Tractor & Farming Heritage

BUYING AN ORIGINAL TRACTOR

Last time I looked at buying an unrestored tractor and advised what to look for in a sometimes-rusty relic. But what if you fancy a tractor that’s original and untouched? Let’s have a look at a few I’ve come across at various events and that I’ve actually worked on.

Appreciation

For those of you who know me and have read my articles in the various tractor magazines Kelsey Publishing produce, you’ll know I love making tractors look good and work right. While I love getting my spray gun out and getting a nice shine on a tractor, I can still appreciate an original example.

A couple of years ago, a customer brought his Fordson Major to me after I had

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