 Restored Ploughmaster 65 at Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1964 |
| Model discontinued | 1968 |
| Model status | Discontinued |
| No. produced | 1000 |
| Preceded by |
Roadless Ploughmaster 6/2 Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 |
| Superseded by | Roadless Ploughmaster 75 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Ford Engines |
| Engine model | Ford 5000 engine |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Power hp | 65 |
| Governed rpm | {{{governedrpm}}} |
| No. of Cylinders | 4 |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Naturally aspirated, Turbo or Supercharged | NA |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Manual + 4-wd Transfer box |
| Gearbox make | Ford/Roadless |
| Forward | 8 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Drive | 4-WD |
| General Data | |
| Linkage Category | Cat I, Cat II |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Hounslow (conversion), England |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
| Approximate Cost new in (year) | £1,587 (1964 Smithfield show)[1] |
| Notes | Based on the Ford 5000 tractor |
| Web site | www.roadless.co.uk |
The Roadless Ploughmaster 65 was built by Roadless Traction Ltd from December 1964 to 1968 in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. It featured a 65 hp (48 kW) Ford 5000 engine.
Model History[]
- For Company history see
- Main article: Roadless
The detailed model history of this item is unknown. Can you help add any history for it ?
Timeline[]
- Introduced in 1965 based on the new 6X series Ford 5000 to replace the Fordson Major-based Roadless Ploughmaster 6/4 model.
Factory locations[]
- Hounslow, Middlesex, England
Specification[]
See Infobox for basic details
Variations and Options[]
Serial Numbers Information[]
The total number built is believed to be 1000 examples. No Model serial number data is tabulated here as all roadless tractor conversions had a sequential serial number for the Axle unit fitted & not related to the base tractors model or s/n.
- See also: Roadless
were known axle numbers are listed (please add any new tractors to the list.
Note: John Bownes Ltd the current Roadless brand name owner & Archive/register keeper has the original build lists from the factory & will supply details to owners of the tractors history.
Preservation[]
Little information on examples of these tractors in preservation is available.
- Do you know of any examples to add to the list ?
- Roadless no ? - year ? - reg no. - owned by ? (example entry)
| Reg No. (if known) |
Serial No. (if known) |
Build-Date | Engine-Type/Model | Owner (if known) |
Photo | Were seen/Featured in | Other info (i.e. special features) |
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| CFO 498? | Roadless no. ?/unknown | Owner ? | 
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Seen at Roadless 90th Event | Reg number year letter unclear | ||
| NAH 619F | Roadless no. ?(sn unknown) | 1967 | P. Ducksbury collection | 
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At Newark Tractor Show 2010 ? | ||
| DUJ 903C | Roadless no. 3494 | Owner ? | 
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Seen at Roadless 90th Event | |||
| GFL 51D | Roadless no. 4102 | John Pollard, ? | 
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Seen at | |||
| KDD 806E | Roadless no. 4410 | Owner ? | 
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Seen at Roadless 90th Event | |||
| NBD 146F | Roadless no. 4620 | 1967 | Owner ? | 
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At Somerset Vintage & Classic Tractor Show 2010 | ||
| Reg no. ?(unknown) | Roadless no. 4883 | 1967 | Ford | Owner ? |
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For sale via John Bownes Ltd(April 2009)[2] | |
| FMA 154F | Roadless no. 4883 | 1967 | Owner ? | 
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Seen at Roadless 90th Event | ||
| Reg no. ? | Roadless no. 4888 | Owner ? | 
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At Tractor World Show - Malvern 2009 | |||
| 6199 MAN | Roadless no. 7063 | Owner ? | 
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At Tractor World Show - Auction 2011 | |||
| Reg no. | Roadless no. ?/unknown | Owner ? |
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Seen at | |||
| Reg no. | Roadless no. ?/unknown | Owner ? |
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| Reg no. | Roadless no. ?/unknown | Owner ? |
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Gallery[]
_-_P.Ducksbury_at_Newark_08_IMG_3581.jpg "Roadless Ploughmaster 65 of 1967 reg NAH 619 (linkage) - P.Ducksbury at Newark 08 IMG 3581.jpg (1.46 MB)")
The rear of the Ploughmaster 65 on display at Newark VTH show in 2008
_-_P.Ducksbury_at_Newark_08_-_IMG_3573.jpg "Roadless Ploughmaster 65 of 1967 reg NAH 619 (front) - P.Ducksbury at Newark 08 - IMG 3573.jpg (1.31 MB)")
The front of a restored Ploughmaster 65 (Based on a Pre Force Ford 5000 shown at Newark VTH show in 2008
See also[]
- List of Roadless tractors
- List of Tractor Manufacturers
- Collecting related
- Shows and Meets
- Collections - list of private collections (often exhibited at shows)
- Museums List - some feature tractors
- Clubs Listing
- NVTEC - national collectors group
- List of Tractor Parts Suppliers
- John Bownes Ltd - Roadless 'Owner' & parts supplier
References / sources[]
- Ford Tractor Conversions
- The Roadless Story, by Stuart Gibbard
External links[]
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