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.

Two pack or not two pack? • Resistance to the use of modern paint finishes on old tractors appears to be softening

‘To me fair friend, you can never be old’ • Subscribe to the all-new Tractor & Machinery

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Superb Sedgemoor! • There was plenty for visitors to enjoy at this well-supported event

Donations flying high • 11th Stebbing Vintage & Classic Tractor Road Run raises record funds

Blue Force working weekend

Impressive Fendt milestone reached • The Fendt 700 Vario celebrated an impressive production landmark on July 25th, when the 100,000th example rolled off the production line in Marktoberdorf

Short stubble danger • Tyre specialist Continental warns about the increased risk posed by lower-cut stubble

Social activity

World record attempt at Newark • Here’s the latest on this November’s Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show

Marshall makes record money

In the October issue… • ON SALE SEPT 20th

KEN REE • 1932-2024

Leeder sale is on!

A treat for timber fans • Peter Love previews the interesting sale of Brodie Ross Thompson Hall’s tractors and assorted timber working equipment

Robert Foster dispersal sale • Peter Love previews a fascinating dispersal sale featuring tractors and threshing equipment

MB -trac collection at VDI

Tony McGovern collection

Upcoming sales • All auctions in England, unless flagged otherwise

Equipment corner • Bright ideas for the DIY workshop

New models • Another interesting option for the collector

Make and model, please!

In praise of Turner • Write to Chris and he'll reply!

Staying gounded

Obeying the rules

Super survivor • Chris Graham discovers how Andrew and Jack Hawes saved a 1967 Muir-Hill 101 that had been abused almost to the point of destruction by previous owners

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Blue is the colour • David Martin is relatively new to tractor ownership but has been a Ford fan for many years. Chris Graham meets him and his largest machine

Stubble-busters! • Jonathan Whitlam digs into the development, the practicality and the demise of the once popular chisel plough

Teutonic treats • Peter Love reports...