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

Survival of the fittest? • What determines which tractor events succeed and which fail? Is it simply a matter of market forces?

Tractor & Machinery

A whopping 913hp on tap! • John Deere bolsters the already impressive 9RX range with three new models in the US

Chiltern Tractor Road Run

Classic Cats sold

Grass management co-operation • Deal struck to enhance grass cutting and management equipment supply and service

A combined celebration! • New Holland to mark a half-century of combine harvester history throughout 2025

Clean SAME sparks interest

Clarke & Simpson expansion • Impressive new growth for Suffolk-based auction house to enhance performance

Social activity

Working recollections • An engaging and interesting tale of farming-and driving-related memories

HJ Pugh’s new partner

Highlights in the June issue…

ARTHUR HINCH • 1934-2025

RALPH STEVENS • 1942-2025

Auction previews • Peter Love highlights the most interesting auctions scheduled for the coming few weeks

Equipment dispersal

Brattle Farm Museum

Upcoming sales • All auctions in England, unless flagged otherwise

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

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

Make and model, please!

Desirable Dexta • The durable, appealing and accomplished Fordson Dexta has plenty to offer owners of all sorts, as Chris Graham explains

Diary Dates

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Thinking big… • Chris Graham meets Jamie Clark, to discover more about his passion for Fiat tractors, and much else besides

Model heaven! • Peter Love reflects on the fantastic model displays that attracted so much attention at this year’s Tractor World show

Cutting remarks • The history and development of tractor-operated grass mowers has seen some interesting twists and turns over the years, as Jonathan Whitlam explains

What a treat! • James Connolly reports on a wonderful Irish County Tractor Ploughing Day, held at Seaforde, in Co Down, last autumn

WHIZZ KIDS!

A Shropshire star • The MF 2685 was a mid-range rowcrop tractor from the 2005 Series. Bob Weir discovers the story behind Paul Hillage’s fine example

Down memory lane • Jonathan Whitlam regrets the demise of the National Grassland Demonstration; an event that fascinated him and thousands like him

The 600 at 50! • Jonathan Whitlam celebrates the life and times of Ford’s very successful 600 Series range of three- and four-cylinder tractors

Angling for success • Mike Gormley, former area sales manager for County Commercial Cars Ltd, continues his look at how the company developed its machines’ steep slope prowess

European successes for England! • Peter Love was at this year’s European Ploughing Championships to witness significant performances...