The UK's Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Show

20–21 January 2027, NEC, Birmingham

Event Details

Two JCB Fastrac 4220's run up reliable hours

Over the past six years, two JCB Fastrac 4220s have clocked up almost 14,000 hours for one Oxfordshire farmer and contractor. But how have they performed? Geoff Ashcroft reports.

clock • 7 min read
(Left) Chris Cox and son Ted say both tractors have proved to be great all-rounders for the fleet.
Image:

(Left) Chris Cox and son Ted say both tractors have proved to be great all-rounders for the fleet.

When Ted Cox had a JCB Fastrac on demonstration over six years ago, it divided opinion among the team at JTW Cox's Folly Farm, Beckley, Oxfordshire. As dad Chris Cox explains, the first demonstration...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Machinery

Stewart trailers CTIS system provies soil protection boost for Scottish carrot grower
Machinery

Stewart trailers CTIS system provies soil protection boost for Scottish carrot grower

Central tyre inflation is being used to good effect on trailer as well as tractor tyres

Jane Carley
clock 23 October 2026 • 5 min read
Opinion: Growing calories doesn't make enough money
Machinery

Opinion: Growing calories doesn't make enough money

Toby Whatley
Toby Whatley
clock 20 October 2026 • 2 min read
Michelin EvoBib proves its worth on road and in the field
Machinery

Michelin EvoBib proves its worth on road and in the field

A new tyre tread concept looks to help one Bedfordshire farming business balance road performance with field traction. James Huyton reports.

James Huyton
James Huyton
clock 20 October 2026 • 3 min read