Digging Up History

Little Velvet

Little Velvet

Built in 1982 by Ian Laurie of Colbinabbin, Victoria, Little Velvet was the mini counterpart to the famous Black Velvet. After passing through the hands of Max and Nathan Hansford,...

Little Velvet

Built in 1982 by Ian Laurie of Colbinabbin, Victoria, Little Velvet was the mini counterpart to the famous Black Velvet. After passing through the hands of Max and Nathan Hansford,...

Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer has quickly become a standout name in Australian tractor pulling, but its story began in Denmark as “Brumbassen” - the Bumblebee. After a long journey that included shipping delays...

Sledgehammer

Sledgehammer has quickly become a standout name in Australian tractor pulling, but its story began in Denmark as “Brumbassen” - the Bumblebee. After a long journey that included shipping delays...

Agrav8

Agrav8

Built in 2000 by Roland Geiland, AgraV8 became one of the coolest-looking tractors of its era. Starting life with a 327 Chev and later upgraded to a blown LT4 350,...

Agrav8

Built in 2000 by Roland Geiland, AgraV8 became one of the coolest-looking tractors of its era. Starting life with a 327 Chev and later upgraded to a blown LT4 350,...

Plum Crazy

Plum Crazy

Almost 21 years since the late Harry Williams had his first drive in Plum Crazy, we look back at one of Australia’s most iconic pulling tractors. From its 1981 build...

Plum Crazy

Almost 21 years since the late Harry Williams had his first drive in Plum Crazy, we look back at one of Australia’s most iconic pulling tractors. From its 1981 build...

The Professor

The Professor

Every 2WD pulling truck has a story, but few begin hauling the family caravan and end up on a hundred-metre track pushing 700 horsepower. This 1970 Toyota Crown did

The Professor

Every 2WD pulling truck has a story, but few begin hauling the family caravan and end up on a hundred-metre track pushing 700 horsepower. This 1970 Toyota Crown did

Wiz Banga

Wiz Banga

Wiz Banga, owned by Paul Macague, was previously called Joint Effort before the name was changed in 1995. It ran a turbocharged Holden 186 straight-six engine taken from Paul's old...

Wiz Banga

Wiz Banga, owned by Paul Macague, was previously called Joint Effort before the name was changed in 1995. It ran a turbocharged Holden 186 straight-six engine taken from Paul's old...