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.

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Keeping history alive • Peter Love travelled to Nottinghamshire to look at one of the tractors set to make its debut at Tractor World on 24-25 February.

A feast for the senses • It’s that time of year again! Tractor World takes over the Three Counties Showground, Worcestershire, on 24-25 February, with thousands of visitors set to attend one of the largest events of its type for tractor, horticultural machinery, model, and truck enthusiasts.

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Yesterday… today… tomorrow built • Scott Lambert talks to Jacqueline Carpenter, Secretary of the International Harvester Heritage Association, about the organisation, and what it offers its members.

Manitou MC 5 •  John Plowright tells the editor about his brace of French-built machines with IH undertones.

B-275 profile • Of all the tractor models owned by IHHA members, the B-275 is the most popular.

Sensational 674 • As the largest tractor in the World Wide Series, the IH 674 has many fans. Robert Flack is one, but he had other reasons for wanting one.

Inbox • Letters, e-mails, tweets & posts

Meeting a need • David Musson was keen to add a good example of the IH 885XL to his collection. He tells Scott Lambert why.

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The decade of change • In the final part of this series, Jonathan Whitlam’s attention turns to the latter years of the 1960s.

What might have been • Mike Gormley, former Area Sales Manager for County Commercial Cars, continues to look back at developments within the company, including some that may come as a surprise.

Model corner • The latest from the scale-model world

Seedbed prep with MF • Massey Ferguson’s range of implements was extensive, with those designed for preparing a seedbed representing a small section.

Boxing day bonanza • Peter Love reports on one of the South-East’s most popular road runs

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Basildon’s first

WONDERFUL 135 • Stephen Kee’s 1966 Massey Ferguson 135 will be auctioned on 23 March at...