Farmers in Somerset will soon be able to buy tractors from a new depot.

C&O Tractors is expanding with a new site in South Petherton, from which it will offer Massey Ferguson and Kverneland farm machinery.

Managing director Andy Coles said: "It is really exciting for C&O to move into Somerset for the first time in our 20 year history.

"Customers in Somerset will benefit from the resources and experience we have within the C&O Group, not just with tractors but the wider Massey Ferguson range including combine harvesters, balers and haytools.

"Added to that we will also be delivering Kverneland machinery in south and central Somerset.

"2022 marks 175 years of Massey Ferguson heritage and C&O are really proud to be continuing that legacy."

C&O is taking on the South Petherton site and Massey Ferguson trading area from MST.

The existing staff South Petherton will be joining the C&O team which is run from headquarters in Blandford.

William Judge, brand manager at Massey Ferguson UK/Eire & ME said; ‘We are delighted that C&O Tractors Ltd has expanded and will be opening a branch at South Petherton, further strengthening its services throughout the area, offering continued, excellent customer service, aftersales and product availability.

"Since joining the AGCO family, C&O has continued to go from strength to strength and has proven to be a valued and trusted partner, with many more years to come."

The expansion means C&O will also supply Kverneland equipment, including soil preparation and seeding equipment, grass and forage products, diet feeders, fertiliser spreaders, sprayers and precision farming technology.

Kverneland managing director Joe Bell said: "This expansion creates an opportunity for new business in addition to supporting existing Kverneland customers in the south and central Somerset area."