Has there ever been a machine as adaptable as a Tractor?

Yes, its a pretty basic machine to the uninitiated but how do you think we would get on in the world without them?

We rely on them for so much even in todays fast pace of farming, yet the basics have remained the same since they started to replace the steam engine.

Its true to say that most people would define a tractor as being red, green or blue but take a step into the display at this years Kemble event and you'll be overwhelmed by the diversity of design, application and yes colours that these powerful yet perfectly formed exhibits display. 

More than 150 tractors will be displayed, dating from the 1920s to the 1980s, and representing manufacturers such as David Brown, Massey Ferguson, Nuffield, Zetor, Leyland, Farmall and Field Marshall.

Two tractors of special interest will be a 1956 Field Marshall that won the 1999 Tractor of the Year in Newark, a 1960 Fordson Power Major and all the way from Norway a Porsche Junior. The Field Marshall spent most of its working life in France before being completely restored by its present owner and subsequently receiving concours awards.

The Fordson was originally owned by the Bournemouth-Swanage Motor Road and Ferry Company and was used for winching new chains for ferries and clearing sand from fairways. Bought by the present owner in 2004, this Fordson Power Major has a front-mounted two-speed winch and a Cameron Gardner rear loader.

The 2008 Tractor Section is being oganised by Clive Osborne.