Tractor & Machinery

Tractor & Machinery (T&M) is a 132-page publication on sale every four weeks. Its focus is tractors from the 1960s to the 1990s, reflecting an era of tremendous change in machinery – from the days when agriculture was a major employer, through to the time when new technology transformed farming forever. T&M features the popular makes and models, but also covers some of the more unusual tractors and implements. Each issue has exclusive owners’ stories, historical profiles and restorations, plus the latest news and auction results. For those with hands-on knowledge, there’s a dedicated workshop section with essential practical advice and tips. T&M was launched in 1994 and has gone from strength to strength, with fans the world over. Tractor & Machinery is published 13 times a year

The generation game • All hobbies adapt and change, but the signs in the world of agricultural heritage look encouraging

NEWS • Attending this year’s Farm Business Innovation show could highlight ways to diversify and strengthen your farm business

Fantastic 4000! • The Ford Force 4000 proved to be a top-seller for Ford and, as Chris Graham explains, can represent a great, first tractor option for those new to the hobby

Trailblazer • Jonathan Whitlam celebrates the IH 434’s 60th anniversary year, and laments the fact that we don’t see more of these capable tractors at show these days

MODERN OF THE MONTH: MASSEY FERGUSON 3085 • With one eye on the future, we spotlight another interesting, newer tractor that could well have classic potential

An uplifting tale • Jonathan Whitlam charts the fascinating story of the potato harvester, and how it's been refined over the years

Letters

WHIZZ KIDS!

Zetors star at Tractorfest • Peter Love reports on the amazing, 80 years of Zetor display that was one of the highlights at Newby Hall this year

Aberdeenshire celebration • Fergies were very much to the fore at the Bon Accord Steam & Vintage Fair, as Hugh Dougherty reports

Down memory lane • Jonathan Whitlam reflects on a sugar beet harvesting experiment in Suffolk that seemed like a good idea at the time

Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, 2026 • Ben Pike preview's this year's not-to-be-missed tractor extravaganza, taking place at the Newark Showground in early November

Hands across the water • David Vaughan reports on a momentous weekend when Sussex enthusiasts celebrated with their French counterparts in Normandy

County and the RNLI • PART 4

Fuelling know-how • DIESEL FUELLING BACK TO BASICS TRACTOR FUEL SYSTEMS EXPLAINED

Lamborghini 1R • Ben Phillips corrects some minor damage on the tractor's cowl extension panel, and gives the headlights some much needed attention

A Major project • With leaking seals replaced and no other mechanical issues found, the two halves of the project Major are reunited, as Chris Graham reports

Having a wheel good time! • Ever wondered how best to paint a tired old tractor wheel?

Zetor 3045 • Ben Phillips is relieved to have finally managed to remove the 3045's flywheel, enabling him to clean behind it

TRACTOR MART • HJ Pugh's recent sale in Ledbury saw just over 150 quality tractors go under the hammer, as Peter Love reports

How to buy at auction • Peter Love explains what to do, and what not to do

Are working events the key for younger enthusiasts?