Yes I do. I drove these type of tractors growing up on my friends farm. But driving to shows etc has been great. As long as it's a nice day it's like taking a fast pushbike ride, without the effort lol. You can see around yet at a decent pace. But the biggest surprise has been the welcome I get from people who see me. Far more attention than if I had a classic car, or even a supercar. Even most of the people I hold up on the road don't seem to mind.
As cool as mate :) Mind you, didn't know the back tyres should be 18psi, not 30 (ok 50 years since I've blown one up) so I shouldn't be bounced out of the seat next time LOL.
Ran great mate. Didn't know what tyre pressures. Phoned for a booking for a show tonight and back tyres 18psi not 30 lol. Should be smoother next time. Few issues to fix, hopefully show in a video tomorrow.
Definitely shouldn't bounce me out the seat lol. Ran very sweet, remember it 1953. Few issues to address in the near future, not charging, water temp gauge doesn't work, but basically sound. So I've got to get it charging, then make a box to put my 'junk' in.
Hey malc great videos ! I'm from Ontario Canada , I have a Nuffield universal 3 and might be getting a 10 60 Nuffield also ! Great seeing other enthusiasts :)
Thanks Kevin - it's very interesting seeing these Nuffields from around the world. Do you drive yours on the road? I'd forgotten just how much fun they are when doing it purely for pleasure. Hope to have many more videos this coming year, after the winter of course :) Given me something to look forward to.
Great fun and something that will keep you occupied in a nice and enjoyable way for some time. If I had something like your tractor I could make some decent money at least 4 times a year pulling cars out of flooded lanes around Inchigeelagh :))
Hope so Mike. Only downside it that I have to rely on someone for somewhere to keep it. A good friend, but sometimes have to walk on eggshells, if you know what I mean. Don't want to be too much of a nuisance and be told to take it away. But so far I'm having a bit of luck. Tractors at the show are being run by a new chap this year. Very local to the garage and is very enthusiastic. He's got 6 tractors of his own.
Didn't know what pressure so put 30 in. Phoned for a show booking tonight and discovered they should be 18 lol. Wondered why I was bouncing out of the seat.
Thanks - Yes been a bit lucky this time. Few issues to do, hopefully not expensive and got lucky. Local show I wanted to go to has new organiser, much better than before and very welcome.
It sounds like it runs very well for 50's!!!! Need to do some plowing to see the temp gauge work lol. Noticed you need to get the battery to charge? Shouldn't be to much because it looked like a charge was going to the gauge. Hope it gets fixed soon, otherwise it is perfect.
Runs great. Had dynamo off today, rained off before I could refit and check it....obviously old wiring iffy, bad contacts etc but can be sorted. Don't think temp gauge works but again can easily be fixed, replaced.
The structure of the Nuffields and that of the Fordson majors were almost identical from where to fill diesel (tank) to overall shape if the color was the it is difficult to tell one from the other, why is it so?
I drove both on the farm where I spent my spare time when young. But being young didn't appreciate the difference..until now. Nuffields are much better built, with better quality features. They are much more efficient i.e. use much less fuel. They are slightly faster, much better to steer and more comfortable (I've driven both this last year). So apart from looking slightly similar in appearance, they have many differences as well as the colour. Go and have a drive on each, you'll then know the answer :)
That's a good question, sorry I don't know. In fact the only Nuffields I knew were the 460 and 1060. The 60 being the HP. So, at a guess I'd say the 465. As to what happened when it became Leyland again I know little about. I know they are a similar tractor, as a friend has one, and showed me around this year. I also know they were prone to getting water in the oil...well the early ones were. Just something to bear in mind if you're thinking of getting one.
I bet you have far more fun with your Nuffield than any Veyron owner has with his/her pride and joy.
Yes I do. I drove these type of tractors growing up on my friends farm. But driving to shows etc has been great. As long as it's a nice day it's like taking a fast pushbike ride, without the effort lol. You can see around yet at a decent pace. But the biggest surprise has been the welcome I get from people who see me. Far more attention than if I had a classic car, or even a supercar. Even most of the people I hold up on the road don't seem to mind.
looked like fun ! My Dad used to call that blowing out the carbon but then he learned to drive in a Model T and bought a model A when they came out.
flying down the highway "on a tractor" !!! haha.. how cool is that!!
As cool as mate :) Mind you, didn't know the back tyres should be 18psi, not 30 (ok 50 years since I've blown one up) so I shouldn't be bounced out of the seat next time LOL.
Not a bad maiden voyage eh!!☺
Ran great mate. Didn't know what tyre pressures. Phoned for a booking for a show tonight and back tyres 18psi not 30 lol. Should be smoother next time. Few issues to fix, hopefully show in a video tomorrow.
Well done Malc ,,, now with the right tyre pressure she should be even better,,,
Definitely shouldn't bounce me out the seat lol. Ran very sweet, remember it 1953. Few issues to address in the near future, not charging, water temp gauge doesn't work, but basically sound.
So I've got to get it charging, then make a box to put my 'junk' in.
All sounds good
Hey malc great videos ! I'm from Ontario Canada , I have a Nuffield universal 3 and might be getting a 10 60 Nuffield also ! Great seeing other enthusiasts :)
Thanks Kevin - it's very interesting seeing these Nuffields from around the world. Do you drive yours on the road? I'd forgotten just how much fun they are when doing it purely for pleasure. Hope to have many more videos this coming year, after the winter of course :) Given me something to look forward to.
Great fun and something that will keep you occupied in a nice and enjoyable way for some time. If I had something like your tractor I could make some decent money at least 4 times a year pulling cars out of flooded lanes around Inchigeelagh :))
Hope so Mike. Only downside it that I have to rely on someone for somewhere to keep it. A good friend, but sometimes have to walk on eggshells, if you know what I mean. Don't want to be too much of a nuisance and be told to take it away.
But so far I'm having a bit of luck. Tractors at the show are being run by a new chap this year. Very local to the garage and is very enthusiastic. He's got 6 tractors of his own.
My last issue is that since the Nuffield was changed to Leyland what happened to the factory?
I have an old Kubota, and it's miserable on the road. Those AG tires give quite the bumpy ride!
Nice tractor. Runs excellent!
Thanks - runs lovely and smooth. Had back tyres much too hard. Phoned for a booking for a local show tonight so should be better next time.
+MalcOfLincoln I'll have to try that. Never thought of airing mine down for travel :)
Didn't know what pressure so put 30 in. Phoned for a show booking tonight and discovered they should be 18 lol. Wondered why I was bouncing out of the seat.
Looks like your having a Great time money well spent I'd say... :)
Thanks - Yes been a bit lucky this time. Few issues to do, hopefully not expensive and got lucky. Local show I wanted to go to has new organiser, much better than before and very welcome.
It sounds like it runs very well for 50's!!!! Need to do some plowing to see the temp gauge work lol. Noticed you need to get the battery to charge? Shouldn't be to much because it looked like a charge was going to the gauge. Hope it gets fixed soon, otherwise it is perfect.
Runs great. Had dynamo off today, rained off before I could refit and check it....obviously old wiring iffy, bad contacts etc but can be sorted. Don't think temp gauge works but again can easily be fixed, replaced.
The structure of the Nuffields and that of the Fordson majors were almost identical from where to fill diesel (tank) to overall shape if the color was the it is difficult to tell one from the other, why is it so?
I drove both on the farm where I spent my spare time when young. But being young didn't appreciate the difference..until now. Nuffields are much better built, with better quality features. They are much more efficient i.e. use much less fuel. They are slightly faster, much better to steer and more comfortable (I've driven both this last year). So apart from looking slightly similar in appearance, they have many differences as well as the colour.
Go and have a drive on each, you'll then know the answer :)
You know if you had the music "Born to be Wild" in the back ground it would have been perfect Malc
Yeah agree....sadly UA-cam don't like music made by others.
You look very happy buddy !
Spend money on what makes you happy !!!
We are only here once 👍
True - that's why I've taken the opportunity. Pretty cool vehicle don't you think :)
+MalcOfLincoln I do think so !
Could you paint it green though ? Lol !!
Nuffield Orange.....only reason I wanted a Ford Major because they are blue.
Cool old tractor for sure.
Great isn't it.....just a few issues to sort.
I would like to know which of the Nuffields is better the 460 or the the 465?
That's a good question, sorry I don't know. In fact the only Nuffields I knew were the 460 and 1060. The 60 being the HP. So, at a guess I'd say the 465. As to what happened when it became Leyland again I know little about. I know they are a similar tractor, as a friend has one, and showed me around this year. I also know they were prone to getting water in the oil...well the early ones were. Just something to bear in mind if you're thinking of getting one.
yeah! ya made it to the petrol station!🍻👍
It lives there lol
It lives there lol