Unique & Rare
Blackstone Tractor
The unique Blackstone tractor, the first ever tractor built in New Zealand, is the sole survivor of only two ever made.
Marlborough Engine
The Marlborough Engine, one of only three ever made and the only surviving working example.
Fitch 4WD Tractor
One of the 11 surviving Fitch 4WD tractors in the world and one of only 6 restored and still in working condition.
Jelbart Tractor
Built around 1924 this is the only remaining example of this model in the world, this Jelbart is owned by the Holdaway trust and on permanent loan to the museum.
Hanomag Crawler
Currently under restoration, this very rare ~1918 German made machine was shipped to NZ after WW1 as part of the war reparations
Ransome & Sims
Our Ransome & Sims Steam engine (S/No.454), built in Ipswich, England in 1860 is believed to be the oldest Ransome & Sims Engine in the world.
