No. 4 Massey-Harris Farm Trailer
Lesney Products • Matchbox Series (1-75)
Toy Category
Vehicle/Farm Equipment
Year Released
1954
Condition
Good/Fair. Visible paint chipping on the edges and tow bar. Dust accumulation in the trailer bed suggests long-term storage or display. The wheels appear intact.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Description
A miniature green farm tip-trailer designed to be towed by the No. 4 Ferguson tractor. It features a rectangular green body, two large black spoked wheels on a metal axle, and a tow hitch at the front. The design is based on the Massey-Harris 701 baler trailer types but simplified for the Matchbox line.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$8.00 - $15.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
First series early production, manufactured in England
Model Number
4-A
Toy Type
1:64 scale die-cast zinc alloy with metal axle and plastic wheels
Toy Condition
Good/Fair. Visible paint chipping on the edges and tow bar. Dust accumulation in the trailer bed suggests long-term storage or display. The wheels appear intact.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (uncarded/loose)
Rarity & Significance
Historically significant as one of the original first ten models released in the Matchbox 1-75 series. While not extremely rare, finding specimens with perfectly intact hitches and low paint wear is difficult.
Special Features
Early spoked wheel design; minimalist two-piece casting; designed specifically for cross-compatibility with the Matchbox No. 4-A Ferguson Tractor.
Notable Variations
Can be found with varying shades of green paint; also exists with metal wheels (earliest versions) vs plastic wheels (later versions). The model number was later replaced by the Triumph T110 motorcycle in 1957.