Machinery
See what this Ford 5000 in 'as-new' condition fetched at auction
This 1975 (four-cylinder) Ford 5000 (pictured above) – a model likely to evoke fond memories for many readers – was one of...
Ford
Machinery
Giant collector's item: What did this beast fetch at auction?
This 1986 Ford FW-60 ‘Automatic’ (pictured above) featured at a noteworthy auction in England last Saturday (May 12). Bearing the...
Machinery
How much did this big-boned Ford TW-30 sell for?
Several Ford TW tractors were part of a 38-strong collection that went under the hammer (at auction) in England last...
Machinery
How much did this Ford 7000 - in fine fettle - fetch at auction?
This Ford 7000 – which dates from 1975 – was one of a collection of 38 blue-liveried tractors that went...
Machinery
Over £35,000 for a Ford 7810, albeit a very 'special' one
A much-talked-about auction took place on Saturday (May 12) in England, in which tractor enthusiast Paul Cable put his 38-strong...
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Pristine 'special edition' 7810 one of 38 classics up for grabs
The 7810 Generation III ‘Silver Jubilee’ is sometimes described as the ‘holy grail’ for Ford collectors. These iconic ‘special-edition’ tractors...
Machinery
Collector's item? Rare, pint-sized workhorse up for grabs
This 1973 Ford 1000 (pictured above) is home to a 23hp, two-cylinder (1,272cc) engine. The 1000 was introduced in the...
Machinery
Calling all Ford fanatics: Go back in time at this 'classic' sale
As reported back on April 16, what has been described as “one of the most important collections of classic Ford...
Agri-Business
1961 Triple-D expected to make €70,000 under the hammer
This 1961 Doe Triple-D (pictured above) – otherwise known as a ‘tandem tractor’ – is up for auction, where it’s...
Machinery
Video: Meet the man who is selling 38 Ford and Ford-derived 'classics'
As reported back on April 16, what has been described as “one of the most important collections of classic Ford...
Machinery
Pics: Check out these 'pristine' classics from an upcoming Ford auction
As reported yesterday (April 16), what has been described as “one of the most important collections of classic Ford and Fordson...
Machinery
Classic corner: Kilkenny 'true blue' is ready for work or play
There are many classic tractors out there in various states of refurbishment, but few carry the visual impact of this...
Machinery
Classic corner: Chart recent Ford history with this feisty '40'
“Fords and New Hollands are popular around here,” remarked Martin Kirrane of Co. Sligo, as he explained the origin of...
Machinery
Classic corner: Top '10' tractor still pays its way in Kilkenny
Sawmills tend to be congested areas – with stacks of logs, sawn wood and piles of mulch taking up every...
Machinery
Classic corner: Rare 6610 conversion is a 'work-a-day' Waterford classic
The relationship between Ford and County Commercial Cars – a specialist in 4WD vehicle conversions – remains one of life’s minor...
Machinery
Irish Ford tractor owners stay busy...raising funds for charity
The closing days of 2017 saw the ‘South-East Ireland Ford 6-Cylinder’ club hold a charity fund-raising day – in conjunction...
Machinery
Classic corner: Cut straight to the chase; it's time for a TW
Strictly speaking the Ford TW series was not the company’s first foray into the 4WD market; that honour belongs to...
Machinery
Big 'blues' crank up the power in the south-east
The ‘South-East Ireland Ford 6-Cylinder‘ club held a ‘Ford 100 Gathering’ and ‘Dyno Day’ at Murphy’s Motors – a well-known New...
