Jeremy Clarkson Says Goodbye to a Piece of His Farm , and It’s Breaking His Heart
Jeremy Clarkson Admits Feeling “Old and Broken” as He Says Goodbye to His Beloved Farm Machine
The Clarkson’s Farm star opens up about aging, change, and the bittersweet farewell to one of his most trusted companions at Diddly Squat.
A New Chapter at Diddly Squat
Jeremy Clarkson has never been one to shy away from change — or from sharing his struggles with a dose of self-deprecating humor. Yet his latest update from Diddly Squat Farm struck a chord with fans for a more personal reason.
Writing in his column for The Sunday Times, the former Top Gear presenter confessed to feeling “old and broken” after being forced to part ways with one of his most beloved machines: his rugged Supacat — a six-wheel-drive, semi-amphibious vehicle originally designed for the military.
“It’s quite difficult to get in and out of if you’re old and broken,” Jeremy admitted, explaining that the physical demands of operating the hulking vehicle finally became too much for him.
For the man who once conquered the world’s toughest roads in sports cars, saying goodbye to his trusty Supacat was no small thing.
The Machine That Defined a Farmer’s Spirit
When Clarkson first acquired the Supacat for £9,000 several years ago, it was love at first rev. The vehicle, which was designed to rescue stranded Land Rovers from battlefields, quickly became an indispensable tool on his Oxfordshire property.
“It’s useful because it has big, fat, soft tyres. It doesn’t get stuck or damage the earth,” he said proudly at the time. “No matter what the weather’s doing, I can fire up the Supacat, attach the trailer using an extremely manly NATO hitch and head off for firewood.”
The vehicle embodied everything Clarkson loves about machinery — overbuilt, slightly absurd, but utterly capable. It was a symbol of his transition from petrolhead to farmer, bridging his old life and his new one.
But with time, even Clarkson had to concede that climbing into a military-grade off-roader every day was taking a toll on his 65-year-old frame. “It’s time to accept I’m not 35 anymore,” he joked, admitting that practicality had finally won over nostalgia.
A Tough Goodbye, and a Practical Replacement
In search of a worthy successor, Clarkson considered the £44,000 Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic Ultimate, a fully electric all-terrain vehicle. However, he quickly dismissed it — not because of the price, but because of the silence.
“You know instinctively when you’ve applied the correct amount of power because you can hear it,” he explained. “But in an electric vehicle, there is no sound. You press the accelerator and nothing happens.”
For a man whose career was built on the roar of engines, the idea of silent farming didn’t sit right.
Instead, Clarkson settled on the CFMoto UForce U10 Pro, a petrol-powered utility vehicle built in China. The new machine, while far less extreme than the Supacat, brings comfort and convenience — two things Clarkson now admits are more valuable than raw power.
Comfort Over Chaos
The CFMoto UForce, with its power windows, push-button gear shift, and two plush bench seats, feels almost luxurious compared to the bone-rattling Supacat. It can carry six passengers — or, as Clarkson noted, two dogs who have completely claimed it as their own.
“It’s been on the farm for a couple of months now, and I must say it’s very practical, very robust, and extremely useful,” he wrote. “The only downside is how popular it’s become with some members of the Diddly Squat team. On day one, my dogs leapt into the pick-up bed and since then have pretty much refused to get out.”
His characteristic wit remains intact, even as he openly reflects on getting older. “Since I started in the fields six years ago, I’ve realised farming is ideal for those who don’t like to work up a sweat,” he quipped. “Only mattress testers have an easier, more sedentary life.”
Aging Gracefully, Clarkson-Style
Clarkson’s frank admission about feeling “old and broken” resonated with fans who have watched him reinvent himself — from car reviewer to farmer, from chaos to cultivation.
His Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm has turned him into an unlikely ambassador for British agriculture, highlighting both the beauty and the absurdity of rural life.
And while his body might not be what it once was, his passion for machinery, storytelling, and mischief certainly hasn’t aged a day.
For Clarkson, saying goodbye to the Supacat wasn’t just about trading one vehicle for another. It was about embracing a new phase of life — one where comfort takes precedence over chaos, and where even the loudest engines must, eventually, give way to a quieter ride.
