Regulars

3 Welcome

12 News
What’s going on in the world of tractors.

22 Five Furrows:order of the day
After what has been described as the longest and coldest winter for more than 30 years during which ploughing matches up and down the country have been cancelled, it was good to travel to Brayton Barff near Selby in March.

60 Tractor Talk
Your views and product reviews.

64 Model World

74 Never refuse a challenge
As January releases its icy grip on the weather Graham Hampstead finds he has plenty on his plate - not least the rebuild of a Fergie which has stood in bits for 14 years!

82 It’s time to slow down little tractor...
Jo Roberts takes a look at a fast and furious Fordson, which has just had the wind taken out of its sails!

86 Ploughing throughice and snow
It took a lot more than the extreme conditions of this winter to put off the determined lot at the Highlands of Fife Ploughing Match.

129 Rare Breeds
No. 74 Orpington Poultry

130 Next Month
Preview of the June issue of Tractor magazine.

Your tractors

6 Gemma’s pride
Pete Kelly visits young Gemma Pulsford and her family, to learn all about the show-winning 1962 Fordson Dexta that she restored under the guidance of her granddad, David Scurlock.

18 Finding the marque (Part 1)
One of the most popular classic tractors in the UK is the Massey Ferguson 135, a model Ben Phillips hopes to own one day - but for now he contents himself with their restoration for other people.

32 This one’s for keeps
Bill Burrows had to sell his first David Brown 25D to fund his next 25D venture - but what a find it proved to be.

36 The Mighty Atom
Our technical correspondent takes a look at the Caterpillar D2, which he claims is almost worth buying for the starting procedure alone.

40 Two-headed tractor
The Diffco, a one-off twin-engined prototype from the late 1960s. And you thought the Doe Triple D was unique...

44 Family favourite
How many times do we hear the comment ‘ah, the old things are the best’; Staffordshire Moorland farmer, Harry Sale, explains why he prefers his trusted Leyland tractor.

50 Lanz masterpiece
Tractor magazine visits north Essex to look at a post-war interim 1954 semi-diesel Lanz HE tractor that took a considerable amount to understand and restore.

54 A tale of two Masseys
We look at two very fine examples from the Massey Ferguson stable. Ray Cleggett’s MF 135 and his nephew Dennis Belton’s MF 35, which have benefitted from their TLC - Tractor Loving Care.

68 International: my tractor of choice
Alan Dodd first took a liking to International tractors after leaving school at 15 in 1969 to begin his working career.

Farming heritage

26 What’s the alternative?
Tractors haven’t always been diesels - Pete Henshaw relates the fascinating history (and possible future) of alternative fuels.

46 Off the radar
With this ultra rare Massey Harris 82 Row Crop coming to light near Edinburgh, Peter Small takes the opportunity to delve into its history.

78 Rotary cultivators power up
Although rotary cultivation was taking place in the 19th century it wasn’t until the middle of the 20th century that powered versions made the industry take off.

128 Farming Focus: Head of the herd
Aberdeen Angus is a breed of cattle synonymous with quality meat and is a worldwide brand these days - we take a look at the history of the breed.

In the workshop

72 Workshop: Repairinga puncture
It’s easy on a pushbike, a bowl of water and a patch, but on a Massey Ferguson 1200? Similar method but you need a bigger bowl!

Marketplace

90 Diary Dates
What’s on in 2010.

94 Road runs, rallies and ploughing events round up

102 Tractor Price Index
Veteran, vintage and classic tractor values: Fendt - Marshall.

106 Sales & Marketplace News
Around the auctions.

Regulars

3 Welcome

12 News
What’s going on in the world of tractors.

22 Five Furrows:order of the day
After what has been described as the longest and coldest winter for more than 30 years during which ploughing matches up and down the country have been cancelled, it was good to travel ....