Vintage Machinery Section 2026
The Vintage Machinery Section is a popular part of the Ryedale Show, celebrating the tractors, implements and engines that have played such an important role in farming history.
Held in the Vintage Machinery Arena, this section offers visitors the chance to see a fascinating display of agricultural machinery from different eras, from beautifully restored tractors to working stationary engines and traditional implements.
Information for Exhibitors
All machinery must arrive via Gate 3 and be on the showground by 8:00am. Entry will not be possible after this time.
Where possible, exhibitors are encouraged to drop off machinery from 12 noon on the day before the show.
Entry fees: Tractors and implements £5, Engines £3. Each exhibiting item includes an exhibitor pass and vehicle pass to the show. Passes will be emailed during the week before the show.
Prize money: Tractors and implements: 1st prize £20, 2nd prize £15, 3rd prize £10. Engines: 1st prize £15, 2nd prize £10, 3rd prize £5,
Classes at a Glance
Vintage Tractor
Class 1: Best Tractor to 1959
Class 2: Best Tractor 1960 and later
Vintage Implements
Class 3: Any Hydraulic Implement
Vintage Stationary Engines
Class 4: Open Crankshaft Engine
Class 5: Closed Crankshaft Engine
All classes are held in the Vintage Machinery Arena, with judging from 8:30am.
Vintage Tractors
The vintage tractor classes include exhibits up to 1959, as well as tractors from 1960 onwards. These classes showcase the development of farm machinery over the decades and are always a favourite with farming families, machinery enthusiasts and visitors of all ages.
Special awards include trophies for the Champion Tractor, best Fordson tractor, best Ferguson / Massey Ferguson, best un-restored vintage exhibit and best tractor owned by an exhibitor under 21 years of age.
Vintage Implements
The implement class highlights the tools and equipment used alongside tractors in everyday farming work. These exhibits provide an important link to the practical history of agriculture and help show how farming methods have changed over time.
Stationary Engines
The stationary engine classes include open and closed crankshaft engines. These exhibits are a wonderful reminder of the machinery once used to power a wide range of farming and rural tasks, and are always interesting to watch and hear in action.
What to Look Out For
Visitors can enjoy Vintage tractors from different periods. Restored and un-restored machinery. Fordson, Ferguson and Massey Ferguson exhibits. Traditional agricultural implements. Working stationary engines. The Vintage Tractor Parade during the afternoon Main Ring programme. The section offers a fantastic opportunity to see agricultural history up close and to appreciate the skill and dedication involved in preserving these machines for future generations.