In the 1960s always thought that Standens were designed to work in fenland soils where they had their works and depots.
Couldn't work well in clay soils where Catchpole Cadets reigned supreme.
Made a comment three years ago about lack of information re. ploughing matches. Missed two last weekend, Herts and Suffolk. Saw post match reports but no advance information. Trying to get grandson interested but I suppose you tube is better than nothing. Surely young blood is necessary for the...
Massey 726, 780, Claas SF and Matador. Changed jobs in 1965 and haven't driven one since. Every year need to find one working and sit in the field for an hour to get a fix.