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PHOTO - Fordson Country Four Drive tractor

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David in Englan

06-23-2006 09:15:54

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Hi Guys;
Now for something different! Behind the wheels & the tin work lerks an early 1950's Fordson E1ADDN Major skid unit.
County Commercial from Hampshire in southern England had been build crawlers based on Fordsons since the early 1920's. When the Major was released, they built a crawler version. Someone wanted an equel wheeled tractor for forestry work, so this Four Drive was conceived. Its basically the crawler tractor with chain drive (enclosed in steel guards) taken off each rear half shaft. Steering is by the normal crawler style foot brakes & hand clutches.
They were not a roaring run-a-way success, very few have survived. A VERY rare machine.

The next few posts will feature Fordson tractors & the 4wd variations made by County & Roadless. Many of which were exported to the States. I trust you red men & green men will enjoy them, as I enjoy seeing your different tractors.
Cheers David

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woodache

06-24-2006 08:34:53

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NOW that could just be the Re:PHOTO Fordson Countr in reply to David in England, 06-23-2006 09:15:54

BobCats LOOKOUT! NOW that could just be the largest skid steer ever made. Just imagine the seat facing rearward with a loader on the back! Right!

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TimV

06-23-2006 13:21:43

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Re: PHOTO - Fordson Country Four Drive tractor in reply to David in England, 06-23-2006 09:15:54

There were a couple of farms here in northern NY that used County Sixes a few years back, but I don't know if they're still in use or not. Interesting tractor, and a pulling beast, particularly for that era.

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Jim.UT

06-23-2006 12:25:49

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Re: PHOTO - Fordson Country Four Drive tractor in reply to David in England, 06-23-2006 09:15:54

I love those fenders! One of those would make a fun group sled on a snowy hill.

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Joel Harman

06-23-2006 09:49:12

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Re: PHOTO - Fordson Country Four Drive tractor in reply to David in England, 06-23-2006 09:15:54

Odd that forestry folks would not use tracks. They distrubute the weight better. Could work in wetter conditions without trashing the ground as long as there was a good operator.

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MJ in the UK

06-23-2006 09:20:33

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Re: PHOTO - Fordson Country Four Drive tractor in reply to David in England, 06-23-2006 09:15:54

Hi and weel done Dave. The owner and driver of the tractor is my good friend James Hardstaffe of Linby Nottinghamshire who rebuilt this tractor from a wreck. MJ

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