Jeremy Clarkson Says He’s ‘Broken’ as a Tough Farewell Looms at Diddly Squat Farm.
Jeremy Clarkson Admits He’s “Broken” as a Tough New Decision Hits Diddly Squat Farm
Jeremy Clarkson may be a man known for his sharp wit, unfiltered opinions, and seemingly unstoppable energy — but even he admits that farming has finally begun to wear him down. In a surprising and candid update from Diddly Squat Farm, the Clarkson’s Farm star revealed he feels “old and broken” as he confronts a difficult decision about one of his most dependable machines.
The 65-year-old presenter, who has owned the 1,000-acre Oxfordshire property since 2008, has spent years transforming it from a quiet piece of land in the Cotswolds into one of the most famous farms in Britain. Through four seasons of the hit Prime Video series — with a fifth on the way — viewers have watched Clarkson wrestle with livestock, battle local councils, and navigate the wildly unpredictable realities of rural life.
But his latest challenge is a more personal one.
A Machine Built for Battle — But Not for Clarkson’s Knees
In his recent Sunday Times column, Clarkson opened up about his long-standing workhorse: the Supacat. The six-wheel-drive, semi-amphibious military vehicle has been one of his rugged companions on the farm, especially when navigating the dense woodland to collect timber.
Originally designed to “recover broken Land Rovers from the battlefield,” the Supacat is a beast. It can cross swamps, climb near-vertical slopes, and haul enormous loads — but Clarkson revealed it has a major drawback: getting in and out of it is torture.
“It is quite difficult to get in and out of, if you are old and broken,” he admitted bluntly.
He’s joked about age before, but this time the struggle seems real. The presenter described the physical effort required just to climb into the machine, and after months of discomfort, he finally reached the point where something had to change.
The End of an Era — Clarkson Lets Go of the Supacat
Despite being fond of the £9,000 military machine, Clarkson made the difficult decision to retire it from regular use. After all, as he has repeatedly learned, farming is demanding enough without adding unnecessary pain.
His team suggested several alternatives — more modern, more comfortable, and significantly easier on the joints. And eventually, Clarkson settled on a new companion: the petrol-powered CFMoto UForce U10 Pro, a rugged, versatile utility vehicle with a smoother ride and far easier access.
The upgrade, he admitted, was long overdue.
Meet the New Workhorse of Diddly Squat Farm
Clarkson says the U10 Pro has already proven itself over the past few months. It may not have the military charm of the Supacat, but what it lacks in battlefield pedigree, it makes up for in practicality.
“It’s very practical, very robust and extremely useful,” he wrote.
Whether he’s hauling equipment, navigating muddy slopes, or running daily errands around Diddly Squat, the new vehicle has become an essential tool — and, unexpectedly, a family favorite.
Even the Dogs Approve
If Clarkson needed validation beyond comfort and performance, he got it from two unlikely sources: his dogs.
“On day one, my dogs leapt into the pick-up bed and since then have pretty much refused to get out,” he said, amused.
The loyal companions have apparently declared the U10 Pro their new kingdom, turning it into a canine-approved mobile throne. And for Clarkson, who often jokes about being overruled by animals on his own land, it’s just another day on the farm.
A Glimpse Into an Aging Farmer’s Reality
Clarkson’s honesty may come with humor, but it reflects the very real physical toll that farming takes — even on someone with his resources. From lambing seasons to muddy catastrophes, viewers have watched him push through everything the land throws at him.
And now, as he admits he feels “broken,” fans are once again reminded that Clarkson’s Farm is more than entertainment. It’s a raw, unfiltered look at the grueling, unpredictable world of agriculture — one decision, one machine, and one aching joint at a time.
With the new season on the horizon, viewers can expect more challenges, more chaotic engineering, and many more moments where Clarkson wrestles with both the land and his own stubborn determination.
And if the Supacat couldn’t break him completely, the Cotswolds certainly won’t either.
