Tractor Collection (page 12)

Southend ground staff prepare the pitch before the FA Cup tie match against Manchester City. January 1956

Princess Michael of Kent sits on tractor at Smithfield Show December 1984

Woman modelling beachwear in a field during harvest

A Waaf driving a tractor tows a RAF Hudson bomber and its crew back to their dispersal following a mission over Germany

Contestants in a beach beauty competition at Skegness 26th July 1960

A woman at work cultivating rich black farmland soil in the English countryside. 28th July 1942

An RAF Handley Page H. P. O / 400 bomber of 207 Squadron with its wings folded back is
An RAF Handley Page H.P. O/400 bomber of 207 Squadron with its wings folded back is pulled across the aerodrome at Ligescourt. 29th August 1918

Haymaking in full swing on a farm at Finham, adjoining the Leamington Road, provides a rural scene only a few miles from the centre of Coventry 22nd June 1962

Womens land army harvesting oats. August 1941 P003941

Exhibits are put in place at Earls Court for the Royal Smithfield Show. There are two sections, one for the machinery where everything is spick and span and cleaners going to and fro

Fashion - Misc. : Farmer Tims spring show. Yorkshire farmer Tim Elmhirat chucked away
Fashion - Misc.: Farmer Tims spring show. Yorkshire farmer Tim Elmhirat chucked away his wellies on Tuesday May 12 and stepped into the spotlight as a male model

Mrs. Moss a livestock farmer seen here driving a Ferguson tractor around the farm. 1954

Mrs. Moss a livestock farmer seen here driving a Ferguson tractor around the farm. 1954

Schoolchildren paid an educational visit to Mr Harold Greens 300-acre dairy farm at Walsgrave, Coventry. 13th July 1967

Grumman G-159 Gulfstream I N1000 (msn 109), of Swiflite Aircraft Corporation, leased to the John Deere Tractor Company, at Waterloo Airport in Iowa in 1966. Date: 1966

Combat Engineer Tractor
A Royal engineers Combat Engineer Tractor, on its road transporter, at the British Army Equipment Exhibition, held at Aldershot from 23-27 June 1980. Date: 1980

Sikorsky CH-53A Stallion 153302
United States Marine Corps - Sikorsky CH-53A Stallion 153302 (msn 65071, unit code MS, call-sign 484) of HMH-769, at Naval Air Station North Island, near San Diego, for an air display. Date: 1975

Duke of York, The Netley Belle, Duke of Norfolk engines
A line-up of traction engines at The 1958 Worcester rally: Duke of York - Fowler. 10 Nhp Compound, Crane Engine, KD 2826, (number 17106), built in 1928

Kaiserliche Marine - Friedrichshafen FF. 34 117
Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial German Navy) - Friedrichshafen FF.34 117. The sole FF.34 was converted to the FF.44, with a tractor engine in the nose of a normal fuselage, retaining the serial 117

Curtiss Model G Army Tractor - Signal Corps No. 21
Curtiss Model G Army Tractor Signal Corps No.21. The first tractor aircraft for the Signal Corps, all previous aircraft having been pushers. Date: circa 1913

Curtiss Beachy Tractor biplane. Lincoln Beachey, a reknowned American display and aerobatic pilot worked for Curtiss until 1911 and required a new aircraft to carry on with his own air-show flying

Garrett Showmans Road Locomotive 33353, The Chough, at Redruth steam rally (later converted to Tractor). Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston

Garrett Tractor 34789, Queenie - later Cornish Star
Garrett Tractor 34789, Queenie (later Cornish Star), at Redruth steam rally. :- Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston

Foden Tractor 13454, Samantha at Redruth steam rally. Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13454 Built: 1929 Registration: KX 3340 Class: C Cylinders

Garrett Showmans Tractor 33419, Challenge at Bristol steam rally. Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston, Suffolk Type: Showmans Tractor Number: 33419 Built: 1919 Registration: BJ 4201 Cylinders

Foden Tractor 13266, Rosie at the 1973 Clapham Common rally:- Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13266 Built: 1928 Registration: VJ 1476 Cylinders

Garrett General Purpose Engine 33305, The Mighty Atom at the 1969 Stourpaine rally, later converted to Showmans Tractor:- Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons, in Leiston

Unknown tractor Date: 1970s-1980s

Foster Showmans Tractor 13149, Venture
Maker: William Foster & Co. of Lincoln Type: Showmans Tractor Number: 13149 Built: 1914 Registration: FE 1216 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Venture Date: 1970s-1980s

Foden Tractor 13762
Maker :Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13762 Built: 1930 Registration: VN 2911 Cylinders: Compound Date: 1970s-1980s

Robey Showmans Tractor 41492
Maker: Robey & Co of Lincoln Type: Showmans Tractor Number: 41492 Built: 1924 Registration: FE 5736 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Date: 1970s

Aveling & Porter Tractor 12115
Maker: Aveling & Porter Type: Tractor Number: 12115 Built: 1928 Registration: VW 5172 Class: Al Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Date: 1970s

Fowler Showmans Tractor 14798, Firefly
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds, Type: Showmans Tractor Number: 14798 Built: 1919 Registration: U 5313 ClassT3 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Firefly Date: 1970s

Foster Showmans Tractor 14589, Lord of the Isles
Maker: William Foster & Co. of Lincoln Type: Showmans Tractor Number: 14589 Built: 1927 Registration: UT 2109 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Lord of the Isles Date: 1970s

Sentinel Tractor 5644, The Elephant
Maker: Sentinel Waggon Works of Shrewsbury Type: Tractor Number: 5644 Built: 1924 Registration: 757 CTT Name: The Elephant Date: 1970s

Foden Tractor 13068, Perseverance
Maker: Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach, Type: Tractor Number: 13068 Built: 1928 Registration: EU 3764 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Perseverance Date: 1970s

Aveling & Porter Tractor 12152, Rosemary
Maker: Aveling & Porter at Rochester Type: Tractor Number: 12152 Built: 1928 Registration: SC 1577 ClassL Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Rosemary Date: 1970s

Garrett Tractor 31633, Mr Potter
Maker: Richard Garrett & Sons at Leiston Type: Tractor Number: 31633 Built: 1913 Registration: BJ 1696 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Mr Potter Date: 1970s-1980s

Foden Showmans Tractor The Lincolnshire Lady
Foden Showmans Tractor, regn. DF4055, number 12782, The Lincolnshire Lady (re-named Angelina). Built in 1927 by Edwin Foden, Sons and Co of Elworth Works, Sandbach

Walsh and Clark Ploughing Engine CF6537
Walsh & Clark Ploughing Engine, regn. CF6537. Powered by a two-cylinder internal combustion paraffin engine, the Walsh & Clark ploughing engine

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive - Dreadnought
Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. AY 9682, number: 3093, Dreadnought. Built in 1909 by Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk, powered by a 8 Nhp compound steam engine

Foster Showmans Tractor Lord of the Isles UT 2109
Foster Showmans Tractor, regn. UT 2109, number: 14589, Lord of the Isles. Built in 1927 by William Foster & Co. of Lincoln, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

McLaren Tractor Bluebell aM 801
McLaren Tractor, regn. aM 801, number: 1837, Bluebell. Built by J&H McLaren & Co. at Hunslet in 1936, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Foster Convertible Tractor FE 8055
Foster Convertible Tractor, regn. FE 8055 number: 14564, Victoria before conversion to a Showmans Tractor. Built in 1926 by William Foster & Co

Garrett Showmans Tractor
Unknown Garrett Showmans Tractor, built by Richard Garrett & Sons at Leiston in Suffolk. Date: 1970s

Aveling and Showmans Convertible Tractor Emma KE 1290
Aveling & Showmans GND class Convertible Tractor, regn. KE 1290, number: 9267, Emma. Built in 1920 by Aveling & Showmans at Rochester, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Garrett Tractor Victor BJ 5601
Garrett Tractor, regn. BJ 5601, number: 33986 Victor. Built in 1920 by Richard Garrett & Sons at Leiston in Suffolk, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Foster Road Locomotive - Tractor
Unknown Foster Road Locomotive - Tractor, built by William Foster & Co. in Lincoln. Date: 1970s

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"Unearthing the Legacy: The 1948 Ferguson TEA 20 Tractor" This vintage tractor, created by an unknown craftsman, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of its time. With its sturdy build and timeless design, it has become a symbol of agricultural history. In the quaint village of Hatfield, St Etheldredas Church provides a picturesque backdrop for this iconic machine. As it sits proudly in front of the church, one can't help but wonder about the countless hours it spent toiling away in fields nearby. But not all they are confined to peaceful landscapes. Chaos ensues on the tracks as this powerful beast plows through rough terrains with unwavering determination. Its sheer strength is awe-inspiring, leaving no obstacle unconquered. Moving from fields to harvests, we witness a combine harvester off-loading grain onto a trailer pulled by another trusty tractor. This seamless collaboration between man and machine showcases how technology has revolutionized farming practices over time. Venturing further along the coastlines brings us to Bigbury-on-Sea's Burgh Island Hotel Tractor - an unexpected sight amidst serene surroundings. This unique mode of transportation adds charm and character to this coastal retreat. Meanwhile, in Wiltshire's golden wheat fields, a John Deere combine harvester tirelessly works its way through barley crops. It fills trailers pulled by reliable tractors with bountiful grains that will nourish communities far and wide. Not far away lies Lincolnshire where disc harrowing takes place - an essential step towards preparing fertile soil for future planting seasons. The precision and efficiency demonstrated here highlight how modern machinery continues to enhance farming techniques. However, let us not forget our roots as we pay homage to Fowlers Steam Engine - an early pioneer that paved the way for today's advanced tractors. Its legacy lives on in every field plowed and crop harvested across the globe. And finally, we encounter the Speedy Tractor.