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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Tractor & Machinery • ISSN 2050-1552

Range-topping Titan • The County 1884 is one of the most iconic tractors of its generation and December 2020 marks its 40th birthday. In the first of a multi-part series, Mike Gormley, a former area sales manager with the company, looks back at the top-of-the-range model with the help of 1884 owners and former County colleagues.

FARMTRAC EXPANDS

Tractor World Spring 2021 postponed

Decade delight for Goodyear customers

BIRTHDAY ARTWORK

SHOW RESCHEDULED

FoFH into the future

MF 135 could be yours

NEW TRACTORS ARRIVE AT UK DEALERSHIPS

Mighty Matrot • Tom Wellings admires a former leviathan of the beet fields.

Give it some gas • Tom Collins admires a classic, British-built tractor that’s a long way from home.

Triple triangle treat • Thanks to the popularity of Massey Ferguson’s three-cylinder models, the 65 is often overlooked – yet it is an extremely competent tractor that is worthy of consideration.

Postbag

Ward’s of Egham • With the help of Steve McIntosh, Peter Love brings us a pictorial history of A J Ward & Sons Ltd. of Egham, Surrey.

Christmas gift guide • Our festive guide provides you with gift ideas for the tractor fan in your life.

The rotary revolution • Howard Rotavators were once a common sight on farms, but fashions change and many now languish in the nettles. We look back at some of the company’s popular models.

JUNIOR’S Letter Gallery

New kids on the block • Although it took a while for Zetor to become established in the United Kingdom, the company’s Unified Range (UR1) had been in existence since the early 1960s. Ford followed with its 6X models and although both ranges make for an interesting comparison, it’s the 2000 and 3011 that we look at here.

Model corner • The latest from the scale model world

Killinchy ploughing

Longstock Rally

SEVAC events

Ferguson Club's Scottish working day

Replacement parts • One thing leads to another, necessitating a water pump replacement and leaking fuel lines. Andrew Hall shows how it was done.

Tying up loose ends • After a delay, Andrew Hall brings you the conclusion of his David Brown 950 steering box rebuild...