Des Wootton, who grew up in Sulgrave, has sent the following information:
RE: YOUR PHOTOGRAPH
This is a Fordson Standard Tractor. Converted by Rotary Hoes Ltd., later called 'Howard'.
The rear wheels were called Rotopad. The machine was used for cutting trenches in which originally were laid clay pipes for land drainage. These machines were developed over the years, certainly until the late 60s at which time they would be laying continuous plastic pipe, which of course is still used in land drainage today.
Regards,
Des Wootton
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