Lord Ferguson Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Finally... for this most recent update... I was fortunate enough to be approached recently by two chaps who worked the 'yellow trail' as 'custom cutters' during the late 70's and early 80's .. following a long lunch up the pub and an afternoon of combine chat I have re-ignited my love of the Brantford built combines... especially those that came to the UK.. namely the 750/755 , 760-/765, 855, 860 & 865's .. so I've been trying to fill in the gaps in this part of my collection... to this end... here is some more recent purchases on these specific machines.. Australian... USA.. Early UK USA again... Back to Australia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Final two... USA again.,. That's all for now folks... have a lovely Christmas and a happy new year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Land Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Loved the last few pictures Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks Oli.... I've been speaking to an ex MF employee recently about how many of these beasts came to the UK and beyond... they were very popular over here on the mainland of the UK for a good few years.. before MF lost their grip on the market by closing Brantford and promoting the Dronimberg models ... so sad mate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MF-ROB Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 mmmmmmmmmmmmm yummy stuff there my Lord I must sort my own brochures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light Land Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Thanks Oli.... I've been speaking to an ex MF employee recently about how many of these beasts came to the UK and beyond... they were very popular over here on the mainland of the UK for a good few years.. before MF lost their grip on the market by closing Brantford and promoting the Dronimberg models ... so sad mate... Saying MF didn't have a few bags of shite such as the old Dronimbergs combines would be like a parent saying there kids were good all the time but like a good parent we will always love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Lovely brochures Marky! Those French MF's are they rebadged Landini's?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 Lovely brochures Marky! Those French MF's are they rebadged Landini's?? They are indeed Niels... hope you are well mate... and I hope you are still looking after that 4780 brochure for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niels Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 I am well thanks, hope you are as well? My collection is currently all boxed up but hope to get round sorting it in the new year. Of course i'll keep an eye out and I just MIGHT get another one. Watch this space... Meanwhile I am still looking for US-size A4 sleeves to put brochures in. You brought me loads and have never come across them since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted December 24, 2013 Author Share Posted December 24, 2013 I am well thanks, hope you are as well? My collection is currently all boxed up but hope to get round sorting it in the new year. Of course i'll keep an eye out and I just MIGHT get another one. Watch this space... Meanwhile I am still looking for US-size A4 sleeves to put brochures in. You brought me loads and have never come across them since. want me to get you some more buddy ? .. happy too send some over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stapelopfordson Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Great looking brochures you've got there! Also amusing to read you're still searching for the holy 4780 grail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Quick update here... I am still collecting brochures and other MF ephemera like billy-o ,,, I have a Facebook page called the Massey Ferguson Literature Collectors Group for any of my bookface friends out there who didn't know .. as always.. if anyone wants anything particular then I'm happy to mail out a high res scan. Ronald... I am STILL looking for the 4780 was well .. breaks my heart it really does ... although I have picked up a fair parcel of other rare Argentinian tractor stuff lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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