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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No ornaments • James Connolly witnessed the difference that four-wheel drive can make when he compared the Ford 8600 and 9600, and their County derivatives.
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A range for all • The Hi-Performers, from International Harvester, were just that. We profile this diverse range.
Inbox • Letters, e-mails, tweets & posts
Fertiliser spreaders • From simple box-type spreaders to mounted spinners and air-operated machines, the fertiliser spreader has taken on many forms over the years. We look at some of them.
Junior’s picture gallery
Bean & gone • A Ford 7600 with history sparks Jonathan Whitlam’s interest.
Model corner • The latest from the scale-model world
Still on the books • Joseph Lewis finds two Somerset families that rely on classic John Deeres to get the job done.
The other pocket rocket • Massey Ferguson’s 398 was the most powerful four-cylinder model in the range. We tell you what to consider when buying one.
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Workshop • Projects, expert advice & product news
Finishing mower overhaul • More progress has been made with the mower. In this issue Andrew Hall has fitted new blade spindles and bearings and has set about refinishing the paintwork.
A new challenge • It’s a monumental point in the project, as paint starts to go on!
Experts’ advice • These pages are here to help readers solve their technical problems. Our pictures are only for illustration, unless indicated otherwise, and are not the tractors being written about.
Gear selectors • Andrew Hall continues with the gear selector replacement and reassembly of the tractor, ready for its return to work.
New products • Items of interest for your tractor and the workshop.
Howard rotavator refurbishment • In the penultimate part of this series, Andrew Hall adjusts the weed cutters and refits the rotor shaft.
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