Student Delivers Project to School on a Tractor

This is a cool article about a student in the UK who used a Ferguson TED 20 tractor to deliver his GCSE project to school. In case you were wondering, the GCSE is like a high school diploma in the UK.

“There was no question of Tom Stobart’s homework being left on the bus! In fact, the enterprising pupil’s GCSE project literally stopped the traffic when he drove it to school hitched to the back of a Ferguson TED20 tractor.

Part of his GCSE Design Technology coursework, the 16-year- old designed and built a 6ft x 3ft transport box for the TED20 and duly handed it over in situ to his teacher on deadline day.

Driving at the tractor’s top speed of 25 mph, Tom made the 10-mile trip during the morning rush hour from his home in the village of Bubbenhall to Bablake School in Coundon Coventry.

“I could have brought it in on a trailer but it was meant for the tractor so it made more sense to me and a lot less hassle,” says Tom. Inspired to pursue agricultural engineering after visits to his aunt’s farm in the Lake District, he spent six months restoring the 59-year old TED20 to working order and has recently passed his tractor driving test.

His enthusiasm and dedication has already been recognised in the industry and he will be taking up a four-year apprenticeship with Hinckley-based Massey Ferguson dealer, Bruce Hopkins in August.

“I’m really interested in agricultural engineering and looking forward to starting my apprenticeship when I leave school,” he says.

Commenting, Tony Cox, Massey Ferguson’s Market Services Manager said: “Talented youngsters like Tom are just what we need to ensure the highest standards in our industry. We are sure he has a very successful future ahead.”” Source: Massey Ferguson – GCSE Project Delivered by Tractor

Have you driven your tractor to school lately, or used it to deliver important goods?