
Roadless Super Major - 779 EAH in the George Stephenson pavilion at Newark Vintage Show in 2008
779 EAH is a restored Roadless Major Four-wheel drive tractor conversion by Roadless Traction Ltd in 1963 of a Fordson Super Major built at Dagenham, Essex, England. Owned and restored by Colin White from Newark, Nottinghamshire from a rough hedgerow find tractor bought at auction.
Tractors history[]
- Converted in 1963 by Roadless Traction Ltd
- Supplied by J.J. Wright & Sons Ltd of Derham, Norfolk
- Detailed early history unknown.
- Originally worked in Norfolk were it was found in a hedgrow.
- Sold at auction were the current owner bought it in ?
- Restored by current owner to a pristine condition.
- In the Colin White collection in Nottinghamshire.
Events[]
This tractor has been exhibited at events including;
- Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show in 2008. (141)
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Awards[]
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Gallery[]
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At Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show in 2008 |
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Details of Front axle, drive, and power steering. Note the cranked axle stay and track rod to clear the prop shaft. |
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Tranfer box (the Sandwich in transmission) and the dog clutch lever to engage/disengage drive to front axle. |
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The offside of the engine. |
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See also[]
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- List of Vehicles by registration number
- Shows and Meets
- Collections
- Clubs Listing
- Roadless Register
- NVTEC
References / sources[]
Photos from 2008 Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show.
- Show guide 2008
External links[]
- Roadless.co.uk - official web site
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