Tractor & Farming Heritage magazine celebrates the development of the farm tractor from its historical roots, right up to the present day. Presenting an unrivalled combination of in-depth technical features along with monthly news and reports on developments within the industry. Tractor & Farming Heritage is aided by an expert team and enthusiastic contributors – transporting readers back to days gone by, while keeping them up to date with spectacular restoration projects. Meet the owners and restorers and discover all the latest from vintage and modern scenes. Led by an expert team of enthusiast contributors, Tractor transports readers back to days gone by, while keeping them up to date with spectacular restoration projects. All this is topped off with a burst of in-depth technical features and monthly reports on the many developments in the tractor and farming machinery world.

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Tractor & Farming Heritage

THE TRACTOR THAT WON THE WAR • If you want a tractor with personality, pedigree, the reputation of helping a nation during wartime and that has stood the test of time then look no further than the Fordson N.

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL • Andy Burroughs owns one of the smallest John Deeres ever, a 1940 Model L.

THE THATCHED ROOF • All over the world, early civilisations have built all manner of homes and shelters from all sorts of thatch.

TRICKED-OUT TRACTORS

JCB CUSTOMER’S JOY

VITAL FUNDING FOR GDSF

£25M BOOST FOR FARMERS

Snippets

RECORDS ROLL AT ELDERBURN SALE • Rare and unique tractors attract a worldwide audience as David and Joyce Symington downsize their collection.

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Machines that made history RENAULT PE TRACTOR • Renault tractor production began as a direct result of the introduction of battlefield tanks during the First World War. Post-war the PE became the company’s first tractor designed for wheels rather than tracks.

NEWARK NOSTALGIA • With the much-loved Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show cancelled this year, we’ve searched the archives to look at some shows from years gone by.

OLD SCHOOL HAYMAKING • What better way to make haymaking feel more like a traditional harvest than with this Super Dexta and Jones Mk 10 baler pairing.

In the FARMING 1950 NEWS • The new Trusty Steed comes on the market with a whole new range of features.

TractorTalk • We want your news, views, and pictures: Write to us at Tractor & Farming Heritage, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL or email tony.hoyland@kelsey.co.uk

GOODBYE OLD FRIEND

GARNERING THE CROPS • PART ONE: The life and times of Henry Garner and his involvement in the early tractor years.

NEVER SAY NEVER • Graham Hampstead inadvertently finds himself doing one of his least favourite jobs whilst helping out a friend.

SPILL CUT OFF TIMING • After an engine rebuild and in particular, if you are fitting a new timing chain, it’s worth checking the injector pump timing on a diesel tractor.

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Sales dates • COVID-19 - At the time of going to press there is uncertainty about outdoor sales taking place over the next few months, because of the coronavirus, but some online sales are still planned, so please check details beforehand.

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