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

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Tractor World

BOAT raffle winner

IN BRIEF

Joy at double milestone

County stalwarts

Tall tales • Willie Carson takes in a trio from Neville Porter’s extensive collection.

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE TRACTOR ENTHUSIAST

Pivotal role • 2022 marks 50 years of one of the most iconic tractors built in Great Britain entering production. T&M acknowledges the Massey Ferguson 1200.

Inbox • Letters, e-mails, tweets & posts

Demo days • Former Massey Ferguson Demonstrator Chris Clack shares his experiences of the 1200.

The neighbours • Kim Parks recalls life in East Sussex’s agricultural community during the 1970s. Jonathan Whitlam has the story.

Reviews • A selection of DVDs for you.

Crowds flock to Newark • With more than 1,100 veteran, vintage and classic machinery exhibits at Newark Showground, on 5-6 November, visitors to the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show were not disappointed, says Peter Love.

Ford TW-35 Force II

Junior’s picture gallery

DB Cropmaster hydraulic system • In part three of this series, Andrew Hall looks at the hydraulic system fitted to the David Brown Cropmaster.

Model corner • The latest from the scale-model world

Sowing success • International Harvester offered a range of drills throughout the 1970s and ’80s, but it was its cultivator drills, like the 511, that were renowned for their ability.

Back to the Park

CDTEC rally

Ploughing day • James Connolly visits Seaforde Estate, Co. Down.

GREY GOES GREEN • Keith Atkinson is no stranger to engine conversions, but his latest project followed a very different path, as David Reed discovered when he travelled to Lancashire.

New products • Items of interest for your tractor and the workshop.

Steering box repair • The second of a two-part feature sees Andrew Hall conclude the repair of his DB 950 steering box.

Straight & narrow • The restoration of a Massey Ferguson 135 MkIII continues with work on the bonnet. Ben Phillips explains what was done.

Fordson E27N revisited • Determined to get the tractor to start easily, and run well, Andrew Hall strips, cleans, and...