PRACTICAL PULLER

Ron Targett from Shrewsbury is a retired factory worker and has been a big fan of Fordson tractors for many years. He has always had a practical bent and when he retired was looking for a hobby.

“I needed a vehicle to pull my trailers, and a tractor seemed the ideal solution,” he explained. “I’ve always liked Ford vehicles, and a Fordson seemed the best choice.”

Blue choice

Ron was considering either a Dexta or Major, with the proviso the tractor had a cab. “I’m not getting any younger and wanted to be protected from the weather,” said Ron, who is a member of the County of Shropshire Steam Engine Society (COSSES). “I didn’t want a big tractor, and it had to run on diesel. My son