chris.watson Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 well today as it was raining our new holland dealer, ernest does, took us down county to the new holland factory at basildon, where we toured the production line.at basildon they assemble all parts that have come from all over europe into the finished machines. basildon produces all world wide new holland tractors in the 100hp to 280 hp, the t8 and t9 being built in the u.s.a, and sub 100hp tractors in italy.what really suprised me today was that all tractors on the line were built to order, to a specific spec. a t7 model could be in front of a t6 model, which could be in front of a 6090. the tier 3 engined 6000 and 7000 series are still made for export to areas outside the e.u where restictions on emisions do not apply.on each tractor spec sheet that came down the line,it had the destination on it. four tractors that i looked at all in a row were destined for brazil, u.k and two to the u.s.a. case pumas and maxxums that are sold in europe come from the austrian factory, and the pumas and maxxums for the rest of the world are built at basildon. it was strange to see red and blue being built in the same line, all to different specs.125, yes 125 pre sold, built to order tractors roll of the line at basildon EACH DAY. amazing. we were not permited to take photos inside the plant, it was all a bit secretive, so i snapped some shots outside and in the entrace for all you die hard blue fans.also a couple of shots from does yard. a plus point for me was a free u/h t7 union jack model tractor. another interesting fact i found out today is that basildon produced ,in its production run, 13000 units of the iconic 7810! if you ever get the chance to go and have a look at the plant, give it a go. i found it really interesting, especially as they said the other day they had a john deere in there in pieces to see how it was put together!!. 900 people are employed on the site and the covered factory buildings equate to 10 hectares, so a big set up. artic lorrys file out of the gate with 3 tractors apiece constantly. its strange to believe that every one leaving the plant is sold, and this is only one brand and a couple of ranges from their portfolio of models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fendt Fahrer Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 wow. nice bit of info. Would love to do a tour of something like this one day. Thanks for sharing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 wow. nice bit of info. Would love to do a tour of something like this one day. Thanks for sharing this. your very welcome markus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Palmer Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 nice topic chris and some interesting stats,thanks for posting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 nice topic chris and some interesting stats,thanks for posting thanks paul. unbelievable really to think that in the last 20 years or so, we are only left with one tractor plant in the u.k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMB Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Encouraging to read this good news about tractor manufacturing in the UK, thanks Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Encouraging to read this good news about tractor manufacturing in the UK, thanks Chris. as a deere fan, the t7.270 with the chrome stack looked a beast of a tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrol Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I think the Fastracs are still made in the UK too so that makes 2 factories! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 I think the Fastracs are still made in the UK too so that makes 2 factories! your spot on mrol, they do make the fastrac in the u.k, but i suppose i really associate them still as a construction brand. the volume they produce though doesnt come near what the old massey, case[then mcormick]factories used to pump out. is the fastrac a big seller outside the u.k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPN Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thanks for that report Chris. I hope to get there one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Brown Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Excellent report, I have to get there one day for a butchers it looks very interesting. Must admit I like that T8040 wouldn't mind a go in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weblet375 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 hi chris which is your local depot.i live in south woodham ferrers 10 min drive from ulting.peter philpot is the main land owner round here.aswell as d fleming and speakman,.andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 hello andy, our ernest doe's depot is at braintree, about 4 miles from the farm. with philpots on your patch you must have some nice big kit to gaze at!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGEL FORD Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 Peter Love is doing a day tour there & to a collection of COUNTY's in the locality afterwards in May, give him or Jayne a call on 01323 833125 I believe it's only around £10/head + getting there yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 hello andy, our ernest doe's depot is at braintree, about 4 miles from the farm. with philpots on your patch you must have some nice big kit to gaze at!! Some bigger kit just outside of braintree chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 26, 2012 Author Share Posted April 26, 2012 Some bigger kit just outside of braintree chris a lot of big kit around us pingu, peter fairs farms just up the road from us, he comes from great tey. is this who you mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weblet375 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 yeah chris cats in all different sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 a lot of big kit around us pingu, peter fairs farms just up the road from us, he comes from great tey. is this who you mean? Yup, and as far as I can gather were bigger now then philpots individual farms (not the whole family as a whole though) but there's a few rumors spreading at the moment with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Yup, and as far as I can gather were bigger now then philpots individual farms (not the whole family as a whole though) but there's a few rumors spreading at the moment with them do you work for peter fairs pingu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Nope I work for Bradshaws, been totaling up the areas for people locally and it's amazing how many are the 3k mark and the differences in kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Nope I work for Bradshaws, been totaling up the areas for people locally and it's amazing how many are the 3k mark and the differences in kit theres a farm in the next village to me at gt. bardfield called park hall. thats farmed by a contractor called bradshaw. is that you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 That most certainly is Chris we've farmed that for a couple of years now having turned it around! Got park hall and Great Lodge there all being the same farm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.watson Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 That most certainly is Chris we've farmed that for a couple of years now having turned it around! Got park hall and Great Lodge there all being the same farm well it is a small world. i live about 2 miles away in finchingfield. crops on that farm have definately improved since your firm took it over. your hedge cutting, who ever does it, looks a treat. years ago my family owned the four elms mills horse feed plant up the road from park hall. we sold it in the seventies. the old manager at park hall, who sadly drowned in the resevoir feeding his ducks, was a freind of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingu Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Was a terrible story with the old manager and it's amazing how many people we met that knew him well so must be sorely missed, but it's amazing how small a world it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weblet375 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 well it is a small world. i live about 2 miles away in finchingfield. crops on that farm have definately improved since your firm took it over. your hedge cutting, who ever does it, looks a treat. years ago my family owned the four elms mills horse feed plant up the road from park hall. we sold it in the seventies. the old manager at park hall, who sadly drowned in the resevoir feeding his ducks, was a freind of mine. well it is a small world. i live about 2 miles away in finchingfield. crops on that farm have definately improved since your firm took it over. your hedge cutting, who ever does it, looks a treat. years ago my family owned the four elms mills horse feed plant up the road from park hall. we sold it in the seventies. the old manager at park hall, who sadly drowned in the resevoir feeding his ducks, was a freind of mine. hi chris andy here.my dad used to work for s g radcliff at sailing hall.we used to live at one of his other farms at hatfield peveral, mowden hall .my dad has retired now.didnt replace him just two men and a summer helper now run three farms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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