Archive for May 1st, 2008
In the Beginning & More Owners Pictures
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This months selection of pictures include two from the archives and five Nuffield and Leyland owners pictures.
The very first prototype Nuffield - TRX1- This picture was taken in 1946. After field trials and a few cosmetic changes the Nuffield Tractor went into production in late 1948 when steel became available after the second world war.
After 15 years of production at Ward End the Government of the day built a new factory at Bathgate in Scotland. This picture shows the very last 10-60 coming off the production line at Ward End.
Hans Haapakoski from Finland sent in this picture of his 4-60 with EKA rear loader and reverse drive, his other tractor is a 4-65 Bray 4WD conversion.
The next two pictures were sent in by C Van Der Ploeg from the Netherlands, the first shows his Universal Four before restoration, and;
The second after a painstaking and detailed restoration.
Thanks go to Trevor McBurney for this very original looking Cantatore 470 Super 4WD. These tractors were built in Italy and although not many were made some still survive.
Just to prove that old Leylands are not just for show Ronan Middleton puts his 262 to good use topping grass.