Tractor & Machinery Magazine - December 2017

In this issue

HARVESTING HISTORY Combines from the 1960s are still highly regarded – despite the small cutting width and lack of operator comfort. Joseph Lewis admires an IH 8-41. 44 100 years of Ford A CENTURY OF TRACTORS Jonathan Whitlam has the second part of his take on Ford and New Holland tractor production.

A Good-Year For The British Rubber Co

Regular readers may recall the feature on The British Rubber Co. in our February 2017 issue, particularly, comments from Tom Card, the company’s Proprietor, on reproducing vintage tyre patterns in various sizes. In a follow-up to the article, Scott Lambert talks exclusively to Tom about exciting new developments.

2 mins

American Dream

Tom Collins meets a man who was determined to realise his ambition.

9 mins

Harvesting History

Joseph Lewis discovers one of the stars of the working section at the 2017 Honiton Hill Rally.

1 min

Biggest & Best!

Peter Love completes his round-up of the 25th Historischen Feldtag Nordhorn on 11-13 August.

4 mins

The Story Of An Engine

It’s a double celebration for fans of blue tractors this year, as not only is it the centenary of Ford tractor production, but also 30 years since one of the company’s most iconic and respected models was launched. Jonathan Whitlam has the first in a four-part story of the 7810.

5 mins

A Quick Turnover

Scott Lambert talks to International Harvester Club of Great Britain committee member Andrew Carpenter about his latest project.

4 mins

Sweet Danish

A Bukh tractor is a rare sight – particularly in Northern Ireland. Chris McCullough takes a look.

4 mins

Veterans Stun At Feldtag

If you think you have something suitable for this column, please get in touch with Peter Love (tm.ed@kelsey.co.uk)

4 mins

Emerald Isle's Blue

In September, the crisp rustle of wellies crushing wheat stubble can mean only one thing… it's time for the plough – or at least it was until minimum tillage came along.

4 mins

Grenagh Open Day

Once a year, Mike Forde of Grenagh, Co. Cork, opens up his sheds to let the collection of combines and tractors loose upon his barley and the resulting stubble. It's always worth going along to watch, says Justin Roberts.

3 mins

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Tractor & Machinery Magazine Description:

Tractor & Machinery magazine is the world’s best-selling tractor magazine. Onsale every four weeks, this 180-page publication covers tractors from the 1940s through to the 1990s, reflecting an era of tremendous change in agricultural machinery. From the post-war austerity days when tractors started to become more common on our land through to the 1990s when new technology transformed farming forever, Tractor & Machinery has exclusive owner’s stories, historical profiles, restoration stories, practical advice plus the latest news and sales results from the world of tractors. Each issue of Tractor & Machinery covers the most popular makes and models, such as Massey Ferguson, Ford, New Holland, International, John Deere and many more. In addition, however, the magazine also covers some of the quirkier tractors and implements around. For those with a hands-on knowledge, there’s a dedicated Workshop section with essential practical advice, hints and tips. Furthermore, there’s a Farm & Horticultural section looking at smaller machinery and implements – T&M is the only magazine to offer this huge variety of content. With readers all around the world, T&M is also able to bring readers the latest news, show reports and auction sale results from across the globe.