Tractor & Machinery

Tractor & Machinery 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. Tractor & Machinery is the only magazine to offer this huge variety of content and since its launch in 1994 Tractor & Machinery has gone from strength to strength and is now the world’s best-selling tractor magazine with fans the world over The publication is renowned for producing the most authoritative, in-depth and interesting features each month including exclusive owner’s stories, historical profiles, restoration stories, practical advice and more.

Tractor & Machinery

Welcome!

IN BRIEF

Glenluce run

Obituaries

TotY 2022

Fundraiser

Hydrogen injection

A day to remember for Unimog dealer

Fish ‘n’ Chip run

ScotGrass returns

Heritage on show • Jonathan Whitlam travels to Devon to admire some classic machinery.

Win Britains models • To celebrate 100 years of Britains farm models, we’re offering you a chance to win one of three prize bundles.

Firestone tyres PART ONE • In the first of a two-part series, Bernard Holloway looks at the early history of Harvey S Firestone and the introduction of the pneumatic tractor tyre.

The perfect Christmas gift

Triple triangle value • Choosing a tractor can be a minefield, especially when there are so many to pick from. We offer opinion on which Massey Ferguson models offer the best value, with the help of an expert.

Farming memories

Hedge trimmer

SOCIAL MEDIA

Raising the stakes • The International Harvester Company of Great Britain Ltd. enjoyed tremendous success with its Bradford-built models, but the Hi-Clear variants are not particularly common. We take a look at them.

Dropside trailers • The glory days of the dropside trailer may be confined to the history books, but thousands are still in use. We take a look at some of the popular, UK-built models.

Feeling the Force • Ford’s Series 10 celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. In the second part of the series, Jonathan Whitlam looks at Force II.

Christmas gift guide • Our festive guide provides you with gift ideas for the tractor fan in your life.

Junior

A zest for tractors • Henry Shannon has spent much of his life immersed in the world of vintage tractors. He has worked with them, restored them, preserved them and played an important part in his local vintage club. One particular tractor stands out among Henry’s collection, as Willie Carson discovered.

Ivel stars

Tractor Day at Bredgar

Cruckton & District

Suffolk working day

70 years of success

RESULTS (ABRIDGED):

CDTEC run

Workshop Projects, expert advice & product news

MF 35X • Andrew Hall and Barrie Everson change a leaking crankshaft oil seal on...