RoyJackson
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- Joined
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- Bethel, Vermont
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- John Deere 4052R Cab,, Deere 855D UTV, Z920A Zero Turn Mower and assorted implements
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Bird
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Roy, that really is a pretty picture!
RoyJackson
Rest in Peace
- Joined
- Nov 17, 2001
- Messages
- 23,144
- Location
- Bethel, Vermont
- Tractor
- John Deere 4052R Cab,, Deere 855D UTV, Z920A Zero Turn Mower and assorted implements
Roy, that really is a pretty picture!
Bird, it sure is!!
He's got about 40 acres in west-central PA which is where the tractor is.
He restored the Model 70 over a two year span. Never saw it before the restoration, but it was described as in reasonably good shape (that is, it ran!).
Reckon if he added a ROPS, it would detract from the beauty of the machine. But since he works the machine, I wish he would!
He's in Quality Control/Assurance...same as I am (different companies, but we go waaaaaaay back!) so he doesn't make his living using this tractor.
You know, Bird...I save the majority of the attached pictures from TBN. They're my screen saver!
Bird, it sure is!!
He's got about 40 acres in west-central PA which is where the tractor is.
He restored the Model 70 over a two year span. Never saw it before the restoration, but it was described as in reasonably good shape (that is, it ran!).
Reckon if he added a ROPS, it would detract from the beauty of the machine. But since he works the machine, I wish he would!
He's in Quality Control/Assurance...same as I am (different companies, but we go waaaaaaay back!) so he doesn't make his living using this tractor.
You know, Bird...I save the majority of the attached pictures from TBN. They're my screen saver!
RobertN
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First ride: Ford 8n on my Dad's lap, about 5 yrs old
First Drive: Friends 8n around the pasture
First tractor: Kubota B8200HST
Second tractor: '41 Farmall A
First Drive: Friends 8n around the pasture
First tractor: Kubota B8200HST
Second tractor: '41 Farmall A
kbarrett
Silver Member
- Joined
- Mar 14, 2002
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- 191
- Location
- Lowell - Just East of Grand Rapids
- Tractor
- Exmark Turf Ranger - TR22KC604
Hmmmm... first farm tractor experience was on an old Farmall. Not sure what year or make. Had to move it out of the way, Nobody was there to help me, so I figured it out myself and accomplished the task.
My first "lawn" tractor was given to me by my father. A 1974 John Deere 110. I certainly put that one through it's paces. It was one tough little tractor!
My first "lawn" tractor was given to me by my father. A 1974 John Deere 110. I certainly put that one through it's paces. It was one tough little tractor!
Mosey
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Jan 4, 2002
- Messages
- 1,565
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- Conifer, Colorado
- Tractor
- 2000 New Holland TC29D with 7308 FEL, and top & tilt. 1950 John Deere B. 1940 Farmall A.
It was either a 1940 Farmall A or a 1950 John Deere B. We had both on the farm, still do, and I don't know which one I drove first, but I know I drove each of them by age 10, with my Dad standing on the drawbar to help out if I needed it. I can also remember riding on the top of the gas tank of the Farmall A (we just called it the International) while my Dad did various chores with it. Now I wouldn’t even think about doing that with either of my kids. But, back then we just didn’t think it was dangerous. I’m now half owner of both tractors, shared with my brother. They stay on the farm and I go visit them when I can. Drove the JD around last summer. The Farmall runs, but needs an overhaul.