Clarkson’s Farm: Jeremy Admits “I’m Broken” While Making Painful Decision About His Beloved Vehicle

Jeremy Clarkson has opened up about feeling “broken” as he faces yet another difficult decision at his world-famous Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds — one that marks the end of an era for the former Top Gear host.

The 65-year-old presenter, who has owned his Oxfordshire farm since 2008, revealed in his Sunday Times column that he’s been struggling with one of his most trusted pieces of machinery: his beloved Supacat. The rugged, six-wheel-drive military vehicle — originally designed to recover broken Land Rovers from battlefields — has been a workhorse for Clarkson over the years, particularly for hauling timber from his woodlands.

But time, it seems, has caught up with both man and machine. Clarkson humorously admitted that climbing in and out of the heavy-duty vehicle has become an increasingly painful task. “They were used to recover broken Land Rovers from the battlefield,” he wrote. “But it is quite difficult to get in and out of, if you are old and broken.”

After much deliberation, the Clarkson’s Farm star confessed that he’s had to make a tough call — retiring the £9,000 Supacat and replacing it with something a bit more forgiving on his body. He tested several options before settling on a petrol-powered CFMoto UForce U10 Pro, a modern off-roader that promises the same grit and capability as the Supacat, but with far more comfort and practicality.

“It has been on the farm for a couple of months now,” Clarkson explained. “And I must say it’s very practical, very robust and extremely useful.” The upgrade appears to have received a seal of approval from more than just its new owner — Clarkson joked that his dogs have already claimed it as their own. “On day one, my dogs leapt into the pick-up bed and since then have pretty much refused to get out,” he added.

The change marks a small but symbolic shift as Clarkson continues to adapt his farming life to new realities. With the upcoming fifth season of Clarkson’s Farm on the horizon, fans can expect more of his trademark humor, frustration, and ingenuity as he continues to navigate the unpredictable challenges of rural life — one vehicle swap, weather disaster, and bureaucratic hurdle at a time.