Essex Models and Miniatures

Probably one of the longest running Lone Star castings was the ‘Farm Tractor’  (1293) later to become the Farm King tractor (1286).

From what I can work out this model ran from 1964 up to 1976 but continued in some sets right up to 1982.

Probably based on the Fordson Major

Although seen mainly in red, a yellow version was also available as part of the Roadmaster Major series.

In 1979 another tractor under the series name Farmers Boy was released all came as sets with implements and doubt the tractors came alone, numbered from 1701 to 1727 with various different implements.

Solo tractors shown below in yellow and blue.

International tractor with elevator 1703

International tractor with disc harrow 1701

This harrow is not complete, the part holding the two harrow frames together is missing.

An unusual set I have is set number 1741 from 1980, unusual because it’s not listed in the Lone Star book, containing three implements and the above tractor in red.

A better picture with the lid removed

Another tractor known as the 10 series Ford tractor was released in 1982 until 1987.

Between 1988 and 1989, 1750 was re-numbered 1792

A double wheeled version was also released in 1986 and numbered 1751