Tractor & Farming Heritage
May 2007
Celebrating the history and development of the tractor
5 Welcome Its with a heavy heart that the editor remembers Jeff Bloom, a fine friend to many and an accomplished contributor to Tractor. 6 Its a tractor, Charlie Brown Dubbed Snoopy after the famous Charles Schulz canine cartoon character, the articulated International 3588 is an equal-wheeler classic with a difference. 10 No time to lose! Ben Phillips set himself a really tough schedule when his dad gave him a Ferguson FE35 that had been sheeted for over 10 years to restore for himself. 14 Classical virtues In our Ford 5000 buyers guide, Jane Brooks goes through the points to consider if youre thinking about buying one of these popular classics. 18 Spares galore! The well-liked Ford 1000-series tractors are sought after by a growing number of enthusiasts - and the spare parts situation is excellent. 20 Thirsty work! Now in the hands of Gerald Gregory, a rare Vickers Aussie is fired up for our technical editor. 25 Tractor World Show The Tractor World Show at Malvern never fails to attract large crowds, and despite difficult ground conditions after torrential rain, this years event was no exception. 30 Out of retirement! Jenny Peters finds a 1965 International Harvester BTD-6 still earning its keep in Staffordshire. 35 News 42 Six pots long! It started with childhood memories and a blue and grey New Power Fordson Major at the farm where Nick Cadds father worked, and ended with a fine six-cylinder conversion that looks good, sounds great and goes like the wind. 46 Against the clock For his first restoration, Tony Adams chose a John Deere 3130 with holes in the cab floor - and he had just three months to do it. Pete Henshaw reports. 50 Try it - then youll know! Why get up at 6am to trudge up and down a muddy field behind, or even on, a horticultural tractor? Geoff Ravenhall has the answer. 53 Letters 54 Reviews 56 Sharp looks, solid reliability Joe Dixon became an immediate fan of the Massey-Ferguson 135 when it was introduced because, as well as its sharp new styling, it continued the proud traditions of the grey Fergusons and MF35s that preceded it, writes David Bowers. 62 The Cork connection Built in Cork, found in woods in the Pyrenees and restored at Telford, Margaret Baddams 1921 Fordson F has certainly led an eventful life, writes Pete Henshaw. 66 That Loewy touch Its impossible to overstate Raymond Loewys enormous contribution to the crisp, clean look of International Harvesters tractors of the 1940s and 50s, and much else besides, says Mike Teanby. 71 Letters from America! Michael Hart, the proud owner of a 1945 Farmall H in superb original condition, and a well-restored BN thats five years its senior, underlines the timeless appeal of his Loewy-designed gems. 74 Dexta puzzle Graham Hampstead comes across an unusual oil leak on a Fordson Dexta. 75 Tractor Talk 76 A long, long road a-winding Peter Studlery and Noel Morris are the best of friends - and their well-travelled Fords, a 3000 and a 4000, road it far and wide. Pete Kelly reports. 80 Grubbing out the gremlins With the engine well and truly sorted, the final stage of the mechanical overhaul of the Howes familys Ferguson FE35 centres around the drum brakes, axles and pto shaft. 83 The Horsemen An old picture hanging on Jock Stewarts wall is the cue for a thought-provoking essay. 84 Modern tractor news 86 Its as plain as black and white... ...and sometimes brown and grey as well. Polly Pullar writes about the omnipresent Border Collie. 90 International standards Our technical editors impressions of Brian Graves International W9 can be summed up in one word - faultless! 95 In a mad hig about a tractor service van Graham Hampstead is finishing off a shepherds hut, restoring a Dexta and trying to get a hybrid crawler running - so what does he do? Rushes off to buy the makings of a service van! 97 All our yesterdays Now well settled into its new premises at Reading, the Museum of English Rural Life is a treasure trove of farming artefacts, literature and photography. 100 Subscribe to Tractor... ...and make sure you never miss another copy of your favourite tractor and farming heritage magazine. 102 Diary Dates 111 Rare Breeds Factfile 112 There were 10 in a shed... Jo Roberts visits Haydn Morris at Ruthin, North Wales, to look at his tractor collection. 115 Tractor Marketplace If youre buying or selling tractors or associated equipment, this is the place to look.
5 Welcome Its with a heavy heart that the editor remembers Jeff Bloom, a fine friend to many and an accomplished contributor to Tractor. 6 Its a tractor, Charlie Brown Dubbed Snoopy after the famous Charles Schulz canine cartoon character, the articulated International 3588 is an equal-wheeler classic with a di....
