It is 50 years since John Deere started trading in the UK and Ireland, and the anniversary celebrations kick off with a special display at LAMMA tomorrow featuring one of the tractors sold by dealers 50 years ago. Nicknamed BEV, after its original registration plate, Langar’s own and restored six-cylinder 4020 Diesel (91hp) will stand side by side alongside its modern day descendant, the new flagship 620hp four-track 9620RX, to help promote a special field-based event that will take place at Langar in September. Classic John Deere tractor and machinery owners visiting LAMMA also have an early chance to register their machines for this event, which aims to gather together examples of John Deere products sold through the company’s UK and Irish dealers during the period 1966 to 2016. There will be demonstration and working plots for those who would like to bring implements (preferably made by John Deere) and use them, plus parades and prizes. Owners of old and new John Deere machines are encouraged to submit an application form for the event, which are available on the John Deere stand this week,  and then downloadable from the company’s website. John Deere customers and fans are being invited to get involved in the anniversary celebrations by visiting a dedicated page on the company’s website, which will be going live later this month at www.JohnDeere.co.uk/50years.