1939 Fordson ploughing rig

[WIZZO]

Tildesleys built these rigs for the agricultural contractors who travelled from farm to farm. This tractor is a Model N Land Utility, new in November 1939. Its got the faster 3rd gear for road travel, rear view mirror, under slung muffler, and generator to power the lights.

The plough is a Cockshutt #10, imported into Britain by the famous Lister gas engine company. Oliver & Cockshutt ploughs were very highly rated here compared to British built Ransomes. They suited the power & pulling capacity of the Fordson Model N, and the bodies were ideal for ploughing up grassland

The trailer has lockable front box to store spares like shares, oil & grease & gas [for starting the tractor]. The barrel holds the Vaporising Oil; note the springs on the trailer axle.



Note the detatchable rubber road wheels secured to the steel wheels with wing nuts; the plough drawbar is removed & this detatchable draw bar to lower the front of the plough for transport on the road.



The rear of the plough is raised up The drawbar to hook onto the trailer could be unbolted and swung up out of the way when ploughing.

 

[Bryce Frazier]

WOW! Too cool... Would love to see one of those setups survived and restored today! What a rarity! Bryce

 

[Alan K]

Very interesting pictures. Thank you for posting. I like the old crisp black and white photos. That is quite a set up.

 

[hd6gtom]

Thank YOU so much for posting these. We do not get a chance to see equiptment like this unless you folks post it. It is very much appreciated.

 

[Rich Iowa]

Those are some great photos, and a good idea.

 

[Pajamafied John]

Thank you for posting. Beautiful home in the
background too.

 

[flying belgian]

Happen to get a flat tire on the plow. No problem.
Undo the wing nuts and run her on the original steal.

 

[black]

Love those black and white pics. -- they show the best details .

Larry -- Ontario

 

[robgIN]

lots of twist in those moldboards