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Vintage tractor ownership has been a pretty rewarding pastime over recent years. Not only have we gained enjoyment from out tractors, but they have also risen in value. This is true for both vintage and classic tractors, so we must check that insurance taken out some years ago is updated to current prices.
That said, the important thing of course is don’t pay more for your insurance than is necessary. Insurance has always been a competitive industry so shop around for the best deals. Brokers expect to be asked for volume discounts, so ask for reductions if several tractors are to be insured.
The usual problem with mainstream providers is that they have no access to the book values for vintage machinery and so often find it difficult to provide a quote. It is recommended to use one of the specialist vintage / classic brokers who will have packages to suit individual circumstances and will understand the vintage tractor insurance requirements.
Try one of these providers for specialist vintage tractor insurance :-
Cherished Car Insurance
Herts Insurance
NFU
Walker Midgley
When taking out insurance, firstly check that your tractor comes within the age criteria (usually a minimum of 25 or 30 years old depending on provider). Implements and trailers are normally included at no extra charge, however some providers stipulate no business use of your machine. Not all policies cover road use, and those that do can have mileage limitations.
Expect to pay no more than £40- £50 for straight forward third party cover, with a slight discount if more than one. Comprehensive insurance should only cost an extra £20- £25 up to a value of £2500.
Make sure that you get a policy that suits your needs, be they rallies, shows, working demonstrations, road use, agircultural use or social and domestic pleasure.
could you tell me how i go about registering my massy 135 tractor and if possible could you tell about insurance for driving on the road (ten times a year).
Chris
dose anyone know how i go about registering my ferguson TEA20 petrol tractor for road use ?
Hi, could I have a quote for third party fire and theft on a 1958 fordson dextar
how much would it cost me 2 insure my 1949 ferguson ted 20 tractor i use it every day.
i need insurance for my fordson dexter,
could you please quote me for zetor tractor 84rn492. thank you
l have a david brown tractor 2axle-rigid body agric. tractor p-reg 19-01-1976 cc3594 l have 12acreas within a 5mile of home it is grass land and l cut it with the tractor for my horse
Hi. Could you please send a quote for a 1966 MF 135 for 3rd party. It is used very rarely on the road. Many thanks.
I am a retired commercial timber faller. I have retained my 1972 Ford tractor with winch and small trailer. I like to do small jobs for friends and family and fetch logs for own use. My road use would be within 25 miles radius of home. Please quote for comprehensive cover on £2000 value.
I have a 2005 Kioti Compact tractor that I keep on our proprty in Lawrenceburg Tenn. We are in the process of building a home on the property. Currently it is secured under a carport, (chained, and wheels and battery removed.) I have secured it as well as possable, but I have no way to lock it up under cover until I finish my garage in about 6 months. I need to insure it for approx. $10,000 value in the mean time. Can you provide me insurance? I own the property free and clear.
can you please give me a quote for 3rd party insurance for the following tractors zetor 8011s 2wheel drive AND A ih784 2 wheel drive
could you please quote me a 1958 MF 35, 3 cylinder thanks
Hi there.
I would like a quote for my 1956 International B250. I use it on the road maybe 2 or 3 times a year to travel about 3 miles.
Many thanks
Chris
hi could u plz quote me 4 international 384 reg mac 313v thanks
Hi,
Please can you quote me on a small international 535, it will not be used on the public roads only on private land and travelling 200 yrds onto a private beach tolaunch a boat
regards
Paul
i want to get an insurance quoote 4 a international 274 1970s and i want to drive it on main roads not vintage
Hi could anybody give me some info on how to get my tractor insured it`s a ford 3600 and on a m plate from the 1970`s it just so when i move it from my place to the yard about 1 or 2 times a month no more than about 1 mile from home.
Many thanks
Richard
can you please give me a price to insure my 1972 fiat 415 tractor it is only used a few times a year to bring bales in and lift on to trailer on a croft . price third party and fully comphensive. the e. mail is my work thank you
Hi Anthony, Mrs Clark,
We will contact you by email to discuss the value of your tractor, your specific requirements and arrange for a quote.
Thanks for the enquiries.
Kind Regards,
Steve Ridsdale (Vintage Tractor Engineer).
can you please give me a price to insure my 1987 international tractor it is only used a few times a year to tern hay,, bring bales in and lift on to trailer on a smallholding with two horses. price third party and fully comphensive. the e. mail is my work thank you
Hi please could you send a quote to insure a zetor 55 45 Tractor year of MNFR 1969 on a Q plat for 3rd party insurance, the tractor only goes on the road four or five times a year Max. Many thanks anthony.
Hi,
Alan, I would try one of the specialist vintage tractor insurance providers mentioned in the article. Cherished Car Insurance, NFU and Walker Midgley will all understand your requirements and be able to provide the cover you require.
Steve VTE.
Hi id like to insure a David brown selectamatic 99O tractor its H reg about 1970 i think many thanks Allan
hi ineed a quote for a massyfergason+fordson major, third party, fire&theft, value £1000. each, thanks doris
Hi please could you send quote to insure a MF 575 Tractor year of MNFR 1976 for 3rd party insurance, the tractor only goes on the road two or three times a year Max. Many thanks Paul.