The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Despite the inclement weather I spent the first part of this morning taking photographs of some of the machinery stands at Driffield Show before the heavens opened, quite a contrast to the gloriously warm weather that graced last year's event. That said I was able to catch up with a number of good friends and also capture some of the latest modern machinery that local dealers had to offer. Here's my first batch from the small selection of photographs I took this morning. Starting with a pair of Massey Ferguson tractors involved with timber and recycling work: Peacock and Binnington with a selection of Agco products: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Nifty little John Deere 5055E on Ripon Farm Services stand: One of Housham's self propelled sprayers taking pride of place on their stand: The Bobcat stand: Smart looking Claas Axion found on the loading ramp overlooking the livestock area: Impressive looking Bredal equipped Challenger Terra Gator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Local Deutz Fahr dealer Hardwick Agricultural Engineers were out in force with a variety of green machines. Also seen on their stand was this Krone round baler that appeared to be similar to the model made by Siku. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Pair of baby blues on Russell Farm Machinery's stand. Latest in trailers from the reborn manufacturer Triffitt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Next up a selection of machines from the Claas stand: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Arguabley the tractor drawing most attention at the show was this enourmous New Holland T9.505 seen on Robert D. Webster's stand. Posing in front of the big T9 series tractor was this lovely looking Ford 4000 a tractor i've photographed before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 A selection of second hand tractors seen on local used tractor dealer G.M.Stephenson's stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Case International tractors seen on Farmstar's stand. This nicely restored Case DEX also appeared on their stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Next up a pair of baby JCB machines on display. Followed by a lovely Massey Harris ( possibley a styled Pacemaker ) seen on another stand. Whilst this was my first sighting of a Fendt 939 seen on Wilfred Scrutons stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Landini and McCormick tractors featured on Andrew Marwood's stand: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Tidy International W-9 seen on a Insurance company's stand. Massey Ferguson 7400 series tractor seen on Robson Tractors stand. The "Dancing Diggers" all lined up. Unfortunately due to the weather I didn't stick around to see them in action. .....and last but not least, a 2wd 10 series Ford tractor I discovered on the side lines. By this time the threatening clouds that had hung around all morning decided to do what they do best and rather than risk taking any rain infected photographs I decided to stuff my face with a selection of locally made pork pies and head home. Hope eveyone's enjoyed my "mini" machinery review of Driffield Show 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 another smashing set of photos david, i'll take the challenger 765c please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 another smashing set of photos david, i'll take the challenger 765c please Thanks Paul, appreciated. Turned into more of a fleeting visit this year due to the weather, my camera doesn't especially like the rain so some of the stands didn't get my full attention on this occasion. Highlight for me just had to be the sight of the big New Holland T9 series articulated tractor, nice to see a few other modern monsters including the Challenger 765C and the big Fendt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 A nice selection of photos there David especially some of the vintage ones. That Case DEX looked good especially with "period" tyres all round. In addition I liked that early JCB. I think that is the JCB1 from the early 1960's and was nicknamed "The Grave Digger" since many councils used them in churchyards ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 A nice selection of photos there David especially some of the vintage ones. That Case DEX looked good especially with "period" tyres all round. In addition I liked that early JCB. I think that is the JCB1 from the early 1960's and was nicknamed "The Grave Digger" since many councils used them in churchyards ;D Thanks Bill, had a very enjoyable morning. The Case DEX was in very fine condition and you're right about the baby JCB1's nickname. I have book by author Michael Irwin that's more or less a potted history into the generations of JCB backhoe / loaders and the dozer blade equipped JCB1 was indeed christened with that nickname, I think this is third restored example i've seen in the flesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Nice photo's, thanks for sharing David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Nice photo's, thanks for sharing David You're welcome Barry and thank you, pleased I attended this show despite the dodgy weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catkom3 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Lovely pictures David,I like the Case DEX,my dad used to drive one many moon's ago,he said it would drive up the side of a house,the TerraGator look's well too,any idea why they have the "TG" suffix now \ Regards Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Lovely pictures David,I like the Case DEX,my dad used to drive one many moon's ago,he said it would drive up the side of a house,the TerraGator look's well too,any idea why they have the "TG" suffix now \ Regards Joe. Thanks ever so much Joe, the Case DEX was definitely my favourite of the few vintage tractors I found on display today, a really nice restoration. The TerraGator looked very impressive although i'll be honest I don't know why they now use that suffix. It was great to see the big RoGator sprayer from close range too, I know there was one on demonstration near where I live earlier in the year but I failed to find it in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks Bill, had a very enjoyable morning. The Case DEX was in very fine condition and you're right about the baby JCB1's nickname. I have book by author Michael Irwin that's more or less a potted history into the generations of JCB backhoe / loaders and the dozer blade equipped JCB1 was indeed christened with that nickname, I think this is third restored example i've seen in the flesh. Well David I have yet to see one restored "grave digger" in the flesh. I have seen a few older diggers at various Scottish shows but they are very "thin on the ground". I suppose diggers like many vans had a hard working life hence one of the reasons fewer actually get restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tractor Twitcher Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Well David I have yet to see one restored "grave digger" in the flesh. I have seen a few older diggers at various Scottish shows but they are very "thin on the ground". I suppose diggers like many vans had a hard working life hence one of the reasons fewer actually get restored. I always enjoy finding any vintage and classic backhoe loaders at shows which as you rightly point out tend to be few and far between at rallies compared to the tractors. There was a really nice line up of JCB machines including a "number 1" at the Millenium Show at Newark and i've seen other examples and model numbers on the few occasions I attended S.E.D when it was based at Milton Keynes in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeere6910 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Some great photos David, looks like you had a great day its a shame we didnt get chance to meet up, we spent all day at the show and only just managed to see all of it. Did you see the portequip stand in the cattle lines? or even better get a photo of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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