Case IH breaks world record for largest parade of Farmall tractors

Case IH has set a new Guiness World Record over the weekend by parading 110 Farmall tractors in the rural township of Inverell, NSW, in celebration of the iconic tractor’s 100th anniversary.

On the weekend, tractor enthusiasts from across Australia brought their Farmalls to Inverell to participate in two days of festivities.

On Saturday, July 29, 2023, 110 Farmalls – from 1930 models right up to the latest product – went 3.2km around the trotting track at the Inverell Showground, and successfully entered the record books for the largest parade of Farmall tractors.

Representatives from Guinness World Records were in Inverell for the attempt, with participants and onlookers erupting into celebrations when a Guinness World Records adjudicator confirmed the record.

Tom Horwood, an Inverell business operator who has been collecting tractors for more than 40 years, has dozens of vintage Farmalls in his collection, the oldest a Farmall Regular from the late 1920s. Tom was part of the record attempt on his 1929 Farmall and said he couldn’t have been more proud to be a part of it and have the record set in his home town.

“It was really exciting to be out there with so many other Farmall enthusiasts, and while we were hoping we could succeed in setting the record, you can never be sure, particularly when you’re dealing with so many vintage machines,” he said.

“So, when the adjudicator told us we’d done it, we were over the moon,” said Tom.

“For Case IH to select Inverell as the place to hold the 100th birthday celebrations for this amazing tractor is a great honour for our community and it’s something I’ll always remember.”

General Manager of Case IH Australia/New Zealand, Aaron Bett, said the adrenaline was running for all the participants as they started the record attempt.

“We always wanted to hold a very special celebration for our Farmall tractor, and the record success has really been the icing on the cake,” he said.

“The Inverell community, the council and the local business chamber have been so generous with their assistance and support and have helped us make the Farmall centenary the memorable event we were aiming for.

“This tractor really changed the face of global agriculture when it was launched in 1923 and has continued to evolve over the past 100 years to meet the demands and expectations of farmers here, and around the world.

“We’re proud of the fact the celebrations in Inverell have honoured the Farmall’s incredible legacy in Australia and New Zealand and I thank everyone who has been involved.”