Welcome to the
Fordson Tractor Club
of Australia Inc.
web site.

Web Site Manager:
Keith Cowland
Last Update: 9th of August 2025

A Tractor Club Rooted in Australian History

Welcome to the Fordson Tractor Club Australia, a community dedicated to preserving and celebrating the heritage of Fordson tractors in the Australian agricultural landscape. Our club brings together enthusiasts, collectors, and historians to share knowledge, stories, and the love for these iconic machines.

Discover the Legacy
of Fordson Tractors
1917-1964

1918 Fordson

Our Club

Preserving Fordson Tractor Legacy in Australia

Welcome to the Fordson Tractor Club Australia! This is the place where enthusiasts of Fordson tractors come together to celebrate the heritage and legacy of these iconic machines. It is proposed that members will be able to register for access to newsletter downloads.

Our Story

A Passion for Fordson Tractors

Our Tractors

Fordson Tractors

Events and

Gatherings

Our Honour Board

Our Achievement Awards

At the Fordson Tractor Club Australia, our story is rooted in a deep passion for preserving the history and spirit of Fordson tractors. We are a community of dedicated individuals who are committed to promoting the legacy of these remarkable machines. Through our events, resources, and shared knowledge, we aim to foster a thriving community of Fordson enthusiasts across Australia.

This website is for Fordson Tractor Club Australia. The Fordson Tractor Club of Australia Inc. is a tractor club for Fordson tractors in Australia. Members may soon be able to register for access to newsletter downloads.

The Fordson Tractor Club Australia organizes various events and gatherings for its members. These events provide an excellent opportunity for enthusiasts to come together, share their experiences, and showcase their Fordson tractors, implements and memorabilia.

Congratulations to our Achievements Award nominations for May 2025.
Michael Woods

Michael is member No. 20 and joined the club on the 17th of June 2004.

Michael and his brother John (deceased) opened the Woods Farming and Heritage Centre in Rupanyup, Victoria, and have been part of the Fordson Tractor Club from the start. He has also attended nearly every meeting of the Fordson Tractor club.

The Fordson Tractor Club have been Honoured with a special Fordson Room in the museum which displays some of the club’s items and memorabilia.

Michael’s achievements over the years:

Board Member 2009-2010

2010-2011

2011-2012

Michael hosted Fordson Club Gatherings in:

October 2006, May 2011 and November 2017.

In May 2021, Michael and the Woods Farming and Heritage Centre became one of the Major Sponsors for the Fordson Tractor Club of Australia Inc.

When Michaels brother John passed away in July 2013, the Fordson Tractor Club offered to support Michael and a Christmas in July weekend was held every year to remember John. July 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of John’s death, and it was also the last Christmas in July to be held.

Allan Cook

It gives me great pleasure to present the Achievement Award to Club Member No. 65, Allan Cook.

Allan has been a member of the club for 21 years, joining in 2004. During this time, he has served as a:

Board Member for 5 years, from 2010 to 2023
Vice President from 2011 to 2013
President from 2013 to 2015
Past President from 2015 to 2018

Allan is always happy to talk tractors and give advice, having restored some 26 tractors.

Allan is a stalwart and a great club man.

Colin Lloyd.

It gives me great pleasure to present the Achievement Award to Club Member No. 85, Colin Lloyd.

Colin has been a member of the club for 20 years, joining in 2005.

Over these 20 years he has served on the Board for 3 consecutive years as President from 2015 to 2018. He was also past president for 6 years from 2018 to 2024.

Colin has hosted two Fordson Club gatherings at Barham, NSW in 2010 and 2015 and was instrumental in organizing the 100 years Fordson celebrations at Deniliquin. In the past 3 years he has been looking after the Club trailer.

Colin stands out as a member as he is always willing to step up and help out, whether transporting tractors for rallies, taking the Club trailer to events and generally helping other members in many other ways, myself included.

I might add that Colin is a popular member of this club and always performs his undertakings with a smile.

Allan Boardman.

Allan is member no. 332 and joined the club on the 6th of June 2012.

Allan has been a valued club member of the Fordson Tractor Club of Australia Inc., travelling from Queensland to attend Board meetings and Fordson Gatherings.

Allan’s achievements over the years:

Board member 2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

2021-2022

2022-2023

2023-2024

2024-2025

Since joining our club, Allan has organised many Fordson Tractor Club displays at rallies in Queensland, and he always has several of his own tractors on display.

About the Fordson Tractor Club of Australia Inc.

The Club was formed in 2004 by a group of Fordson enthusiasts.

Purpose

The purpose of the Club is to provide an opportunity for enthusiasts and collectors of Fordson products to gather in the pursuance of common interest, regardless of whether or not a vehicle or any other product of this classic brand is owned by the member.

Aims and Objectives

Hold regular meetings and arrange activities to provide opportunities for fellowship, knowledge about Fordson tractors and assist in the development of the Club.
Assist other members in their endeavours to acquire Fordson memorabilia, written and otherwise.
To raise funds only to the extent to remain solvent. The Club is not a fund-raising body for the purpose of profit.
To be non-political and non-sectarian.
To be highly professional and a worthwhile organisation in the community.

Member Profile

Because the Club is for all people who have a common interest in the Fordson tractor, members do not have to own a Fordson Tractor. Some of our members have a large number of tractors, or just one tractor, some just collect models, some collect Fordson original brochures, others collect Fordson tools, whilst some members are just reliving some past (e.g. when a Fordson worked on a family or other farm). Members reside throughout Australia and overseas.

Organisation Management

The Club is incorporated in Victoria, Australia in accordance with a constitution.

A Board of Management is responsible for all formal administrative matters. Club members elect this Board each year from their membership.

WHAT WE DO

Club activities include:

Events:

Club events are held twice yearly. Not surprisingly these are to admire a collection of tractors, particularly Fordsons.

Typically, these events are from1 day to 4 days including travel and a Fordson dinner. The Club's Annual General Meeting is to be held in the mid-year event.

These events are modest in cost and have proven a great place for members to admire machines and memorabilia, talk all things Fordson (and otherthings), learn from others experience and enjoy some great fellowship amongst like minded historical enthusiasts. There are many events arranged by

other organizations to which members often attend.

Newsletter - Power on The Land

Power on the Land is the Club's Newsletter for members; produced 3 times a year. This title is steeped in History going back to 1949 when it was the name the Ford Motor Company's Newsletter for the farming communities. The Ford Motor Company has kindly given us permission to use that name as well as the Wheatsheaf logo and the word Fordson.

Access to Exclusive Events

What We Offer

Membership Benefits

MEMBERSHIP

Who can be a Member?

Membership is open:

To people who are a Fordson enthusiast or a collector of Fordson products.
To citizens of Australia and overseas.
To people irrespective of race, religion or political persuasion.

You do not have to own a tractor to be a member. You might collect tractors, models, brochures, tools or you might just be reliving the past of a Fordson that has a place somewhere in your history or heart.

How much does it cost to be a Member?

Joining Fee: $ 5.00. ( AU )
Annual Subscription: $ 50.00 ( AU ) due 31st May 2025.
NHMA. All Board Members must have NHMA Insurance through the Fordson Tractor Club of Australia INC. or another club and other members when exhibiting or assisting at the Fordson Club events
Insurance is $25.00 for 2025-2026 (1st of August 2025 - 31st of July 2026).
The above fees are reviewed at the Annual meeting each year and may be adjusted.