The extracts from archive film in this video trace the development of mechanised cereal harvesting from the days of the scythe to computer-controlled combine harvesting.
The first part of Classic Combines looks at early days in the harvest field when the binder reigned supreme. Brian Bell’s selection of films features rare footage of early harvesting machines manufactured by various American and European manufacturers including International Harvester, Ransomes, Fisher-Humphries and Claas. The video brings the combine story up to date with promotional films from Claas, John Deere, New Holland and Massey Ferguson.
The programme is fully scripted by Brian Bell and narrated by broadcaster Chris Opperman.