Where Did IHC Produce Their Side Delivery Hay Rakes.

Farmallhal · Nov 2, 2014

Just curious as to which facility International Harvester produced their side delivery hay rakes in during the late 1950's. I am restoring an IH No. 11 PTO driven 2-point fast hitch hay rake which was most likely a 1958 model. The No. 15 which is far more common being a standard drawbar pulled ground driven version hay rake with a lot of common parts was most likely produced in the same facility during the same period. The ID plate just says made in the USA by International Harvester Co. Chicago, Illinois. The font style of the numbers and letters on the ID plate are different then any I have seen on their tractors of the same era. Thanks for any comments as to where the hay rake was most likely produced, Hal.

vscummins · Nov 3, 2014

Maybe place on the ihc forum if you haven't Done already .

Absent Minded Farmer · Nov 3, 2014

The No. 11 was made at McCormick Works in Chicago & was discontinued when the factory shut down in '60. Rake production was then moved to the new(er) plant in Memphis & the No. 12 took the 11's place. The 15 is native to the Memphis Works & it came out in '57.

Mike

Farmallhal · Nov 4, 2014

Thanks Mike for the information. I plan on having the No. 11 at the RPRU in Sedalia, Missouri next June and am starting to think about data to include on an information board associated with the hay rake. I didn't realize the No. 11 was discontinued due to a factory closure but always thought it was an IHC move toward accepting the 3-point system in their implements in lieu of 2 point fast hitch. The No. 11 was adaptable to 3 point tractors with conversion components while the No. 12 appears to be more suited for a 3 point hook-up but convertible to those still desiring a 2 point fast hitch model. Did you or a family member work in the production of these rakes around the late 1950's and early 60's at either facility?
Thanks again for the information, Hal.

Absent Minded Farmer · Nov 4, 2014

Hello Hal,
my great uncle owned an IH dealership. My interest in older equipment always led to interesting & informative conversations on those days of Harvester that I missed out on. Research since, on all aspects of IH, has filled in a good share of the rest of the details. The Wisconsin Historical Society webpage on McCormick Deering is an excellent start for info. Some of the descriptions in the photo section will fill you in on the factories & a bit of their history. There may also be more to be had within the archives themselves if you look through issues of "Harvester World" & other company publications.

Someone on the IH board, here, may have some extra info on those rakes & I can check with my second cousin to see if he remembers anything about the 11 & 12. There's also a forum for Red Power mag, someone over there may be able to further your learning.

Mike

Farmallhal · Nov 4, 2014

Mike, My email is open and if you would care to be involved in assisting with the nature of one of the decals which was originally on a No. 11 I would like to share with you as one of your family members might recall the nature of the specific decal in question. I would like to share with you as it presently has a lot of the very knowledgeable folks in the IHC world (including the IHC Archive folks in Wisconsin) stumped. I'm thinking it could better be communicated through emails. Thanks very much for your continued interest in this restoration, Hal.

Absent Minded Farmer · Nov 5, 2014

Done deal.

Mike

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