The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/6-3-2008_003.jpg In the 1950's Chad Valley manufactured this 1/16 scale diecast model of the (petrol engined) Fordson DDN Major. Featuring clockwork motor in rear wheel, working 3 point hitch, accurate steering and opening bonnets. This one was mount...

Henke;
The ones with orange wheels are the Power & Super Majors on rubbers & steels. The blue & greys are 4 different versions of the New Performance Majors.
David

After 2 years finally got the model cabinet into the house. These are some of my early Britains Ltd Fordsons. May change the display and fit each one with an implement for display.
David

1976 Ford 4000 working HayBob rotary tedder. Heavy crop of haylage from old meadow.
David

SUPER MAJORS are making £6 to £12 thousand.
NOT Super 6's . They have dropped in value - want to take a couple hundred £ for yours, be happy to clear up your yard
David

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/newhouse038.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/newhouse041.jpg With people paying £6000 to £12,000 for Supers, mine is open to offers too. 7000 hours, owner driver on small arable farm, never had a cab or safety frame. Totally origi...

Brian;
As a recent convert from Brand X, didnt know there was an old site, where is it?
David

Hi Barry;
Where do you live in the Principality?
I'm on the North Pembrokeshire coast, 3 miles above Fishguard.
David

Tuesday 10.30am 3rd June new NH TM with Claas 10 foot mower conditioner
David

Compare these two versions of these Ford Force 3000's.
Dinas

The Ploughmaster 65 was the 1st 4wd conversion on the Ford Super Major 5000 from 1965 onwards. Using GMC front axle.
David

The 1963-65 New Performance Super Major was the "ultimate" E1ADDN Major. Front wheels changed from cast centres to steel centres with wheel weights, improved hydraulics, and different gearbox ratio to improve pto performance.
David

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/5-14-2008_080_1.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/5-14-2008_078.jpg There is only one dealer on this north coast, originally Case, Case-IH, and now McCormick & Claas. So many farmers/contractors buy his products because he is so cl...

1st version Dexta, this one has live drive pto & hydraulics.

David

The 1960-2 standard Dexta.
Dinas

Photos taken 14th May 2008. Brand new Claas 600HP forager, Claas tractor and NH TM tractor. Heavy crop 10 tons/acre ryegrass.
David

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/silaging010.jpg Okay I know its not strictly a Ford but it was built in Basildon the old Ford factory! This is our local contractor in action. He runs NH (and Claas) self propelled foragers, NH & McCormick and Class (ex Renault) tractors. This scene ...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/1031.jpg Roadless Traction built these Ploughmaster 6/4 tractors in 1963-65. Based on the Super Major fitted with 90HP 6 cyl diesel Ford truck engine and uprated clutch. The front axle is modified GMC 6x6 US army truck front axle. The axle was mounte...

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/newhouse040.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/newhouse038.jpg http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g303/davidbate/newhouse041.jpg This is my 1961 Super Major live drive, which I have owned for many years. Totally original condition, o...