- For Roadless 90 model, see Roadless Ploughmaster 90.
Roadless 90 | |
Roadless 90 organiser David Leech ploughing with his Roadless 120 and Overum 5 furrow plough | |
Promoter | |
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Organisers | David Leech |
Sponsors (main) | John Bownes Ltd / Roadless UK |
Date held on | September 2009 |
Duration (days) | 1 day (for public) |
Venue | Farm |
Location | |
County | Lincolnshire |
Country | England |
NTET Accredited | |
Attendance numbers (approximate no.) |
Several thousand |
Next Event Date | - |
First Event was held in (year) | 2009 |
Last Event was held in (year) | 2009 |
No. of years held | one of Anniversary event |
Events Web Site | |
The Roadless 90th Anniversary Working Event organised by David Leech and Friends managed to get 93 tractors from Famous Roadless Traction Companies 90 year history together in one place, from the 7915 tractors built, including a number of very rare machines. This exceeded the number at the Carrington Roadless event last year and is the most machines from the Marque ever gathered in one place.
The event was organised by local dairy farmer David Leech,[1] with support from John Bownes Ltd the current owners of the Roadless Brand and suppliers of original parts who brought two lorry loads of Roadless tractors from their collection.[2]
Roadless tractor & machinery models[]
Most models were represented. (updated summary list of models to follow)
Model | Number Originally Booked |
Actual Number present |
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Roadless N Fulltrack | 2 | 2 |
Roadless E27N Major Fulltrack | 1 | 1 |
Roadless E27N Major Half-track | 2 | 1 |
Roadless Fordson N Half-track | 1 | 1 |
Roadless J17 E1A Major Fulltrack | 1 | |
Roadless Case L | 1 | 1 |
Roadless Case DEX | 1 | X |
Roadless Dexta | 5 | 5 |
Roadless Power Major | ? | 2 |
Roadless Super Major | ? | 6 |
Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 | 9 | 6+3 Green/yellow) |
Roadless Ploughmaster 46 | 2 | 2 |
Roadless Ploughmaster 65 | 4 | 2 |
Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | 12 | 12 |
Roadless Ploughmaster 78 | 1 | 1 |
Roadless Ploughmaster 80 | 1 | X |
Roadless Ploughmaster 90 | 2 | 1 |
Roadless 94T | 1 | 1 |
Roadless 95 | 5 | 5 |
Roadless 98 | 2 | 2 |
Roadless 105 | 3 | 2 |
Roadless 115 | 15 | 13 |
Roadless 118 | 5 | 5 |
Roadless 120 | 5 | 4 |
Roadless 780 | 1 | X |
Roadless 980 | 2 | 1 |
Roadless IH B-450 | 2 | 2 |
Roadless IH B-614 | 1 | X |
Roadless IH 634 | 2 | 2 |
Roadless 700 - loader | 1 | 1 |
Jewelltrac 116 | 1 | 1 |
Jewelltrac 120 | 2 | X |
Bruff drainer (built on a Jewelltrac 120) |
1 | 1 |
Roadless 109 Forest Rover | 1 | 1 |
Totals (provisional figures) | 93 | 89 |
Ploughing record[]
The event included former Roadless demonstrator Mervyn Ford attempting to recreate his 197? ploughing record for ploughing using a one acre plot. the original record was set as a 24 hour ploughing marathon.
- photos of Mervin Fords record attempt in 2009
Serial No. | Model No. | Reg No. (if known) |
Build-Date (if known) |
Base machine-Type/Make | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Other info |
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Roadless no. 455 | Roadless Major | - | 196? | Fordson Power Major | Owner (if known) | Original Unrestored example | |
Roadless no. 865 | Roadless Major | RVJ 929 | 195? | Fordson Super Major | Rob Morgan, Shropshire | Early machine still has engine side panels | |
Roadless no. 1056 | Roadless Dexta | BOO 379 | 196? | Fordson Dexta | Owner (if known) | Awaiting restoration | |
Roadless no. 1411 | Roadless Major | - | 195? | Fordson Major | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 1491 | Roadless Major | ANU 717B | 196? | Fordson Major | Owner (if known) | Photo to add /
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Roadless no. 1630 | Roadless Half track | - | 1941 | Fordson Model N | Mick Osbourn, Boston in Lincolnshire | Wartime winch tractor | |
Roadless no. 1732 | Roadless Dexta | FSW 484 | 1961 | Fordson Dexta | Owner (if known) | Fitted with Winsam cab | |
Roadless no. 2285 | Roadless 6/4 | TPR 353 | 1962 | Fordson E1A Major | Owner (if known) | Painted in JD Green | |
Roadless no. 2339 ? Unknown (no plate) |
Roadless ? | - | 196? | Fordson Major | Peter Andrews | Dealer fitted Kit (supplied new to Oxford) | |
Roadless no. 2388 | Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 | 253 SAL | 1962 | Fordson E1A Major | Owner (if known) | Painted in Green/yellow livery | |
Roadless no. 2418 | Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 | - | 1962 | Fordson E1A Major | Owner (if known) | Painted Green / Yellow livery | |
Roadless no. 2526 | Roadless Major | - | 196? | Fordson Super Major | Owner (if known) | 6D - Six cylinder engine model | |
Roadless no. 2639 | Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 | - | 196? | Fordson Major | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 2641 | Roadless Major | - | 196? | Fordson Major | Owner (if known) | Fitted with Chieftain Forge Forklift attachment | |
Roadless no. 2710 | Roadless Dexta | 391 TUO | 196? | Fordson Super Dexta | Kenneth Bell, Lancashire | Fitted with Horn-draulic loader with a blade | |
Roadless no. 2810 | Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 | - | 196? | Fordson Major | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 2869 | Roadless Major | - | 195? | Fordson Super Major | Owner (if known) | Immaculate restored example | |
Roadless no. 2946 | Roadless Dexta | - | 196? | Fordson Dexta | J W Popplewell | ||
Roadless no. 2977 | Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 | ABJ 437B | 196? | Fordson Major | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 3035 | Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 | DCK 148B | 1964 | Fordson Major | D. Kerrigan, Lancashire | Immaculate example seen at several shows | |
Roadless no. 3378 | Roadless Major | 427 DRM | 195? | Fordson Super Major | Sam Chapman, Yorkshire | Early Manuel axle & Rear Winch unit fitted | |
Roadless no. 3379 | Roadless Major | - | 196? | Fordson Super Major | Owner (if known) | Early axle & Fitted with Winch | |
Roadless no. 3494 | Roadless Ploughmaster 65 | DUJ 903C | 1965 ? | Ford 5000 (6X) | Owner (if known) | Immaculate example | |
Roadless no. 3785 | Roadless Ploughmaster 90 | BDG 348D | 1965 ? | Ford 5000 (6X) | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 4410 | Roadless Ploughmaster 65 | KDD 806E | 196? | Ford 5000 (6X) | Owner ? | With 3 f plough | |
Roadless no. 4494 | Roadless IH B-450 | - | 196? | IH B-450 (s/n 25306) | Owner (if known) | Axle kit supplied as Dealer or farm conversion kit | |
Roadless no. 4516 | Roadless Ploughmaster 95 | NNX 216F | 196? | Ford 5000 (6X) | Dave Pantry | ||
Roadless no. 4601 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | LFL 174F | 196? | Ford 5000 (6X) | Owner (if known) | Undergoing some restoration work | |
Roadless no. 4630 | Roadless Ploughmaster 95 | KTL 73E | 196? | Ford 5000 (6X) | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 4631 | Roadless Ploughmaster 95 | - | 196? | Ford 5000 (6X) | Owner (if known) | Immaculate restored example | |
Roadless no. 4696 | Roadless 700 | OKK 238F | 1968 | Ford 5000 | Kenneth Bell, Gisburn Lancashire | Fitted with Steelfab SF 122 loader & Broughton winch | |
Roadless no. 4783 | Roadless Ploughmaster 46 | PNV 375F | 1965 ? | Ford 3000 | Ken Bell, Lancashire | ||
Roadless no. 4806 | Roadless IH 634 | RFW 777H | 196? | IH 634(sn 1338) | Brian Bowles, Lancashire | Kit supplied to IH Factory or dealer fit (with unusual Pettit disc plough) | |
Roadless no. 4844 | Roadless 115 | - | 196? | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | In need of a bit of TLC to the paintwork | |
Roadless no. 4868 | Roadless E27N Major Fulltrack | - | 195? | Fordson E27N Major | John Hazelhurst, Lincolnshire | Non runner on trailer | |
Roadless no. 4883 | Roadless Ploughmaster 65 | FMA 154F | 1964 ? | Ford 5000 (6X) | John Bownes collection | Immaculately restored example | |
Roadless no. 4922 | Roadless Ploughmaster 46 | - | 1965 ? | Ford 3000 | Owner (if known) | Immaculate restored example | |
Roadless no. 5074 | Roadless 95 | WED 707J | 197? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | owner ? | with 3 F reversible plough | |
Roadless no. 5084 | Roadless 115 | - | 196? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 5101 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | MDM 261G | 197? | Ford 5000 | John Bownes collection | Immaculately restored example | |
Roadless no. 5201 | Roadless 115 | - | 196? | Ford 5000 | Ian Chadwick collection | Photo to add /
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Restored example |
Roadless no. 5219 | Roadless 115 | LDO 735G | 1969 | Ford 5000 | Roy Foy | Restored example | |
Roadless no. 5270 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | ODV 765G | 1968 | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 5403 | Roadless 115 | OCT 263H | 1969 | Ford 5000 | John Brown, Barnard Castle | ||
Roadless no. 5458 | Roadless IH 634 | KEY 916G | 197? | IH 634 | Owner (if known) | Axle Kit supplied to IH at Doncaster/or dealer fit | |
Roadless no. 5561 | Roadless 115 | PWF 421G | 196? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Sam Chapman, Lancashire | ||
Roadless no. 5603 | Roadless 115 | XWT 881G | 1968 | Ford 5000 (6Y) | M Bell, | ||
Roadless no. 5973 | Roadless 115 | Reg no. ? | 196? | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | Restored example | |
Roadless no. 6001 | Roadless 115 | KVX 462J | 1970 ? | Ford 5000 | Charlie McCrirrick, Kelso | Immaculate restoration, working with 6F Ransomes plough | |
Roadless no. 6109 | Roadless 115 | - | 1970 | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | Converted to a reverse drive loading shovel | |
120/6347 | Roadless 120 | AWU 585K | 1971 | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | Axel says 120 but nose for 115 ? | |
Roadless no. 6420 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | XUX 522K | 1971 ? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 6554 | Roadless 115 | YTL 279L | 1972 | Ford 5000 | Mike Mitchell | Using a IH 4F plough | |
Roadless no. 6658 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | - | 197? | Ford | Owner (if known) | Photo to add /
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Roadless no. 6659 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | - | 196? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner ? | ||
Roadless no. 6684 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | Reg no. ? | 197? | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | Immaculate restoration | |
Roadless no. 6711 | Roadless 95 | NWC 240M | 1973 ? | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | Immaculate restored example | |
Roadless no. 6730 | Roadless 120 | NCE 348M | 197? | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 6780 | Roadless 94T | VYC 458M | 197? | Ford 7000 | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 6834 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | WRJ 254J | 197? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 6886 | Roadless 120 | SCT 393N | 197? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner (if known) | Photo to add /
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Roadless no. 6923 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | SBF 293N | 197? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner (if known) | In need of TLC, For sale at time of show | |
Roadless no. 6974 | Roadless 115 | - | 1974 ? | Ford 5000 | John Brown, County Durham | ||
Roadless no. 7052 | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 | KHO 615N | 1974 | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 7131 | Roadless 105 | - | 197? | Ford 5000 | Owner (if known) | One of only 34 built | |
Roadless no. 7138 | Roadless 94T | KEW 976P | 197? | Ford 7000 | Owner (if known) | Turbocharged 4 cylinder | |
Roadless no. 7284 | Roadless 105 | MFE 849P | 197? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Kenneth Bell | Fitted with twin booster rams working a 4 F Ransomes plough | |
Roadless no. 7495 | Roadless 98 | OJL 586R | 197? | Ford 7600 | Dave Pantry, | Badly stamped 1st Digit (assumed it's a 7) | |
Roadless no. 7504 | Roadless 118 | - | 197? | Ford 7600 | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 7581 | Roadless 120 | SLJ 519S | 1977 | Ford 5000 (6Y) | David Leech of Lincolnshire Event Organiser |
With Overum plough | |
Roadless no. 7592 | Roadless 120 | WAG 39S | 1977 | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Kenneth Bell, Lancashire | ||
Roadless no. 7604 | Roadless 120 | YDB 161S ? | 1977 | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner (if known) | ||
Roadless no. 7651 | Fitted to Ploughmaster 75 | - | - | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Neil Young | This Axel no. 7651 fitted to older tractor (was 5270) | |
Roadless no. 7714 | Roadless 118 | ERH 796T | 1978 ? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Nigel Burton, Leicestershire | Used with 5 Furrow reversible Dowdeswell plough | |
Roadless no. 7872 | Roadless 980 | GSG 990X | 1982 | Ford 7600 | George Yarwood, Cheshire | Award winging restoration from G. Yarwood collection | |
Roadless no. 7877 | Roadless 118 | VDW 39X | 1982 | Ford 7600 | Owner (if known) | In need of TLC (sign says for sale on Ebay) | |
Roadless no. 7890 | Roadless 118 | YFP 27Y | 1982 | Ford 7600 | Richard Fenton, Leicestershire | with 5 Furrow Ransomes plough | |
Roadless no. 7898 | Roadless 78S | PWV 729Y | New June 1983 | Ford 6600 | John Bownes collection | Last Roadless sold (by liquidator) | |
Roadless no. 7911 | Roadless 120 | TJW 599Y | 1983 | Ford 5000 | Cooke Brothers of Northern Ireland | In BT Yellow Last machine sold by Roadless Traction in 1983 | |
L F Jewell Built vehicles | |||||||
Unknown (no plate) | Jewelltrac 120 (Roadless 120) | B675 EUJ | 1984 | Ford 5000 | R.J & J.L Fenton, Leicestershire | Bruff Drainer built on last Roadless 120 unit (built by Jewells) | |
Roadless no. 7931 | Jewelltrac 116 | XKP 6?? | 1984 | Ford 8210 | Owner (if known) | Built up by L.F. Jewell from Roadless parts stock bought following collapse of Roadless Traction Ltd. | |
tractors with no serial number plate visible | |||||||
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Case L | - | 19? | Case model L | Roger Desborough | Rare working fulltrack crawler conversion | |
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Fordson N Fulltrack | - | 194? | Fordson Model N | Owner (if known) | In Working order, with trailed plough | |
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Fordson N Fulltrack | - | 194? | Fordson Model N | Owner ? (can you identify the driver ?) |
In the working area | |
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Major Half-track | NDF 731 | 196? | Fordson E27N Major | Philip Dyer, Berkshire | Known as The rattler | |
Unknown (damaged plate) | Roadless Major | KDO 236 | 196? | Fordson E1A Major | Raymond Gale, Holbeach, Lincs | fitted with Perkins 6.354 engine | |
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Major | - | 196? | owner ? | Fordson E1A Major | ||
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Dexta | AFW 176A | 196? | Fordson Super Dexta | Owner (if known) | Immaculately restored example returning from the working field | |
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Ploughmaster 65 | CFO 498?(plate damaged) | 196? | Ford 5000 (6X) | Owner (if known) | Fitted Dual wheels | |
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Ploughmaster 65 | NAH 619F | 1967 | Ford 5000 (6X) | P. Ducksbury, Askham , nr Newark |
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Not seen (Is on Participants list) |
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless 75 | APY 220G | 196? | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Owner (if known) | ||
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless IH B-450 | 450 DJF | 196? | IH B-450 | David Fenton, Leicestershire | Dealer/farm Fit Kit ? | |
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless IH 634 | YNN 705H | 196? | IH 634 | Chris Hawks | Kit Supplied to IH factory or dealer | |
Other vehicles | |||||||
Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Land Rover | FUD 815C | Built 1964 (reg 1965) | Land Rover | Dave Pantry, Haxey | one of only 9 (or 20)built (depending on source)[3] | |
Roadless no. 4696 | Roadless 700 | OKK 238F | 1968 | Ford 5000 (6Y) | Kenneth Bell, Gisburn Lancashire | SF 122 loader built by Steelfab | |
Roadless J17 sn 6724 | Roadless J17 Fordson E1A Major | - | 196? | Fordson E1A Major | James Hardstaff, Nottinghamshire | s/n sequence does not fit to main list ? | |
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Roadless no. 0000 / Unknown (no plate) | Roadless Major | Reg no. | 1963 | Fordson Major | Owner (if known) | Photo to add /
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Photos to follow asap from event |
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If your tractor has been missed off please add it to the list or supply details for us to add it. A few were unfortunately missed as they returned to the working area before we got round all the line up. we have identified 85 + of the 93 tractors present. (If you know which tractors belong to which owners please update the list so the owners can be credited)
The list of Owners whose tractors participated is here at - Roadless 90 - Tractor owner list (Can you help add the tractors serial or registration number to the relevant owners entry please)
Gallery of other photos[]
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References / sources[]
A day out at this historic event.
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