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.

WELCOME

Tractor & Machinery

Going green • Many would shy away from a daunting project, but Stephen Crawford from Co. Down evidently likes a challenge. James Connolly admires his recent restoration of a Taarup single-chop forage harvester.

NEWS

BKT’s treatment centre

T&M TO YOUR DOOR!

MF 135 AUCTION

£500 RAISED

Improving the safety of tractor-trailer braking

NUT Parts website launch

Tractor run raises money and morale

OPERATIONS CENTRE

Convention defied • Although ploughing is not as fashionable as it once was, good reversible ploughs are still popular with enthusiasts and those that believe they still have a place in today’s farming landscape. We take a brief look at the history of the concept and what you should consider if purchasing one.

Super Synchro • Leyland tractors do not enjoy the best of reputations, but it’s not all bad. The Synchro range, introduced in 1978, was just the boost the company needed and proved a popular choice with farmers.

Something old, something new

Force field • Gary Hawkins finds out about Ian Linch’s latest project.

Baby of the bunch • Former MF employee Chris Clack talks to the editor about the launch of the 550.

Stalwarts collide • In this series we compare two popular tractors in a bid to see how they measure up. The models featured in this issue are arguably two of the most well-liked models of their generation – the International 885XL and John Deere 2140.

Ward’s of Egham • Peter Love, with the assistance of Steve McIntosh, concludes the pictorial history of A J Ward & Sons Ltd. of Egham, Surrey.

Junior’s Letter Gallery

Postbag

Range-topping Titan • In part one of this feature, Mike Gormley, a former area sales manager with County Commercial Cars Ltd., marked the 40th anniversary of the 1884 with a look at the inception of the iconic model. With the help of owners and former colleagues he concludes with recollections of how the tractor fared overseas.

SIGNING OFF

READERS’GALLERY

Pin replacement • In the first part of a short series, Andrew Hall begins stripping his Massey Ferguson 35 to replace the worn linkage mounting pins.

780 rescue • Progress is made with the most challenging...