Tractor thread?

[CG]

I dont own a tractor but I found an interesting picture of part of a tractor the other day ( I think its a tractor)

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by CG

I dont own a tractor but I found an interesting picture of part of a tractor the other day ( I think its a tractor)

Yes that is a Nelson 4WD with 4 wheel steer and a chain drive.

[Killer Bee]

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

Yes That is the Nelson.

[Getter-Done]

I am watching Green Acres.

Here Ya'll go.

[old51sedan]

Here's one that I put together over 20 years ago. Has the 60HP flathead with stainless steel water jackets in it to keep the hood and tractor the same length as original, also has the high and low range transmission in it.

[farmall]

Originally Posted by old51sedan

Here's one that I put together over 20 years ago. Has the 60HP flathead with stainless steel water jackets in it to keep the hood and tractor the same length as original, also has the high and low range transmission in it.

I have allways wanted to do one of those.
How do SS jackets keep the hood and WB the same?
I thought all you had to do was raise the cowel and tank.

What is top speed with the Sherman?

[special-K]

Originally Posted by old51sedan

Here's one that I put together over 20 years ago. Has the 60HP flathead with stainless steel water jackets in it to keep the hood and tractor the same length as original, also has the high and low range transmission in it.

You did a mighty fine job with that. Looks as built the way you did it.

Now this is a tractor, even though I'm not sure when the term tractor came about. Most steam powered were just called steam engines because they were used for stationary power as much as for pulling

[MJN]

Finally remembered to grab some pictures
First model 'M' serial number #10001 and first model year 1949 MC, #10895

[biketopia]

Originally Posted by MJN

Finally remembered to grab some pictures
First model 'M' serial number #10001 and first model year 1949 MC, #10895

Thats so cool!

[farmall]

Originally Posted by MJN

Finally remembered to grab some pictures
First model 'M' serial number #10001 and first model year 1949 MC, #10895

Nice. On many older Deere models you can pay an individual to go to the archives and look up when the tractor was made and wich dealer it was sent to.

[MJN]

Originally Posted by farmall

Nice. On many older Deere models you can pay an individual to go to the archives and look up when the tractor was made and wich dealer it was sent to.

The only way to get info from the archives is to purchase a serial number research through the Two-Cylinder Club, not from one particular individual. They are extremely backed up at the moment and it can take several months to get this information. The M and MC are on display at the Dubuque factory.

[DeadheadNM]

1974 Deere 4430 for $26k? Seems pricey but I'm not up to date on the used tractor market. Link HERE

[MJN]

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

1974 Deere 4430 for $26k? Seems pricey but I'm not up to date on the used tractor market. Link HERE

Thats still a lot of tractor, maybe the higher end of the average right now just based on this site.
https://www.tractorhouse.com/listing...-tractors/1109

Always have to remind myself that the Sound-Gard tractors are 50 years old already, lots of them still in use. Same with the New Generation tractors that replaced the two cylinders are getting into their 60's now. When the Two-Cylinder club was formed in the 80s the last of the two cylinder tractors were only about 25 years old and the first 1929 model 'D's were only a few years older than this 4430 is today. To me the tractors always seemed to look newer or more modern/advanced than the trucks of the same era when placed side by side.

[Killer Bee]

model 20 maybe but has less cross bars in the grill

friend looking for some info on his restoration project

I poured through several pages but couldn't match it exactly

showed him from tractordata site where serial plate is

[MJN]

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

model 20 maybe but has less cross bars in the grill

friend looking for some info on his restoration project

I poured through several pages but couldn't match it exactly

showed him from tractordata site where serial plate is

I think you're right, closest I can find is a model 20. I found this auction listing, while the grille has more bars the rest of it seems to be a match. The other lines on the grille all match a MH.
https://www.bigiron.com/Lots/1946-19...withBellyMower

[Killer Bee]

thank y'all for your help, much appreciated!

I'm hoping the serial plate will still be there and have something useful left on it

interesting how many pictures of so many massey harris models but that one LoL

I'm sure they'll be needing just about everything for it so hopefully a model with some parts availability

either way they're resourceful, same owner built a hawk-amino, stude hawk front end on an el camino

thanks again!

[special-K]

Anyone here familiar with Keystone Tractor & Truck Museum in Colonial Heights, VA? I had a slew of pictures from a when my friend and I went a few years ago in February. Lost when my last computer died. These are some pictures I grabbed off the internet. The best part about going in Feb was I got the grand personal tour with the curator who knew everything about everything there. My friend is too hyper for that and he blaster off after constantly interrupting the guy giving us this great information. Seeya! We both were glad as he buzzed off. This was not the time to be impressing someone with what you know. I was all ears......................AND EYES!!

[62c30]

Yes I was there about 7-8 years ago. Here are a few of the pictures I have from there.

[Killer Bee]

holy smokes!

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 62c30

Yes I was there about 7-8 years ago. Here are a few of the pictures I have from there.

Glad you got there. I was amazed and that was 5-6 or more years ago. Since then they added on and built a restoration shop. I'm itchin' to get back down there. Museums are a great winter activity

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

holy smokes!

In credible antique trucks, too! I have more pictures but this morning I can't find which folder they're in?

In September our local steam & gas engine club holds their annual show. It's a great show.

[special-K]

More from that show

[62c30]

From Graceland

[Killer Bee]

thanks for all the pictures!

looks like I need to get out more, got some traveling to do when I retire

[62c30]

Here are some from the Waterloo engine works I believe. It's been about 7-8 years ago