Backbone of Britain: Family feels the pull of tractor power

What started out as a hobby for Simon Harpley, has now become a major passion for sons, Matt and Chris, as they lead the next generation of tractor pullers. Lucy Baxter finds out more.

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Backbone of Britain: Family feels the pull of tractor power

What started out as a hobby for Simon Harpley, has now become a major passion for sons, Matt and Chris, as they lead the next generation of tractor pullers. Lucy Baxter finds out more. Tractor pulling...

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