Jeremy Clarkson Admits ‘I’m Broken’ Over Diddly Squat Farm Decision
The Clarkson’s Farm star opens up about ageing, farming fatigue, and saying goodbye to his beloved Supacat.
A Farmer’s Reality Check
After six years of running his now-iconic Diddly Squat Farm, Jeremy Clarkson has made a heartfelt confession — he’s feeling “old and broken.”
The former Top Gear host, known for his sharp humour and larger-than-life presence, has been remarkably candid about the physical and bureaucratic demands of farm life, which inspired his hit Amazon Prime series, Clarkson’s Farm.
“Since I started in the fields six years ago, I’ve realised that farming is ideal for those who don’t like to work up a sweat,” Jeremy joked. “Only mattress testers have an easier, more sedentary life.”
A Sedentary Struggle
Despite the humour, Clarkson admits that most of his work on the farm is spent sitting down — either behind the wheel of a tractor or buried under piles of paperwork required by Defra (the UK’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
“I burn about two calories an hour,” he quipped, adding that the bulk of his daily routine involves navigating red tape and regulations rather than open fields.
The Supacat Saga
Among his many machines, the standout has always been his Supacat — a six-wheel-drive, semi-amphibious military vehicle originally designed to “recover broken Land Rovers from the battlefield.”
The Devon-built beast has served Clarkson faithfully for years, allowing him to haul timber and navigate muddy terrain without getting stuck.
But as Jeremy confessed in his Sunday Times column:
“It is quite difficult to get in and out of if you are old and broken.”
At 65, Clarkson admits that clambering in and out of the rugged military vehicle is no longer as effortless as it once was.
Time for a Change
The Clarkson’s Farm star revealed he’s preparing to replace his £9,000 Supacat with something more forgiving. Although parting with it won’t be easy, practicality has finally won out over nostalgia.
“It’s useful because it has big, fat, soft tyres. It doesn’t get stuck or damage the earth,” he said when he first bought it. “No matter what the weather’s doing, I can fire up the Supacat, attach the trailer with a manly Nato hitch, and head off for firewood.”
However, age — and comfort — have now become deciding factors.
Electric Dreams and Petrol Reality
Clarkson briefly considered the £44,000 all-electric Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic Ultimate, an environmentally friendly option. But, true to form, he found a fatal flaw: the lack of engine noise.
“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.”
In the end, he opted for a petrol-powered CFMoto UForce U10 Pro, which he praised as being both cheaper and easier on his body.
Meet the CFMoto UForce U10 Pro
The Chinese-built utility vehicle offers a surprising level of comfort for Clarkson’s aging frame. It boasts two padded bench seats for six passengers, power windows, and a push-button electric gear shift — all designed to make farming life a little gentler.
“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,” Clarkson wrote.
But there’s one small problem — the vehicle’s popularity with his dogs.
“On day one, they leapt into the pick-up bed, and since then, they’ve pretty much refused to get out.”
A Farmer’s Resilience
While Clarkson might joke about being “old and broken,” there’s no sign he’s slowing down. His blend of frustration, humour, and determination continues to make Clarkson’s Farm one of the most relatable and beloved shows on television.
Farming might not be glamorous — and it’s clearly taken its toll — but for Jeremy, it’s still a life worth ploughing through.
