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The Old Tractors? #11844448 02/21/17
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon OP Campfire Kahuna
OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario	What do you still have? What did you run back when? What do you recall about the old machines? These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

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Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11844978 02/21/17
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,213 VA W WayneShaw Campfire Tracker
WayneShaw Campfire Tracker W Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,213 VA	My Dad's uncle bought a B Allis Chalmers in 1948. Just about every farmer in the area bought one, must have been a good salesman making rounds! I sold it a couple years ago, sadly, I didn't have the time or space to enjoy it anymore.

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11845470 02/22/17
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,864 South of Minnesota 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana
5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,864 South of Minnesota	The Farmall hundred series and hundred-50 series were the tractors of my youth. I still think that they were not only the most attractive tractors, but also stand as representatives of a time when everything was of a more sedate pace and appropriate proportion. (Back to my cave now.) Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11845982 02/22/17
Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,776 South Dakota S stantdm Campfire Regular
stantdm Campfire Regular S Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,776 South Dakota	I have a Oliver 550 gas that I use for pulling my weed sprayer and grading the driveway. It has been a very reliable tractor over the years. It is a 1963 year and I am the second owner.

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11846155 02/22/17
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,426 E earlybrd Campfire Outfitter
earlybrd Campfire Outfitter E Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 14,426	I run a TO35 ferguson I believe 1959 to cut hay and square bale with

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Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11846316 02/22/17
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter
blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa	I still have a 1948 8n Ford. Grew up on AC WD45

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11846461 02/22/17
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,609 Not In The City rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna
rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,609 Not In The City	Ran a big old FarmAll many miles. The kind with the two narrow front tires. Makes me grateful for four wheel drive, cabs, and a/c! Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11851760 02/24/17
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,203 Texas hanco Campfire Savant
hanco Campfire Savant Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 151,203 Texas	I have a 1953 jubilee sitting out back

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11851904 02/24/17
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado huntsman22 Campfire Ranger
huntsman22 Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 22,911 Kiowa/Deer Trail, Colorado	prove it.....

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11852127 02/24/17
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10gaugemag Campfire Ranger 1 Joined: Oct 2013 Posts: 18,910 Missouri	This and an old H sit on dads place. Easy life as mowing/food plot tractors. The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!

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Re: The Old Tractors? huntsman22 #11852317 02/24/17
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,609 Not In The City rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna
rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,609 Not In The City	Originally Posted by huntsman22 prove it..... Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11852667 02/24/17
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter
blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa	never ever heard of anyone bragging about a Ford tractor, but most of us have had one

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11852686 02/24/17
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon OP Campfire Kahuna
OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario	Still have the NAA, with loader. I could run that when I was nine years old. I was able to rid the farm of a 9000 about our years back. My collection of vintage Farmalls is still using space however. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11852811 02/24/17
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter
blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa	Ford tractor with a loader, would let my 7 year old daughter run one. Would have it's ass in the air if you tried to pick anything up

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11852884 02/24/17
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon OP Campfire Kahuna
OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario	blanket, you make me think of an interview with the knuckle ball pitcher being scouted in high school. "Hey, I did not just have a knuckle ball, I had a good knuckle ball". I could, and run that tractor, and loader well. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11852958 02/24/17
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter
blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa	exactly

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11852979 02/24/17
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon OP Campfire Kahuna
OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario	And, blanket, I did flame out early. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11852984 02/24/17
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa B blanket Campfire Outfitter
blanket Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 9,919 SE, Iowa	must have missed something, but I am a slow farm boy

Re: The Old Tractors? blanket #11853274 02/24/17
Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 19,205 The Pennyrile of Kentucky JamesJr Campfire Ranger
JamesJr Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2015 Posts: 19,205 The Pennyrile of Kentucky	Originally Posted by blanket never ever heard of anyone bragging about a Ford tractor, but most of us have had one Never had one of the little Fords, such as a 8N or Jubilee, or as they were known here as a red belly, grey belly, or such. My father in law, who was a Deere man, said the little Fords were okay for gathering eggs on. But, have owned Fords in 5600, 6700, and 7700 series. I run New Hollands now. Still like that blue paint.

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11853420 02/24/17
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 15,885 N. La. Oldman03 Campfire Ranger
Oldman03 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 15,885 N. La.	I grew up running a '54 Jubilee, put many hrs in the seat of that tractor. Now I got a '68 4000 and a '49 Cub. Old Turd- Deplorable- Unrepentant Murderer- Domestic Violent Extremist Just "Campfire Riffraff and Trash" This will be my last post! Flave 1/3/21

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11853431 02/24/17
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon OP Campfire Kahuna
OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario	Cool! I used to repaint the IH's. The decals were the highest priced part of it. Are those 30 degree tires? These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: The Old Tractors? Oldman03 #11853451 02/24/17
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,107 Arkansas milespatton Campfire Ranger
milespatton Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,107 Arkansas	When young I drove an old ford, probably an 8N, but the numbers were gone or faded. In 1961 Dad bought a Ford 601 Workmaster. I currently have 150 Massey Ferguson. At one time I owned a 766 International. I wish I still had it. miles Look out for number 1, don't step in number 2.

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11854297 02/25/17
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon OP Campfire Kahuna
OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario	Back to the NAA Ford, and loader. It had fluid in the rear tires, and all the weights the wheels could hold, inside, and out. By flaming out, I meant I may have been a better man when I was a boy than I am now. These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11854417 02/25/17
Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,034 so cal pal Campfire Outfitter
pal Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jul 2011 Posts: 11,034 so cal	Thought you guys might get a kick out of some of these I found in Utah. "There's more to optics than meets the eye."--anon "...most of us would be better off losing half a pound around the waist than half a pound on our rifle."--dhg

Re: The Old Tractors? pal #11856083 02/25/17
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,107 Arkansas milespatton Campfire Ranger
milespatton Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,107 Arkansas	Without being able to see some parts, that one with the rear grader blade and tire chains, looks like the tractor that I drove as a kid. Clutch pedal went near straight down, but the newer models were different. miles Look out for number 1, don't step in number 2.

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11856157 02/26/17
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mark shubert Campfire Ranger M Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 16,383 Las Vegas NM	We had an 8N, then an IH350, that I learned on. I now own a TO35 Ferguson, that needs some help - paint, seat, and other minor repairs. The Ferguson is kind of a toy, as I have a JD 5500 for using. I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11856205 02/26/17
Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 15,885 N. La. Oldman03 Campfire Ranger
Oldman03 Campfire Ranger Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 15,885 N. La.	Originally Posted by wabigoon Cool! I used to repaint the IH's. The decals were the highest priced part of it. Are those 30 degree tires? If your asking me about the tires... I have no idea. It needed new tires, so I went to a store in town and they ordered them for me. Sorry! Old Turd- Deplorable- Unrepentant Murderer- Domestic Violent Extremist Just "Campfire Riffraff and Trash" This will be my last post! Flave 1/3/21

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11856276 02/26/17
Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario W wabigoon OP Campfire Kahuna
OP wabigoon Campfire Kahuna W Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 60,755 Iowa/NW Ontario	About fifty years back, Firestone went from a thirty degree bar angle, to a twenty three angle. They called them Field& Road tires, known as "Field&Stream" by some farmers. The straighter angle wore less on paving, less cupping. All the tire company's joined in on the straighter angle tires. The tractor collectors here buy Mexican tires to get the thirty degree lugs on the old tractors. Clear as mud? These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o "May the Good Lord take a likin' to you"

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11856492 02/26/17
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Cast Campfire Member C Joined: Oct 2016 Posts: 230 Texas	I have a restored '53 NAA Golden Jubilee out back. Cast I have a short attention spa

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11856696 02/26/17
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 10,653 Badger State roundoak Campfire Outfitter
roundoak Campfire Outfitter Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 10,653 Badger State	1st tractor I drove was Granddad's Ford 8N. First tractor my kid's drove was same tractor. Its the same tractor my Granddad won a tractor pulling contest with a John Deere A. Granddad and his brother were having a few in one of the local watering holes and the subject came up about tractor power. After a few beers my Uncle said his brother's Ford 8N could out pull the John Deere that a guy was bragging about. A bet was made and a date set for the pull. Sunday afternoon the two tractors backed up and the draw bars were bolted together, a hat was thrown and the A pulled the 8N towards the finish line until Granddad pulled the three-point lever, stopped the A and pulled it across the finish line. You're Welcome At My Fire Anytime

Re: The Old Tractors? roundoak #11857103 02/26/17
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milespatton Campfire Ranger Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 19,107 Arkansas	At the circus one time, in Des Arc, Arkansas they hooked an Elephant to a John Deere, either an A or a B, I don't know which. Even as little as I was, I saw the handler making the elephant back up for a couple of steps, then it had enough and pulled the tractor like it was a toy. miles Look out for number 1, don't step in number 2.

Re: The Old Tractors? wabigoon #11882714 03/07/17
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johndeere60 New Member J Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 15	care if i keep this post alive, tractors i got a rare 1955 johndeere60 orchard gas only , john deere 1953 60 row crop i use, and a john deere 430 project, what did i learn on well my grandmother grand father had two john deere A's 1946 and a 1948, the garden tractor was a 9n ford and a 1939 john deere L, Field TRACTOR WAS A FARMALL 350 DIESEL and a john deere 50, we would put up over 10,000 square bales a year, hay time come the farmall would run the mower then the new holland kicker baler, jd 50 would rake and the 2 john deere a's would pull the hay wagons to the barns, back then we was running 60 head calving, then the 90s come my uncle got a 1956 jd 820 diesel and a auto tie new holland round baler, mid 90s my father picked up a 3020 john deere and old 851 new holland round baler, well thats what i was raised on, from about age 8 at to 17, i could run them all but the farmall it never had much for brakes,

Re: The Old Tractors? johndeere60 #11882761 03/07/17
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johndeere60 New Member J Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 15	early 2000 to 2005 sold most the cows off when fat 500lb Herford angus cross feeders was only bring 35 cents a lb on the hoof, was no money at all in it, keep 9 head, red cows sold for 10 to 15 cent on the lb less than black ones back then Last edited by johndeere60; 03/07/17.

Re: The Old Tractors? johndeere60 #11883087 03/08/17
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johndeere60 New Member J Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 15	my father rebuilt the 1946 9n in early 1980s, used all the heavy hop up parts from a v8 flat head, built for lug life not max hp, i learned to plow riding on the fender of it, THE 9n, even with new loaded tires it would hang up pulling 2 12 inch massey harris 3 point plows, we raised 3 gardens one was 280ft long by 80' wide other was 300ft long by 50ft wide other was 50ft wide by 150ft long

Re: The Old Tractors? johndeere60 #11883198 03/08/17
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,864 South of Minnesota 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana
5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,864 South of Minnesota	Originally Posted by johndeere60 care if i keep this post alive, tractors i got a rare 1955 johndeere60 orchard gas only , john deere 1953 60 row crop i use, and a john deere 430 project, what did i learn on well my grandmother grand father had two john deere A's 1946 and a 1948, the garden tractor was a 9n ford and a 1939 john deere L, Field TRACTOR WAS A FARMALL 350 DIESEL and a john deere 50, we would put up over 10,000 square bales a year, hay time come the farmall would run the mower then the new holland kicker baler, jd 50 would rake and the 2 john deere a's would pull the hay wagons to the barns, back then we was running 60 head calving, then the 90s come my uncle got a 1956 jd 820 diesel and a auto tie new holland round baler, mid 90s my father picked up a 3020 john deere and old 851 new holland round baler, well thats what i was raised on, from about age 8 at to 17, i could run them all but the farmall it never had much for brakes, The Farmall 350 diesel had a Continental engine. Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: The Old Tractors? milespatton #11883207 03/08/17
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,864 South of Minnesota 5sdad Campfire 'Bwana
5sdad Campfire 'Bwana Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 38,864 South of Minnesota	Originally Posted by milespatton At the circus one time, in Des Arc, Arkansas they hooked an Elephant to a John Deere, either an A or a B, I don't know which. Even as little as I was, I saw the handler making the elephant back up for a couple of steps, then it had enough and pulled the tractor like it was a toy. miles Back when the huge, artraculated tictors were first becoming big, late one night at one of the local gathering places, the owner of same and the owner of a small constuction company, who possessed a payloader, got into a light discussion over the relative power of the two pieces of equipment. Encouraged by both their intake of liquid refreshment and the others there assembled, they decided to head home, retrieve their behemoths, and return to use Main Street as the field of honor. After the machines were placed back-to-back and joined with a chain, one of the contestants (I disremember which) took off prior to the start signal being given, dragged the other down the street, and declared himself winner and lord of the universe. Things being what they were in terms of general sobriety (or the lack thereof), I believe that is where the issue ended. Last edited by 5sdad; 03/08/17. Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile. Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe) Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.

Re: The Old Tractors? 5sdad #11883669 03/08/17
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johndeere60 New Member J Joined: Mar 2017 Posts: 15	yes the 1956 farmall 350 has a continental engine it was a nice field tractor, run over 10 hours on a tank , was mowing with it up till 4 years ago with a new holland 467 haybine, it took two 8 hour days to lay down 9 acres, very slow, lol the 467 still had it stock u joints never rushed nothing second gear no ta was about as fast as it got 3rd gear would streak Last edited by johndeere60; 03/08/17.

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