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1951 TURNER 'Yeoman of England' 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: DCF 906
Serial No: Mk 2B-811
Turner Manufacturing expanded its core business of producing winches, automotive and aircraft components by tapping into the post-war demand for agricultural tractors. Its Mark 2 design, introduced after an earlier two-cylinder Mark 1 prototype was shelved, featured a 40 bhp version of the company's 4V95 series V4 diesel engine. The tractor was launched as the 'Yeoman of England' at the Royal Show at Shrewsbury in July 1949. This 1951 model features the Mark 2A improvements. The 'Yeoman of England' was dogged by reliability problems and the Turner was no match for the competition in the form of the cheaper and arguably better Fordson Diesel Major and production ended in 1955. This example was purchased from the Gilbert Reed Collection of Lingfield, Surrey in 2003 and has been restored by Fred & John Goldup in March 2005 at a cost of over £10,000. There are photographs of the restoration, original instruction manual, copy of the service manual, V5 and buff log book. It was originally sold by Cornish & Lloyds of Bury St. Edmunds to Harold Cawston of Rede, Suffolk. Front weights are fitted.
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1919 INTERNATIONAL Titan 10-20 2cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: BF 4092
Serial No: TV31506
Simple in construction and easy to handle, but sometimes complicated to start, the International Titan was a popular import into the UK during the First World War and after. It had a horizontal two-cylinder engine with tank cooling. The gearing gave two forward speeds and a single reverse and the final drives were via roller chains. Known as the 'Little Titan' in the USA, the 10-20 was introduced in 1915 after International recognised the need for a smaller, lighter and more manoeuvrable tractor in the 20 hp class. It was manufactured at the Milwaukee Works until 1922, achieving record production figures. A total of 17,657 were made in 1918 in response to the demands of the First World War. Production for 1920 was a record 21,503 machines. No other International model of the time came close to these volumes and total production reached 78,363. The Titan was imported into the UK through the International Harvester Company of Great Britain. It took part in the 1919 Lincoln Tractor Trials where it was commended by the judges for land work but was not considered suitable for road work. This Titan was originally part of the late Sir Neville Bowman Shaw's Toddington Manor Collection in Bedfordshire before being bought by Paul Rackham in May 2003. V5 available.
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1928 AUSTIN 11-15 hp 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: N/A
The French version of the English Austin tractor was built at Liancourt, a former shoe factory 35 miles north of Paris. It was based on the English R-type, which Herbert Austin introduced at Longbridge in 1919 as the British answer to the American Fordson tractor. The French concern was established at about the same time; production started at the end of 1919 and was in full swing by June 1920. Sales in France were much better because import tariffs restricted imports of the Fordson. British production ended in the mid 1920s and manufacture of the Austin was then centred on Liancourt. The French Austin was not sold in Britain until 1930 when both the 12-20 hp petrol version and the 11-15 hp petrol/paraffin tractor made an appearance at the World Agricultural Tractor Trials in Oxford. Production of the French Austin ended after the factory was seized by the Germans during the Second World War. This tractor is fitted with steel wheels all round, optional power take-off attachment and was purchased from the 'Buzzy Bush Collection' auction held by Cheffins at Bungay, Suffolk in 2002 before undergoing substantial restoration by Fred & John Goldup.
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1932 MASSEY-HARRIS 'GP' 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 302391
With four driven wheels, the Massey-Harris 'GP' caused something of a stir at the time of its launch in 1930. The drive from Its Hercules engine via a Twin Disc clutch was taken beneath the front axle to a three-forward speed, single-reverse gearbox. A gear-set on top of the gearbox transmitted the drive to the front and rear differentials. The front drive-steer axle had a brake band on each differential shaft to aid steering and was fitted with universal swivel-joints running in an oil bath. The drive to the rear axle was via an enclosed torque-tube, which swivelled to allow the axle to oscillate and follow the contours of the ground. The design seemed to have plenty going for it - near-perfect weight distribution, a good turning circle and exceptional clearance for rowcrop cultivations. Its traction would have been unbeatable for the time and the model lived up to its name as a 'General Purpose' tractor in every respect except one - it was short on power. The 'GP' was available with various tread widths; this is the standard 66in version. The tractor was introduced to the UK in April 1931. 'GP's imported to the UK were painted green with red wheels as opposed to grey and red for the home US market. Production ended in 1937. Fred & John Goldup carried out an extensive restoration with over £8,000 being spent. Various paperwork is available together with an original brochure.
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1938 MARSHALL 12/20 single cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: N/A
Confident that the single-cylinder two-stroke diesel design was the right direction to go, Marshall introduced the improved 12/20 to replace its earlier 18/30 model. The first prototype appeared in 1934, but full production did not get under way until 1936 due to a cash crisis within the company. The 12/20 was lighter than the 18/30 and the lack of weight was compensated for by the provision of a differential lock. The gearbox gave three forward gears and a single reverse. Options included steel wheels with spade-lugs or a choice of pneumatic tyres, a rear-mounted winch, power take-off, hydraulic rear-wheel brakes and a driver's canopy. The 12/20 evolved into the Marshall Model M in 1938 following the introduction of a number of minor changes. Total production was approximately 190 tractors. This tractor is one of eight that were exported to New Zealand between 1936 and 1938. It is thought to be one of five sent out in 1938 through the agents, W Kingsbury Ltd of Ashburton, but this cannot be verified because the serial number is missing. The tractor would have originally been fitted with wide wings and an extended air-breather pipe, which were features of the export models. The 12/20 was brought back to the UK by Patrick Oyston of Hertfordshire in 2002 and was restored by Fred & John Goldup in 2006 after being acquired by Paul Rackham.
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1922 WEEKS-DUNGEY 'New Simplex' 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 0509
The idea for the Weeks-Dungey tractor came from Kent farmer, Mr Dungey, who wanted a compact machine to operate in orchards and hop gardens. He approached the local agricultural engineering company of William Weeks & Son, a long-established firm dating back to 1742, who agreed to put his design into limited production. The first tractor, which was known as the Weeks-Dungey Patent 'Simplex' with a four-cylinder engine, a three-speed gearbox, an exposed final-drive and tank-cooling, was introduced in 1915. A new model, the Weeks-Dungey 'New Simplex' appeared at the 1919 Lincoln Tractor Trials. It had a more powerful engine with radiator cooling and an enclosed final-drive, which was by spur gears and internally-toothed rings. The engine was supplied by the Waukesha Motor Company of Wisconsin while the gearbox was sourced from the Detroit Gear Engineering Company of Michigan. These American components were assembled on an angle-girder frame chassis in Weeks's Perseverance Works at Maidstone. Novel features included a differential lock, rack-and-pinion steering and a foot throttle. The tractor remained in production for about ten years and approximately 220 were built. This extremely rare example is thought to be one of only two 'New Simplex' tractors in existence. It was originally part of the Power Farmer Collection put together by D N McHardy in the early 1950s. It subsequently became part of John Moffitt's Hunday Collection in Northumberland before going to Stapehill Abbey. It was acquired by Paul Rackham at the Stapehill Abbey sale conducted by Cheffins in October 2006, and has since been extensively restored by Ivan Cowlen. It is finished in what is believed to be the correct colours of grey and red, these were identified during the restoration process. A copy of a 'New Simplex' brochure is available together with other paperwork.
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1916 SAUNDERSON 'Universal' G 2cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: Y9323
Serial No: 1133
Herbert Saunderson was one of the leading pioneers of tractor development and his experiments with farm motors dated back to 1896. He built up a successful business with a succession of partners and his works at Elstow in Bedfordshire was producing more tractors than anyone else in Britain at the time of the First World War. Despite his achievements, his exploits have often been overshadowed by the publicity given to his competitor, the other Bedfordshire pioneer, Dan Albone. The tractors, which were exported and sold around the world, had many advanced features, including a four-wheel drive model in 1905 and differential lock from 1909. One of his early designs also won an RASE silver medal in 1906. By 1910, his acclaimed range of 'Universal' tractors with forward driving positions and tank-cooling were being produced under the Saunderson & Mills name. During 1915, Saunderson redesigned the 'Universal' range and the tractors were re-launched (possibly in September 1915, but dates are unclear) with radiator-cooling and a more conventional rear driving position. The new range of 'Universal' tractors consisted of just three models - the 'J' 10-12hp, the 'G' 23-25hp and the 'B' 30-32hp. In 1916 (again, dates are unclear), the business was reorganised as the Saunderson Tractor & Implement Company. During that year, the firm received a large order from the Ministry of Munitions for Model 'G' tractors for the wartime ploughing campaign. Saunderson immediately suspended production of the 'J' and 'B' models and announced that only the Model 'G' would be supplied for the duration of the war. According to the sales literature, the Model 'G' was a 'handy general-purpose tractor of strong and simple construction'. It had a two-cylinder vertical engine and a three-speed, single-reverse gearbox. Saunderson claimed it would drive a full-size threshing drum and the features included a high-tension magneto, a vaporiser for running on paraffin, and efficient enclosed governors. In June 1920, the company changed its engine supplier from National to Crossley. By 1923, the Saunderson concern was running into financial difficulty; the creditors met for the first time in September and the business was sold to Crossley of Manchester the following month for £79,000. Crossley eventually wound down tractor production, but continued to supply spares until the outbreak of the Second World War. The Saunderson Model 'G' in the collection is a tractor with a long and interesting provenance. Thought to date from late 1916, it has Saunderson & Mills on the radiator and a plate for the Saunderson Tractor & Implement Company on the transmission. Registered Y9323 in 1921, it was supplied new with a Saunderson plough and spent most of its working life, much of it on belt-work, at Yeovil in Somerset. During the 1960s, the tractor was discovered near either Ilminster or Crewkerne in Somerset by a local collector, Henry Fry. In 1967, it was rescued for preservation by Phillip Jenkinson and formed part of his Alscott Farm Museum at Shebbear in Devon, where it remained until 1999. The next owner, who purchased the Saunderson from Jenkinson's daughter, had the tractor mechanically overhauled by Fred & John Goldup, it has since been re-painted to a high standard. The Model 'G', which was purchased by Paul Rackham in 2010, is a well-known machine. It has featured in several publications, including Great Tractors by Michael Williams (1982) and in an article by Stuart Gibbard in Old Tractor magazine (2008). A V5 accompanies this tractor with images of the restoration, copy of an instruction book and manual.
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1954 MARSHALL MP6 6cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 969 BBE
Serial No: 6520003
This Marshall MP6 is of great historical significance, being a pre-production model and the third to be built. The tractor was part of a project that began in 1953 to develop a large wheeled tractor constructed along similar lines to the Fowler Challenger crawler with the engine, transmission and final-drives supported in a heavy-duty hull-shaped chassis. The engine chosen was a four-cylinder Meadows diesel and the tractor was known as the MP4. During the development programme, Marshall decided more power was needed and opted for the Leyland UE.350 six-cylinder diesel engine. The two MP4 tractors already built were stripped of their Meadows engines, which were replaced with the Leyland power units. Following successful trials, the third MP4 prototype (No. 6520003 and the machine in the collection), which was only partly assembled in the works, was also fitted with the Leyland engine. The three prototypes were then submitted to a rigorous evaluation programme. The MP6, as the model became known, was announced in November 1954, but did not go into full production until two years later and only 197 were built with all but 10 being exported. This tractor was used for trials and as a demonstrator in Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania before being returned to the UK. As such, it has the reputation of being one of the first MP6s to be built, and almost certainly among the last to be sold. It was eventually supplied by Ben Burgess of Norwich (and rumoured to have been sold while still at the docks) to W Tout of Thornfalcon, Taunton. The MP6 changed hands in 1977 and was then used for many years to drive a reed comber for thatching straw by the second owner up until it was sold at the Cambridge Vintage Sale to Paul Rackham in April 2008. The tractor still retains its Boughton 16N heavy-duty winch and a full set of original literature including spare parts list service manual sales and leaflets and V5. It is in very original condition bearing several scars from its working life but in remarkable condition for its 61 years!
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1925 BRITISH WALLIS 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: BF 4616
Serial No: 1557
After entering the tractor market as Ruston, Proctor with a small batch of 'gas' tractors built from 1910-13, the company returned to tractor production following its merger with Richard Hornsby that led to the formation of Ruston & Hornsby in 1918. An agreement was reached with the J I Case Plow Works of Racine to build its Wallis OK 15-27 under licence. The Wallis had pioneered the U-frame concept with the crankcase and transmission enclosed in a curved frame made from boiler plate. Introduced in 1919, and launched at the Lincoln Tractor Trials in 1920, the British Wallis was almost identical to its American counterpart but had a different steering arrangement and a Ruston-built engine and gearbox. Listed at £525 in 1919, its price had to be reduced to make it competitive with the Fordson and other American rivals. The tractor remained in production until about 1928. Early models have a sloping bonnet, but this 'flat' bonnet version was introduced in about 1924 when the engine power was increased from 20 to 28 bhp. This tractor is thought to be the only surviving UK-supplied example. It was bought by Paul Rackham from the Stapehill Abbey dispersal sale, conducted by Cheffins, in October 2006. It had formerly been owned by pioneer collector, Derek Hackett of Ross-on-Wye, who acquired it from a local farmer in 1958; it later became part of John Moffitt's Hunday Collection in Northumberland. V5 is available.
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1920 WATERLOO BOY Model 'N' 2cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: BF 4091
Serial No: 26118
The 12-25 hp Model 'N' with a two-speed transmission was introduced in 1917. The following year, the company was acquired by John Deere for $2.1 million and the Waterloo Boy tractors became the basis of the future JD models. Early Model 'N' tractors, including the example in the collection, have chain-type steering, but this was replaced by automotive-style Ackermann steering during 1920. It was a popular tractor in the USA and nearly 20,000 were built before production ended in 1924. This tractor was formerly part of the Glen Mosier Collection in Canada. It was purchased on behalf of Paul Rackham at the dispersal auction on 8 April 2006 and subsequently brought to the UK. The V5 is supplied with a copy of the instruction manual and parts list.249 <\i>1957 JOHN DEERE Model 820 2cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 8202713
The John Deere 820 was basically a revamped 80 model, which was itself a successor to the 'R', the company's first diesel model. Despite being a diesel, the 820 continued the two-cylinder tradition with the engine being built to the same configuration as the spark-ignition models in the JD line. The main engine was started by a V4 gasoline auxiliary engine, which also pre-heated the diesel motor. The auxiliary engine had electric starting. The two-cylinder diesel engine was mated to a six-speed gearbox. The 820 also featured 'live' power take-off and larger brakes. The options included Powr-Trol hydraulics, spool valves, a Float-Ride seat and power steering (as fitted to the tractor in the collection). An all-steel cab with a heater attachment was also available. This suitably restored tractor is the earlier 'green dash' model as opposed to the improved 'black dash' version that was introduced in July
1957 with more powerful engine, a more efficient starting-engine operation and sealed-beam headlights. When tested at Nebraska, the 820 proved to be the most economical tractor on the market with the exception of John Deere's own 720 model.
It remained in production until July 1958. This tractor has been the subject of a nut and bolt restoration by David Kidd of South Farm, Engineering Ltd.
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1953 FIELD MARSHALL Series 3A single cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 289 XUG
Serial No: 15833
The Series 3 version of the single cylinder Field Marshall tractor was launched in December 1949 to replace the earlier Series 2. It utilised the gearbox from the Fowler VF crawler to give a six-forward and two-reverse speed transmission. A hydraulic lift, made in Scotland by Adrolic, was offered as optional equipment for the first time. Further improvements made to address customer dissatisfaction with the tractor's lack of power led to the introduction of the Series 3A in November 1952 with a new injector nozzle giving a higher atomising pressure of 2,500 psi to deliver a constant 40 hp. The tractor was later finished in a new livery of Fowler orange with black lines. Continuing improvements were made throughout the 3A's production run, which lasted until 1957. The last 3A, No. 17331, left the Britannia Works in February 1957 as the single cylinder Field Marshall succumbed to the pressure from the new multi-cylinder diesel models on the market from Fordson, Ferguson, International and David Brown. Beautifully finished in Fowler orange having been purchased in a restored condition from R.H. Crawford & Sons, the tractor carries a V5 and copy spare parts list and instruction manual.
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1958 DAVID BROWN 50D 6cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 251 XUG
Serial No: VAD/6/11084
The David Brown 50D, designated VAD6, was Meltham's first six-cylinder wheeled tractor. It shared its engine - a direct-injection power unit with a CAV injector pump, detachable wet liners and a seven-bearing crankshaft - with the 50TD crawler. The 50D had a six-speed transmission and the specification included a swinging drawbar, four-speed power take-off and a side-mounted belt pulley, but no differential lock, hydraulic lift or linkage was offered. The model was introduced as the Cropmaster 50 at the 1951 Royal Show. In April 1953, it was re-launched as the 50D to bring it in-line with revisions across DB range. The lack of hydraulics restricted sales in the UK, although several tractors were exported to the West Indies, Australia and Canada. The 50D was phased out in June 1958 after just 1,260 were built. This example is one of only 13 that were released as forestry tractors. Features include a Portland cab, a Boughton heavy-duty winch and sprag, a heavy front fender and a radiator guard. The conversion was carried out by David Brown Construction Equipment Ltd, a subsidiary of David Brown Tractors Ltd, at its Moll Springs depot near Netherton. The tractor was supplied new in 1958 to the Bolton Estate in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, to replace an earlier David Brown threshing tractor and was originally fitted with vacuum braking to handle a timber trailer. It remained on the estate until 1973 when it was traded in for a David Brown 1210. It spent the next 19 years with a contractor in Northumberland and was used for land reclamation and recovery work, during this time, the engine was rebuilt and the winch refurbished. It was then passed to the late John Machin before being purchased by Paul Rackham at the Cambridge Vintage Sale in 2006. A number of photographs of the tractor at work and its original serial plate are offered with the tractor. V5 available.
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1919 INTERNATIONAL Junior 8-16 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: N/A
At the time of its introduction in 1917, the Junior seemed a very modern tractor with its overhead-valve engine, enclosed tinwork and sloping bonnet line. Despite having a frame construction, it was a transitional model between International's old designs, like the Titan and Mogul, and the future 10-20 and 15-30 models. The Junior was launched in the UK at the Lincoln tractor trials in September 1919 and around 2,500 were imported to Britain. The engine was a vertical four-cylinder power unit and had originally been designed for automotive use (hence its smooth running) and had been developed for the company's Model L truck. The tractor inherited another feature from the International truck range in that the radiator was mounted behind the engine. A gear-driven fan sucked air in through the radiator (which faced the driver) and exhausted it through two side panels. Both axles were spring mounted. A sympathetic finish has been carried out to the paintwork giving an authentic impression, by Fred & John Goldup.
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1948 DAVID BROWN Threshing Model VTK1 4cylider petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: EDM 611
Serial No: TS 2015
Aimed at farmers and contractors, the new VTK1 machine was officially known as the David Brown Heavy Duty Tractor (Threshing Model). Launched in May 1946, it was priced at £750. Only limited numbers were available, and then only against a War Agricultural Executive Committee permit. The threshing model was based on the VIG1/100 but featured a TVO engine with all the latest VAK1/A modifications. Its David Brown winch, sprag, four-point rear towing hitch and front-mounted shunting socket were all ideal for manoeuvring or recovering a threshing drum on soft ground. Heavy-duty electric starting and lighting (with two 6-volt CAV batteries) were standard. A belt-pulley with its own gearbox was mounted on the front nearside of the chassis frame. The VTK1 was only on the market for a couple of years and around 85 were built. The big drawback to sales was its price, which was more than double that of a standard agricultural tractor. This example, which has been retro-fitted with David Brown's factory Portland cab, was formerly part of a private collection of tractors belonging to John and Geoff Goodman from Hampshire and was purchased at the Cheffins Cambridge Vintage Sale in April 2007, V5, buff log book and copy of instruction book are available.
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1946 FIELD MARSHALL Mark 1 single cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: CNV 884
Serial No: 2272
Marshall's line of single-cylinder two-stroke diesel tractors received a revamp in 1945 with the launch of the new Field Marshall to replace the previous Model 'M'. Much of the design was completely new with strengthened components to absorb the additional power provided by the 38 bhp engine, which had a greater cooling capacity. The tractor had new styling and the raised driving platform offered better visibility for the operator and easier access to the controls. The Field Marshall was also provided with a cartridge-starting device. The Mark 1 Field Marshall can be easily identified by its cigar-shaped exhaust and protruding rear hubs. There was also a Mark 2 Contractor's model. Production ceased in September 1947 after just over 2,000 of both versions had been built. A V5 and buff log book are available.255 <\i>1927 HART-PARR 18-36 Model G 2cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: BF 4523
Serial No: 28652
Hart-Parr claimed to be 'Founders of the Tractor Industry' and boasted that it had been the first to coin the word 'tractor' in 1907 to describe 'a machine for pulling or hauling' on the farm. This tractor was one of the company's lightweight models, a design first seen in 1918. The water-cooled two-cylinder engine is mated to a two-forward and single-reverse sliding-gear transmission. The 18-36 was based on the previous 16-30 model and was reclassified as the 'G' in 1926 when the size of the bore was increased. It was replaced by the H model 18-36 with a three-speed transmission during 1927. In February 1929, Hart-Parr was incorporated into the Oliver Farm Equipment Company and the 18-36 was dropped the following year. This tractor was acquired from a collector in Germany, a V5 is supplied.
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1941 FORDSON Model N - L4 Diesel Conversion 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 531 XUG
Serial No: 6R023170
A Muir-Hill dumper, based on a Fordson tractor fitted with a Wolf diesel, exhibited at the 1936 Building Trades Exhibition revealed the endless possibilities of using Perkins engines to power agricultural tractors and industrial machines. In early 1937, the Staffordshire Ford dealership of Reginald Tildesley supplied Perkins with a Fordson tractor that was fitted with a Leopard ll engine at Peterborough. The Perkins-powered Fordson was exhibited at the Royal Show at Wrottesley Park, near Wolverhampton, in July 1937. Another 28 were converted and sold through Reginald Tildesley between September 1937 and March 1939; all but one is thought to have been supplied to Australia or New Zealand. In 1953, Perkins introduced the renowned four-cylinder L4 engine with gear-driven timing and wet liners. Designed for slow running (2,000 rpm) industrial or agricultural use, it was offered as a conversion pack in L4(TA) form for various tractors of the time. This green wide-wing example has been the subject of extensive restoration work by Ivan Cowlen, and is fitted with cross-pattern rear tractor tyres. V5 supplied along with Perkins L4 handbook.257 <\i>1964 NUFFIELD 4/60 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 60N/1500/49152
Up until 1961, all Nuffield tractors were built at the former Wolseley works at Ward End in Birmingham. That year, a new factory opened at Bathgate in West Lothian and there began a phased transfer of tractor production from the Midlands to Scotland. The same year saw the introduction of the new 3/42 and 4/60 models featuring hydraulic depth control with top-link sensing and a new valve unit connected to a control lever on the right-hand side of the hydraulic housing. The hydraulic system was also now independent. The 4/60 had a new OEE version of the four-cylinder BMC diesel engine with an increased bore delivering 60bhp. Some of the 4/60's extra power came from a new fuel-injection pump. Nuffield had been seeking a replacement for the ageing pneumatically-governed inline Simms pump for some time and had experimented with both Simms and CAV rotary pumps on test tractors. It eventually opted for an inline Simms Minimec with mechanical governing. The tractor's transmission was also strengthened to cope with the additional horses. This extraordinary example has been subject to an extensive restoration programme to a very high standard. The tractor file contains various invoices, as if proof was needed of the quality of the restoration by Ivan Cowlen.
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1934 McCORMICK Deering W-12 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 489 XUA
Serial No: WS813
The International W-12, sold in certain territories as the McCormick Deering W-12, was advertised by the company as 'a smaller International general purpose gear drive tractor suitable for any size of farm'. It was the smallest tractor in the IHC range and was ideal for orchard and hopyard cultivations as well as general farming work. Operating from the drawbar, belt or power take-off, it was said to use only one gallon of fuel an hour. It could plough from four to seven acres per day. Production of the W-12 began at serial number WS501, which make this tractor a very early example; it was previously owned by the late Dougie Walker of Norfolk before passing through the hands of Frank Townshend to Bob Dockeray. The W-12 formed part of the Dockeray Collection in Kent before being bought by Paul Rackham at the dispersal sale in April 2005. V5 available.
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1929 JOHN DEERE Model 'GP' 2cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: BF 4094
Serial No: 204971
Introduced in August 1928, the tractor was powered by a two-cylinder horizontal unit with a 5žin bore and 6in stroke. The engine ran on kerosene and developed 10hp at the drawbar and 20hp on the belt. The 'GP' was rated as a 'two-plow' or 'three-row' machine. John Deere advertised its 'GP' model as having 'four forms of power outlet - drawbar, belt, power take-off and power lift'. The belt pulley, which incorporated the clutch, was mounted on the crankshaft. The power shaft attachment was used in connection with the power lift and ceased in 1935. This example is on pneumatic tyres all round with straight tinwork which has developed an authentic patina. Some paperwork available including V5.
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1949 INTERNATIONAL WD-9 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 235 XUG
Serial No: 36966W12
The WD-9 was launched in 1945 and was the diesel-powered version of the W-9, which had been introduced in 1940, joining the W-4 and W-6 as part of International's new line of standard wheel tractors. Although the W-4, W-6 and W-9 tractors were brought into the UK in fairly large numbers as part of the lend-lease agreement during the Second World War, few WD-9 models were seen. Rumour has it that the reason for this was that the boat shipping the WD-9 tractors was torpedoed by a German U-boat while crossing the Atlantic. International's petrol-start/diesel method, as pioneered in the TD crawler range, was already a proven arrangement. The WD-9 remained in production until 1953 when it was replaced by the Super WD-9. An imposing tractor with oversized rear tyres, good tinwork, lights and V5.
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1943 CASE Model 'LA' 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: GV 9054 (expired)
Serial No: 4711176 LA
The 'LA' was the largest model in Case's wartime Flambeau Red range. It was announced in 1940 and remained in production until 1952. The main improvement over the 'L' being an additional fourth gear to give improved road speeds. The 'LA' was a very popular tractor in Britain, particularly with the threshing contractors who needed a heavy and powerful machine; it was sold in this country through the agents, the Associated Manufacturers Company. Tractors were supplied during the war on steel wheels and were later fitted with rubber tyres after the restrictions were eased. This example was supplied new to Suffolk and was the second vehicle to be registered in January 1944 by the West Suffolk Licensing Authority and a buff log book is available.
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1957 INTERNATIONAL B-250 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: B12622
The International B-250 was the first British-designed general-purpose tractor to be made at the International Harvester Company's Bradford factory, formerly the Jowett car works. International was seeking extra manufacturing space outside of Doncaster, where its larger tractors were made, because of an increasing volume of business. The factory was converted to tractor production in time for the B-250 to be launched at the Smithfield Show in December 1955. The model was International's answer to the Ferguson TE-20. It was a 30 bhp diesel tractor with a five-speed gearbox and 'live' hydraulics with mechanical depth control. The B-250 was a successful little machine and by 1957 it was being sold in 50 countries of the world with nearly 8,000 exported that year alone. It was superseded by the B-275 in December 1958, but remained in limited production until 1961. The tractor in the collection is fitted with a period LTC/14 Mark 2 weather cab made by Lambourn Engineering of Berkshire. Restored by the late Tim Golden.
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1961 NUFFIELD 3/42 3cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 5482 UN
Serial No: 23T 24060
The 3/42 was little different to the 'Universal Three' apart from the hydraulic changes and a slight increase in power to 42bhp. The number of cylinders and the horsepower was reflected in the 3/42 designation. The 23T prefix to the serial number on this tractor, which is fitted with a Lambourn weather cab, denotes that it has the standard power take-off, the flanged axle and hydraulic lift. The tractor was supplied new by F H Burgess and is offered for sale with V5 log book.
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1947 OLIVER 60 Standard 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 811652
The 60 was Oliver's first small tractor. Launched as the tricycle Rowcrop 60 in late 1940. The 60 Standard was added to the range in 1942. Oliver advertised the model as 'the biggest little tractor built'. Unlike the 70, which had a Continental engine, the 60 had a Oliver-Waukesha power unit like the 80 model. This overhead valve four cylinder engine gave the tractor a '1-2 plow' capacity. The 60 featured streamlined styling with a swept-back radiator shield and horizontal louvres to the bonnet sides. The narrow bonnet line ensured that visibility was excellent. The Standard 60 was available on steels or rubber with a choice of wheel options and this example is fitted with front V twin rowcrop wheels and pneumatics all round.
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1941 MASSEY-HARRIS 102 Senior 6cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 252 XUG
Serial No: 365085
The Massey-Harris 101 and 102 Senior tractors were launched in 1941 with Continental engines to replace the earlier Chrysler-powered 101 and 102 Super models. At the same time, slight changes were made to the styling with a new design of engine side-panels. The company retained its much-vaunted 'Twin-Power' feature that provided two different governed engine speeds for drawbar or belt work. The Continental engine fitted to the 102 Senior was the six-cylinder side-valve A-244 and had a four-speed gearbox while power take-off and power lift were optional. This is the standard tractor and a rowcrop version was also available, however only just over 2,350 of the 102 Senior standard tractors were built and this is a very early example because production commenced at serial number 365001. Offered with V5.
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1954 BMB President 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: LSL 448
Serial No: STV 294224
The BMB President was 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. There was also a large choice of matched implements consisting of ploughs, mowers, harrows, ridgers and cultivators. The MKII BMB President (the MKI model never went beyond prototype stage) was launched at the 1950 Royal Show. It was a product of Brockhouse Engineering at Crossens in Lancashire. By 1953 sales of the President were on the increase with tractors being exported abroad with particular interest being shown from Turkey, Ceylon and Africa. However, by 1954 sales were beginning to decline and production eventually ceased in 1955. This tractor is fitted with the hydraulic lift (no link arms), rear-mounted linkage, belt pulley and power take-off. It has the standard agricultural tyres for land work and it is understood to have been in service at Old Trafford cricket ground, alongside lot 267. V5 available.
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1954 BMB President 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: LSL 447
Serial No: STV 287011
The origins of the President can be traced back prior to the Second World War when a London trading organisation known as British Motor Boats (BMB) was importing marine engines and later horticultural tractors from the USA. After the war BMB was taken over by Brockhouse Engineering and the company's activities were moved to Crossens in Lancashire. Brockhouse decided to introduce a light ride-on tractor for market gardeners using a number of proprietary automotive parts including a Morris engine. A large number of President tractors were bought by councils and local authorities for amenity work on parks and sports grounds. The balloon-type agricultural tyre as fitted to this tractor allowed it to work on fine grass, even bowling greens. President tractors with this type of tyre were used to maintain the famous Trafford Park cricket ground in Manchester as late as 1976 where this example is believed to have also been in service. Some photographs of the restoration are available along with a V5.
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1953 DAVID BROWN 25C 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: GSU 363
Serial No: P25 10807
The 25C petrol/paraffin and 25D diesel models were a carryover of the earlier Cropmaster design and were launched at a convention in Harrogate in 1953 as low-specification 'no-frills' models. Built to a price, the 25C was basically a stripped down version of the petrol/paraffin Cropmaster. Nearly 25,000 of the 25 series tractors were built before production ended in 1958. The tractors were popular with small farmers and were also bought as second machines by larger holdings. This early model dates from the first months of production and is more properly known simply as a '25' because the 'C' suffix was not added until later in the production run. Supplied with V5.
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1936 FORDSON Model N - 'Water Washer' 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 815 XUK
Serial No: 800919
Ford tractor production moved to Dagenham during the second half of 1932 but full production did not get under way until the following year. The Dagenham-built Fordson N was mechanically identical to the previous Cork N and still had the water-bath air cleaner. However, the tractor had a new dark blue and orange colour scheme, said to reflect that of the Essex farm cart. The standard agricultural tractor was originally supplied on steel wheels with cleats or spade lugs until 1935 when the Land Utility model was introduced, offering farmers more versatility with a choice of a Firestone, Dunlop or Goodyear pneumatic tyre equipment, this tractor has Firestone rear centres and Dunlop front wheels. Supplied by Crimble of Staines, it dates from 1936, a year when the Fordson recovered much of its market share following an earlier downturn in the farming economy. It was fitted with an adjustable drawbar by the previous owner, the late Bill Froom, who won many prizes with it at ploughing matches. V5 available.
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1938 INTERNATIONAL 10-20 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 496 XUA
Serial No: KC214419
The famous International 10-20 had a massive production run that lasted from 1923 to 1939 and totalled over 216,000 tractors. It was advertised as a 'Triple Power' machine with the ability to transmit power at the drawbar, the pulley and also by a power take-off. The 10-20 was popular with farmers because of its rugged reliability, while drivers praised its uncomplicated design and smooth-running engine. The model was imported into the UK by the International Harvester Company of Great Britain Ltd. This 1938 example has the later style of oil-bath air cleaner, the rear wheels have been replaced with pneumatic tyres using British Dunlop centres. The 'KC' prefix to the serial number indicates that this is a 'Regular' model with the standard tread as opposed to the 'NT' narrow-tread model for orchard work. V5, original 1936 price list and workshop manual are available. Buff log book is supplied with original registration number (GV 7382).
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1939 JOHN DEERE Model 'H' 2cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 454 XUA
Serial No: H-8683
The tractor in the collection is a standard tricycle 'H' with twin front wheels. Other variations included the 'HN' with a single front wheel and the high-clearance 'HNH' and 'HWH' versions. The Model 'H' was a popular addition to the John Deere line and was capable of ploughing and other general-purpose jobs. John Deere claimed that the 'H' would replace the last team of horses on many small farms. Production of the 'H' ended on 6 February 1947. V5 available.
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1946 MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE RTU 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: 495 XUA
Serial No: RTU 414172U
Minneapolis-Moline entered the small tractor market in 1939 with the Model R. Like the Z, the new model was finished in the Prairie Gold livery with MM's 'Visionlined' streamlined styling; the tapered bonnet, narrow fuel tank and offset steering wheel gave the operator clear vision for row-crop work. The tractor had adjustable rear wheels and a number of mounting points for mounted or under-slung equipment. It was offered with power take-off and several wheel arrangements were available. The RTU was the standard Universal R tricycle with a vee front-wheel arrangement. The RTU remained in production until 1954 with some RTU models imported into the UK under the Lend-Lease agreement during the Second World War. V5 supplied.
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1930 TWIN-CITY K-T 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 416 XUA
Serial No: 300267
The Minneapolis-Moline Power Implement Company was formed in 1929 when the Moline Plow Company merged with the Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company and the similarly named Minneapolis Threshing Machine Company. However, the true progenitors of the Minneapolis-Moline line were the Twin City tractors produced by the Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company. One of the transitional models produced after the merger was the Twin City K-T. The designation was an abbreviation of 'Kombination Tractor' - an early attempt to marry a standard tread machine with row-crop features. The first tractor to be entirely designed and produced under the auspices of the MM concern, the K-T was in production from 1929 to 1934. V5 log book supplied.
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1957 NUFFIELD 'Universal Three' 3cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: 3DL 772-552
The 'poppy orange' Nuffield line became a two-model range in 1957 with the launch of the 37bhp three-cylinder 'Universal Three' tractor, identified as the 3DL and powered by the BMC 2.55-litre OEC/2 (OEC/2B with the double clutch) diesel engine. The 'Universal Three' was introduced to compete with the Ferguson FE-35 and Fordson Dexta in the small tractor market, but never achieved the same popularity. It embodied the proven Nuffield concept of general construction with the strong cast-iron mainframe forming a rigid backbone to the tractor, which meant that servicing was simplified.
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1948 INTERNATIONAL Farmall C 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: 414 UXB
Serial No: FC1851
Introduced in 1948, the Farmall C was a late edition to International's 'styled' range of Farmall tractors, the A, B, H and M models, which made their debut almost a decade earlier in 1939. The Farmall C was powered by the same four-cylinder gasoline engine as fitted to the A and B models, but developed slightly more power from an increased engine speed of 1,650 rpm. During the production run, which lasted until 1951, the C was fitted with the improved C-123 engine with a larger bore. Some 79,836 units were built before the Super C replaced the Farmall C in 1951, which later evolved into the Farmall 200. V5 supplied.
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1952 FORDSON E1ADKN Major 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: YSL 210
Serial No: 1217667
The E1A series 'new' Fordson Major was launched in November 1951 to replace the earlier E27N model. The tractor featured a new Empire blue and orange colour scheme, a new overhead-valve engine and a new six-speed transmission and 'Live' Drive was not an option until 1956. This example is the E1ADKN vaporising oil model, which is fairly uncommon as most farmers opted for the superior diesel version of the tractor. The E1ADKN model was dropped in about 1957 from a lack of demand, whereas the petrol version remained an option, but mainly for export territories. V5 available.
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1976 DAVID BROWN 1210 4wd 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: SAH 338R
Serial No: 1210/8/Q11154443
First launched in 1971, the David Brown 1210 was an update of the earlier 1200 model with a three-lever twelve-speed synchromesh gearbox. Four-wheel drive and high-clearance versions were available and with all DB power units, it exhibited good torque, low fuel consumption and easy starting. Launched at the 1975 Royal Smithfield Show to meet the forthcoming UK cab noise regulations, the DB 'Q' cab had a raised floor level, sound-insulated cladding and was supported on rubber mountings. From 1976, David Brown fitted its four-wheel drive models with a German Kramer axle, identified by the large casing. This was a high-clearance unit which necessitated the rear final-drive units being rotated to keep the tractor level. This is an original example with V5 log book.
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1938 ALLIS-CHALMERS Model 'WF' 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: FAF 601
Serial No: WF1204
The Model 'WF' represented the middle of the Allis-Chalmers range for over a decade from the late 1930s. It was a four-wheel standard-tread version of the 'WC' rowcrop tractor. Designed as a 'two-plow' model, the 'WF' was also easily adapted for orchard work. Some 1,900 'WF' tractors were produced before the model was restyled in 1940. None were built in 1943 due to a shortage of materials but production resumed in 1944 and the last 'WF' (No. 8353) was built in 1951. The 'WF' was available on both steel wheels and rubber tyres. Several were imported into the UK through the lend-lease scheme in the Second World War and it proved to be a dependable machine. The tractor in the collection is fitted with pneumatic tyres, wheel weights and belt pulley. HPI check indicates an active registration number but no V5 exists.
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1956 ALLIS-CHALMERS D-270 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 432 XUD
Serial No: D270-15267
The Allis-Chalmers D-270 was the first tractor to go into full production at Allis's British facility at Essendine. This former Sale-Tilney factory near Stamford was acquired by Allis-Chalmers Great Britain Ltd in 1950. Launched in September 1954, the D-270 was basically an upgrade of the earlier Model 'EB' with new styling. The D-270 had slightly different styling to the 'EB' with enclosed tinwork above the torque tube and steering column. A driver's platform was fitted above the rear working parts for convenience and safety. An interchangeable hitch permitted the use of three-point implements but retained the advantages of Allis's single-point line of draft. The D-270 was replaced by the D-272 in 1957. This tractor is the petrol/paraffin version supplied new by Ernest Doe & Sons of Ulting and is offered for sale with V5.
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1947 CASE Model VAC 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: 824 XUK
Serial No: VAC5162976
Although not seen in the UK, the Case VAC Series was a very popular small tractor in the USA. Introduced in 1942 it was designed to compete against the John Deere Model H, the Allis-Chalmers Model B and the International Farmall A. A strike at Case's plants during 1946 meant that the VA Series was the only Case tractor built for around fifteen months and nearly 150,000 were made during a fourteen year production run. This straight petrol model is fitted with electric start, power take-off and has V5 documentation.
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1940 INTERNATIONAL Farmall H 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 481 XUD
Serial No: FBHV241971X3
The Farmall H, the replacement for the earlier F-20 model, was the middle model in International's 'styled' range of Farmall tractors introduced in 1939; in terms of power, it slotted into the range between the smaller A and B models and the larger Farmall M. The Farmall H was an incredibly successful tractor and over 400,000 were made before production ended in 1954. Very many were imported to the UK and it is not an uncommon tractor in Britain, where the Farmalls dominated the rowcrop market with John Deere's A and B models during the wartime and immediate post-war years. This example with the twin front-wheel arrangement was not as popular in Britain as the single front-wheel layout that was favoured by the farmers in eastern England. V5 supplied.
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1953 MASSEY-HARRIS Pony 820V 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: 479 XUD
Serial No: 10442
The French Massey-Harris factory was established at Marquette-les-Lille in November 1925 to build hay equipment. Production increased dramatically after the Second World War and Massey-Harris put plans in motion to implement tractor manufacture at Marquette. An agreement was finally reached with the French government to put a version of the North American Pony into production in 1951 with 2,400 tractors being built that first year. The early 811 and 812 ('8' being the prefix for French-built MH equipment) tractors were superseded by the 820 model at about the time of the Massey-Harris-Ferguson merger in 1953. The 820V in the collection is a vineyard model with a four-cylinder Simca petrol engine, and is supplied with a V5 log book.
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1943 MINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE ZTS 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: 492 XUA
Serial No: ZTS 612199S
The ZTS was finished in the new Prairie Gold livery with MM's 'Visionlined' streamlined styling consisting of a tapered bonnet, narrow fuel tank and offset steering wheel to give the operator clear vision for row-crop work. It was offered with a mechanical power lift, belt pulley and power take-off. This ZTS is the 'standard' version of the Universal Z and is seen here in good ex-farm condition with pneumatic tyres all round, the surface rust has combined with the general patina of the paintwork to give a good used look. It is offered for sale with V5 documentation.
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1969 NUFFIELD 4/65 4cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: MAV 658G (expired)
Serial No: 65N/1501/126635
The 3/45 and 4/65 models were arguably the final incarnation of the established Nuffield concept, embodying much of the mechanical lineage, but sweeping away tradition with more modern styling and new sheet metalwork, heralding the eventual introduction of the Leyland range. The 4/65 was ergonomically designed with the throttle control and instrument panel grouped beneath the steering wheel. The handbrake was also moved alongside the mudguard and the steering geometry was improved and simplified. This tractor was supplied by the Scottish main dealer, Neil Ross (Tractors) Ltd, and in very good condition with maybe some cosmetic restoration over the years.
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1954 INTERNATIONAL Farmall Super FC-C 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: 491 UXB
Serial No: SFC04251
Although badged as a Farmall C, this tractor is actually the French-built Farmall Super FC-C. This model, built at the St Dizier factory, replaced the earlier Super FC, which had the American C-123 engine, in 1953. The Super FC-C had the FC-123 French-built engine, which was made at St Dizier. During the mid-1960s, St Dizier became International's transmissions plant for the European market. In April 2001, CNH sold St Dizier to ARGO, owners of the Landini and McCormick brands. The factory became McCormick's headquarters for operations in France and main manufacturing base for transmissions. The tractor in the collection is fitted with the optional electric start, lights, 'Touch Control' hydraulics and rear wheel weights. It was restored in 2004 and is fitted with good pneumatic tyres all round. V5 log book available.286 <\i>1941 JOHN DEERE Model 'BW' 2cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: ERT 177
Serial No: 122887
The John Deere 'B' was the ubiquitous American rowcrop tractor. Called 'Poppin' Johnnys' or 'John Pops' - both were terms of endearment for a simple two-cylinder tractor that captured the hearts of rowcrop farmers on both sides of the Atlantic. To English eyes, the rowcrop Deeres were unorthodox machines with their high stance, narrow-waisted design and unusual horizontal engines. It was the resonance of the exhaust beat of these two-cylinder motors that gave the tractors the distinctive 'pop' and their affectionate name. Although built in 1941, this tractor was not registered until 1942 after arriving in East Suffolk through the wartime lend-lease scheme and was acquired from Suffolk farmers E J Barker & Sons of Stowmarkert. It is offered for sale in its working clothes, straight tinwork and good pneumatic tyres all round. V5 available.
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DAVID BROWN 50TD 6cylinder CRAWLER TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: TAD/6/56/10371
The 50TD was the six-cylinder model in David Brown's crawler range. It entered production in 1952 as the Trackmaster Diesel 50 with DB's new AD6 diesel engine, a six-speed gearbox and controlled-differential steering, which was a carryover from the company's wartime involvement with tank developments. In 1953, the tractor was re-badged as the 50TD to bring it inline with the other revised models in the DB range with minor improvements to the design. This 56in-gauge model was built in May/June 1954. This tractor has undergone a recent restoration.
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1951 FORDSON E27N Major 'rowcrop' 4cylinder petrol/paraffin TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: N/A
This 1951 example has the improved vaporiser, which provided a quicker warm-up and changeover from petrol to vaporising oil, as well as better idling and increased economy. The tractor is also fitted with the single-lever Smith hydraulic lift, which is driven from the top of the gearbox via a dog clutch; the lever is moved to the right to raise the implement and then automatically returns to the neutral position when the lift is completed. It also has a belt pulley and the 12-volt optional electrical system with a battery, generator and starter motor. Offered with original instruction manual.
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1950 ALLIS-CHALMERS Model 'EB' (Perkins P3) 3cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg No: 813 XUK
Serial No: EB104567
During 1954, the Perkins P3 three-cylinder diesel engine was introduced as an alternative to the four-cylinder petrol/paraffin engine fitted to the Allis-Chalmers Model 'EB' tractor assembled at Totton, near Southampton. The 'English B' or 'EB' was a British version of the American Model 'B' tractor with a 'straight' adjustable front axle rather than a bowed axle as fitted to the Milwaukee version. The P3 was also offered as a conversion for existing petrol/paraffin models of both the British and American Model 'B' tractors. This restored example is badged with the familiar Perkins Diesel emblem on the front grille. A V5 is available.
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1969 DAVID BROWN 780 Selectamatic Narrow 3cylinder diesel TRACTOR
Reg no: RES 802J (expired)
Serial No:780/VA/645111/S
Manufactured from June 1969 until December 1971, the David Brown 780 narrow tractor was a compact, powerful and versatile machine for operating in confined areas. It was ideally suited for orchards, vineyards, hop fields, market gardens and similar locations where working space was limited. Its low overall height and reduced width meant that it could also be used in greenhouses, piggeries and other farm buildings. Just under 650 were made, making this a very desirable and uncommon variant. In addition, it was featured on the May 2007 edition of Tractor & Machinery magazine. Appearing to be in very original condition this tractor was formerly part of a private collection belonging to John and Geoff Goodman from Hampshire, having spent much of its working life in Perthshire. It was purchased at the Cambridge Vintage Sale in 2007.
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1950 NEWMAN AN3 10hp 4cylinder petrol TRACTOR
Reg No: N/A
Serial No: N/A
The light tractors made by Newman Industries of Grantham in Lincolnshire were based on the three-wheeled Kendall-Beaumont design. The Kendall Model AN light tractor, launched in 1945, was designed by Denis Kendall MP. It was manufactured under the name of Grantham Productions Ltd until this concern ceased trading. Newman Industries from Yate, near Bristol, bought the Grantham business in March 1948. It refurbished the wartime factory and re-launched the tricycle design as the Newman tractor.
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1952 COUNTY FULL TRACK Model Z 4cylinder diesel CRAWLER TRACTOR
Reg No: FBT 209D
Serial No: 1246309
County No: CTFB 5624
County introduced its crawler conversion of the Fordson tractor on the E27N model in 1948, and this machine evolved into the 'Z' model in late 1951 following the introduction of the 'new' Major skid unit. The running gear was entirely of County's own design and manufacture; because the crawler had no conventional final-drive cases, larger than usual sprockets were fitted to the half-shafts with front idlers to match. County also used its own design of pin-and-bush tracks. This example appears to be an earlier restoration having developed an authentic patination over a period of time. Both V5 and buff log book together with engine instruction book are available.
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