Classic Massey & Ferguson Enthusiast

Classic Massey & Ferguson enthusiast Kelsey Media The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL Editor: Peter Love E-mail: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk Sub Editor: Caroline Watson Art Editor: Philip Silk Tel: Talk Media Sales - 01732 445325

E-mail: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk Post: CM&Fe, Kelsey Publishing Ltd. The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL Well, life has certainly been different over this summer and we are not out of the woods by any means over Covid-19. Howe

E-mail: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk Post: CM&Fe, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL Graham Dell and Ted Lakes were due to set out on a 2,500-mile charity expedition around the UK on their tractors in July,

Massey Ferguson has announced the introduction of its new Massey Ferguson 4700M Series, which includes three new models in this range, from 82–100hp. They carry the all-new Dyna-2, 24 x 24 Powershift speedmatching transmission, with the optional ‘Bra

It is with great sadness and much regret that the Cheffins vintage team has taken the decision to cancel the Harrogate Vintage Sale on Saturday 22 August, but the sale is set to return in 2021. Cheffins chairman, Bill King says: “The Harrogate Vintag

Wow! Here is a tractor that you won’t have to do much to by all accounts: this Massey-Harris 333 standard. It runs a treat and the brakes have all been sorted out and relined, so it stops now. The paintwork and mechanical condition are correct and se

If the Covid-19 situation stays as it is at present, then the annual Tingely’s Trundle and Vehicle Day will go ahead on Sunday 4 October at Bodle Street Green Village Hall, East Sussex BN27 4UB, says Peter Love. All vintage vehicle owners are very we

The Government are reintroducing MOTs from 1 August, cutting short the sixmonth test exemption introduced on 30 March in response to the Covid-19 lockdown. The Government had put in place an extension to tests for half a year and warned motorists tha

There is a shortage of good restored Massey Ferguson 135s, judging by the number of phone calls I have received in the last month. A very early example (completed in February 1965) with swept-back axle, which was first shown at the Smithfield Show in

We were hoping that the biggest rally in Scotland this year, which was scheduled to take place on 13 September at Scone Palace, Perth, would go ahead, but sadly it’s been called off. The event features steam, tractors, commercial vehicles, cars and m

We are always delighted to receive your letters, e-mails and pictures on whatever tractor related items you like! Please E-mail: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk, tel: 01323833125 or post: Peter Love, Ed CM&FE, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Ya

Good to have a chat with you on Monday evening. Here are a few words in support of Chris Clack and different makes of tyres for MF 35s. Judging has often caused controversy in the past and I am sure it will continue to do so in the future. However, I

I just thought I would send in this picture of my son Nathan’s Massey Ferguson 155, which we will be restoring very shortly. The plan is to do an engine service, replace hoses in the water and air filter systems, tidy up the front grill, put in a new

We are always delighted to receive your letters, e-mails and pictures on whatever tractor related items you like! Letters Please E-mail: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk, tel: 01323833125 or post: Peter Love, Ed CM&FE, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs C

Neville Barbour raises some interesting issues in his letter published in the July/August edition of the magazine. With regard to the specific rear fenders on an MF 135 tractor fitted with a Duplex cab, it must be remembered that this was a very low

This is my sister Emily and brother Thomas who is standing beside the farm’s Massey Ferguson 35X. I came across your magazine and thought this picture would be nice, as it shows the younger generation of ladies also involved. Name and address supplie

Our hands on DIY guide for your next workshop project Undoing six bolts got the assembly off the flywheel, along with some shims, which were put safe; these would need a good clean as they had also been doused in black oil. When the flywheel was expo

E-mail: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk Post: CM&Fe, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL Well the full lockdown is over for the moment at least, and the way ahead is here. Howard Pugh must have been the first p

There were 250 people, who were social distancing, at the H. J. Pugh live and online annual collective sale on Saturday 20 June. However, many online bidders chose to stay at home and there was much activity in this department. The tractors were a mi

H. J. Pugh attracted over 3,000 online bidders at his first sale back after the lockdown. It all happened at Hazle Meadows on Saturday 13 June, when the Frank Mear/Doug Mole sale took place. The highlights here were the Doug Mole, very late indeed Fe

Spotted in the Mecum Auctions Gone Farmin’ Sale on 17-20 June at Davenport, Iowa was this 1990 Massey Ferguson 240, which was totally immaculate and sold for £7,300 on the day – a tad disappointing considering its condition.

E-mail: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk Post: CM&Fe, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL The 20 May Euro Auctions sale saw a total of 68 tractors go under the hammer at their Leeds base, although with the conti

There was certainly buoyant bidding on Monday 18 May – and it was the same for the June and 6 July sales as well – for the first Cambridge Machinery Sale to be held online only by Cheffins since lockdown started on 23 March. The live webcast auction

Please send your events for 2020 to E-mail: cmfe.ed@kelsey.co.uk To avoid disappointment, please check the details listed with the company, or organisers conducting the sale before setting out. August - December 2020 22 – Auction of Toys & Models. 10