Classic machinery

David Brown was once a name synonymous with pioneering developments in tractor design, including the UK’s first factory-fitted 4WD system. Simon Henley reports.

The Massey Ferguson 1200 was manufactured in Britain from 1972 until 1979. Recognised by MF enthusiasts today as an icon of its era, Simon Henley explores more about the history and development of this tractor.

Cheffins’ July vintage and classic auction saw more than 1,300 lots of vintage and classic tractors, machinery, motorcycles, cars and collector’s items go under the hammer at its sale ground in Sutton, near Ely. The sale

Classic tractors took centre stage at the latest Cheffins vintage sale, that saw more than 2,000 lots up for sale for the first time since lockdown restriction were eased. Alex Heath reports.

It nearly never got bought in the first place. It also nearly got sold. But through various circumstances, an early Case IH MX120 has become a firm farming family favourite.

A classic Fendt 395GT tool carrier is helping keep a lid on depreciation for one arable farm, which uses the 25-year-old tractor with an equally historic Knight Laser sprayer. Geoff Ashcroft reports.