Tractor & Machinery

Tractor & Machinery (T&M) is a 132-page publication on sale every four weeks. Its focus is tractors from the 1960s to the 1990s, reflecting an era of tremendous change in machinery – from the days when agriculture was a major employer, through to the time when new technology transformed farming forever. T&M features the popular makes and models, but also covers some of the more unusual tractors and implements. Each issue has exclusive owners’ stories, historical profiles and restorations, plus the latest news and auction results. For those with hands-on knowledge, there’s a dedicated workshop section with essential practical advice and tips. T&M was launched in 1994 and has gone from strength to strength, with fans the world over. Tractor & Machinery is published 13 times a year

What a cracker! • The success of Tractor World hopefully sets the tone for a brilliant season of events in 2025

Tractor & Machinery

1,000 miles for charity • Driving a 1942 Fordson Standard from John O’ Groats to Land’s End

Tractor Fest correction • The UK’s largest tractor extravaganza returns to North Yorkshire this summer

New JCB-exclusive dealer

England dominates the Euros! • Perfect conditions greet competitors in the European Ploughing Championships

Low-hours Countys sold • Interesting, ex-airport County tractors snapped-up at Euro Auctions sale

Social activity

‘Mr Ford’ to talk • Nick Batelle returns to Northern Ireland to speak about the pre-New Holland era

WNTRR on track

Highlights in the May issue…

Andrew Hall calls time

Ploughing the world

A mega entry • Peter Love spotlights a 250-tractor and bumper literature Cheffins Vintage Collective sale happening later this month

Downsizing in Crewkerne • HJ Pugh has been called in to hold the Ivor James downsizing collection sale, as Peter Love reports

Upcoming sales • All auctions in England, unless flagged otherwise

Equipment corner • More bright ideas for the DIY tractor enthusiast’s workshop

Work-friendly

Sensible skin care

Workshop security

New models • Here’s another interesting new release for the collector

A new Force • Jonathan Whitlam helps celebrate the 40th anniversary of the influential Ford Force II range of tractors

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A classy County • Bob Weir takes a trip to Powys to meet Peter Bufton and his superb 1971 County 4000-Four

A seasoned performer • Jonathan Whitlam charts the history and development of the Hayliner, New Holland’s durable square baler range

Unusual find • Write to Chris and he'll reply!

Unique ‘Massey Ferguson’ bicycle

Some snowy memories!

Isle of Man show

WHIZZ KIDS

A huge success! • Peter Love reports from the Three Counties Showground on the machines he saw at this year’s brilliant Tractor World show

TRACTOR WORLD 2025 CLASS WINNERS

Down memory lane • Jonathan Whitlam laments the demise of the multi-tractor operations that were an everyday occurrence on farms just a few decades ago

Little red GIANT! • Chris Graham profiles the MF 135; a popular Massey Ferguson that offers something for all, whether you’re a show enthusiast, a match plougher or someone needing a practical workhorse

The best of British • Jonathan Whitlam takes a nostalgic look at three of the great names in British tractor history, and the notable machines they produced

Damon’s Marshall collection • Damon Holah introduces his collection of Marshall tractors, including his latest addition to the fleet, a 1938 12/20

Angling for success PART 2 • Mike Gormley, former area sales manager for...