Production years
1968-1974
County tractor ยท 1968-1974
County 754 Tractor
Built at Fleet, Hampshire, from 1968 to 1974, the County 754 is a widely used equal-wheel, four-wheel-drive tractor based on Ford components. Its Ford four-cylinder diesel develops about 74 hp through an eight-speed transmission. It became a familiar sight in British fields and forestry during the 1970s.
Engine
Ford four-cylinder diesel
Power
About 74 hp
Drive
Four-wheel drive (equal-size wheels)
County 754 specifications
| Production years | 1968-1974 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Ford four-cylinder diesel |
| Power | About 74 hp |
| Drive | Four-wheel drive (equal-size wheels) |
| Transmission | 8-speed |
| Built at | Fleet, Hampshire |
What the 754 is used for
The 754 was made for traction-led work, including heavy cultivation, ploughing and forestry duties. Equal-size wheels and four-wheel drive gave it a purposeful stance and helped it work where ordinary two-wheel-drive tractors could struggle for grip.
Today it remains attractive as a usable vintage tractor, a sympathetic restoration candidate or a rally machine with genuine agricultural heritage. Some owners also use sound examples for occasional light smallholding work, while preserving the tractor's original character.
Why the County 754 stands out
The County 754 stands out because it was genuinely familiar in 1970s British farming and forestry, rather than merely a rare curiosity. Ford-based components, specialist owner knowledge and active club interest support its appeal. Buyers should still expect the limitations of an older machine: an eight-speed transmission, a firm agricultural ride and possible wear from years of arduous work.
Buying a used County 754
Listen closely to the Ford four-cylinder diesel from cold and check smoke, oil pressure and general responsiveness. Test every speed in the eight-speed transmission, four-wheel-drive function, hydraulics and brakes before committing. Inspect tyres, bonnet, wings and chassis for corrosion, hard-use damage or restoration carried out to a poor standard. Verify serial and registration details, and ask whether major components remain period-correct. Have it inspected if uncertain. Confirm figures and originality against TractorData.com and club records; values vary by condition, so check current listings rather than a fixed price.
County 754 frequently asked questions
How much power does the County 754 produce?
The County 754 produces about 74 hp from a Ford four-cylinder diesel. It uses an eight-speed transmission and equal-wheel four-wheel drive, making traction and draught capability central to its appeal as a British working tractor of the 1970s.
When was the County 754 built?
County built the 754 at Fleet, Hampshire, from 1968 to 1974. It was based on Ford components and became widely used in British fields and forestry, which explains its strong recognition among enthusiasts of working vintage machinery.
What should a buyer inspect on a County 754?
Check diesel starting, smoke and oil pressure, then drive the tractor through all eight speeds. The four-wheel-drive system, brakes and hydraulics need proper testing, while corrosion, tyre condition, bonnet and wing repairs, serial details and originality all affect a purchase decision.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Used tractor values vary by condition and region. Page updated 19 Sep 2026.