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Ransomes Unitrac single furrow deep digger trailed plough, in restored condition with UN25 mouldboards
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Ransomes mounted single furrow plough in original condition
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International B200 mounted 2furrow plough in restored condition
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International B13 mounted 3furrow plough in restored condition
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International B12 2furrow mounted plough
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Ransomes single furrow headland plough
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Single furrow mounted reversible plough, suitable for a compact tractor
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McCormick International B46 trailed conventional baler, restored to a high standard
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One man lorry loader. Designed by F. Thomas Smart Esq, Whittlesford, Cambs. Owned and fully restored in 1982 from a rusty hulk by John H.R. Baker, who with his father bought it new for R. Baker & Son (Elmswell) Ltd in 1946. This type of loader driven by a petrol engine was very welcome on farms saving the humping of sacks by hand. About 150 of these machines were built before they were superseded by the telehoist ram and cradle fitted to corn lorries after 1950. Was a silver medal winner at the Royal Show, Lincoln 1947.
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Fordson mounted cultivator in restored condition
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David Brown 2row ridger in restored condition
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Nicholson type CMK distributor full width artificial manure spreader, 3m
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New Idea E101 trailed fertiliser applicator, 3m
Serial no: 3284
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Lely mounted fertiliser spreader
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1966 WINGET 42 Series lll single cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: HTL 86D
Serial No: 55035
The Winget four-wheel garden tractor was made at Gloucester by Slater & England, a company better known for its dumpers and concrete mixers. The tractor was powered by a 7.75bhp air-cooled Lister SR1 direct-injection diesel engine. Much was made of the economy of this engine, which used just 1.5 pints of fuel per hour. The specification included a three-forward and one-reverse Newage gearbox, a rear transaxle incorporating a differential lock, adjustable wheel track and power take-off. The Winget 42 was introduced in 1966 with a choice of three models. The basic Series I tractor had a hand lift and cost £438 10s. Hydraulic linkage was fitted to the Series II, which was available for £492, while the Series III cost £560 with hydraulic linkage and a front-end loader, which is fitted to this example. About 500 Winget tractors were made before Slater & England sold the production rights and the remaining stock and parts to MSW Machinery of Wood Vale of London in 1968. A very well presented example fitted with front loader, rear wheel weights, rear linkage and good tyres. V5, original instruction manual and copy of service manual available.
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1964 FORDSON Super Dexta 3cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: ABN 873B (expired)
Serial No: 09D 927701
The Fordson range was extended in early 1962 with the introduction of the Super Dexta. This new model, carrying the 960E designation, was announced at the Smithfield Show in November 1961, but did not go into production until the following April. The revised nose-cone on the Super Dexta was the result of changes to the cowling to accommodate a larger radiator. This Deluxe model has 'live' power take-off and hydraulics. The year 1963 saw the launch of the 'New Performance' tractors, the ultimate and final development of the Fordson range. Modifications introduced with the new range saw the Super Dexta fitted with an up-rated P4696 Minimec pump which boosted the power to 44.5hp. This Super Dexta has benefited from some earlier restoration work and stands on good tyres.
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1965 NUFFIELD 10/60 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: ETL 91C
Serial No: 60B/5/1742/69574
The Nuffield 10/42 and 10/60 models were launched in October 1964 with a new 'dual-flow' hydraulic system. The 10/60 had the OEE version of the four-cylinder BMC diesel engine with a 100mm bore delivering 60bhp and an inline Simms Minimec pump with mechanical governing. An earlier refurbished example with good tinwork and tyres, V5 available.
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1956 BMB President 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 433 XUD
Serial No: STV 347317
The BMB President was second only to the Ferguson TE-20 in the market for small tractors during the early 1950s. By 1955, the range included agricultural, orchard and vineyard versions available with hydraulic lift and rear- or mid-mounted linkage. The accessories included a choice of wheel and tyre equipment, lighting equipment, power take-off, wheel weights and an oil gauge.This tractor is fitted with the hydraulic lift, rear-mounted linkage, belt pulley and power take-off. It has the standard agricultural 9.00x24 rear and 4.00x15 front wheels and tyres. The tractor is fitted with a single-furrow plough from the BMB range, which would have cost £29 10s in 1955. A V5 is available.
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1940 FORDSON Standard N 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: BBW 721
Serial No: 861492
The Fordson tractor was available as an agricultural model on either cleats or spade lugs. The Land Utility model, first introduced in 1935, offered farmers more versatility with a choice of Firestone, Dunlop or Goodyear pneumatic tyre equipment. There was also a choice of two gear ratios available in the transmission: the standard gear ratio was known as the Green Spot, and the Red Spot was a special low gear ratio. Both could be specified with either a 4.3 or 7.75 mph top gear. This wartime example of the Land Utility has wheel centres of Ford's own manufacture, which were introduced in 1939. Its serial number dates it as a 1940 tractor but it was not registered until 1943 and was actually the very last vehicle to be registered in Oxfordshire that year. The tractor would have been finished in an all green colour scheme when new, but dealers often highlighted the wheels in orange paint to make them more attractive when trading them on second-hand in post-war years. V5 available.
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1965 DAVID BROWN 880 Implematic 3cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: MVG 192C
Serial No: 880/E/525755/S
David Brown's first three-cylinder engine, a compact and economical 42.5hp unit, was introduced on the 880 Implematic in September 1964. The tractor also gained a slight restyling, bringing a more modern appearance to the Implematic range. This E Series Livedrive model, one of the last 'red' 880s built, was registered in Norfolk in 1965 and has a V5 available.
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1936 INTERNATIONAL 10-20 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 497 XUA
Serial No: KC207643
The International 10-20, also sold in certain territories as the McCormick Deering 10-20, was one of IHC's most famous tractors. It was revered in the USA and the UK for its reliability and rugged construction. Advertised as a 'Gear Drive Tractor' with 'Triple Power' it was constructed from high quality materials with generous use of anti-friction ball and roller bearings. 'Triple Power' referred to the 10-20's ability to deliver power at the drawbar, the pulley and also by a power take-off. Numerous 10-20 tractors were imported into the UK by the International Harvester Company of Great Britain Ltd, based in London. This machine was last used by W R Palmer of Railway Farm, Sporle, near Swaffham in Norfolk. It is fitted with road bands on the rear wheels which would have cost £6 10s extra. Spade lugs for the rear wheels and ploughing skid rings for the front wheels were standard equipment.
A V5 is available.
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1964 INTERNATIONAL B-414 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: SEP 281
Serial No: 34370
The B-414's lineage dates back to the launch of International's first small British tractor, the B-250, in December 1955. The B-250 had a 30-hp four-cylinder indirect-injection diesel engine, a five-speed gearbox and a mechanical system of depth control. It was made at the former Jowett car works at Idle, near Bradford; International had acquired the plant in mid-1954 after the Jowett business ran into financial difficulty. The B-414 with the more powerful BD-154 engine and full hydraulic draft control was introduced in July 1961. The model remained in production until February 1966 when it was replaced by the 434, basically a restyled B-414 with cleaner lines. A V5 is available along with an original registration extract from the council.
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1971 LEYLAND 154 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: GVG 387K
Serial No: 154D 16641
The Leyland 154 was the Nuffield 4/25 with a new livery and was the result of the formation of the British Leyland Motor Corporation from British Motor Holdings (BMC's parent group) and the Leyland Motor Corporation in May 1968. This led to some rationalisation of the various product lines and a new tractor assembly plant was also established at Izmir in Turkey. This example is an earlier restoration and has a V5 available.
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1958 INTERNATIONAL B-250 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 8760 HK
Serial No: 17214
The successful International B-250 was being sold in 50 countries of the world by 1957. It was the first British-designed general-purpose tractor to be made at the International Harvester Company's Bradford factory and was the beginning of a line of small tractors that at the time were classed as medium-horse power machines. This original looking example was supplied into Essex in early 1958 and still retains its original buff log book with V5.
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1952 FORDSON E1ADKN Major 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: CDO 753 (expired)
Serial No: 1244649
The 'New' Major was launched in November 1951. Proper production didn't get underway until January 1952 and this tractor dates from the first year of production. The new tractor had a more modern appearance with uncluttered styling and the air-cleaner tucked away under the bonnet. Many of the early tractors also had an under-swept exhaust system. The model was available with a choice of petrol, vaporising oil or diesel versions of a new overhead-valve engine, which was mated to a new six-speed transmission. This very early example, which was supplied new to south Lincolnshire, has no hydraulic lift. Several farmers continued to use their trailed equipment and didn't specify hydraulics to save money. The lever that locks the brake pedals is another early feature. An original looking example that would suit either restoration or further preservation.
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1956 DAVID BROWN 2D 2cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: VAD12/10166
David Brown's rowcrop 2D was introduced in 1956 as a specialist machine ideally suited to precision market garden work. Its lightweight air-cooled two-cylinder diesel engine was rear mounted and developed 14hp. The most interesting feature of the 2D was its lift system, which was operated by compressed air from an engine-driven compressor. The tractor's tubular frame acted as an air reservoir and the lift was controlled by two levers in front of the steering wheel. This tractor is equipped with beet hoes, as were many 2Ds sold in Eastern England. Ultimately, the 2D proved too specialised for general farm operations and just over 1,600 were made before production ended in 1961.
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c.1961 FORD 4000 3cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: PGV 345H
Serial No: B874953
The three-cylinder 4000 was the second most powerful model in Ford's new range of 6X 'Worldwide' tractors launched in 1964. In 1968, the range was upgraded to 6Y Ford Force spec and the 4000 was now rated at 65hp. Fitted with drawbar, linkage, top link and roll bar, this example has 5,073 hours on the clock and is on 12.4-36 rear (new) and 6.00-16 front wheels and tyres. Supplied by Knights of Diss and appearing in ex-farm condition. Engine re-built by Fred & John Goldup with only 20 hours use since. HPI check indicates active registration, but no V5 exists.
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1978 DAVID BROWN 885 Vineyard diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: WNG 413S
Serial No: 11007806
The second series of David Brown 885 Narrow tractors, introduced in January 1976, were tailor-made for orchard or vineyard work with a slimmed-down overall size and a reduced turning circle. The headlamps and air-cleaner were recessed to minimise the risk of entanglement with foliage. Other modifications included a shortened steering column, squat stub-axle, cranked lower-links and an underslung exhaust. This example, appearing in ex-farm condition, is fitted with a roll frame, PAS and front weight frame.
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1951 DAVID BROWN Super Cropmaster 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 456 XUA
Serial No: SP12162
The highly successful Cropmaster spawned many variants including the VAK/3/1C Super Cropmaster, which was introduced to meet the demand for a more powerful version of the petrol/paraffin model. It was basically a Cropmaster fitted with the larger bore engine from the Trackmaster crawler. This same block was later commonised across the range to simplify production costs with the standard Cropmaster being fitted with sleeves to reduce the bore. This tractor has the optional combined belt pulley and power take-off, the standard 'geometric' drawbar and benefits from refurbishment. V5 available.
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1948 COCKSHUTT 30 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 30-18-16950
Although similar in appearance to the pre-war Cockshutt-badged Oliver tractors, the 30 was a completely new model of Cockshutt's own design. The team that developed the tractor was led by Ivan McRae under the supervision of Cockshutt's chief engineer, Maurice McCurdy. One of the concepts identified for the design was a constant-running power take-off. Production of the Cockshutt 30 at the company's Brantford facilities began on 7 October 1946 and it was claimed to be the first tractor with 'live' PTO. The independent clutch for the power take-off was driven via a shaft directly from the engine. A well presented earlier restoration standing on good tyres.
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1972 ALLIS-CHALMERS 200 6cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 431 XUD
Serial No: 200-2201D
Allis-Chalmers upgraded its tractor range with the introduction of the numbered series in the mid-1960s. In came more modern styling with streamlined tinwork; a sloping hood (bonnet) and high driver's platform improved visibility while an adjustable steering wheel and a raised upholstered seat provided greater comfort. New features brought in at this time included a control console, with the instruments and controls grouped in one area, hydrostatic steering, hydraulic remote spool-valves, a hydraulically-operated clutch and independent power take-off. The long list of options gave the farmer the benefit of the 'Snap Coupler', the 'Traction Booster' and the 'Roll-Shift' adjustable front axle. The new models introduced for 1972 included the 200, which was the largest tractor in the Allis range with the exception of the four-wheel drive 440 model. The 200 was based on the earlier One-Ninety XT with the Power-Crater 2900 diesel engine enlarged to 301cu/in and turbocharged. This very well presented example has been subject to a restoration costing in excess of £10,000 by South Farm Engineering and has a V5 available.
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1945 OLIVER 70 Standard 6cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 814 XUK
Serial No: 310509KD
The Oliver 70 changed the face of power farming. It was a modern tractor in every sense of the word with a level of styling, mechanical refinement and driver comfort more associated with the automotive industry than the agricultural marketplace. The model was a world apart from its flat-fronted and functional contemporaries when it first appeared in 1935 and it left the other manufacturers' tractors looking dull and uninspiring. The tractor was launched in rowcrop configuration with the engine and transmission supported by a single-piece cast-iron hull. The radiator was shielded and the engine compartment was enclosed. This four wheeled example appears to have had an earlier repaint. V5 available.
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1950 FORDSON E27N Major 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 1164926
The Fordson E27N Major was launched on 19 March 1945 to replace the Model N. Out went the old worm-drive transmission and in came a conventional crown-wheel and spiral-bevel pinion with spur final-reduction gears. A more efficient single-plate clutch was fitted. The engine remained the same apart from extra power gained by an increase in the governed engine speed. Three models were available: the standard agricultural, the Land Utility and this example, the rowcrop. The rowcrop version of the E27N Major had independent steering brakes and an adjustable front axle. The rear tread could also be altered by turning the dished wheel centres. Pneumatic tyres were available on the rowcrop model for an extra £45 from 1946. This 1950 example has the improved vaporiser that was introduced in the June of that year. This provided a quicker warm-up and changeover from petrol to vaporising oil, as well as better idling and increased economy. The tractor is fitted with the single-lever Smith hydraulic lift, which is driven from the top of the gearbox via a dog clutch; it also has power take-off and a belt pulley attachment. The tractor was the subject of a £7,000 restoration by Fred & John Goldup, some images of the restoration work and the original instruction book are available.
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1958 DAVID BROWN 900 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: MJL 822
Serial No: L900D 53643
Launched in November 1956, the 900 was a carryover of the earlier 30C/30D design with more modern tinwork and a new red/blue livery to emphasise the new styling. This very original tractor is the L Series 'non-live' diesel model. It has only had two owners in the same village of Sutton Bridge in Lincolnshire and has covered just over 2,000 hours. It was supplied by the local David Brown retail depot of South Lincolnshire Tractors at Kirton. Available with this tractor is an original David Brown Live-Drive instruction book and V5. This tractor was once part of Stuart Gibbard's collection.
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1940 CATERPILLAR R2 4cylinder petrol CRAWLER TRACTOR
Reg No: 249 XUG
Serial No: 4J836SP
Introduced in 1938, the 'J' model Caterpillar R2 was the spark-ignition version of the D2. Two versions of the R2 were available: the 6J (50 in. wide-gauge) and the 4J (40 in. standard-gauge). This 4J model has an 'SP' suffix to its serial number which shows that it was a 'special purpose' build with at least one item of non-standard equipment - in this case a power take-off attachment. This tractor was previously owned by two of the UK's leading Caterpillar collectors, Arthur Hinch and Peter J Longfoot. The R2 was not produced in great numbers and remains rare in the USA. Much of the production run was exported to the UK where several farmers still preferred spark-ignition tractors and were reluctant to change over to diesel. Production ended in 1942. This is a superb looking example which has been re-painted to a high standard. It is offered for sale with V5, original spec' sheet, parts catalogue and photographs of its restoration, by Andrew Joss.
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1937 FORDSON Model N - P6 Diesel Conversion 6cylinder TRACTOR
Reg No: BVF 15
Serial No: 808492
The P6, P4 and P3 engines became the cornerstone of Perkins production and the 4,730cc P6 in particular was the power unit that put the company on the map. Perkins was launched firmly into the agricultural field in February 1948 following an order from the Ford Motor Company for P6(TA) engines to be factory-fitted to the Fordson E27N Major on the Dagenham assembly line. Ford had been searching for some time for a viable alternative to its ageing four-cylinder side-valve petrol-TVO unit. The P6(TA) was also offered as a conversion pack for retro-fitting into various tractors, but the Fordson N was never an approved conversion, however several tractors have been converted by enthusiasts in recent years, particularly for ploughing matches. Restored by the late Tim Golden having previously been owned by the late Joe Parker of Worsted, Norwich. A V5 is available.
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1974 FORD 4000 3cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: GBJ 337N (expired)
Serial No: B940598
One of the most popular models in Ford's 6Y range, the 4000 was a tough contender in the marketplace, combining strength with stamina. Its short-stroke, big-bore three-cylinder engine had massive reserves of torque, which delivered tremendous lugging power. This very original tractor is a late example with several of the features that were introduced towards the end of the Ford Force era including the new plastic grille insert and a 'de-luxe' version of the Fieco safety cab, plus a set of original Ford front-weights.
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1939 CASE Model R 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 457 XUA
Serial No: 4326810
The Case R was introduced in 1935, initially in rowcrop form as the tricycle RC, with the standard four wheel Model R appearing in 1938. The R was an attempt to introduce a cheaper and smaller version of the Model C tractor, the early models were finished in grey. In the summer of 1939, Case introduced the new Flambeau Red colour scheme, an attempt to revitalise the Case image and get away from the anonymous grey livery of its earlier tractors, the new colour was chosen to represent 'Old Abe' - the famous eagle on the Case emblem. Legend has it that 'Old Abe' was once captured by an Indian brave from the Flambeau Reservation, the Indians used flaming torches for hunting and flambeau is the French for torch; it was also the name given to several geographical features in the Racine area. The Flambeau Red Case R was virtually identical to the grey model apart from the new colour and more streamlined styling with a new 'sunburst' radiator grille in cast iron. The model never sold in great numbers, despite Case continually reducing the price, and production ended on 30th October after 15,948 had been built. Examples sold in the UK, through the agents, the Associated Manufacturers Company, were normally fitted with a 'low cost' fuel manifold for burning vaporising oil. This example has been the subject of an earlier restoration and is sold with V5 documentation.
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1941 MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE GT 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 494 XUA
Serial No: GTS 161246S
The Minneapolis-Moline GT appeared in 1938 and was the largest of MM's new line of 'Prairie Gold' tractors with 'Visionlined' design. MM advertised the GT as 'The Mighty Master of All Jobs.' It was only available as a standard-tread machine and was fitted with a sturdy front axle made from drop-forged steel. Designated a '4-5 Plow' tractor, it was aimed at wheatland farmers who needed a rugged machine with a proven engine and a strong transmission. The GT remained in production through to the end of 1941 and just over 1,200 were built before it was replaced by the improved GTA. The earlier model can be distinguished from the later GTA by its red grille and exposed flywheel. Both were popular with threshing contractors in the UK. Offered for sale with V5.
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1952/53 LANZ D2206 Model L single cylinder hot bulb TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 543414
The Lanz Bulldog tractor was an unprecedented success and was the machine that mechanised German agriculture; not only was it the best-selling tractor on the home market, but it was also accepted worldwide and became the most popular German tractor abroad. More than 100,000 had been built by the outbreak of the Second World War, which inflicted considerable damage on the Mannheim plant. In 1940, the site extended to 118 acres with 69 acres covered by factory buildings employing a workforce of 9,100. Sustained Allied bombing raids during 1944 and 1945 meant that just four acres of buildings remained standing at the end of the conflict. The D2206 was the 22hp model in a new range of all-purpose farm Bulldog tractors that had been launched in November 1952 with better comfort, a better driving position, a more modern appearance and greater reserves of power. Features included electric starting and lighting, a six-speed transmission and front and rear fenders, it has been the subject of an earlier restoration.
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1940 FORDSON Roadless Half-Track 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: PAF 977 (expired)
Serial No: N/A
The Air Ministry placed a large order for Fordson Roadless crawlers during 1936. The tractors had been distributed to various airfields by 1937. However, the RAF encountered some problems with the tractors pitching when travelling at speed. To overcome this, Roadless introduced a fore-carriage arrangement in 1938. The front axle turned the crawler into a half-track, and the front wheels now controlled the steering, the half-track was more stable and easier to drive. The fore-carriage arrangement also provided a platform for other attachments such as the chain-driven Hesford winch fitted to this machine. Such tractors provided sterling service with the RAF throughout the war years and were used for mowing airfields, aircraft recovery, hauling fuel bowsers and bomb trailers, and even sweeping the runways clear of snow. The E-type (elastic girder) rubber-jointed tracks had rubber blocks that acted as flexible joints between the metal plates. They were silent in operation and Roadless claimed that the frictionless joints were more efficient and required no maintenance; the rubber blocks eliminated shocks and the wear was said to be negligible. This excellent example is finished in green drab.
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1968 INTERNATIONAL 634 'Four-Wheel Drive' 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: NTL 101F
Axle No: 4822
The International 634 'Four-Wheel Drive', introduced in 1968, was a Roadless conversion as opposed to the County version, the 634 'All-Wheel Drive', which appeared the following year. Roadless, better known for its Ford and Fordson conversions, became associated with IH in 1961 after the International Harvester Company of Great Britain requested a four-wheel drive version of its B-450 model. A prototype four-wheel drive version of the International B-614 was built at Roadless's Hounslow factory in August 1966. In 1968, Roadless supplied 50 conversion kits for the B-614 to Doncaster. This was followed by the introduction of the 634 'Four-Wheel Drive', for which just 218 kits were supplied between 1968 and July 1971. Launched in July 1968, the 634 was the first British tractor to have lower-link sensing. The model was an update of the earlier B-614 with new styling; a power increase to 66 bhp from its BD-281 engine; a new 13in cerametallic clutch; and a new draft-control hydraulic system. The 634's hydraulic system was known as 'Vary Touch'; both draft and position could be controlled by two levers in a quadrant to the right of the driver's seat. Lift capacity was upped to 5,000 lb. This superb example has been subjected to a £15,000 restoration by Ivan Cowlen and is fitted with new tyres all round. V5 documentation available.
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1948 CATERPILLAR D7 3T model 4cylinder diesel crawler TRACTOR
Reg No: BCF 978
Serial No: 3T 08185
Introduced in 1944, the 3T model was the successor to the famous wartime Caterpillar D7 7M series, which first appeared in 1940 and was extensively used by both the US and British military. Both the 7M and 3T models were identical mechanically with a four-cylinder diesel engine started by a two-cylinder four-stroke petrol engine. The standard gearbox provided five-forward and four-reverse speeds. Features included double-reduction final drives and hydraulically-assisted steering clutches. A range of attachments, such as bulldozing blades and cable-control units, was available. A total of 28,058 3T series machines were made before production ended in 1955 when the D7 17A appeared. This tractor was supplied new on 8 September 1948 by George Thurlow & Sons Ltd to the Suffolk contractor, Harry Waspe of Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, Waspe operated no less than 13 D7s. This machine clocked up over 42,000 hours and remained in the hands of the same family until it was bought for the collection. Another superb restoration by Fred & John Goldup in 2005 which is complimented by the original sales invoice, various photographs and service history from 1957 - 1970 together with other paperwork, V5, operation and maintenance instruction and parts catalogues.
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Ransomes Marquis 5furrow trailed conventional plough in restored condition
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1941 DAVID BROWN VIG 1/100 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: KBJ 870 (expired)
Serial No: AW/C 29
During the Second World War, David Brown was asked to develop a tracklayer based on its VAK1 tractor for the Air Ministry. Designated AC1 (Air Crawler One), over 500 of these machines were supplied for aircraft handling from 1940-41. As the RAF moved from grass to concrete runways, a new specification of wheeled Air Ministry tractor was required. The contract, worth £1.5 million, was awarded to David Brown. The Air Ministry tractor, designated VIG1/100, was based on the agricultural skid unit with a petrol engine and a four-speed gearbox. The specification included Dunlop 'Ground-Grip' tyres, ballast weights, a single braking system and full-width fenders. The David Brown winch was driven from the power take-off via a chain, bevel-reduction and spur gears. Trials of the VIG1/100 were carried out at RAF Leeming in Yorkshire during 1941. Some 650 were supplied to the Air Ministry between October 1941 and December 1942 when it was replaced by the VIG1/462 with the Brockhouse torque converter transmission. The Air Ministry tractors were used on the wartime airfields for handling the heavy bombers and hauling fuel bowsers and bomb trailers. The AW designation on this tractor indicates that it was one of the original wartime Air Ministry VIG1/100 tractors, but its 1950 registration number suggests that it was demobbed for civilian use after the war. This must be the finest example of this tractor in the UK having been authentically restored at a cost of more than £20,000 by Ivan Cowlen and finished in full RAF drab colours and insignia, buff log book available.
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