale on Saturday 23 April will include tractors, motorbikes, vehicles, tractor spares and implements.

Bill King, Cheffins’ chairman, says: “Whilst the pandemic put a stop to live auctions for a period, we have decided that from April we will now return all sections of the sale back to offering both live and online bidding.

“We had a period of selling some sections of the sale solely online, however, as our vintage sales are a major part of the machinery calendar and are so well-attended by clients old and new, we thought it best to

offer live bidding throughout all sections now that social distancing regulations have been relaxed. There is nothing quite like the atmosphere of a buzzing auction and we will be pleased to be able to offer this throughout all sections from April onwards.”

Cheffins’ leading online bidding platform has seen an exponential growth in sales, with some auctions seeing over half of items offered sold online.

Bill King continues: “The timed online format has proved to be hugely successful and has allowed our auctions to continue almost unabated throughout the past 18 months. It offers a robust and secure basis for people to bid for items if they are unable to attend our sales and we will be continuing to offer this service as well as live auctions.

“We already have a number of fantastic lots consigned for the April sale and are looking forward to returning to our traditional format at Sutton, Cambridgeshire.”

If you would like to enter something in the sale, please contact Cheffins on 01353 777767, or visit the website: cheffins.co.uk

David has worked with Peter Love since 1995 when they met at the late lamented Sandringham Rally. He is an ex-York school teacher and has interests in tractors and commercial vehicles.

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2021 REVIEW John Deere. It’s all part of the progression of interest in classic tractors, as collectors move away from buying veteran and vintage tractors, unfortunately.

It should also be taken into account the fact there are also people back in the market that are looking to invest their money in classic tractors again.

ORIGINAL STYLE

Classics with safety cabs, such as this IH 585L, are increasing in popularity and often in demand.

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n this issue I review the 2021 sales scene and provide hints and tips on buying and tractors during the months ahead, writes Peter Love. Part two of this review includes information on the specific tractor marques and will feature in the Spring issue.

As has become apparent, the modern used tractor market is desperately short of stock, even if 2021 UK registrations were up. This is mainly due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the shortage of

various parts to complete the build for new tractors. Basically, this means that what comes on the market sells very well indeed if considered ‘mainstream’ – in fact, some tractors are selling for more than what they were worth when new.

CLASSICS NUMBER ONE

The year 2021 was noted for the continued rise in prices for four-wheel drive tractors, particularly those made by Massey Ferguson, Ford, County, Roadless, Muir-Hill, International and

Originality is key! This lovely, clean 1966 Ford 2000 Dexta, with V5C, sold for £4,700 +VAT in July 2021.

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Over the past 10 years, original-style tractors have become what people want more and more in the UK and Ireland.

Such tractors need to have low hours, fittings and facts that can verify the hours stated, as well as a good trail of paperwork and a V5C to seal the deal.

You can tell if the original low hours are genuine by the amount of wear on the brake and clutch pedals, rear linkage and drawbar.

These are the tractors that will always make top money. Nevertheless, they don’t grow on trees and do not come up that frequently when all things are taken into account. To find these tractors, keep your eyes open – even at the smaller sales in the far outposts of the countryside.

THE RIGHT ENGINE

Originality is a problem that reoccurs time and again, particularly with Fords – especially the 6X, 6Y, 600 Series and some Series 10 models. A replacement ‘criss-cross’ block makes a big difference price wise and can knock a couple of thousand pounds off a tractor’s value quite easily. ➤

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2021 REVIEW The same applies to Fordson N tractors that have replacement E27N period blocks. You can tell these by the starter hole in the backplate. If fitted with such an engine, the value will swiftly drop.

On occasions you see an E27N Major with a recent Perkins P6 diesel engine conversion which more than likely started out in a lorry. These engines have the wrong pistons and the wrong governor settings compared to the correct tractor specification TA engine and will all alter the tractor’s value.

Whilst on the subject of Perkins P6 engines, do look very, very closely on the nearside of the engine, just 5mm from where the block meets the cylinder head.

This area is notorious for cracking and is a common fault, but can go undetected if you are not looking closely. It is essential to establish an oil pressure reading, as finding pistons, big ends and main shells is very difficult.

TYRES

With classics in particular, there are many anomalies over wheel and tyre widths and fitting wide, cheap radial tyres on a tractor that would have been fitted with cross-ply rubber can affect the aesthetics of the tractor and its selling value.

CLEAN, OR LEAVE ALONE?

If you have an original-style machine, a decision has to be made: do you clean the tractor up and polish it or present it as last used and rather dusty? If the tractor will clean up well, put the time and effort into it, as it will pay in your pocket in the long run. If you don’t want to do it yourself there are detailing

Let down by its rusty, long wings, this great-running 1924 Fordson F sold for just £3,800 in November 2021. The popularity of vintage and veteran tractors is certainly waning.

SEALING PANELS

and any service/maintenance records will also help.

When it comes to selling an older, restored tractor, having it running can make all the difference. Have it as clean as you can make it, too.

DOs & DON’Ts

Turning to an unrestored tractor at a sale, the buyer needs to assess its condition and the cost of restoring it, very carefully. Can he/she afford to do it?

How much will the tyres cost? Is the engine seized? Does the engine run?

What about its oil pressure?

Be honest and provide as much information as you can.

companies available to do the work for you.

The finishing touch to an original, working-style beauty has to be the use of Owatrol to seal the panels. It dries well, stops future rust and can be painted over if so required, as well as giving the tractor a good shine. It’s not cheap, but certainly worth the time and expense.

Fitting a chrome exhaust pipe does nothing for the price you will get for your tractor, unless it was fitted with one originally. Another ‘turn off’ just has to be a ‘Q’ registration plate on a tractor and tractors imported into the UK where the duty has not been paid, before being offered at auction.

It’s always best to have V5C documentation when selling your tractor

If you’re thinking of buying a tractor like this, that has been imported, make sure that it has not been damaged in transit.

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UNRESTORED

REAR VIEW ESSENTIAL

On many occasions you don’t have the time for these things, but seeing the tractor in person is recommended, as photography only reveals so much. ➤

This Massey Ferguson 1200 sold for £19,800 in October. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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2021 REVIEW and is not likely to be stolen overnight.

Plus, your new treasure needs to be insured straight away! If there are parts that are very likely to attract thieves, like the fuel and radiator caps, then take these home with you and if the tractor cab can be locked up, please do so.

Also, make sure it has enough fuel in the tank.

Tractors like the Fordson New Performance Super Dexta still represent a sensible purchase when it comes to first-time ownership and, as such, an example like this is worth more than £5,000 on today’s market.

If, however, you are not able to attend the auction, do make sure that you get a good rear view of the tractor, as it will enable you to ascertain if all the lights are there and if the linkage is straight and complete. Does the hydraulic system work? That is often difficult to tell unless you view the tractor in person.

On many occasions, it’s been known for the rear mudguards of imported tractors to be damaged in transit, particularly concerning vintage tractors in containers. If the vendor is reluctant to show you, then there might be a problem.

TRANSPORT

Another area you need to think about is transporting your new purchase home.

It’s best to have this sorted out before

TIMED VERSUS LIVE

you go to the sale, just in case you are the successful bidder. You might have your own tow vehicle and legal trailer to take it home, but most classic tractors are too large for this type of transport.

Besides the list of haulers featured in the Tractor & Machinery classified section, who normally attend the larger sales in the UK, it is often worth speaking to the auctioneer as the company may be able to help you find the right person to haul your new purchase.

It is also worth considering a ‘back load’. This can save you hundreds of pounds – particularly if the machine is in Scotland and you are in Cornwall!

INSURANCE

If the tractor cannot be taken away that day, make sure it’s placed in a safe area

For a decent John Deere 4020, with an English history, you can expect to pay around £20,000.

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The upsurge in timed auctions compared to live is an interesting one. What do you like best? When buying an expensive commodity I do like to see it ‘in the metal’ and prefer to buy in person, although online bidding is all part of today’s auction scene.

Timed auctions can be such a drag!

You have the advantage that you can usually see the lot during the timed period that it’s up for sale, but if there are numerous bidders at the end of timed session it can get very protracted and go on for many hours, as was the case in 2021 on one occasion.

As I have said, I personally like in-person sales, with it concluding in one session and moving onto the next lot. I also feel that selling implements is better in person, with Internet bidding of course, particularly as better prices certainly seem to be achieved for this type of machinery.

Running an auction without Internet bidding is certainly frowned upon now and is, I suppose, unfair – particularly to the seller, as he is not having a fair crack at the whip.

Restored examples of the Massey Ferguson 135 remain popular.

This pair sold for a combined total of £16,750. www.tractormagazine.co.uk

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One has to say the market has totally changed since Covid-19 struck in early 2020. There is more choice for the buyer, that’s for sure, particularly in the vintage and classic tractor sector. However, enthusiasts need to be told in advance of what is coming up. The larger auctioneers are well versed in this department and provide plenty of warning of what as to what will be sold in the coming months, through magazines and the Internet.

Another matter is running sales of the same type on the same day. This is not good for the buyer, seller or the auctioneer. Thankfully, auctioneers are becoming more coherent as to whether the lot is sold or has not met its reserve, as there is often a chance to negotiate – to the benefit of all parties.

The days of mid-week vintage and classic tractors sales have largely gone, with most now being Friday/Saturday occasions. Times continue to change, but there are still one or two bargains to be had.

As for the ‘players in the game’, they have grown in number and competition is ‘hot’ – with one or two specialists joining in.

The market is excellent and enthusiasm for the preservation movement has not gone away, that’s for sure.

Four-wheel drive conversions are currently very popular.

This 1968 Roadless Ploughmaster sold for £40,000 in October.

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Tractors like this Americanspec Ford 7000 are not always fashionable, but can make an interesting addition to a collection.

IMPORTS & EXPORTS

Tractor imports from North America and Europe are at an all-time low, not helped by the price of containers. Deck prices, if the tractor runs and is safe to drive, are far cheaper of course.

Exports for our preservation goodies are still going on, but the interest in importing tractors from mainland Europe to the UK, whether single- or multi-cylinder, is certainly waning. I feel that this is because of Brexit and our

feelings towards mainland Europe, given the restrictions placed upon us. The cost of importing parts has gone through the roof, too, which has not helped the situation either.

STRONG YEAR

All in all, the 2021 sales scene was very strong indeed, even though Covid-19 did cause major problems for auctioneers staging events. They came through relatively unharmed though, compared to most sectors in the preservation movement.

One would have thought that with hardly any rallies going on it would affect the sales scene, but that was certainly not the case at all in 2021.

Things are moving away from vintage tractors, which in many cases are cheaper to buy than they were 10 years ago. This can be a good thing if you are keen to collect these venerable machines and I am glad to say that there are some young people who are still keen on this sector. Nevertheless, most people want starter motors, not starting handles!

There is a lot to look forward with the sales scene in 2022, in all sectors, and there are always so many interesting examples to see and study along the way.

Look out for my marque guide in the following issue. ■

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PRICE GUIDE

T

he 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, make sure you have a good idea of how much it will cost to repair, and so on.

Buying a restored tractor can be the best option for some people, but do your research properly and if you

PART F are buying at a sale, talk to the vendor if you can. For example, the tractor has a shiny coat of paint, but ask him what rust prevention primer he used underneath it, was the tractor sand-blasted or wire-wheeled down? If the vendor is worth his salt he will have pictures of the restoration and be able back up the information he gives you.

Find out what you can.

Take a friend or associate with you who, perhaps, has a better idea of what is what and, if there’s a preview to the sale, go and try the tractor out for yourself. Make sure beforehand exactly what you will have to pay after the hammer has dropped: does the lot have VAT? What’s the buyer’s commission? And so on.

Buying online at a sale can save you travelling, but you really don’t know what you’re getting. Yes, you can see the pictures of the tractor and the live action, but you aren’t properly seeing it for yourself.

If you cannot attend, get a trusted friend or associate, who might be at the sale, to

These original MF combines, in working order, could be yours at H J Pugh’s Ben Blandford sale on Saturday 26 March, in Herefordshire.

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look at the tractor for you, then bid online.

An associate got talked into buying a Continental tractor (made in Germany) via an Internet advertisement and was told it had a transmission problem. He asked about obtaining parts and was told they were easy to get.

Well that might be true in Germany, but my associate doesn’t speak German. In addition, specific items are very expensive for these tractors. He also wants to use the tractor, particularly for road runs, but he has now discovered that it’s not very fast on the road (18kph) – not a very happy outcome really.

Some people love the adventure of tracking down the spares and all that it entails – the challenges, the travel involved, the people you meet along the way – it all adds to life’s experiences.

For the person in question, however, that wasn’t on think hard about what you are intending to purchase.

If buying an imported tractor – especially from North America – make sure you see a rear view of the machine before purchase. On a number of occasions it has come to light that the tractor featured damaged mudguards through containerisation. If the vendor does not want to send a rear picture, then there could be a good reason. This especially applies to veteran tractors.

All the prices quoted are what we call hammer prices and don’t include UK VAT, commission or value added tax in the USA. If you cannot find your make or model for any reason, or need any advice, you are welcome to call our compiler, tel: 01323 833125.

WHAT OUR CODING SYSTEM MEANS We have laid out the guide in six bands and a more detailed explanation of these is set out below. However, please note that in our sale review pages we sometimes use a double number code, for example 2.4. This would mean, needs work (2) and is an older restoration (4).

Band 1

A tractor that normally isn’t running, but can be restored.

Band 2

A tractor that is running and needs some work.

Band 3

The critical one, it’s for original-type tractors – tractors that are essentially very straight and original, have good tinwork, have in most cases not been resprayed during their working lives, run well and normally have low hours. There can be exceptions to the rule, but original-type tractors in most cases command higher prices and in some cases it’s more than a good restored tractor.

Band 4

This represents an older restored tractor that normally runs with a little recommissioning, but perhaps hasn’t been looked at for a while.

Band 5

A restored tractor that does everything it should and looks good with average paintwork.

Band 6

The ultimate. These are concours tractors that have been gone right through and are finished to perfection, but not customised.

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Aidan Strain's collection is to be auctioned on 2 April and includes this Ferguson-Brown.

With its Weathershield cab, this Ferguson TE-F 20 is part of the Ben Blandford sale.

Field-Marshall Series 3 Contractors models aren't common. This one sold for £20,000.

MODEL FENDT (CONTINUED)

YEAR

BAND 1

BAND 2

BAND 3

BAND 4

BAND 5

BAND 6

Favorit 1 Favorit 2 (FW150) Farmer 1 (FL131) Farmer 2 DE (FW228) Farmer 200s F20G F28 Farmer 1 (FW237) Dogcart F220GT/ 225/231/250

1958-63 1963-67 1963-67 1968-70 1972-82 1951-56 1952–59 1958-61 1958-84

£1,560 NA NA NA NA £1,200 £1,400 NA £1,500

NA £1,850 £2,400 £3,200 £3,100 £1,400 £1,800 NA £1,900

£2,800 NA £3,600 NA £4,200 £4,000 £3,500 NA £3,800

£2,900 £2,900 NA NA NA £2,300 £2,300 £2,100 £3,200

NA NA NA NA NA £3,400 £4,000 NA £6,800

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

1936-37 1936-39 1936-39 1946-48 1946-48 1946-48 1947-56 1947-56 1948-51 1949-56 1949-56 1953-56 1951-56 1951-56 1949-56 1946-56 1948-54 1948-56 1952-56 1952-56 1952-56 1951-56 1951-54 1954-57 1956-57 1956-57 1956-57 1956-57 1956-57 1956-57

£9,500 £9,800 NA £650 £820 £1,200 £650 NA £800 £650 NA NA £950 NA £850 £900 £1,200 £950 £900 £920 NA £950 NA NA £900 £850 NA NA £1,400 NA

£18,500 £18,000 NA £1,100 £1,100 £2,100 £900 £3,500 £1,200 £990 NA £8,300 £1,900 £1,950 £1,500 £1,200 £2,580 £1,650 £1,600 £1,100 £2,100 £1,400 NA £2,800 £2,300 £2,000 £3,900 £3,100 £1,500 2,400

£33,000 £34,000 NA £5,500 £3,600 £4,800 £4,900 NA £3,500 £5,200 NA NA £5,200 NA £3,600 £3,900 £4,500 £4,200 £4,400 £4,250 £4,100 £3,900 £3,600 £3,400 £5,200 £3,900 NA NA £4,600 NA

£26,400 £27,500 NA £3,700 £3,200 £2,700 £2,900 £5,000 £2,600 £1,900 £5,500 £17,500 £2,800 £3,800 £2,700 £3,200 £5,000 £2,400 £4,800 £2,900 NA £3,600 £3,000 NA £4,100 £3,400 NA NA £2,900 NA

£33,000 £38,400 £16,900 £4,100 £4,300 £4,100 £5,400 £6,400 £3,700 £4,250 NA £23,000 £4,900 £5,900 £3,900 £3,600 £5,250 £3,400 £4,900 NA £6,200 £4,200 £4,100 £5,250 £6,400 £5,900 NA NA £3,900 £6,200

£37,500 £34,000 NA £4,800 £NA NA £5,800 NA NA £4,100 NA NA £6,600 NA £4,100 £4,400 £6,900 NA £5,100 £4,350 NA NA NA NA £7,400 £7,000 NA NA £6,200 NA

1919-25 1926-52 1951-55 1951-55 1958-64 1958-62 1958-62 1959-64 1964-84 1967-75 1971-77 1975-84 1976-80 1984-90

£11,200 £9,550 £1,000 NA NA NA NA £950 £850 NA NA NA NA NA

£26,500 £13,500 £2,200 £1,500 £1,800 £1,400 £1600 £1,200 NA £1,900 £1,050 £2,900 £2,100 £6,200

£41,500 £24,000 £3,800 £2,400 NA NA NA £2,900 £5,750 £2,750 NA NA £4,750 £12,850

£35,000 £22,000 NA £1,500 NA NA NA £2,000 £4,800 NA NA NA NA £8,400

£43,000 £24,000 NA £2,500 NA NA NA £3,200 NA NA NA NA NA £10,750

£45,000 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

1937-45 1945-47 1945-47 1947-49 1947-49 1950-52 1950-52 1952-57 1956-61

£10,900 £5,700 £7,900 £6,800 £8,900 £7,200 NA £8,900 £21,000

£17,300 £8,600 £12,600 £9,100 £10,500 £13,400 NA £15,200 £36,100

£23,000 £12,400 £16,900 £12,200 £14,900 £10,400 £10,500 £24,000 £80,500

£17,900 £8,900 £14,500 £9,500 £11,900 £17,800 £18,300 £25,000 £45,900

£24,500 £10,500 £17,500 £10,200 £17,500 £12,500 NA £21,900 £63,500

£28,000 £12,700 NA £14,200 NA £28,500 NA £26,500 £68,200

1917-18

£2,800

£7,900

£17,400

£8,100

£21,000

NA

FERGUSON Ferguson-Brown Ferguson-Brown Ferguson-Brown Industrial TE-20 TE-20 Narrow Perkins P3 Conversion TEA-20 TEA-20 half-track TO-20 TED-20 TED-20 full-track TED-20 Twose roller (complete) TEF-20 TET-20 industrial diesel TEE-20 narrow p/p Perkins P3 Conversion Reekie narrow/fruit tractor Lenfield conversion TEL-20 vineyard p/p TEK-20 vineyard petrol TEP-20 petrol industrial TEE-20 narrow TO-30 USA built TO-35 USA built FE-35 Grey & gold (diesel) FE-35 Grey & gold (p/p) FE-35 Grey & gold vineyard FE-35 Grey & gold Petrol FE-40 USA built FE-40 Hi with implement

FIAT 702 703A/B 702A 702B 702BN 700 700A 700B 700C 700D 55 55R crawler 25C crawler 411R 18 21 211RB 605C Crawler 750 & 750S 850 880 (4WD) 1000 Super 130-190 Turbo DT (4WD)

FIELD-MARSHALL Marshall 12/20 M Series 1 Series 1 Contractor Mk2 Series 2 Series 2 Contractor Series 3 Series 3 Contractor Series 3A MP6

FORDSON/FORD F MOM & USA market

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PRICE GUIDE MODEL

YEAR

BAND 1

BAND 2

BAND 3

BAND 4

BAND 5

BAND 6

F USA F Irish F Irish F USA N Irish transition F Trackson F (high sprocket) F Trackson D (equal sprocket) F Hadfield-Penfield Rigid Rail X Model T Eros Farm Conversion Model T Moxan Farm Conversion Model T Doodlebug Model T Road Roller (British made) F-N Perkins P6 conv N Perkins L4 conv N Perkins 270 conv N with French SLM2-eng N with Perkins Leopard Mk1/2 N Waterwasher blue N Orange N Green N Utility Green N Rowcrop (All-round) N Narrow Hop Garden Kent conv N Industrial various F/N Galion Road Roller F Galion Road Grader N Greens Road Roller N A/B PT4 Road Roller N RAF Industrial Fordson N Dungle Dozer 9N Ford Ferguson 2N Ford Ferguson 2N Ford Ferguson Perkins P3 conv

1918-23 1919-23 1923-28 1922-26 1928-32 1922-28 1923-28 1922-28 1915-26 1924-31 1912-26 1918-26 1924-45 1928-45 1928-45 1934-39 1937-45 1933-37 1937-40 1940-42 1943-45 1936-45 1933-45 1933-45 1922-34 1922-28 1940-44 1940-44 1938-45 1943-46 1939-42 1942-47 1942-47 1942-47 1942-47 1943-45 1947-52 1947-52 1952-54 1954-57 1945 1946-48 1945-52 1946-52 1949-52 1948-52 1945-52 1946-52 1946-52 1951-58 1951-57 1951-57 1952-54 1954-60 1952-64 1957-58 1958-60 1958-60 1958-65 1960-62 1960-62 1963-64 1963-65 1962-64 1952-64 1958-60 1960-62 1962-64 1962-3 1958-64 1963-64 1963-64 1959-62 1957-62 1964-68 1965-68 1965-68 1965-68 1964-68 1965-68 1965-68

£950 £1,800 £1,400 £1,350 £1,600 £3,200 £3,200 £5,000 NA £3,600 NA NA NA NA NA £1,800 NA £750 £650 £600 £690 £2,300 £1,200 £1,000 NA NA £1,200 £1,200 £1,400 NA £1,000 £950 NA £4,800 £4,900 NA £1,300 £3,200 £1,300 £1,100 £750 £750 £1,000 £350 £950 £1,900 NA NA NA £900 £950 £820 £2,400 £1,900 £1,800 £950 £980 £970 NA £980 £1,600 £1,200 £2,100 NA £2,000 £750 £850 £920 £950 £950 £1,150 £1,400 £950 £1,200 NA £1,600 NA £1,700 NA £1,250 £1,100

£2,700 £2,900 £2,800 £1,800 £3,800 £4,900 £5,200 £6,800 £5,900 NA £3,900 NA NA £4,100 £4,300 NA NA £1,800 £1,450 £1,150 £1,300 £2,900 £2,800 £2,100 NA NA £1,900 £1,900 £2,600 NA £2,100 £4,800 NA £5,100 £8,200 NA £1,750 £5,700 £1,650 £2,100 £950 £950 £1,600 £900 £1,100 £3,600 £2,100 NA NA £1,500 £1,750 £1,650 £3,800 £2,800 £2,600 £1,750 £1,800 £1,900 NA £2,100 £2,300 £2,600 £2,900 £3,500 £3,600 £1,300 £1,475 £1,700 £1,800 £1,900 £2,600 £2,100 £1,950 £1,900 £2,900 £1,900 NA £3,400 £2,800 £3,200 £1,800

£10,700 £11,400 £10,900 £5,500 £7,000 £6,300 £7,100 £10,500 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA £5.100 NA £4,600 £3,700 £3,800 £6,800 £7,600 £4,800 £5,500 £5,200 £4,900 £3,800 £3,800 £7,600 NA £3,800 £3,700 NA NA £27,500 NA £3,200 NA £4,200 £3,600 £4,250 £3,900 £4,200 £2,100 £4,600 £10,500 £3,900 NA £6,900 £4,200 £5,500 £4,200 £6,900 £5,100 £5,800 £4,250 £4,100 £4,500 £4,500 £12,650 £5,500 £7,900 £5,900 NA NA £5,200 £5,400 £5,200 £4,900 £2,900 £5,600 £3,300 £5,100 £3,400 £3,700 £4,200 NA £4,500 £4,100 £6,800 NA

£4,950 £3,700 £6,900 £3,800 £8,500 £6,200 NA NA £9,200 NA £6,200 £2,750 £6,600 £7,600 £4,100 £4,400 £14,200 £2,200 £1,900 £1,620 £1,800 £4,900 £3,800 £2,900 NA NA £2,800 NA £4,100 £13,200 £2,900 £2,400 NA £10,200 £15,100 NA £2,100 £8,400 £3,200 £3,100 £1,800 £1,800 £2,600 £2,100 £2,400 £8,600 £4,900 £7,900 £4,800 £3,200 £3,100 £2,900 £5,900 £3,900 £4,300 £3,400 £3,200 £3,600 NA £2,600 £4,100 £4,200 £5,400 £4,500 £3,400 £2,600 £2,400 £2,600 £2,800 £3,100 £5,800 NA £3,400 £3,200 NA £3,900 £5,450 £3,900 NA £4,300 NA

£12,400 £9,800 £9,100 £6,300 £9,600 £9,200 £7,900 NA NA NA NA £4,200 £12,200 £7,800 £5,800 £5,300 NA £3,800 £4,200 £2,100 £3,200 £6,700 £4,400 £4,100 NA NA NA NA £5,900 NA £5,100 £5,300 £6,000 £14,500 £22,500 £6,700 £5,400 £11,600 £5,340 £3,900 £2,500 £2,400 £3,000 £3,100 £3,400 £9,400 £8,600 NA NA £4,100 £4,400 £4,100 £8,720 £7,200 £6,900 £6,600 £4,800 £3,800 NA £5,100 £5,500 £7,100 £6,100 NA £6,600 £5,800 £5,100 £4,100 £5,200 £3,400 £6,100 £4,900 £5,100 £4,800 £5,900 £5,800 £8,300 £6,200 NA £6,100 NA

NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

2N Ford Ferguson Funk Flathead-6 conv

2N Ford Ferguson Funk V-8 conv 2N Ford Ferguson Tug 8N Ford Ferguson 8N Ford Ferguson V-8 conv Jubilee 6-900 E27N petrol-paraffin E27N petrol-paraffin E27N Industrial p/p E27N p/p low gear E27N p/p high gear E27N Perkins P6 E27N Perkins L4 E27N Hopgarden-Narrow p/p E27N p/p rowcrop Bettinson conv Major E1A petrol Major E1A diesel Major E1A diesel industrial Major KFD 52in narrow Major KFD 58in narrow Major KFD 68in narrow Major E1A Mk2 Live-drive Power Major Power Major Industrial Power/Super Major Hydrostatic Super Major Super Major Industrial New Performance Major New Performance Major Industrial NP Indust Aveling/B grader Major 6-cyl conversion Dexta Dexta Dexta Special old style pan export Super Dexta Dexta petrol (older style) Super Dexta New Performance Super Dexta NP petrol Dexta vineyard-narrow 6-901 range USA Pre Force 2000 petrol Pre-Force 2000 Pre-Force 2000 4 x 4 Pre-Force 3000 Pre-Force 3000 petrol Pre-Force 3000 Select-O-Speed Pre-Force 3000 vineyard

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£4,900 £4,400 £4,700 £4,300 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA £6,200 NA NA NA NA NA £7,200 NA NA NA £3,900 £3,100 NA £3,900 £4,100 £10,600 NA NA NA NA £7,900 NA NA NA £12,500 NA £5,300 £5,900 NA £10,100 NA £10,600 NA NA NA £7,300 £6,900 £6,400 £6,100 £3,900 £8,250 NA NA NA NA £7,420 NA NA NA NA NA

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This lovely, well-running Fordson F sold for nearly £5,000 in November.

MODEL

YEAR

Pre-Force 4000 1965-68 Pre-Force 4000 Select-O-Speed 1965-68 Pre-Force 5000 1965-68 Pre-Force 5000 4 x 4 M/European conv 1965-68 Pre-Force 5000 Select-O-Speed 1965-68 Pre-Force 5000 Automowerpylon/w 1967 Pre-Force 5000 petrol 1964-68 Pre-Force 5000 industrial 1961-65 Shibaura 1000 1973-5 Force 2000 1968-75 Force 2000 petrol 1968-72 Force 2000 vineyard-narrow 1968-75 Force 2000 4 x 4 1968-75 Force 3000 1968-75 Force 3000 petrol 1968 -75 Force 3000 vineyard-narrow 1968-75 Force 3000 4 x 4 1968-75 Force 4000 Select-O-Speed 1968-75 Force 4000 1968-75 Force 4000 4 x 4 1968-75 Force 4000 petrol 1968-75 Force 5000 Select-O-Speed 1968-75 Force 5000 1968-74 Force 5000 DP (DPA pump) 1975 Force 5000 4 x 4 M/European conv 1968-75 Ford 5000 Cotil Crane 1968-75 Force 5000 Rowcrop Select-O-Speed 1968-75 Force 5000 Industrial 1968-75 Force 5000 petrol 1968-75 Force 7000 1971-75 Force 7000 4x4 1971-75 Force 3055 narrow French 1968-74 8000 1968-72 9000 1969-72 8600 1972-79 9600 1972-79 2600 1975-81 3600 1975-81 3600 narrow 1975-81 4100 1975-81 4600 1975-81 5600 1975-81 6600-6700 2WD 1975-80 6600 4WD 1975-80 7600 & 7700 2WD 1975-81 7600 4WD 1975-81 8100 2WD 1977-81 FW-30 1979-84 FW-60 1979-84 FW-30 New style 1984-87 FW-60 New style 1984-87 TW-10 1979-83 TW-10 4WD 1979-83 TW-20 1979-83 TW-20 4WD 1979-83 TW-30 1979-83 TW-30 4WD 1979-83 8200 4WD 1980-82 TW-5 1983-85 TW-15 1983-85 TW-15 4WD 1983-85 TW-25 1983-85 TW-25 4WD 1983-85 TW-35 1983-85 TW-35 4WD 1983-85 2610 1981-85 2910 1981-85 3610 1981-85

This Ford 7710 Force II sold for £9,500 at Cheffins’ monthly sale in January.

This restored 1993 Ford 8340 Powerstar SLE is up for sale at £22,000.

BAND 1

BAND 2

BAND 3

BAND 4

BAND 5

BAND 6

£1,600 £1,250 £3,450 £3,400 £3,400 NA NA NA NA £1,520 £1,200 NA NA £1,200 NA £1,500 NA £1,600 £1,900 NA NA £3,700 £3,800 £3,850 £3,900 NA NA NA NA £4,600 NA £1,500 £3,900 £4,100 £3,600 £3,780 £2,100 £2,400 £2,100 £1,750 £2,150 £3,400 £3,400 £3,900 £3,700 NA NA £6,900 £6,400 NA NA £3,800 £3,950 £2,950 £7,900 £4,900 £5,500 NA £3,900 £4,600 £5,950 £4,650 £5,900 £4,200 £5,750 £2,950 £2,900 £3,100

£2,900 £2,940 £7,600 £6,600 £4,850 £3,400 £3,700 NA £3,100 £3,200 £2,700 £2,800 NA £2,100 £2,900 £2,100 £4,100 £2,900 £3,600 NA £2,900 £3,900 £5,400 £5,400 £5,950 £4,100 £3,600 £4,700 NA £11,800 NA £3,100 £6,700 £4,900 £5,100 £5,600 £2,700 £3,600 £2,900 £2,300 £3,800 £4,600 £6,800 £6,950 £5,300 £5,900 £6,400 £10,900 £14,000 NA £15,400 £5,900 £7,600 £5,800 £18,700 £8,900 £9,090 £8,600 £4,500 £12,100 £7,400 £7,100 £8,250 £9,200 £17,200 £3,800 £3,200 £4,600

£5,650 £4,900 £12,900 £9,550 £6,000 NA £5,950 £5,600 £4,950 £8,600 NA NA £6,100 £5,100 £3,000 £4,100 £6,200 £5,600 £7,900 £8,800 £4,400 £7,500 £18,200 £12,400 £8,800 NA £6,600 NA £6,800 £15,700 £18,000 £4,500 £8,450 £10,600 £14,000 £15,700 £10,800 £9,200 £3,475 £5,400 £6,900 £9,750 £16,300 £14,600 £17,900 £14,200 £9,800 £24,000 £23,000 £22,000 £27,000 £11,400 £12,800 £11,600 £11,700 £14,400 £16,400 £10,200 £12,750 £9,100 £13,700 £12,500 £18,500 £14,780 £36,500 £6,400 £6,900 £8,900

£3,900 £3,100 £8,200 NA £5,600 NA NA NA £3,150 £4,900 £4,200 NA NA £3,600 NA £3,900 £5,100 £3,600 £5,700 NA NA £6,600 £8,400 £9,800 NA NA NA NA NA £10,900 NA NA £7,450 £7,900 £7,500 £9,800 £4,600 £3,850 £3,900 £3,600 £5,800 £12,750 £10,900 £11,400 £7,100 £7,100 £7,100 £27,300 £21,600 NA £28,000 £9,300 £14,100 £6,600 £16,250 £12,500 £13,700 £9,100 £7,720 £9,400 £12,275 £12,700 £12,300 £11,800 £21,400 NA NA NA

£6,900 £6,200 £24,650 £11,200 £7,400 NA NA NA £6,200 £7,800 NA £5,200 £6,200 £6,600 NA NA £9,900 £7,250 £7,250 NA NA £7,400 £10,900 £11,200 NA £6,700 NA NA NA £16,700 NA NA £12,400 £10,500 £11,900 £12,750 £9,600 £7,900 £5,250 £6,850 £7,600 £15,900 £12,700 £15,500 £9,800 £24,400 £10,750 £24,200 £26,200 NA £29,500 £14,950 £15,950 £10,300 £10,300 £19,100 £21,200 £12,750 £12,600 £12,300 £21,700 £15,200 £7,200 £17,800 £34,850 NA NA £9,100

£8,200 NA £27,700 NA NA NA NA NA £7,900 £9,750 NA NA NA £9,600 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA £18,200 £14,200 NA NA NA NA NA £21,000 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA £18,720 £15,200 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA £35,600 NA NA NA

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SALES DATES February 11 – Machinery sale. Applegarth Mart, Northallerton DL7 8LZ. Northallerton Auctions Ltd, tel: 01609 772034.

11-12 – Two Day Monthly Collective Sale of Tractors, Plant, Implements, Oak Beams, Firewood & Horticultural items. Hazle Meadows Auction Centre, Ledbury HR8 2LP. H J Pugh & Co, tel: 01531 631122.

12 – Collective Sale. South of England Showground, Ardingly, Sussex. South East Marts, tel: 01323 844874.

14 – Cambridge Machinery Sale.

Machinery Saleground, Sutton, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 2QT. Cheffins, tel: 01353 777767.

14-21 – Collective Online Auction.

Pentland, pentlandlivestock.co.uk 15 – Sale of Farm Contracting Machinery & Equipment.

Sherborne, Dorset. Symonds & Sampson, tel: 01935 382909.

18 – Online Machinery Sale. York Auction Centre, ylc.co.uk 18 – Dispersal of Tractors, Farm Machinery & Effects. Dunpole Farm, Donyatt, TA19 0SD. Greenslade Taylor Hunt, tel: 01278 410278.

20 – Online Auction of Memorabilia & Toy Collection. USA. Aumann Auctions, aumannvintagepower.com 20-22 – European MultiLocation Online Auction. Euro Auctions, euroauctions.com 21-1 March – Online Timed Collective Auction of Machinery & Effects. Symonds & Sampson, symondsandsampson.co.uk

21-2 March – Timed Online Root Equipment Auction. Cheffins, cheffins.co.uk 23-1 March – Timed Online Auction of well-maintained Agricultural Tractors, Combine & Forage Harvester, Grassland Machinery & Implements.

Lancashire. Cheffins, cheffins.co.uk 24 – Plant, Machinery & Sundry Items auction. Brightwells, tel: 01981 250642.

24 – Online Timed Machinery Sale to incorporate Rural & Domestic Bygones. Clitheroe Auction Mart, tel: 01200 423325.

24 – Online Sale of Implements, Plant, Machinery etc. Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, dingwallandhighlandmarts.com

28 – Online Auction of McMath Estate Engine & Tractor Collection. USA. Aumann Auctions, aumannvintagepower.com

March 1 – Online Auction of McMath Estate – Cast Iron Seats, Tools & Farm Primitives. USA. Aumann Auctions, aumannvintagepower.com 1 – Sale of Farm Machinery & Equipment. Thetford. Durrants, tel: 01502 713490.

2 – Online Sale of Tractors, Machinery, Plant & Commercial Vehicles. Harrison & Hetherington, harrisonandandhetherington.co.uk 4 – Harnage Estate Ltd Machinery Sale. Harnage Grange, Cressage, Shrewsbury SY5 6EB. Halls, tel: 01743 450700.

24 – Online Late Model CaseInternational Farm Equipment Auction. USA, Aumann Auctions, aumannvintagepower.com

5 – Machinery Auction. CCM Auctions, tel: 01756 792375.

25 – Online Timed Machinery Collective Auction. Edward Buckland, tel: 01872 306090.

5 – Monthly Live & Online Machinery Sale. Holsworthy Livestock Market, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7FA. Kivells, tel: 01409 253275.

25 – Machinery Sale. The Gallops, Stanklyn Lane, Stone, Kidderminster DY10 4AR. Halls, tel: 01562 820880.

25 – Plant & Machinery auction.

Brightwells, tel: 01981 250642.

25-26 – Machinery auction.

72-74 Omagh Road, Dromore, Co Tyrone BT78 3AJ. Euro Auctions, tel: 02882 898262.

26 – Sale of Engines, Tractors, Spares, Tools, Models, Literature & Signs, Bygones. Hazle Meadows Auction Centre, Ledbury HR8 2LP. H J Pugh & Co, tel: 01531 631122.

5 – Unreserved Vintage Petroliana Auction. Wellers Auctions, wellersauctions.com 7-10 – Collective Online Timed Auction of Agricultural Machinery.

Voyce Pullin, voycepullin.co.uk 7-15 – Online Timed Collective Auction of Farm Machinery & Effects. Symonds & Sampson, symondsandsampson.co.uk 8-13 – New Paris Tractor Parts Complete Liquidation Auction.

USA. Polk Auctions, polkauction.com

10 – Online Auction of Kevin Bos Antique Tractor & Equipment Collection. USA. Aumann Auctions, aumannvintagepower.com 11 – Online Auction of Kevin Bos Parts Collection. USA. Aumann Auctions, aumannvintagepower.com 11 – Plant, Machinery & HGVs auction. Brightwells, tel: 01981 250642.

12 – Vintage Sale of Agricultural, General Collectables & Bygones.

Salisbury Market, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Southern Counties Auctioneers, tel: 07971571612.

14 – Cambridge Machinery Sale.

Machinery Saleground, Sutton, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 2QT. Cheffins, tel: 01353 777767.

18-19 – Auction. Bidding by phone, Internet & commission bids only.

Mathewsons, tel: 01751 474455, 19 – Collective Machinery Sale.

Spalding, Lincs. Longstaff, tel: 01775 766766.

19 – Dispersal Sale of 5 Tractors, Farm Machinery & General Equipment. Lerwill Farm, Chittlehampton, Umberleigh EX37 9RL. Stags, tel: 01769 572042.

19 – Online sale of Implements, Plant, Machinery etc. Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, tel: 01349 863252.

19 – Collective sale of Machinery, Tools & Equipment. Tyne Green, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3SG. Hexham & Northern Marts, tel: 01434 605444.

19 – Collective mahinery sale.

Driffield Showground. Frank Hill & Son, tel: 01964 630531.

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SPRING 2022

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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

Note: Planned features in T&M may be subject to alteration, due to circumstances beyond our control.

Jonathan Whitlam celebrates 50 years of MuirHill’s Series II models with a nostalgic look at these iconic, Ford-based tractors, including the colossal 171.

GETTING SLIM

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More than three years on and the editor concludes whether his International Harvester 454 has proved to be a sound investment, regarding money spent since its arrival and current market value.

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CASE D

CASE 856XL 2WD

DAVID BROWN DAVID BROWN 4X4

ALLIS-CHALMERS B

1948, POA. Drawbar, pulley, pump and hydraulics, workshop manual. Pair of Plows with Ransomes (RSJ) TCP parts, drawbar, brackets, fixings and lift lever.

Illustrated fitting manual. Please call 01829 759312, West Midlands.

£3,850. This petrol/TVO tractor is fitted with full electrics. It starts well and runs really nicely. Good tyres are fitted allround. This Case comes complete with a current V5 and would make a lovely addition to any collection. Please call 07966881985, South West. (T)

1987, £8,950. Recording 5220 hours c/w front loader. Please call 01763 780440, East of England. (T) 112448

CASE IH 5140 POWERSHIFT 4WD

POA. runner. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T) 112672

DAVID BROWN TUG VIIG 1/100

112658

CASE 500

112652

ALLIS-CHALMERS WF

£3,750. Tidy, un-styled, goes well, new front tyres. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T) 112162

ALLIS-CHALMERS WF

1993, £12,950. On very good tyres!.

Please call 01763 780440, East of England. (T) 112455

POA. 6 cylinder diesel, restored. info@ pietverschelde.com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T)

CASE JX1100U

1941, £4,500. Tug VIG 1/100. Please call 07773 260115, West Midlands.

112152

DAVID BROWN CROPMASTER

112670

CASE RC

2005, £21,000. Power shuttle, good tyres, from local hill farm, good condition. Please call 01539 620636, North West. (T) 112485

£3,750. With electric start and lights.

Very original. Runs well. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T)

1935, £3,995. Restored some years ago. New rear tyres. Please call 07539 074242, South East.

112163

112140

CITROËN MICROMAX

£2,200. Petrol/TVO. Recent barn find, tidy for restoration, Devon reg. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T) 112160

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POA. To be restored, engine turns. info@pietverschelde.com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T)

1968, POA. Lambourn cab. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

112665

112167

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DAVID BROWN 885

£3,100. Completely original, history known from new. Original manuals and sales brochures. PTO, hydraulic arms, brakes, dials all operational. good tyre tread, DB toplink. Very reliable tractor.

V5. Please call 07702 333087, South West.

been stored for 10 years, engine etc is perfect all works and drives well, ready for work or a easy restoration project. Please call 07821184799, South West. (T)

112342

DAVID BROWN 990

FARMALL CUB

112460

DAVID BROWN 950

POA. Restored. info@pietverschelde. com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T) 112673

FERGUSON TE-D

£3,500. With VQ cab been barn stored, runs and drives well, hydraulics need checking, an unusual example. Please call 07821184799, West Midlands. (T)

£850. Non runner. Cracked block. Ideal restoration project. Please call 07732 790375, West Midlands.

112457

DEUTZ-FAHR AGROPLUS 410

DAVID BROWN 1390

112604

POA. Restored. info@pietverschelde. com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T) 112674

FERGUSON FE35

£2,650. Good Runner, very tidy. Please call 07778 525037, South East. (T) 112465

FERGUSON TE-F 20

13 reg, one local owner from new, low hrs. Please call 01539 620636, North West. (T)

FIAT 80 R

1959, POA. Good runner. Email info@ pietverschelde.com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T) 112680

FIAT 1580 DT

1984, £19,500. Very good original condition. Ex arable farm, always been kept under cover. Hard to find like this one!. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

112176

FIELD MARSHALL SERIES 2 CONTRACTOR

£1,750. Diesel. Good tinwork, excellent starter. Roll bar, gears go a bit stiff if not used regularly. V5, must sell, photos if required. Please call 01603 782003, East of England.

112638

FERGUSON TE-A 20

112482

FARMALL M POA. loader only no attachments, mechcanicly very sound, cab untidy in places for work or for restoration,has not been used for years by previous owner. Please call 07821184799, South West. (T)

£13,000. Restored 25 years ago. Winch and light and no cracks. Please call 07765 965044, South East.

112458

112318

DAVID BROWN 1390

FORD 4610

sound example for work or restoration. Please call 07821184799, South West. (T)

£3,850. This is an American built Farmall M which runs on Petrol TVO. It has a lovely patina and is fitted with an interesting front axle. This tractor starts easily on the handle; however it could easily be converted to an electric start if preferred. It benefits from new tyres throughout. Please call 07966881985, South West. (T)

1948, £3,950. Restored to show standard, full mechanical re-build, bare metal re-spray, mainly original parts.

PUH, drawbar, stays and some spares.

New original Goodyear front tyres, new reproduction Goodyear rear tyres. Has V5. Photographic record available. Call for more details. Please call 07971 020005, North East.

1989, £10,999. 4wd tractor, gear sticks on the floor, power loader, 6000 hours, pick up hitch, road legal, 60 hp. Please call 01249 740377, South West. (T)

112459

112662

112647

112657

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PIET VERSCHELDE, Mannebeekstraat 1, 8790 Waregem Belgium

John Deere D - 1945 - Restored.

Vierzon 551 - With factory finch 1954 - Restored.

WE SHIP WORLDWIDE

Gualdi 30 - The Italian Field Marshall.

Fiat 80 R - 1959 - Good runner.

MAN AS440 – 1959 – Good runner.

Lanz D2416 - 1957 - Engine overhauled.

John Deere 730 - Diesel - Hi-crop.

Case 50 hp steam tractor - Very good boiler.

Hornsby 9 HP engine.

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FORD FERGUSON 9N

£3,650. The 9N was produced - with the combined effort of Harry Ferguson and Henry Ford - between 1939 and 1947. The combination of Fords powerful engine and the Ferguson Hydraulic System made this model a huge success. Here we have a nice example of this early tractor, displaying nice, straight tinwork. It runs and drives well. The hydraulic pump has just been rebuilt and a new starter ring gear has been fitted. Please call 07966881985, South West. (T)

FORD 8200

1982, POA. Q-cab. Schindler 4wd axle.

Original tractor. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

FORD 4000

£7,500. Fully restored to original condition. Comes with pick-up hitch.

Hydraulics fully tested and working.

Please call 07778 949462, South West.

112316

112169

FORD 4600

FORD 2120 2WD

FORD 4000

£5,000. Ford 4000 runs, drives, hydraulics, PTO work. Old and tired, for restoration. Please call 07821184799, South West. (T) 112461

FORD 3000

112659

FORD 4000

POA. Excellent condition, De Lux cab, power steering, new tyres, has interesting history. Please call 07734238228, South East.

POA. Complete with Ford safety cab.

Aftermarket Power Steering. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

1995, £12,250. Done only 2846 hours and fitted with LEWIS 45Q loader.

Please call 01763 780440, East of England. (T)

POA. a very genuine original ex farm example,fitted with power steering, ready for work or for a collector to restore or leave in current condition.

Please call 07821184799, South West.

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112170

112451

112462

FORD 8630

FORD 6600 2WD

FORD FERGUSON 9N

112101

FORD 4000 PRE-FORCE

£3,500. Early '65 Pre-Force. Engine just fully serviced, instant starter, very nice runner, drives perfect. Been unused for 2 1/2 years hence hyd lift problems (stuck valves?). Winter project. Please call 07769 485697, West Midlands.

£2,000. Good ex-farm for restoration.

Please call 07778 525037, South East.

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112103

FORD 6600

112466

FORD 234 HI WAYS

1980, POA. 2WD. Power Plus, Dual Power, later engine. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

1994, £26,000. Dual power, two wheel drive. Very good original condition.

Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

£6,950. C/w Dualpower and on VG tyres!. Please call 01763 780440, East of England. (T)

1982, £4,950. Resprayed. All new tyres, battery, lights, seat, brakes and wiper arms. Goo cab, only done mowing, ploughing and road runs. Nice little tractor. Please call 07768 269321, South East.

112168

112174

112454

112530

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FORD 3000

FORDSON E27N

GENUINE NUFFIELD M3 ROWCROP

£5,495. First time starter. Runs very well. Good all round condition. Perfect wings, bonnet and nose cone. Only had light use and has been stored under cover. Please call 07968 322616, North East.

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This rare 1951 Nuffield M3 is badged as a row crop tractor and is not a conversion. Engine runs very well, starting on petrol and when hot turning onto paraffin perfectly, there are no water or oil leaks on this tractor.

The hydraulics all work and the tractor features the correct: belt pulley, lights, plough light, period horn, correct original period parts, including toolbox, top link side step and radiator shutter blind. The rear axle shafts have not been cut unlike so many which have been used to access through narrow gateways in past years.

Goodyear tyres to rear and original single rib tyre/wheel to front.Tractor includes front Nuffield weight but not fitted. This tractor is earlier restoration with great tin work paint that is still excellent condition as the rest of the tractor is.

This tractor would suit a serious Nuffield collector who understands the rarity of this genuine M3 badged tractor (not an M4 conversion),very few come on the market. Only for sale as I am now cutting down my collection.

The tractor is fitted with a registration number, which I understand to be correct, but no V5c documentation.

The last Nuffield rowcrop tractor I saw for sale sold at £7,000 and I believe to be an M4 conversion (not an original example), price open to serious sensible offers only. Tel 01406330409 after 7pm.

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FORD 200

£2,950. A very nice example of an early E27N. This tractor is fitted with Varley Hydraulic Lift, PTO and Low Speed Gearbox. It starts easily and runs nicely too. It has an earlier manifold fitted and has a crackfree engine block. This is a lovely example to be enjoyed!. Please call 07966881985, South West. (T) 112660

FORDSON STANDARD N

POA. Fully restored, in pristine condition. Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

112644

FORDSON STANDARD

£4,795. Petrol TVO, low speed, new tyres, restored, runs well, no VAT. Please call 01249 740377, South West. (T) 112654

1934, £3,500. Water Washer Fordson Standard N. Fitted with 12 volt starter. Might exchange Ford 10/10 compact tractor in reasonable condition, plus loader if posisble. Please call 07849 659633, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112108

FORDSON N

1944, Good running tractor. Please call 07768 094002, South West.

112143

FORDSON MAJOR

FORDSON STANDARD

£4,795. Water washer tractor, older restoration, new tyres, high speed, runs well. Please call 01249 740377, South West. (T)

1957, £3,950. With V5, runs and drives great will roll bar. Ready to show, work or road runs. Please call 07752 788175, North West.

112656

112151

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HART PARR 12/24

1944, Runs well. Please call 07855 399487, South West.

POA. Nice original tractor that has been running.

Please call 07768 094002, South West.

112332

112148

FORDSON NEW PERFORMANCE SUPER DEXTA

INTERNATIONAL W4

£2,000. Off farm condition, running. Please call 07982 482889, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112336

FORDSON N £1,250. For restoration, 28" rear wheels. Please call 07778 525037, South East. (T) 112467

FORDSON POWER MAJOR

£1,500. Engine starts and runs. Hydraulics in working order. Has new radiator, new nose cone, vacuum pipes and new exhaust bend. In need of wings and foot plates. Please call 07729 614845, South East.

112643

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Make: Fordson Type: Super Dexta Year: 1963 Registration: SFL368 with V5C Price: £4,750 ono Tel: 01379650504 £4,250. A very nice example of this popular tractor, benefiting from electric starts. The tyres are 'as new' on all four corners, with an interesting pair of cast English rear wheels. This tractor starts and runs well. It has had an older restoration and is still very presentable. Please call 07966881985, South West.

(T) 112664

INTERNATIONAL W9

POA. Electric start, very nice restored tractor, starts and runs well. Please call 07768 094002, South West.

Here’s a good one to go for this month, a 1963 Fordson Super Dexta in fully restored working condition that has attended various road runs and rallies over the years. The Super Dexta is the one to have and made for less than a year at Dagenham when the production line was closed in 1964 and transferred to Basildon later in the year.

It’s a type of tractor going up in value and this example has had the engine totally rebuilt. This included a new crankshaft, liners, pistons and much more. It also features full hydraulics, which all work with linkage and pick-up hitch. They make excellent road run tractors, are easy to keep and store and this example has a fine mirror so you can see who is behind.

112147

INTERNATIONAL 454

POA. The Italian Field Marshall. info@pietverschelde. com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world.

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£3,750. R Reg with V5C. Goes well. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T)

112661

112157

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INTERNATIONAL 434

£2,750. Goes well. E Reg. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T) 112158

INTERNATIONAL W30

£2,500. Tidy and original, for restoration. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T) 112166

INTERNATIONAL W9

INTERNATIONAL B275

Make: John Deere Type: MT ‘V’ front Year: 1950 With side to side working implement Price: £4,000 ono Tel: 01379650504 Finding one of these tractors in the UK in this condition is very hard. Most are imports, are very bashed about, in need of a lot of work and certainly don’t include a rare to find here ‘QuikTach’ implement, as you can see in the pictures here.

The MT was made 1947-52, built in JD’s new plant at Dubuque, Iowa and features ‘Touch-O-Matic’ hydraulic precise control, which the owner says all works. The 18dbh – 20bhp model saw some 30,472 built of this type and the four-speed tractor carries 12 volt electrics and is an easy starter.

John Deere’s MT features thermosyphon cooling, individual brake control, adjustable steering wheel and more! The gas tractor is very much ready to both add to your collection and to be used in working displays, remembering the implement type is certainly hard to find.

1961, £2,200. Starts and goes well. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T) 112159

INTERNATIONAL FCC

POA. Really nice restored tractor with new tyres all round. Electric start, runs well. Please call 07855 399487, South West.

112328

INTERNATIONAL B250

Starts, runs and drives. Please call 07855 399487, South West.

112334

INTERNATIONAL 684/784 £2,000. Tidy and original with a pair of ploughs.

Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T) 112164

INTERNATIONAL TD6

with secure cab, pickup hitch, a tidy example all works well. Please call 07821184799, South West.

(T) 112463

1942, £2,000. Devon reg, petrol start diesel. Recent barn find. For restoration. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T) 112165

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INTERNATIONAL FARMALL M £2,750. 3 wheel rowcrop Excellent original condition. Please call 07778 525037, South East. (T) 112468

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JOHN DEERE A R

£3,500. 4 in 1 good tracks, striaght from work.

Please call 07778 525037, South East. (T) 112469

JCB 3C11

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FORDSON E27N

MASSEY FERGUSON 35 4-CYLINDER DIESEL

POA. Electric start. Starts and runs well. Please call 07768 094002, South West.

112144

JOHN DEERE A R £3,250. 1979, Good working order C/W 4in1 bucket, and 3 digging buckets. Please call 07778 525037, South East. (T) 112470

JOHN DEERE 2040

£4,495. 2wd tractor, power steering, diesel, pick up hitch, 80hp. Please call 01249 740377, South West.

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POA. Styled. Electric start, starts and runs well.

Please call 07768 094002, South West.

112145

JOHN DEERE 830

112651

JOHN DEERE 730 D

This 1948 Fordson E27N petrol paraffin tractor has been restored by Friedel Willims in 2017 and has done little since, hence its sale. The electrics were gone through and the magneto was rewound, the leads were renewed and new plugs were fitted. The water pump was refurbished along with a new radiator core and fan belt. The engine was gone through and the bores and pistons were excellent. New, valves and springs were fitted. New brakes were fitted including the back plates and cables. The carburettor was refurbished by Cox & Turner costing £450. All new paintwork and the wings rebuilt + a new set of tyres went on. The tractor starts and runs like it should with the hydraulics and pto all working. The tractor comes with a current V5c and is ready to go.

TEL: 07970 455 138

POA. Electric start, starts and runs well. Please call 07768 094002, South West.

112146

POA. Hi Crop. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T)

JOHN DEERE 830

112671

JOHN DEERE D

1945, POA. Restored. info@pietverschelde.com.

Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T)

POA. Electric start, runs very well. Please call 07855 399487, South West.

112676

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Andy Hawke has been in touch from East Sussex and has a 1959 Massey Ferguson 35 diesel for sale with factory option downswept exhaust from new. It has been dry stored and has been serviced with new filters and oils in engine, gearbox and back axle. The charging system has been overhauled and fitted with new dynamo, control box, battery and starter motor.

The brakes have been gone right through and a safety roll bar has been fitted and stabilisers to the rear linkage are all part of the package. Optional extra is Ransomes mounted triple-cylinder mowers that is powered by the tractors pto.

PRICE £3,500 ONO WITH MOWERS £4,000 ONO TEL: ANDY 01424 773 096 DELIVERY POSSIBLE WITHIN 15 MILE RADIUS OF TN32 5JW

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MASSEY FERGUSON 35 4-CYLINDER DIESEL

JOHN DEERE AR STYLED

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JOHN DEERE 955 4WD

1951 FERGUSON TE-D PETROL/PARAFFIN

POA. Electric start, runs very well. Please call 07855 399487, South West.

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JOHN DEERE AR UNSTYLED

1997, £4,500. C/w Heated cab and in really nice order!. Please call 01763 780440, East of England.

(T) 112450

JOHN DEERE 6800 4WD

This 1948 Fordson E27N petrol paraffin tractor has been restored by Friedel Willims in 2017 and has done little since, hence its sale. The electrics were gone through and the magneto was rewound, the leads were renewed and new plugs were fitted. The water pump was refurbished along with a new radiator core and fan belt. The engine was gone through and the bores and pistons were excellent. New, valves and springs were fitted. New brakes were fitted including the back plates and cables. The carburettor was refurbished by Cox & Turner costing £450. All new paintwork and the wings rebuilt + a new set of tyres went on. The tractor starts and runs like it should with the hydraulics and pto all working. The tractor comes with a current V5c and is ready to go.

TEL: 07970 455 138

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Andy Hawke has been in touch from East Sussex and has a 1959 Massey Ferguson 35 diesel for sale with factory option downswept exhaust from new. It has been dry stored and has been serviced with new filters and oils in engine, gearbox and back axle. The charging system has been overhauled and fitted with new dynamo, control box, battery and starter motor.

The brakes have been gone right through and a safety roll bar has been fitted and stabilisers to the rear linkage are all part of the package. Optional extra is Ransomes mounted triple-cylinder mowers that is powered by the tractors pto.

PRICE £3,500 ONO WITH MOWERS £4,000 ONO TEL: ANDY 01424 773 096 DELIVERY POSSIBLE WITHIN 15 MILE RADIUS OF TN32 5JW

The tractor conmes with a V5c, the cylinder head has been overhauled and a new head gasket fitted. A new POA. Electric start, TVO, fitted runs well.

Please call 07855 exhaust has been with weather 399487, South West.

112331 cap plus, a full service has been carried out and all the oils renewed JOHN DEERE 6110RC 4WD throughout. The gaskets and oil seals have been replaced on the driveshaft to rear wheels. New tyres have been fitted and the paint work is in very good order. Optional wheelweights offered.

1997, £18,750. C/w Powerquad gearbox, a good reliable tractor!. Please call 01763 780440, East of England. (T) 112453

JOHN DEERE B ROWCROP

PRICE: £2,500 ONO WITH WHEELWEIGHT £2,600 ONO TEL: ANDY 01424 773 096 DELIVERY POSSIBLE WITHIN 15 MILE£44,950.

RADIUS 2014, C/w OF H340TN32 Loader 5JW and only 1178

hours!. Please call 01763 780440, East of England.

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£3,750. Early restoration, original import. Please call 07778 525037, South East. (T)

112449

112464

MF100 SERIES CAB PARTS For Scirocco flexi-cab mk 2. Windscreen frames, wiper motor mounting, lower bulkhead panels, brackets, door tops/bottoms and roof frames. Parts are newly made and lightly oiled. Pictures on website: www.axe-atv.co.uk made in Devon.

Email: axeengatvs@gmail.com Call: 01460 220731 or 07722 117805

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LANDINI 4.090

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£28,500. 4WD. Please call 01539 620636, North West. (T) 112483

LANZ D2416

£8,999. wd tractor year 1984 brand new tyres 3200 hours runs drives well just needs tidying up 80hp.

Please call 01249 740377, South West. (T) 112646

LAMBORGHINI 2R 1957, POA. Engine overhauled. info@pietverschelde. com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world.

(T) 112677

MASSEY FERGUSON 590

POA. Good runner. info@pietverschelde.com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T) 112668

LANDINI L25

£8,999. 2wd tractor with 80 power loader, pallet forks, multi power and Bomford bracket mounted hedge trimmer. 5300 hours. Please call 01249 740377, South West. (T) 112649

MASSEY FERGUSON 135

DAVID BROWN 780 & IMPLEMENTS This project to create a representation of hay making in the 1960s and ’70s began 10 years ago.

The tractor was purchased by its first owner in the Brecon area in 1971 and has remained in the local area ever since. Having purchased it, the present owner set about overhauling the engine and the clutch, as well as improving the hydraulic system. Working for and with Peter Williams of David Brown Parts Ltd. has enabled the owner to source original parts, which have enhanced the finish of both the tractor and implements.

The first implement to be restored was the hydraulically-driven, mid-mounted mower, and this was followed by the New Holland crimper. The restoration of this involved sourcing parts from the USA, including the authentic tyres, which are not available in the UK. The DB L7 loader was eventually found and both it and the Perry bale grab have been restored with the correct decals. To complete the project, David Brown rear wheel weights were fitted.

This well-restored collection is now being offered for sale together with instruction and parts manuals, in the hope that an enthusiast will appreciate the rarity of the implements attached to the tractor and the story behind the acquisition of the whole collection from an iconic era.

Price: £17,000 Tel: 07966 208701

POA. Good runner. Email info@pietverschelde.com.

Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T)

£4,800. Very clean and tidy, serviced and new brakes fitted complete with safety cab, 9 hole drawbar and external valve. Please call 07973 541202, West Midlands.

112679

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MASSEY FERGUSON 250

£5,999. 2wd tractor power steering 50hp Perkins engine square rear axle. Please call 01249 740377, South West. (T) 112653

Make: MASSEY FERGUSON Type: 590 Rear: 1977 Registration: TAO974S with V5C Price: On application Tel: 07749038147 This MF 590 has recently been restored so well by Richard Heal of East Sussex, who has decided he wants to tackle a smaller tractor next time. Richard’s restorations are always well done and this one is again up to his usual high standard.

It’s not just an ‘outside’ restoration as the MF ‘Supercab’, as the company called it, was overhauled inside as well as out.

The ’square’ style bonnet is what the 500 styling was all about when the range came about in 1976 and it lasted until basically 1981, when the 600 line came along.

This early model 590 featured the four-cylinder Perkins 4.248S 75hp 4.1 litre engine and this example features the 8-speed transmission. Interestingly the tractor features a compressor and air tank for trailer brakes and while restoring the tractor Richard decided to keep it on, it’s in full working order.

On the back end are the correct PAVT wheels (adjustable) and correct wheel weights. The tractor made its debut at the ‘Mad Jack Fuller’ Road Run in July, where it was admired by many and has since rallied successfully at the Hellingly Festival of Transport.

MASSEY FERGUSON 135

MASSEY FERGUSON 165

£5,000. Original condition, solid tinwork. Mechanically sound, PTO, arms, brakes, lights operational. Rear pick-up hitch, 3 oil spools, good tyre tread. No V5.

Plus VAT. Please call 07702 333087, South West.

112317

MASSEY FERGUSON 230

£8,250. This tractor is in very clean, original condition, everything in working order, with no rust or dents and ready to show. Round mudguards. Registered 1976, with original paperwork. Please call 07837 991278, South East.

112655

MASSEY FERGUSON 35

£10,250. Very genuine machine. Everything works as it should including all lights and dashboard clocks and gauges. Good tyres all round on refurbished wheels. C Registered with current V5 document.

Ideal for work or play. More photos and information available. Please call 07526 146445, East Midlands.

112338

MASSEY FERGUSON 65 MK2

£3,750. Rare narrow versions. Tidy and original.

Starts and goes well. Please call 07831 347400, South West. (T) 112161

MASSEY FERGUSON 35 INDUSTRIAL £4,850. Excellent starter. Everything works well. Oil pressure good, Tyres good. V5. Hydraulics and lights all working. Older restoration. Please call 07759 254695, South West.

112345

MASSEY FERGUSON 5445

£3,000. Starts, runs and all works. Wheel weights, pick-up hitch and drawbar. Power steering needs attention, oil leak below loader controls, original seat included. Please call 07770 362768, South West.

2005, £23,500. Low profile, std shuttle. Please call 01539 620636, North West. (T) 112484

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MASSEY-HARRIS 203

MUIR-HILL B 5000

ROADLESS 980

POA. TVO, runs like a clock. Very straight and original. Please call 07855 399487, South West.

£4,800. Restored recently, good working order, lights all work. Comes with bucket, muck fork and bale spikes. Tyres 50%. More photos available. Please call 07980 823381, West Midlands.

1979, POA. Went to the Royal Show 30/6/79 and used as a Demo Tractor from 1/8/79. Sold to Collings Bros – Ford dealers 11/2/82. Was first road registered 25/2/82. Fitted with Dual Power, 2 Speed PTO, 2 Spool Valves, Roadless Assister Ram and Roadless 500llb front weight. Still has its original engine, our records show the axle number matches the gear box and engine. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

112335

MCCORMICK CX100 T3

112532

1989, £14,999. 4wd tractor, 5800 hours, manual gear box, 60hp, power steering. Out of genuine farm sale, 60hp. Please call 01249 740377, South West. (T)

NEW HOLLAND TM190 4WD

112648

112171

MASSEY-HARRIS 25

ROADLESS LOGMASTER NO.16 2012. McCormick CX100 tractor for sale. Reg: PO62 KPY. 92.5HP (68KW) Perkins 4.4L 4-cylinder engine. 16F x 8R powershift transmission with synchro shuttle. Fitted with Quicke Q720 loader with euro frame. 2 Spools.

Electronic control hydraulic arms.

Please call 01254 854103, North West.

(T) 112444

2005, £28,500. C/w cab suspension and in excellent condition. Please call 01763 780440, South East. (T) 112452

MCCORMICK X4.70 4WD TRACTOR

NUFFIELD UNIVERSAL

£8,500. Runs and drives well, needs work. Rare machine. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

112175

VIERZON 551 £6,750. Starts easily and runs well, the manifold is in excellent condition.

Please call 07966881985, South West.

(T) 112663

MASSEY-HARRIS 102

£2,850. Tidy original condition, runs well. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

112172

24x24 40kph Transmission with Power-shuttle. TIER 4I DEUTZ TCD 3.6L 4-cylinder engine (107HP) NON AdBlue. Front tyres Continental 340/85R24 (90%). Rear tyres Continental 420/85R34 (90%). 3 hydraulic spools. Please call 01254 854103, North West. (T)

NUFFIELD UNIVERSAL 4 1954, POA. With factory winch. info@ pietverschelde.com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T) 112675

YANMAR F15DT

112445

POA. 4-cylinder petrol paraffin. Please call 01606 592639, West Midlands.

MITSUBISHI MTE1800DT 18 £4,500. Fully restored with new tyres all round. Comes with log book. Please call 07831 194667, Scotland.

112173

MASSEY-HARRIS 55

112177

ORSI ASTORE

POA. Electric start, running. Please call 07855 399487, South West.

£5,950. Mitsubishi MTE1800DT 4x4 22hp compact tractor 4 wheel drive Agri tyres Excellent condition Folding roll bar Ideal for 4ft topper / roller / chain harrow / rotovator Comes fully serviced, checked over and with 6 months warranty. Please call 01458 269210 / 250978, South West.

POA. Good runner. info@pietverschelde. com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T)

£7,300. Yanmar compact tractor with Front loader, including bucket. 19hp.

4x4. Easy access flat deck. Very versatile and reliable. Can be paired with 4ft topper / roller / chain harrows / rotovator etc. Please call 01458 269210 / 250978, South West.

112329

112473

112669

112471

114 PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk YANMAR YM1401 14HP

£6,500. Yanmar 1401 14hp 4x4 tractor and Loader Excellent condition. 4x4.

Agri tyres. Folding roll bar. 3 point linkage. PTO Strong and versatile.

Easy to drive. Ideal smallholding / horse yard tractor. Reliable and robust.

Comes with warranty, fully serviced and checked over for peace of mind.

Please call 01458 269210 / 250978, South West.

112472

YANMAR F16

YANMAR YM1610D

ZETOR PROXIMA HS80

ARMSTRONG WHITWORTH 7HP

£33,000. 67 reg, Zetor Proxima HS80 in as new condition, good saving on new price and supplied new by ourselves. Please call 01539 620636, North West. (T) £5,750. Yanmar Compact Tractor YM1610D 4 wheel drive compact tractor Powerful 3 cylinder 16hp diesel engine As new condition supplied with new tyres and batterie Folding roll bar Very reliable. Kubota quality without paying for the name! Comes fully serviced, checked over and with 6 months warranty. Please call 01458 269210 / 250978, South West.

112481

OTHER MACHINERY AMANCO 4HP

1926, £1,200. One of the first Armstrongs, serial no 122. Complete and runs. Please call 07751 472925, South West.

112026

BOMFORD BRIGAND 720 HEDGE CUTTERS

112477

ZETOR 6911 1916, £1,000. Engine No: 41850.

Goose-neck picker, original paint, trolley of similar date. Last 30 years under cover. Please call 07856 730612, South West.

112645

ABC MARINE ENGINE

£3,000. Cable control, full set of flails, 7m reach, 3-point linkage, mounted.

Please call 07854 440159, South East.

112135

£5,150. F16 2 Wheel drive. Please call 01458 269210 / 250978, South West.

112474

£4,200. T reg, power steering, drives well, v good brakes, as new rear tyres.

Please call 01539 620636, North West.

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BAMFORD LT

112478

YANMAR F17DT

ZETOR 9540 POA. (Anglo-Belgian corporation) 3-cylinder marine engine with reverse gear. info@pietverschelde.com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world.

(T) 112667

ALLCHIN

£5,750. Yanmar F17DT tractor. Please call 01458 269210 / 250978, South West.

112475

YANMAR F14D

£11,500. R reg, Zetor 9540, HiLo splitter,a great 90s Tractor, gutsy performance, a future classic!. Please call 01539 620636, North West. (T)

1923, £800. Running before lockdown.

Needs new petrol tank, wise okay.

Please call 01845 525988, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112076

BLACKSTONE BLACKSTONE NO TROUBLE ENGINE

112479

ZETOR GP 110

£5,500. 1 1/2 scale Allchin Traction Engine, Copper boiler, never steamed only run on air, Well engineered, Excellent example. Please call 07967661562, South West.

£5,550. F14D tractor. Please call 01458 269210 / 250978, South West.

£36,000. 19 reg, 40k splitter mac shuttle gear box, H Duty wheels, power back hitch ect, hi performance 110hp tractor. Please call 01539 620636, North West. (T)

112476

112480

112014

ALBION BINDER

£250. PTO drive with new 400x16 tyres and tubes. Please call 07773 935307, East of England.

£700. Blackstone “no trouble engine”.

Serial No167920. Runs and on a purpose built steerable trolley. Please call 01892 661518, South East.

112642

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DOUGLAS STATIONARY ENGINE

£375. Nice clean condition on stainless steel body. Twin. Runs well but touchy start. Buyer to collect. Ready to show.

Please call 01377 267626, Yorkshire and the Humber.

HOWARD GEM ROTAVATOR

LISTER DK AND LISTER H2 PUMPSET

112099

ELECTRIC CRANE

POA. Also have Mountfield mower spares. Please call 01291423392, Wales.

112539

CROSSLEY GAS ENGINE

£500. Howard Super Gem 24" rotor, 12 1/2 HP Kohler engine, mechanically good conditions. With potato ridger and spare blades. Please call 01726884525, South West.

112224

POA. Auto-Con500. 12 volt. Max load 500kg. Extends and slews manually.

Lifts and lowers by 12v electrical motor. Can be seen working. Suit light truck or trailer. Please call 01892 750326, South East.

112424

POA. Crossley gas engine. info@ pietverschelde.com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T)

FERGUSON SINGLE FURROW PLOUGH

112079

CAMBRIDGE ROLL

FARM MACHINERY

POA. One swiss reversible horse plough. One International finger bar mower. One Wheels and Axle German machine gun carriage. One International 2 furrow plough. Also large collection of plough shares and spares. Please call 07982 668635, South West.

112594

FOWLER 4 INCH DCC

111291

LISTER D

112389

INDUSTRIAL PRESSURE WASHER

POA. KEW 1500 240v pressure washer.

Complete with lance, hose, a few spares and parts manual. Can be seen working but needs fettling and tidying up. Please call 01892 750326, South East.

112423

112350

LINER MIXER

CLASSIC CONCRETE MIXER

POA. Barrowmix concrete mixer. Villiers 4-stroke engine. Starts and runs well.

Sound drum, built to last. Very good condition, can be seen running. Please call 01892 750326, South East.

£600. Model 576XP, 24" bar, never cut an ounce of wood. Please call 01434 674627, North East.

£150. With adjuster (rare). Good order. Please call 01664 464731, East Midlands.

112666

£290. 7ft 4ins wide, total frame width 8fh. Roll rims 23ins diameter. Please call 07946 344324, Yorkshire and the Humber.

HUSQVARNA CHAINSAW

£485. Mounted on four cast wheels and wooden trolley. Piped and tanked up, ready to rally, good mechanics, some chips to paintwork but very presentable. Please call 07971 561537, West Midlands.

£20,000. Older model still not finished, made in England but no paperwork.

Runs well, would exchange for 3 inch DCC. Please call 0049 711 574987, Rest of the world.

112208

POA. 1957, petrol W/O. also Vicon fertilizer spreader. 4 CWT Fordson towing hitch, perfect. Four PZ Mower drive belts. Woods cast iron seat.

Flex-E Drive decking machine. Electric Blackstone elevator engine. BSA Pet 3-phase electric Brookes motor, 10HP. Please call 01981 500674, West Midlands.

112133

LISTER A

£575. This Lister D Type single cylinder petrol engine built Sept 1946, is fully restored, starts first time every time and is mounted on a road trailer ready to show. Includes overhaul manual, historical paperwork, parts lists and some spares. The trailer has new base and sides, is well shod, has good bearings, new electrics and stand. All new fastenings are stainless steel. Only requires your number plate! The trailer is worth £575 so the engine is free!.

Please call 07900 822202, Scotland.

111292

LISTER ELEVATOR

POA. Mil push off buckrake. grain sides and hay racks. To fit a TYE 4 ton trailer.

All barn stored. Please call 01765 677695, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112584

MASSEY FERGUSON TRAILER

6LW GARDENER GENERATOR

112422

DIESEL BOWSER

£150. Has a rotary pump. On Land Rover wheels. Please call 07751 410344, East of England.

112322

£3,000. With 350 AMP 110V DC Mather and Platt 1930’s dynamo. All in good working order. Please call 07817 809221, North West.

112599

£250. Spec A28, No 240645, 3.5HP. Runs very well and mechanically sound. Please call 01794 388612, South East.

Re-built to show condition. Red type with yellow rims. Please call 01652656572, Yorkshire and the Humber.

111290

112601

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Offers. McConnel digger, PA 5/12, three buckets, good working order.

Also, Bomford belt driven hedge cutter, good working order. Please call 01386 750506, West Midlands.

RHINO TOPPER

£175. 53 x 53 inches with 20 tines. In very good condition. Please call 01767 683197, East of England.

TRAILER

112596

TURNER GRASS MASTER

112102

PRIVA HORTICULTURAL AIR HEATER

SINGLE HARROW

POA. 6 foot Rhino Topper in working order. Last used in October. Please call 07751 410344, East of England.

£2,750. 14ft 6in bed, heavy duty winch, heavy duty ramps, LED lights, tubeless tyres, 175R 14C spare wheel, ball hitch. Please call 01945 773183, East of England.

112323

RICK KERBY LTD THRESHING MILL

112348

VERTICAL STEAM BOILER £400. Only used one season. Comes with owners manual, buyer collects.

Please call 01977 575575, Yorkshire and the Humber.

£350. Rough cut cylinder, 30" reground, Honda 340cc, good runner, new belts, 5-speed gearbox. Please call 01844 290791, South East.

112603

112214

PLOUGHS MOLE PLOUGH

POA. 30 inch drum, fully restored, price negotiable. Please call 00353 568 834162, Ireland.

TRAILER

112361

WOOD HANDLING CIRCULAR SAWS MCCONNEL SAW BENCH

112425

RANSOMES 6FT TOPPER

£120. All metal,l no sides. Please call 07751 410344, East of England.

112321

£350. Ransomes topper, not used for a long time. Replaced with a rideon lawnmower. Please call 07860 462595, South East.

£350. Three feet tall and 13" diameter containing 13" and a quarter tubes, gas fired boiler fittings include hand feed pump, water gauge, pressure gauge and safety valve. Also a substantial collection of steam cocks and taps and bronze oilers. Please call 01328 710593, East of England.

TRANSPORTER

£1,750. McConnel saw bench, little used. Please call 07831 665757, West Midlands.

112022

WILSONS LATHE

112524

£150. Hedge row find. Browns Mole Plough, started project. Will need to work on. Look good behind your classic tractor or for work. Please call 01403 268031, South East.

SUNDEX TYPE G/C 2HP £425. Used for transporting my MF 65 and Plough to Ploughing Matches.

Please call 07751 410344, East of England.

112068

SINGLE HARROW

112324

THWAITES DUMPER

POA. Wilson Lathe 3 phase. 10 and 12 inch chucks. Was in good working order when removed from workshop.

Please call 07942 253929, East of England.

111463

£175. 53in x 53in with 20 tines. In very good condition. Please call 01767 683197, East of England.

112628

112075

RUSTON HORNSBY 9HP

SUPERWINCH

POA. Hornsby 9HP engine. Email info@ pietverschelde.com. Please call 32 56 61 62 60 , Rest of the world. (T)

£130. Winch not had much use, ideal for trailer or small recovery truck.

Believed 6000lbs pull with remote.

Please call 07885 491340, South East.

112678

WESTWOOD T1600

1929, £800. Mounted on a four cast wheel steerable trolley. Easy start and will run all day. Please call 01778347301, North West.

112351

Offers. 1970's dumper. Hand start, 3-way tip. Brakes and steering need attention. Please call 07713 457897, South West.

112600

£700. Ride on mower. Good condition.

Deck needs attention. Comes with instruction book. Briggs Stratton 16HP twin engine. Please call 01342 850425, South East.

111426

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£8,000. type K in VGC. Single cylinder National Engine. Located in Southern Ireland. Call for more pics and info.

Please call 00353 87 2101152, Ireland.

111194

TRUCKS

AUSTIN J4

DODGE 50

£4,250. Cab in very good condition.

Diesel. Chassis all good, bed of floor needs welding. I bought all new parts to restore steering and drive line and suspension, 2 new seals, £1000 if you buy pick up. Please call 07596 008401, South West.

£1,200. Renault Dodge 50 B56 G reg. Mechanically sound and reliable.

Failed plating due to the horsebox body (cross members) and needs one tyre only. Living in purpose built horse box carries up to three ponies, two horses.

Perkins Engine 4 cylinder 5 speed gear box. Would make great camper van was on MOT and registered as camper.

Please call 07770 683766, South East.

112403

BEDFORD TK

AEC MATADOR

FODEN S20

112398

ERF B SERIES

1960, £4,000. V5 present. SORNED at the moment. Patterns cut for cab.

5LW Gardner, 12-speed box, new steel w2ings but slightly rusted. Dry stored for several years. Please call 07759 466366, East of England.

112540

FORD TRANSCON

£12,000. Ford Transcon 6x4 Artic.

Chassis and tyres like new. Runner.

Cummins Big Cam. Renault Major cab goes with it, like new. Please call 01974 821788, Wales.

112368

KARRIER BANTAM

1943, £12,000. Registered 7.7 engine.

Steel framed cab. Lots done. Some spare parts. Please call 01387860242, Scotland.

112528

ATKINSON 66

1984, POA. TK750 Vanplan Integral Pantechnicon. For restoration only, sister vehicle to the above but sadly bodged into a horsebox. 220 Turbo Engine needs some body work and light mechanical work. Or looking for enthusiast with some skills to help restoration. Please call 01275 474486, South West.

1969, 000 miles, £2,000. ERF 1969.

Gardner 180 engine. Lorry complete for restoration or spares. EX SHOWMANS. Please call 07745827981, Ireland.

112188

FODEN S21

1961, £9,000. Four cylinder petrol engine. Good wooden tipping body, tyres and battery. I have owned this vehicle for 30 years. Please call 01403 753131, South East.

112627

112399

LAND ROVER 2A

BELSIZE

1968, POA. Land rover 2A, 109, truck cab. Canvas tilt, overdrive, galvanised chassis, good condition, barn stored 10 years. Please call 07850 287390, North West.

£6,000. 150 Gardner. David brown box.

New metal work on cab, wood work done. Needs outer panels replacing.

Lots of new bits, lights etc. Reluctant sale, loss of storage. Undercover for last 10 years. It’s complete. Please call 07596 008401, South West.

112377

LEYLAND 80 SERIES

1992, £7,500. 4x2 unit, DAF 3300 ATI engine, twin split gear box, alloy wheels, in very good condition. Please call 07759473380, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112401

AUSTIN K8

112119

1921, £11,950. This lovely truck was known to operate as a hawkers truck in the 1970s. All up and running. Please call 07539 074242, South East.

112138

BRISTOL

LEYLAND DAF 1965, POA. Tractor Unit with ballast box. Gardner Engine David Brown Gearbox included 5th wheel. Good order regularly rallied. Dry stored.

Please call 07800 735254, South East.

1993, £7,500. Leyland DAF 80SER. 4x2 T/Unit, 3-8 wheel base. Tipping gear, DAF 330 HP engine, Eator gear box, alloy wheels, rust free cab. Please call 07759 473380, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112405

112367

TRANSPORTATION

1951, £18,000. I have the latest V5c in my name ,I have the earlier V5 and also the original buff log book, it’s still on its original number plate LYE 600, I also have some old mot certs going back till the early 90’s, tax disc from the mid 90’s bill of sale from the person I brought it from also the bill of sale from John mould who owned the vehicle from 1984 he brought the truck from Burnside Motors (3rd owner in the buff log book) so full history from new!!

Also I have original sales brochure for a K8 three way van and also chassis parts list and running and maintenance original books. Please call 01892 549042, South East.

1979, £5,000. Bristol RE Ex Citybus Belfast bus, in excellent condition, mechanically perfect, currently dry stored, ready to be rallied, MoT exempt.

Please call 07590 813537, South East.

112397

112411

Tractor and Machinery transportation Eurowide, national and local hiab and winch.

Please call 07899 822133, North Midlands.

118 PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk LEYLAND VIKING

1978, £5,000. Leyland (Albion) Viking VK55 Ex Northern Ireland School bus.

45 seats, mechanically perfect, drives lovely, Mot exempt, currently in dry storage, ready for rallies. Please call 07590 813537, South East.

SEDDON

BEAVERAIL TRAILER

1998, £6,000. Seddon Atkinson, 17340m, MoT till August 2022. Cummins engine 16 speed. Air suspension, Sleeper cab. Please call 07926 067452, West Midlands.

£3,000. King step frame beaverail trailer, 32 tons gross, all tubeless, 43ft bed. Please call 07767 477666, South East.

112400

PARTS

111197

BUTLER INDICATOR LAMPS

£460. 6.00 x 16 inch BARGRIP tyres for WW2 jeep/ trailer. New set of five tyres with new heavyweight tubes (flaps if required). Please call 01794 323073, South East.

112407

DRUM JACK

112410

MITSUBISHI L200

BARGRIP TYRES

ALBION MCP1825

£80. Good condition. Sack lifter, good condition, £90. Traction engine rear view mirror, 43” long, £100. Please call 01733 253116, East of England.

2006, £1,000. L200 Pickup. Good condition except for bodywork. Please call 01434 674627, North East.

112132

112629

DAVID BROWN PLOUGH POINTS

£4,500. THORNYCROFT NUBIAN. 1964 TFA/B81 Fire Crash Tender with SUN body. £4500 ono. Mechanical sound and roadworthy. Reg.as Historic Vehicle, ex BAC Warton. Lots of work done to engine and body, many new parts, needs painting to finish. Please call 01962 851158 , South West.

112616

SCAMMELL HANDYMAN

1966, £7,000. Leyland 680 engine with gate gearbox in original condition. Also ERF B Series 4x2 unit, 1977, Gardner 180 engine, two speed axle, in very good condition, £7,000. Please call 07759473380, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112121

SCAMMELL HANDYMAN

2019, £7.18. The MCP1825 is a 500 mA Low Dropout (LDO) linear regulator that provides high current and low output voltages. The MCP1825 is available with a fixed or adjustable output voltage and a voltage range of 0.8V to 5.0V. The MCP1825 is a suitable choice for new sub-1.8V output voltage LDO applications with high current needs because of its 500 mA output current capability and low output voltage capability. More details: https://www.utmel.com/components/ mcp1825-regulators-500-ma-lowquiescent-current-ldo-regulator-anddatasheet-pdf?id=1062. Please call 13352964541, Wales.

£80. never used. Please call +353 86 3072179, Ireland.

110833

BAMFORDS BL48 GEARBOX

£30. Pair of genuine David Brown left hand plough points, new old stock.

Please call 07931 796440, Wales.

112310

DAVID BROWN DRAWBAR

112194

BEDFORD TK FRONT WINDSCREEN

£80. Front windscreen for Bedford TK lorry. Please call 01442 832744, Greater London.

112123

BEDFORD ROOF LINING

£85. Drawbar to suit 1390 or similar.

Please call 07711508200, Yorkshire and the Humber. £330. Bamfords BL48 and BL50 Used Gearbox from a working baler. Please call 01889 500303, West Midlands.

112341

DIGGER CLAMP

110870

BEDFORD WHEELS

Offers. Boom clamp, 40mm pin. Please call 07752 259980, West Midlands.

112609

1960, 0000 miles, £0. SUITABLE FOR SPARES/PARTS. LEYLAND 680 ENGINE. Please call 07745827981, Ireland.

£90. Bedford J type new black roof lining, may fit A and D types. metal rib extra Can send for a price. Paypal or bank transfer. Please call 07749 586757, South East.

POA. Two early Bedford wheels, tyres, hubs, bearings and brake drums.

Please call 07970 867981, Wales.

112187

112312

112337

FERGUSON FRONT WHEEL

£10. Good tyre, 400 x 19. Also 3 x 2 gallon petrol cans at £10 each. Please call 01664 464731, East Midlands.

112080

PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk 119 FERGUSON TE-F 20 INJECTORS

£POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350.

FIRESTONE TYRE

FORDSON DEXTA INJECTORS

13.6-28 , like new. Please call 07816 759930, Yorkshire and the Humber.

FORDSON SUPER DEXTER ENGINE

£600. Super Dexter engine, Minimac pump. new liners and pistons. Please call 07732 878991, North West.

112019

112209

FRONT TYRE

FORDSON E27N TOOLBOX

FERGUSON TE-F 20 INJECTION PUMP £POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350.

FORDSON MAJOR INJECTION PUMP £65. Good condition, buyer to collect.

Please call 01994 232893, Wales.

£65. 7.50-16 never used. Please call 07816 759930, Yorkshire and the Humber. £POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350.

112222

FORDSON MAJOR RADIATOR

112018

£100. Good condition. Please call 07885 491340, South East.

FORD ESCOURT

112353

FORDSON NEW PERFORMANCE AND POWER MAJOR ENGINES

FERGUSON TRACTOR WHEELS

POA. Both engines have been completely refurbished, will require injectors and fuel pump re-furb. Please call 01848 330855, Scotland.

112390

£POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350 £40. Two original tractor wheels to fit Ferguson TEA 20. Tyres are perished but wheel would be good for a restoration project. Please call 07717804041, South East.

111461

FERGUSON WHEEL CENTRES

£40. Back wheel centres for Ferguson T20 tractor. Please call 01237 441825, South West.

111617

FERGUSON SPRING TINE CULTIVATOR

2015, £12,000. 1971 DUCATI SINGLE 450 MK 3 DESMO FOR SALE,Silver shotgun version. The odometer reading on the clock is 12,212km. The motor is in good condition and is within original factory wear limits. The running gear is all rebuilt with new bearings seals and spokes. Please call 2083664108, Yorkshire and the Humber.

111416

FORD SUPER MAJOR INJECTION PUMP

FORDSON FORDSON WHEEL AND TYRE GOODYEAR

FORD THAMES 400E PARTS

POA. Complete O/S new floor pans/ wheel arches. Step repair panels, complete front and rear suspension rebuild kit. Front bumper. Many used spares. New lower front valance.

Please call 07923 364007, South East.

112358

FORDSON WHEELS

POA. 8 stud E27 Rear wheel tyre and wheel. Sound 5 hole vintage Fordson wheels and tyres. Also Lister mounted spreader, metalwork sound plus more.

Please call 01749 890693, South West.

112078

£200. 12.4/11-6 plenty of life in it.

Please call 07816 759930, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112017

HEADLIGHT LENSES

FORDSON SPARES

£100. Fordson Major radiator, believed to be good, no holes, very straight.

12 volt electrical super-winch from recover truck, little used, similar to S5500, £140. Please call 07885 491340, South East.

112088

£250. Ferguson spring tine cultivator with 9 tines. Some ware but still useable. Please call 07393 758511, South West.

111764

£POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350.

FORDSON TE-D 20 ENGINE

£475. Good condition, ideal for exchange, no carb or manifold, buyer collects. Please call 01377 267626, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112100

POA. For E27N’s. Please call 07624 496516.

Visit www. vintagetractorelectrics.co.uk (T)

120 PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk HATZ DIESEL TWIN CYLINDER

£1,000. Hatz twin cylinder , electric start, hydraulic pump with Drum hydro pack and quick release pipes. Please call 07713 487084, South East.

112136

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SEAT

£250. Restored black and white adjustable seat a supplied with "B" series . Money refunded if not satisfied.

Please call 01485 512521, East of England.

LEYLAND GRAYS LOADER

MASSEY FERGUSON 35 INJECTORS

£1,100. Grays loader to fit Marshall/ Leyland Complete with heavy duty brackets.

Please call 01723361704, Yorkshire and the Humber.

£POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350.

112021

MASSEY FERGUSON SEAT COVER KITS

112218

MARSHALL BC25-12 TON BALE TRAILER

INTERNATIONAL TRACTOR BONNET BADGE

HOSES

£8,600. 26ft long 12 ton Bale Trailer 2021. Brand new, just arrived in stock.

Please call 01254 854103, North West.

(T)

£38. International Tractor bonnet badge. Please call 01994 232893, Wales.

112446

112221

LISTER TS3 £125. 8 meter hoses. Used but in working order. Please call 01366 384468, East of England.

110969

INTERNATIONAL

£1,000. Diesel engine, starter motor fitted, mounted on a trolley for ease of moving around, starts first time every time. In very good condition, lots of applications. Please call 07971 622426, South East.

112124

£POA. To fit MF 100 series spring suspension seats, these are an excellent replica of the original and are made from high quality leatherette material. Please call 01939 290371.

MARSHALL S4 TIPPING TRAILER

111704

MASSEY FERGUSON 35 INJECTION PUMP

LEYLAND 680 CRANKSHAFT POA. Please call 01254 854103, North West. (T) 112447

MASSEY FERGUSON ENGINE

Bradford built Tractors; steering box bearings, bushes, shafts, seals, cross shaft pegs. Transfers, trackrod boots, tractormeters, check chains, levelling boxes, axle pins/bushes, handbrake repair kits. Please call 01524751220, North West.

108963

LEYLAND 4.98 FUEL PUMP

POA. Complete with gear to drive timing gears and drive flange end.

Mains 20 thou and Big Ends 10 thou u/ size. Please call 07970 277320, South East.

112402

£POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350.

MASSEY FERGUSON 35 INJECTORS

LEYLAND DAF SPARES

£600. Four cylinder 23C MF Engine.

Ran well when last run. Complete with starter and dynamo. Please call 07732 878991, North West.

112212

MASSEY FERGUSON WHEELS

£500. 12.4 x 36 PAVT wheels with 65% good tyres and wheel nuts. Please call 01993 212020, South East.

112589

MORRIS MARINA VAN PARTS

£POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350.

POA. All parts in good condition.

Radiator, intercooler, mirror, starter motor 24v, steering box and VJ clutch slave. Header tank, headlight glass.

Please call 07752 259980, West Midlands.

112610

£POA. Fully refurbished and professionally tested. Nationwide delivery. Please call 0116 2766831 or 07817 914350.

1971, Offers. Windscreen, rear doors glass, front grill and surround, rear lights, rear door hinges, chrome front bumper, Morris Deluxe badge. Please call 07910874975, East of England.

112126

PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk 121 NOS LANDSLIDES

STARTING HANDLES

VINTAGE ANVIL 27

ATCO LAWN MOWER

£10 each. Two N.O.S Landslides believed to be Kvernland. Please call 07931 796440, Wales.

£195. Vintage Atco lawn mower. All original. See recent feature in OG. Last running 2 years ago. Please call 07539 074242, South East.

112315

PERKINS 4108

£200. Engine block and crank. All seems good. Please call 07885 491340, South East.

112139

112352

PLANET HOE AND PLANET DRILL

£25 each + £10 postage. Two starting handles. One at 1 1/2 bore. Both reversible rotation. Please call 01788 823943, West Midlands.

112421

£245. Vintage anvil 27 ins long on stand and with wheels. Please call 01945773200, East of England.

BMC GRILLE

111775

WEATHERPROOF COVERS FOR CAV SWITCHES

TCN POINTS

£12.50. Left and right hand TCN points.

3 RH fix to beam skims, no clamps. One IH 475 bonnet. Buyer collects. Please call 01273 586474, South East.

112590

TRAILER £POA. Switches.

Visit vintagetractorelectrics.co.uk. call 07624 496516.

£280. Planet hoe and planet drill both restored, £280 the pair. Please call 01945773200, East of England.

112027

MISC.

RUSSELL NEWBERY DIESEL ENGINE

POA. Single cylinder diesel engine known as a Husky 1950's and a single cylinder petrol/tvo 1920's. Both engines restored, self contained and in good working order, fitted in a purpose built Peak trailer, with a hinged, detachable waterproof cover for transport. Open to sensible offers, will split. Please call 01788 823943, West Midlands.

112326

TRACTOR TYRE

www.

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ALLIS-CHALMERS WD45 MODEL

£30. BMC grille badge approx 5 inx4 in. Please call 07717 127970, East of England.

112030

BEDFORD DRIVERS CLUB KIT

£875. one tonne brake trailer 9 by 5 excellent condition new timber allround. Please call 01772815565, South East.

112624

SINGLE AXLE CURTAIN FRONTED ALUMINIUM BOX TRAILER

£128. 1/16 scale precision Allis Chalmers WD45. Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

112434

ALLIS-CHALMERS AC GRILLE

£45. Includes badge, members book, instructions to fit badge and ins cert.

All original. Please call 02083 997541, South East.

112216

BEDFORD MODELS

POA. No wear at all, looks like new.

11.2-10.28. Please call 07816 759930, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112142

POA. Single axle curtain fronted Aluminium box trailer for sale. Internal 11' long, 5'6'' wide and 6'6''high.

Suitable for a number of uses. Good condition and with recent tyres. Offers over £1000. Please call 015242 71584, North West.

112028

£5. Small chrome Allis badge 2insx2 ins. Please call 07717 127970, East of England.

112031

£45 each. Two 1950 Dinky Bedfords both previously owned both manufactured in the UK in the fifties will post out RM tracked. Please call 07903 904199, West Midlands.

112408

122 PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk CASE INTERNATIONAL MODEL

CLASSIC VINTAGE MAGAZINES

£12. Fifty clean issues of Classic and Vintage Commercials for sale. Plus £7.50 to courier. Please call 01366 728030, East of England.

110707

CASE IH CHX 620 MODEL

RIDE ON TRAILER

£200. Hardly used, 2 seater ride on trailer to suit 2 inch to 4 inch miniature steam engine. Please call 07904 916483, South West.

112149

FOWLER OF LEEDS PLATE

£110. ERTL Case International 1/16 scale Magnum mechanical front wheel drive tractor with cab. Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

FODEN MODEL

£85. A 1947/55 Dinky Foden brewery /milk churn lorry, boxed. From a previously owned collection, period Fodens available. Please call 07903 904199, West Midlands.

112404

FODEN MODELS

112431

CASE INTERNATIONAL MODEL £60. BRITAINS 1/32 scale case 1H CHX 620 self propelled forage Harvester -model number 40811,. Please call 07929 969702, Scotland.

£60. Brass Fowler of Leeds plate.

Please call 01994 232893, Wales.

112220

110720

CASTROL OIL TANK

FARMALL B MODEL

£300. In good condition. Please call 01425403573, South East.

111203

£75 each. Two 1947/50 Dinky Fodens Previously owned and collectable a tail board and a high sided lorry both UK manufactured by Dinky will post out tracked. Please call 07903 904199, West Midlands.

DIE CAST FIRE ENGINES

112409

£75. ERTL Case International 1/16 scale tractor with cab. Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

FUEL CAN

112438

CATENARY WIRE £45. 45 metres of catenary wire, 1 ton strain plus 8 tensioners. Please call 07862 321347, West Midlands.

112370

CHRONICLES OF A COUNTRY WORKS

£30. 2 hardback Models of Yesteryear description catalogues. 1st and 2nd editions in mint condition. Colour pix, scarcity, lists, release dates, codes explained, Giftware, plated, box information, etc etc. great collectors Xmas gift. Please call 01744 637052, North West.

£38. 1/16 scale Ertl Farmall B tractor.

Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

112428

FARMALL M MODEL

112314

£25. Pressed marked, “light Shale Oil” on top, brass stopper, no leaks. Please call 01795 425917, South East.

112526

£100. Chronicles of a country works by Ronald Clark. The history of Burrells.

Excellent condition. Please call 07720 950920, Yorkshire and the Humber.

111450

ELLIOTT PILLAR DRILL

FOWLER

£3,150. Elliott 5e 4MT 9-speed 3-feed 50mm capacity HD pillar drill.

Compound table. Almost as new. 3PH, 3HP. Instruction manual. 1170kg.

Please call 07976 329772, Yorkshire and the Humber.

£144. ERTL precision Farmall M 1/16 scale detail tractor. Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

£4,250. Fowler diesel engine generator.

Starts, run good, strong engine, very rare and tidy machine. Please call 07759 466366, East of England.

112150

112433

112531

HASTINGS ST LEONARDS AND

PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk 123 EAST SUSSEX CAR CLUB BADGE

INTERNATIONAL 600 MODEL

JOHN DEERE MODEL A

£40. Size 3 x 2.25in. No 105. Please call 02083 997541, South East.

LIVING VAN - BRAYSHAW SHOWMAN'S

1940, £15,000. 1940 Brayshaw Showman’s Living Van 20ft. Original cupboards and fitted wood burner with tile surround. Separate bedroom with fitted bed. Handmade lined curtains with matching bench seat cover. Almost new tyres on original split rim wheels.

Tows very well. Kept under cover when not in use. Please call 07950746416, South West.

112533

HEAVY CAST IRON TRIPOD TABLE AND 7” VICE

112197

SEARCH IMPEX MODEL

£42. ERTL International 600 1/16 scale.

Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

112430

£300. Rare quality heavy cast iron tripod table and integral 7” wide blacksmith vice. Please call 01443 208741, Wales.

112537

INTERNATIONAL 756 MODEL

INDEX VERTICAL MILL

£85. ERTL Precision Classics John Deere 1/16 scale model A tractor with 290 series cultivator. Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

112435

JOHN DEERE 7600 MODEL

£600. 24 inch table, 8 inch rotary table, 4 inch machine vice, boring head, dividing head and tailstock, dial gauges, t bolts and clamps, 240 volts.

Please call 01566 86683, South West.

112427

INTERNATIONAL DIESEL MODEL

112360

OLD DARLINGTON WINCH

£300. Fits 3-point linkage. Needs complete refurbishment and new wire rope. Please call 07969 121182, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112382

OPERATORS HANDBOOKS

112083

JEEP TRAILER

£85. 1/16 scale ERTL John Deere 7600 row crop tractor. Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

£48. 1/16 scale International 756.

Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

£65. Renault Magnum Chaplins Transport European Services. Please call 01224 642964, Scotland.

£1,200. 1/4 ton, perfect for behind your Jeep! Nice but will need rub down and paint. 7.00 x16 tyres in good order.

New WW2 pattern 6.00 x 16 bargrips and light brackets included. Buyer must collect. Please call 01794 323073, South East.

112436

LIVING WAGON

POA. Lister LR/SR 1-2-3 cyl engines.

Petter PAZ1 single cyl. Qualcast Suffolk Punch Cylinder mower. Please call 01291423392, Wales.

112538

RARE BOOK

112412

JOHN DEERE MODEL

£8,500. Pre Nottingham County Council steam engine living wagon for sale bunk beds, corner cupboard, gas oven and fridge ready to be fitted. Please call 07971039611, South West.

112137

OLIVER LOCOMOTIVE BOOKS

£42. Ertl 1/16 scale International diesel.

Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

112429

£120. 1/16 scale twin wheels and can John Deere special edition large model tractor. Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

112432

£35. Burrell Showman's Road Locomotives by Michael Lane, £20.

The Sentinel Vol. 2 by A J Thomas, £20. Or both for £35. Please call 01189 483332, South East.

112640

£20. We Made Trailers, the history of Cranes (Dereham) Ltd to 1960. Top condition. Please call 07984 670331, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112406

124 PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk THE GLORY DAYS OF HEAVY HAULAGE

MODEL ENGINEER TOOLS

POA. Any model engineers in Spain?

Complete contents of my late husbands workshop. Myford lathe pillar drill and more. No reasonable offer refused.

Please call 0034 617 924747, Rest of the world.

PAIR OF ANGLE LAMPS

KUBOTA L210/220

112595

24 ½” KOMET POLYPHON STYLE DISC MUSIC BOX AND DISCS

£4.95. 130 unmarked white pages, great photos, nice book. Please call 07989951895, South East.

112416

214-T TWINE-TIE BALER MODEL

£10,500. A Rare Victorian, Coin Operated Disc Music Box. It is a Komet Model 200, playing 24 ½” Discs. The Discs, Movement and Walnut Case style is very similar to the Mikado Polyphon with an integral Disc Storage Bin. Complete with a Clock Pediment.

In very good condition with plenty of Discs (There is a UK company who makes new one also!). Please call 07774418706, South West.

112015

AND COAL

Approximately 15cwt. Open to offers.

Please call 01304 611420, South East.

112016

POA. By Ruby Glass Fonts and cut glass shades, one bedroom lamp. Please call 01274 616154, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112070

PETTERS TWIN CYLINDER ENGINE

Wanted/ L210/220 diesel tractor.

In any condition as shown. Prefer Hampshire/Sussex areas. Please call 07794 786387 , South West.

111143

GUY

Wanted. Guy vixen or Wolf lorry, chassis cab / platform or dropside.

Any condition considered. Please call 07946 368221, West Midlands.

112413

LEYLAND MASTIFF

Wanted. Leyland Mastiff T/Unit.

Must be in running condition. Also wan Commer TS3 T/Unit. Please call 07759473380, Yorkshire and the Humber.

HONDA GENERATOR

112365

£130. ERTL Precision Classic 1/16 scale The 214-T Twine-Tie Baler.

Please call 07929 969702, Wales.

112437

Wanted. Trucks. DAF 28.33.3600.

VOLVO F10.F12.F16.

SCANIA 111.141.142.112.113.143.

MERCEDES SK .ALL MODELS. MAKES ALSO WANTED. UK AND EUROPE COLLECTION. SAME DAY PAYMENT AND COLLECTION. NO TIME WASTERS. Please call 07786580969, North West.

£150. 5HP, 240v and 100v. Working order. Please call 01962 777305, South East.

112107

112066

FERGUSON TE-F 20 YRE 640

LITTLE GIANT

SMALL COMMERCIAL GRILL FIXING

£225. Twin cylinder water cooled diesel engine. Sold as spares or repair. Please call 01442 832744, Greater London.

112071

ZETOR AND DAVID BROWN HANDBOOKS £175. Barrel clamp forklift attachment.

Clamps and lifts 205 litre barrels and two smaller sizes. Please call 01962 777305, South East.

Wanted. Where is my beloved TE-F 20 grey Ferguson. Last known in Leicestershire. Any help appreciated.

Please call 07734238228, South East.

112639

FERGUSON OR HESFORD PTO DRIVEN TRACTOR WINCH

Wanted. In any condition or, one in need of repair. Please call 07766 136136, Scotland.

111634

FERGUSON CYLINDER HEAD

112067

HONDA GENERATOR POA. One David Brown and one Zetor handbook. Please call 07711508200, Yorkshire and the Humber.

£100. AA Weave back badge, V72449, 1950-66. Size 76mm x 86mm. Chrome on brass. Please call 02083 997541, South East.

112340

WANTED

112525

ALLIS-CHALMERS HD10

TOOLS

Wanted. Allis Chalmers HD10 Crawler tractor and hydraulic blade in very good working condition with good running order. Please call 01728723387, East of England.

POA. Two diesel welders, two generators, one compressor, one ten ton trolley jack and much more. Please call 01455 290825, East Midlands.

112587

BLOWLAMPS

Brass blowlamps, 150 in total.

Collection. Please call 01993 212020, South East.

112588

111675

£475. Owned from new, perfect condition. Please call 07970 973131, Yorkshire and the Humber.

112069

FORDSON PLOUGHMASTER 6/4

Wanted. Fordson Ploughmaster 6/4 any condition. Please call 07748 984907, South East.

111438

Wanted. Ferguson 35 23c cylinder head in good condition - no cracks.

Please call 07972217054 , South West.

111422

FORDSON NOSE CONE BADGE

Wanted. Nose cone badge for my blue/ grey Super Dexta. Please call 07899 987070, South East.

111671

FORDSON SUPER MAJOR TIPPING PIPE BRACKET

Wanted. Trailer tipping pip bracket for Super Major. Left hand side of top link rocker and bolted to top cover. Please call 07890 835511, South West.

111672

PLACE YOUR FREE AD VIA EMAIL: tractors@kelseyclassifieds.co.uk 125 INTERNATIONAL 585XL

Wanted. International 585XL, two or four wheel drive. Please call 01497 820879, Wales.

FORDSON DEXTA LOADER

TWIN WHEELED CAR TRAILER

111581

112098

NIPHAN MALE PLUG

LISTER CD-CE

Wanted. Lister CD-CE 2-cylinder diesel engine. Please call 01386 750391, West Midlands.

£375. 5 FT8 inches by 4 FEET, DROP TAILGATE AND LIGHTS, LADDER RACK AND 10 INCH MINI WHEELS , BUYER TO. COLLECT. Please call 01892 661518, South East.

112632

NUFFIELD 375

Wanted. For spares to complete restoration. Any parts, engine, etc. or whole tractor. Please call 07368 380477, South West.

112024

JCB HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR MODEL

112631

WINGET 42 MK1 TRACTOR

Wanted. Winget 42 tractor with manual lift for collection. To be used lightly, what have you? Anywhere, UK or Europe. Please call 07922 953439, West Midlands.

112105

ALL MINIATURE MODEL ENGINES

Wanted. All miniature model engines.

Steam and petrol. Please call 07811 484124, South East.

112355

Wanted. Mill loader to fit Dexta or Super Dexta. Must be same as in photo with good rams, no pitting or chrome missing. Bucket and fork not needed.

Please call 01892 750326, South East.

111428

TARRUP SINGLE CHOP FORAGE HARVESTER

Wanted. Must be in working order.

Please call 07971 282677, South West.

Wanted. For private collection. JCB Hydraulic Excavator in 150 scale, cash waiting, tracked model. Please call 07507 393789, South East.

112356

Wanted. Ruston Hornsby 1929 B.P.R. 4 1/2 HP crank guard and governor linkage. Please call 01483 423149, South East.

110711

Wanted. Kubota ride-on mower. Please call 07816 347623, East Midlands.

112104

FORDSON REGISTRATION BOOK

SHEEP CLIPPING TRAILER

Wanted. Sheep clipping trailer. Please call 07855 129179, Yorkshire and the Humber.

111443

SERVICES

112343

Wanted. A registration book for Fordson N, Harvest Gold, DOT 894. If any reader has any info or tax book, please forward to the editor of the magazine. Please call 02825 871306, Ireland.

ALLIS-CHALMERS B WC PARTS

Wanted. To help restore s. Please call 07503 443101, South West.

112635

FORD 5000 WHEELS

Wanted. Pair of 12x38 rear wheels to fit Ford 5000/6600, not the later square dish type. Condition of tyres immaterial. also pair of steering box covers required for same. Please call 07887 483864, East of England.

112385

NUFFIELD 4/65 PARTS

Wanted. Front side panels and L/H and R/H battery panels. Please call 07814 588425, Wales.

112077

TWO REAR TYRES

Wanted. Two rear tyres, 10 x 28, 11.4 x 28 or 13.6 x 28. Wear okay but no cracks. Cash/collect. Please call 07821 826210, North East.

112106

111651

112357

Wanted. Ruston Hornsby 1 vth or 1vsh oil pump and housing or any parts for my restoration project. Please call 07731473003, South West.

112362

Wanted. All sizes. Please call 01189 731029, South East.

Wanted. Small mobility scooter for retired engineer. Dead batteries okay.

Can collect. Please call 01789778174, East of England.

RUSTON HORNSBY PARTS

Wanted. Front bumper for Ford A Series. Please call 01422 822244, Yorkshire and the Humber.

TRIANG RUBBER TRACK WHEELS

MOBILITY SCOOTER

ROADLESS ROADLESS FORDSON SUPER MAJOR

112097

FORD A SERIES BUMPER

Wanted. Niphan male plug, approx 2” dia. New Zealand. Please call 0064 274 371268, Rest of the world.

KUBOTA RIDE-ON MOWER

111429

RUSTON HORNSBY BPR 4 1/2 HP PARTS

SKH MUCKSPREADER

Wanted. Working/repairable example.

Please call 01837 82158, South West.

1964, Wanted, parts for Roadless Super Major particularly front axle and A frame. Collection from anywhere in UK. Please call 07881498040, South West.

DAVE ALLEN TRANSPORT

110603

KUBOTA L345 4WD

Wanted. Any condition. Please call 01837 82158, South West.

111580

110998

PETTER APPLETOP PARTS

Wanted. For Petter Appletop 5HP. Ball for fuel system, must be stainless steel. Please call 01773 857778, West Midlands.

112354

MASSEY FERGUSON 165

Wanted. Repairable example. Please call 01837 82158, South West.

111579

TWO ROW RIDGE DRILL

GENERATOR SWITCH GEAR

Wanted. Switch gear for a Start-OMatic generator. Please call 07814 831765, West Midlands.

112359

CHIMNEY CRANE

Wanted. For Marshall steam portable.

Please call 07774 773350, East of England.

112426

DRAW KNIVES

Wanted. For making wooden sheep hurdles, must be in good condition.

Please call 01525377361, East of England.

Wanted. Two row ridge drill with horse shafts and twin cast iron tapered ridge rollers and with seed boxes in good condition. Please call 01837 82158, South West.

112586

111578

£POA. Ring for details. Collection or delivery to and from shows and sales tractors, agricultural machinery, plant, commercial and military vehicles, etc.

Winch for non-runners. Large or small equipment moved. Short notice, evenings and weekends are not a problem. Fully insured. www. daveallentransport.co.uk (T). Dorset.

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TRANSPORT AVAILABLE £POA. Based in south east England and 40 years in the business and a vintage tractor owner myself. Please call 07836 575198.

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The last word In each issue our Editor-at-large, Peter Love, takes a look at what has been going on in the world concerned with heritage preservation.

A

s I write this, tomorrow I am attending my first sale of 2022 and it will be a 5am start from here – as the classic tractors start going through at 9am! I will be wrapping up warm at the same time, but it will be great to be out on the sale field again.

Cheffins has just sent me some interesting information regarding its spring Vintage Collective. The company says it promises to be even bigger and better than ever before, with the sale running over two days to allow both in-person and online bidding.

Taking place on Friday 22-23 April, the sale will see thousands of lots go under the hammer, including steam engines, classic and vintage tractors, commercial vehicles, cars, motorbikes, implements and collectors’ items.

The auction on Friday 22 April will encompass literature, models and steam spares and the sale on Saturday 23 April will include tractors, motorbikes, vehicles and tractor spares and implements.

Bill King, chairman of Cheffins, says: “Whilst the pandemic put a stop to live auctions for a period, we have decided that from April we will now return all sections of the sale back to offering both live and online bidding.”

If you would like to enter something in the sale, please get in touch with Cheffins via telephone on 01353 777767, or visit the website: cheffins.co.uk In early January, some well-known friends invited me to inspect something I had forgotten that they had, which is only based less than an hour away from here and I was so pleased to see it. My family were agricultural, car and commercial body builders at Ledgers, Paddock Wood, Kent, from the late

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It’s a well-built trailer, but one that needs a major rebuild!

1880s until 1956, when the three brothers involved in the business retired.

Besides making horse-drawn farm wagons and carts in the early days, they later made the bodywork on Canterbury’s first internal combustion-powered fire engine and made bodies for Ford Model Ts, while some were used in their taxi and coach business too. The lorry bodies were made for the likes of Leyland, AEC, Albion, International, Bedford, Tilling-Stevens and Vulcan.

As well as these, the company continued to make pneumatic-tyred trailers in various sizes as its ‘bread and butter’ stock. The trailer I was looking at was possibly a 30cwt tipper. The bodywork needs completely rebuilding, but I was impressed by the standard of welding – which looked well up to the mark.

It appears that the trailer could have been used by the Eridge Park Estate, as it came from that area and the estate was a very good customer of Love Bros.

In the later, post-war years the brothers concentrated on trailers of all sizes, particularly for the hop and apple markets of Kent and East Sussex. I know

Love Bros.’ stand at the 1953 Kent County Show. Photo: John Love. that a few of their trailers have lasted, but if you have a Love Bros. trailer I would love you (pardon the pun) to get in touch on 01323 833125 or via e-mail: peterlove@madasafish.com What I do know is that the 30cwt trailer would go very well with one of my 1937 Love tractors!

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Kirsty Smith, of Herefordshire, writes: “Here is my granddad, Brian, back in the day, hauling light bales with his 1947 David Brown Cropmaster. The tractor is still in use today, but for duties only!”

READERS’ GALLERY

Philip Booth writes: “A picture of the grandkids. No comics for them – real reading!”

Gary Grysa writes: “Here’s our granddaughter, Summer (aged 10), on her Christmas present – a 1965 John Deere 110 lawn tractor, seen in front of granddad’s tractors. Santa never brought me anything like that!”

Richard Green, of East Sussex, writes: “Here’s my daughter, Jenny, and granddaughter Eleanor, aged three, enjoying a cold afternoon in the family’s Case IH 105. She loves steering her tractors – old and new!”

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