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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.
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.
Veterans Stun At Feldtag
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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.
American Dream
Tom Collins meets a man who was determined to realise his ambition.
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.
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.
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.
Biddenden Tractorfest
Peter Love for horticultural equipment enthusiasts
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.
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.
Allis Lives Again
T&M reader Phil Beale shares the story of his 1946 Allis-Chalmers B project.
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.
Classic Silage
Justin Roberts heads to Co. Waterford to admire the sight of classic machinery in action.
The Excitement Builds
We look ahead to what you can expect to see at the Irish National Ploughing Championships.
Passionate Ploughmen
Chris McCullough visits a family of ploughmen with a varied collection of tractors, at Ballyrobert in Co. Antrim.
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.
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.
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.
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?
Keep It County!
James Connolly takes in the sight of more than 20 County tractors in full flow.
County Contribution
Chris McCullough enjoys the sights and sounds of the County Down Traction Engine Club’s annual working day.
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.
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
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.
Cheffins Close With Big Hit!
Cheffins Close With Big Hit!
Unique Fowler
Unique Fowler
Steam Fair A Success
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Sweet Danish
A Bukh tractor is a rare sight – particularly in Northern Ireland. Chris McCullough takes a look.
A Quick Turnover
Scott Lambert talks to International Harvester Club of Great Britain committee member Andrew Carpenter about his latest project.