Jeremy Clarkson admits 'I'm broken' over Diddly Squat decision

Jeremy Clarkson has admitted he's "old and broken" whilst sharing fresh insights into his ongoing struggles with Diddly Squat farm. The former Top Gear presenter frequently posts updates from his agricultural enterprise - which kicked off six years ago and led to a hugely popular Amazon Prime series.

"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 explains. "Only mattress testers have an easier, more sedentary life." Claiming he burns "about two calories an hour", he discloses that the majority of his farm work involves being seated. The broadcaster never shies away from being frank about his challenges operating a farm. Jeremy is typically either at the controls of a tractor, or ploughing through stacks of documentation to satisfy Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) regulations, he claims. The most distinctive vehicle in Jeremy's fleet is his Supacat - a remarkable six-wheel drive, semi-amphibious military machine that he deploys to gather timber from the woodland, reports the Mirror.

Supacats were originally designed to "recover broken Land Rovers from the battlefield," Jeremy says, so the Devon-built vehicle's performance in demanding environments is unquestionable. Nevertheless, there's a catch.

Writing in the Sunday Times, he adds: "But it is quite difficult to get in and out of if you are old and broken."

Jeremy has revealed that he's planning to replace the ex-military vehicle he bought for £9,000 a few years ago. He's quite fond of the Supacat, so it will be tough to find a replacement.

"It's useful because it has big, fat, soft tyres. It doesn't get stuck or damage the earth," he said shortly after purchasing it. "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."

He considered several alternatives, including the £44,000 all-electric Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic Ultimate. However, Jeremy's main concern with this option was the absence of audible feedback from an electric motor when it's under strain, unlike a traditional petrol engine.

"You know instinctively when you have applied the correct amount of power because you can hear it. But in an electric vehicle, there is no sound. You press the accelerator and nothing happens," he explains.

Ultimately, Jeremy chose the petrol-powered CFMoto UForce U10 Pro - which, among other advantages, is significantly cheaper than its eco-friendly rival.

Compared to the Supacat, the Chinese-made CFMoto offers considerably more comfort and is easier on a 65 year old body. Two premium bench seats can accommodate up to six passengers, while power windows and a smart push-button electric shift reduce the physical effort required.

Jeremy stated: "It has been on the farm for a couple of months now and I must say it's very practical, very robust and extremely useful." The only downside he's discovered so far is how much the Diddly Squat team have taken to it: "On day one, my dogs leapt into the pick-up bed and since then have pretty much refused to get out."