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County Takes On Muir-Hill
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County Takes On Muir-Hill

It is not every day you see a tug o’ war between a County and a Muir-Hill, but this was the case when Jane Brooks took time out from farming to visit Tim Pearman’s Ford collection at Astwood Bank in Worcestershire.

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6 mins  |
February - March 2017
Oops! I've Bought A Tractor
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Oops! I've Bought A Tractor

Alan Barnes talks to a man who made an accidental purchase.

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7 mins  |
February - March 2017
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A Great War Survivor

It is not often that you get to see rare old working farm equipment. Ian Linch invited me to see the restored Fordson Model F that he and his wife purchased some 18 months ago, writes Gary Hawkins. Along with me, Karen Wheeler whose family had stored the tractor previously was invited to see Henry the Model F make a grand entrance into Ian’s yard, running as sweetly as it had when new some 99 years ago.

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7 mins  |
April - May 2017
Start'em Young
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Start'em Young

The Scottish Borders has an enviable reputation as a hotbed for classic Ford tractors in original condition. Bob Weir went to meet Sean Campbell, and his Ford 4000.

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6 mins  |
February - March 2017
Good As New
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Good As New

Chris McCullough finds a TW-25 that has recorded just 865 hours in 33 years.

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3 mins  |
April - May 2017
We Don't Know What Is Out There
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We Don't Know What Is Out There

Mike & Julie Blenkinsop search their archives and find some rare images of the Fordson-based Neal Pelican grab-loader.

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2 mins  |
April - May 2017
...And Still They Work
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...And Still They Work

David Reed finds a Pelican in a coalyard. Is it still capable?

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3 mins  |
April - May 2017