Found a tractor in the brush today

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

Tough break that the steering is locked up

 

[ovrszd]

Value just went up, it's an Ertl!!!!! :thumbsup:

Still haven't determined brand.

 

[KWRB]

More photos, after using the garden hose on it.

3/4 front, side, and 3/4 rear views

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Top view, and operator's station

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ID label found under hood

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Bruce

That thing is more American than my Deere!!

You struck gold!

 

[Xfaxman]

And there are a lot of ERTL tractor collectors out there.

 

[JRobyn]

You may have seriously damaged its value by cleaning with the hose. Patina is everything!

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

ERTL | The Definitive Leader In American Farm Replicas since 1945

It's cool the company is still around, maybe contact them for more info.

 

[EddieWalker]

Now that you have another tractor, will you be building a barn to store it in? Remember that you can never built it too big!!!!

 

[bcp]

The tractor is in the garage for now. Luckily, there is plenty of overhead clearance at the door.

What at first appeared to be a hitch pin is in permanently, and is broken at the top. So, I suspect there may be a backhoe in the bushes, too. I hope it didn't go into the trash many years ago.

Bruce

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

The tractor is in the garage for now. Luckily, there is plenty of overhead clearance at the door.

What at first appeared to be a hitch pin is in permanently, and is broken at the top. So, I suspect there may be a backhoe in the bushes, too. I hope it didn't go into the trash many years ago.

Bruce

Have you looked into tractor insurance yet?

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Don't think insurance will cover pre existing condition.