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Passing on The Ploughing Passion.

Written by Lee Bassett, Welham Diesel customer and friend. Harry Bassett may be known to some of the Welham followers as an up-and-coming ploughman in the Vintage Mounted class. He is 21 years old and a Qualified Technician with a local John Deere dealership in Derbyshire near to where we live. This article will guide […]

Can Extreme Hot Weather Affect Your Tractor’s Injection Pump?

With the extreme hot weather we have had recently across the UK, many tractors and agricultural machines have been working in very demanding conditions. High temperatures, long working days, dry fields and dusty environments can all put extra strain on diesel engines. One area that should not be overlooked is the fuel injection system, especially […]

Fast In-Situ Pump Repair Gets Customer Home the Same Day

We welcomed a customer who had travelled all the way from Lincoln to our workshop in Leicester with a fuel injection pump issue. After diagnosing the problem, our diesel specialist, Luke, was able to carry out an in-situ repair to the pump, avoiding the need for a lengthy removal and rebuild process. Just one hour […]

A Classic British Workhorse: The Ploughmaster 75

Few tractors capture the spirit of British farming quite like the Ploughmaster 75. Built during an era when reliability, simplicity, and hard work were at the heart of agricultural machinery, the Ploughmaster remains a favourite among enthusiasts and collectors today. Spotted at the Tractor World Show 2026, this beautifully restored example drew plenty of attention […]

Top 5 Signs Your Injection Pump Needs Attention

A diesel injection pump is one of the most important components in your engine’s fuel system. It’s responsible for delivering the correct amount of fuel at the correct pressure and timing to keep everything running smoothly. When the pump starts to wear or fail, the symptoms often show up gradually, but they can quickly lead […]

Massey Ferguson 135 (1972): The Small Tractor That Built a Big Reputation

The Massey Ferguson 135 is one of the most recognisable and respected utility tractors ever built. A 1972 model sits right in the middle of its production success, representing an era when tractors were designed with one clear purpose: to be simple, reliable, and easy to repair. More than 50 years later, many of these […]

The Timeless Massey Ferguson 135: A Tractor That Keeps on Giving

The Massey Ferguson 135 has long been a favourite among farmers and vintage tractor enthusiasts alike. Introduced in the mid-1960s as part of the MF 100 series, this reliable workhorse quickly earned a reputation for durability, simplicity, and versatility. Even today, decades later, so many of these tractors are still going strong, proving that quality […]

Keeping Classics Running: Nick’s Ford 7700 Transformation with Welhams

Here at Welhams, we truly value the voices of our customers. There’s nothing we enjoy more than hearing about your experiences with our services and seeing the incredible before-and-after results of the work we do. Your positive reviews, photos, and stories not only motivate our team but also help others see the quality and care […]

Ford 8700: The Turbocharged Workhorse That Redefined Big Farming

When farmers talk about classic high-horsepower tractors of the 1970s, one machine almost always enters the conversation: the Ford 8700. Built during a time when farms were rapidly expanding and machinery had to keep up, this tractor became one of the most respected heavy-duty models produced by Ford Motor Company’s agricultural division. From its powerful […]

Welham Diesel Proudly Supporting the Classic Trucks & Tractors Event

At Welham Diesel, our passion for diesel engineering and heritage machinery goes far beyond the workshop. That’s why we were proud to support and sponsor the Classic Trucks & Tractors event, a fantastic celebration of the machines that helped shape Britain’s farming, transport, and engineering history. Celebrating Vintage Power The Classic Trucks & Tractors took […]