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!

News

Robert Crawford

John Deere further pauses trade fair presence

£26m Loadall order

Tractor registrations

HERITAGE BOOKAZINES

Brian Sims

Hybrid tyre ready for silage season

Keeping it classic • Spotting a gap in the market, Willie West established his contracting business with a pocket rocket.

Game changers • Over the years, some tractors have changed the way we think about machinery and although the extent of their impact is always a point for debate, it makes for interesting conversation. We highlight 10 models from the ’80s that we feel influenced owners, operators and designers.

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

Massey Ferguson’s Series • Massey Ferguson’s 200 Series may have been the ‘budget’ range, but are its models still a cheaper alternative? We take a look with the help of former MF employee Chris Clack.

Inbox STAR LETTER • Letters, e-mails, tweets & posts

A labour of love • James Connolly meets Stephen Lennon – a man with a passion for restoring tractors and a cab specialist.

The second Nuffield • Peter Love brings us up to speed with what is happening to the oldest known Nuffield in existence.

A pea man’s tale • Martin Dickinson’s story of harvesting peas during the golden era.

Model corner • The latest from the scale-model world

Built to suit • If the kit you want doesn’t exist, you have to build it yourself. Tim Day is a firm believer in this ethos, as Andrew Hall discovered.

Junior

Continental clash • It’s another sub-100hp face-off in this issue, as two stalwarts of the European scene are compared.

Multi-Power

No stone unturned • Jan Carpenter is the latest reader to respond to our request for information on your recent projects. He tells us the story of his 1978 Ford 3600.

Lost treasure • Barn finds, hedgerow dis coveri es & long-lost work horse s

WORKSHOP • Projects, expert advice & product news

Pin replacement part 4 • After a break due to adverse weather, Andrew Hall has now been able to make progress replacing the rear...