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Grenagh Open Day
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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.

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December 2017
Emerald Isle's Blue
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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.

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December 2017
Veterans Stun At Feldtag
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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)

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December 2017
The Story Of An Engine
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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.

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December 2017
American Dream
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American Dream

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

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December 2017
A Good-Year For The British Rubber Co
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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.

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December 2017
New Motor
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New Motor

Time would prove that Leyland’s 285 and 2100 were not without their problems, but fitting a six-cylinder engine was proof that the company was prepared to take the fight to its competitors. Today, these models and their four-wheel drive siblings are icons of the 1970s and prized by collectors. Chris McCullough meets a Leyland enthusiast with a passion for the 2100.

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Spring 2017
Life By The Sea: Part Three - A New Millennium
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Life By The Sea: Part Three - A New Millennium

The third and final part of the late Donald Bowler’s feature on life boat launching tractors sees him look at the latest technology employed by the RNLI, as well as the machines used at independent life boat stations up and down the country.

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November 2017
Biddenden Tractorfest
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Biddenden Tractorfest

Peter Love for horticultural equipment enthusiasts

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November 2017
Classic Harvest
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Classic Harvest

You’ve been sharing your photographs of this year’s harvest with us via e-mail and social media. Here’s a selection of some of our favourites.

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November 2017
Biggest & Best!
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Biggest & Best!

Peter Love took in Europe's largest tractor rally of the year – the 25th Historischen Feldtag Nordhorn – in Germany on 11-13 August.

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November 2017
Allis Lives Again
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Allis Lives Again

T&M reader Phil Beale shares the story of his 1946 Allis-Chalmers B project.

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October 2017
50th Anniversary
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50th Anniversary

Despite the weather being rather grim, the Traction Engine Club of Ulster’s 50th Ulster Festival of Steam & Transport on 14-15 July was as a great success, thanks to the efforts of Chairman John Steele and his team, says Peter Love.  

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October 2017
Classic Silage
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Classic Silage

Justin Roberts heads to Co. Waterford to admire the sight of classic machinery in action.

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October 2017
The Excitement Builds
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The Excitement Builds

We look ahead to what you can expect to see at the Irish National Ploughing Championships.

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October 2017
Passionate Ploughmen
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Passionate Ploughmen

Chris McCullough visits a family of ploughmen with a varied collection of tractors, at Ballyrobert in Co. Antrim.

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October 2017
David Brown Is No.1
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David Brown Is No.1

A record crowd, new exhibits, great atmosphere and a good auction were just some of the hallmarks of Tractor World Spring at the Three Counties Showground, says Peter Love.

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April 2017
Hundreds Of Spares & Tractors
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Hundreds Of Spares & Tractors

It all happens on Saturday September 2 at Little Clanfield, Bampton, Oxfordshire OX18 2RZ, when Patrick Edwards Ltd puts his private collection of modern, vintage and classic machinery under the hammer, besides diggers/loaders, trailers, parts, collectables and so much more.

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October 2017
Doing Yorkshire Proud
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Doing Yorkshire Proud

The Duncombe Park Steam Rally near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, was held on 1-2 July. Organised by The Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club, the annual steam gathering had something for all, says David Reed.

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October 2017
Bespoke Marshall
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Bespoke Marshall

Today, there are numerous model manufacturers creating a plethora of tractors and machinery for enthusiasts of all marques, but what happens if you can’t find what you’re looking for?

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October 2017
Keep It County!
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Keep It County!

James Connolly takes in the sight of more than 20 County tractors in full flow.

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October 2017
County Contribution
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County Contribution

Chris McCullough enjoys the sights and sounds of the County Down Traction Engine Club’s annual working day.

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October 2017
Small Wheels, Big Appeal 
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Small Wheels, Big Appeal 

Despite the fact that sales of four-wheel drive tractors were high in the 1980s, there was still a market for twowheel drive. Ford’s legendary 7810 was offered in this form, but examples are rarely seen today. Andrew Hall visited a clean, high-hour example in semi-retirement.

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Spring 2017
Family's Ford Returns
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Family's Ford Returns

Joseph Lewis discovers how the first four-wheel drive tractor on a Dorset farm, sold in the mid 1990s, was bought back after a gap of 20 years to take up an active role in the family’s forestry

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Spring 2017
The Ultimate Farmer
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The Ultimate Farmer

Transport is an important part of a couple’s wedding plans and when you’re a farmer, a tractor is always going to be in contention. Unfortunately, Thomas McKelvey’s plans didn’t quite work out, but he’s still the proud owner of one of the best Fendts you are likely to see, as Chris McCullough discovered.

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April 2017
Cheffins Close With Big Hit!
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Cheffins Close With Big Hit!

Cheffins Close With Big Hit!

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March 2018
Unique Fowler
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Unique Fowler

Unique Fowler

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March 2018
Steam Fair A Success
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Steam Fair A Success

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

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November 2017
Sweet Danish
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Sweet Danish

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

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December 2017
A Quick Turnover
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A Quick Turnover

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

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December 2017

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