My Old John Deere

[KEYBEAR]

This is a 1936 John Deere Model B my father bought it new in that year . I spent a lot of days setting on that seat . I gave the tractor to my son and he still uses it today just not much .

 

[beenthere]

Neat to see one in such great shape.

Brings back memories of the old A that I used twice daily to haul out manure. Cold days were the more memorable. Starting it could be too.

 

[Wagtail]

Beautiful. Although I can imagine that seat acting as a catapult! :laughing:

 

[KEYBEAR]

When I was in grade school in the fall/winter it was my job to feed the cows out in picked corn fields .
I would load some hay and ear corn on the wagon put the B in first gear and throw the corn/hay out the back . I hated it every time .

 

[MossRoad]

How cool is that! Nice!!! :thumbsup:

 

[KEYBEAR]

My father past away very young (57) a very hard working man . He was a man strong loving and fair I did not think this way years ago . He had his faults but being a good father was not one of them . I look at my son today he is 45 years old and see my father in him . I am very proud of my father and my son . The old John Deere B is my link to both my father and my son

 

[ultrarunner]

I love threads like this... not only for the work done but for keeping family history alive.

Well done!

 

[MossRoad]

I'm fortunate to have a few things from the guys on both sides of my parent's family tree. I'll hand them down to my girls when the time is right.

 

[ultrarunner]

If I were to look at a tractor from this vintage... any recommendations?

Tried a 1938 Deere model L and it didn't feel right in part I guess because I'm 6'4"

Your Model B is exactly what my brother is looking for to use/display at the farm...