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Robert C.

02-07-2002 06:32:18

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What was the 1st tractor you operated? What was the 1st tractor you Owned? My first tractor to operate was a Super C tractor of my uncles. I just bought my first tractor, a '48 M Farmall.

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OLEN

02-09-2002 11:10:50

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

MY FIRST TRACTORS TO OPERATE WERE A FARMALL H ,WHICH WE PULLED A BRAKEING PLOW ,BALER ECT WITH AND A FARMALL C FOR DISKING AND RAKING HAY WITH BACK IN THE GOOD OLE DAYS,STILL RESTORING A C NOW BUT SHUT DOWN FOR THE WINTER,

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OLEN

02-09-2002 11:10:37

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farbs10

02-08-2002 18:30:56

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My first tractor to drive (when i was 7 years old) was a C. I can remember my dad helping me let the clutch out without throwing him off the back. I dont fully own a tractor, but i am part owner of 2 H's, super M, 2 C's, 200, Oliver 1800, 806, and a case 970. Good diversity!

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redhead

02-08-2002 18:22:22

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

Fond memories of a 40 H Farmall, was the first tractor I drove and I was the one who put it on the trailer when it sold. Still have Grandad's 53 CA Allis, first purchase (to add to our fleet)was a 46 AI International.

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Hugh MacKay

02-08-2002 17:41:32

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First tractor I ever operated was a 1942 W4. The first tractor I ever owned was four the same day, the day I bought my farm. Farmalls 130, 300, 560D and a Cockshutt 540.

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crockofbc

02-08-2002 11:02:56

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

First drove my Dad's Farmall Super C bailing hay when I was 10. We used a New Holland Super hayliner 67 with a chute pulling a wagon. My older brother was working on a neighbors farm. Since I couldn't lift the the bales yet I got tractor duty while Dad stacked bales on the wagon.
The first one I bought was a Ford 861 diesel. I have since added 2 Farmall 460 gas tractors. The Super C stays at my brothers now, of couse I get to use it anytime.

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JRM

02-08-2002 07:32:26

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

First tractor I drove was Grandpa's '37 F20. First I owned was a '38 F14. Still have the 14 and just found and bought the F20, 11 years after it was sold out of the family.

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Dave C.

02-08-2002 06:32:07

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

My first tractor was a Cub and I am still operating that tractor. I was 10 and had to sit on the front of the seat so my left leg would push the clutch all the way down. Grandpa would let me drive the Cub all over the farm. I spent that entire summer on the farm driving that tractor. He showed me how to stack loose hay, how to drive up and down hills with a wagon full of hay etc. Lessons I still use to this day, 40 years later. Then when I was 15, I worked for a guy down the road from Grandpa that had JD's and we cut and baled alfalfa all summer. 100# bales made a tough 15/16 year old that year. Worked from 0500 to 1800 hrs each day and loved it. Life was sooooo much simpler then. Oh for another 1960's Oregon summer. Grandma could cook like you couldn't believe. Nobody cared about cholesterol and she lived to be 109 1/2.

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Theman

02-08-2002 05:45:18

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

First to steer from Dad's lap was a high-drum cotton picker on a Farmall M. He said, "Just keep that row going between those things (guides) down there." Too excited to sleep that night. First tractor to drive for real work was a JD 70 spraying grass under the grapes. Another night's sleep lost. First tractor to own is a '47 Farmall H. I have not heard it run since it was drug home, so I haven't lost that night's sleep yet.

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JDJIM

02-07-2002 21:57:36

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

First tractor I ever operated was a 1948 Farmall H , it was a year old and I was 7 years old , first tractor I ever owned was a 1968 4020D . Dad bought the H new and I still have it .

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TerryC (MO)

02-07-2002 21:03:57

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

fist one I operated was on the college farm...cannot remember much cept it was red and diesel; massey, I think.

first I owned was a 50 allis WD.

now have a IH 230 that im overhauling the engine on.

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The Dukester

02-07-2002 20:51:29

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The first tractor I ever drove was a '41 B John Deere, this was in the summer of '42, and I drove the tractor pulling a rubber tired 7X14 hay rack wagon and a John Deere hay loader while two people loaded loads of loose hay. The B was a really nice tractor, 6 speeds with electric starter and lights. The first tractor I owned was a 1953 Farmall Super M, and it was still one darned good tractor even though it was 26 years old when I got it.

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MDJim

02-07-2002 20:17:08

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My first tractor to operate was a 1948 MD Farmall. I pulled a disk with it and used a No. 7 John Deere mowing machine (sickle bar). My grandfather or father wouldn't let me bushhog until I was up in the high school years and even then only small stuff. I have seen my father cut some mighty bad stuff with that old MD and IH bushhog.

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gibby

02-07-2002 20:17:01

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Massey Ferguson 265

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Leonard

02-07-2002 19:58:39

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First tractor I rode on was a WD-45 Allis. First one I drove was a WD. The first one I bought was a D-19 gas and the first combine I drove was the same one that I first rode in when I was small which was a Gleaner E.

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IHpuller

02-07-2002 18:52:26

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first tractor i drove was a 1998 john deere 5410. i hauled sap with it. i learned how to back up wagons and how to perform other chores. i have driven jd's masseys and allis's. but one day i "saw the light" wile at a neighboring farm. right then i new i needed a red tractor. my first tractor was a 1941 farmall H. sold her and i miss her dearly, but i got a 54 super m to keep me company. i work her everyday.

derek

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Michael Soldan

02-07-2002 18:28:54

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I learned the ropes on an Allis Chalmers "C",was scuffling white beans for days at a time(two row scuffler). Dad set me to breaking it apart to put a new ring gear in it at age 14 and even though I became a teacher I have had a wrench in my hand ever since and have farmed for several years as well. I am retired from teaching and work as a mechanic at a friend's service garage. I own two H's an M ,a Case I-H 584 and a Case 300 loader tractor. There's grease under my fingernails and theres manure on my work boots, love cats and calves and old tractors...my life story in a paragraph Mike in Exeter Ontario

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caseman-d

02-07-2002 17:51:40

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

Don't remember the model , but was Minn. Moline, think it was a R or Z, good old hand clutch.
caseman

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Mike ISW

02-07-2002 17:40:25

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The first tractor i drove was either a Farmall H or AC WD-45. Today I own a Farmall H.

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Farmall-Nut

02-07-2002 17:31:00

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First tractor I ran was a 1943 H,and the first one I owned was a 1951 Super C.

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rambles

02-07-2002 17:27:30

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First tractor to operate was dad's 1947 BN and first one to own was a 1946 BN. Now own 16 Farmalls and all run except one.

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JDM

02-07-2002 17:19:37

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

First one to operate was a Western Flyer,not sure of the model no.First real tractor was my 1941 M,fisrt tractor to own..... ...same one!

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Jeff

02-07-2002 17:16:58

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I remember helping my dad plant corn (i got to steer) on an AC 7045 when i was 9 or so and helping him with other work on a 1066. The first one I drove by myself would probably have been a case VAC. In terms of Internationals, the first i drove was an 886. I bought my first tractor (a 1940 Farmall M) a few months ago.

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Scooby

02-07-2002 17:07:37

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

Thank you all for the excellant posts, love reading about all the history. I am really learning alot from all you guys. Being only 23 it wasn't all that long ago, probably about 18 years ago when Grandpa let me drive his tractor, and I am not ashamed to say it was an Oliver 550. Grandpa died about 6 years ago, and Grandma keeps saying that since no one uses it any more she wants to get rid of it, man I hope she don't, I think I have her talked out of it. I was in the process of restoring it when I bought my first tractor, about 4 months ago, a 450. Hopefully I get it done soon so I can finish up my Grandfathers tractor, so Granny don't want to sell it.Keep up the good work guys, our younger generation is looking up. -Scoob

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Carp

02-07-2002 16:43:51

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The first tractor that I ever drove was my dad's WD 45. He still has it. I think that I was about 12, but don't remember for sure. My first tractor was a 41 M Farmall.

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Kurt

02-07-2002 16:05:02

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

My first tractor was a 51 cub totally useless for snow over 6" or so. was very disapppointed with it, so I bought my H made a front blade for it and it is a wonderfull machine, and more fun than a $1000 snowblower.

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J.D. Humm

02-07-2002 15:43:49

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First tractor I drove was my uncle's 8N Ford. Followed by Super C of my Dad's and a 200. First tractor I owned was a 1967 1206 in 1973 but had spent many hours on Dad's previous tractors including his 1256. I was 6 when I first drove that 8n, it was 1961. Only 41 years ago!! Seems like just last month.

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Glenn(WV)

02-07-2002 15:33:24

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My grandfather's Farmall 100 - I was about ten at the time. I now own it.

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jiM

02-07-2002 15:04:09

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1st to really operate was a Ford 640 (still have it,)1st to buy and restore a Farmall '41 M.

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jal-SD

02-07-2002 14:34:25

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First tractor I remember being on was Grandpa's F-12 (#1 Son has one like it). First tractors that I drove were Dad's 44 H that he bought new (#1 Son has it) & Grandpa's AC C (need to find one like it), but the other 44 H that Dad had bought used & that I did a LOT of farming on in the 50's & 60's is the first one I bought. I still have it & about 6-8 more, (haven't counted for a while) but they're not all IH. (My $0.02 worth. jal-SD)

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John in Maryland

02-07-2002 14:20:24

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

First tractor I ever drove was a IH 140, in the tobacco field pulling a wagon. Then it was the Allis Chalmers D10 we had w/a belly mower cutting the big open area in our yard. The first tractor I bought was a '51 Super C that was my great uncles, about a year ago. The second one was a John Deere M about 6 months ago. I am currently looking at a Farmall 350.....hope it works out.

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Haas

02-07-2002 14:03:56

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The first tractor I ever operated was a Super A. I was 11 or 12 years old and my first job was driving to pull the rope to lift loose hay into the barn with a hay fork. Second job was driving the wagon to pick up hay bales in the field. I was too small to load bales. That was when my Dad was converting from loose hay to bales. The first tractor that I owned myself was ... a Super A. Bought it in pieces about 25 years later(not the same one though) and restored it and used it with a Woods belly mower to mow my 5 acres.

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SAm

02-07-2002 12:30:39

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Can't remember which was the first I operated but I used to drive (from someone's lap) Mf's, DB's, and Fordsons (grew up in the UK). The first tractor I bought was a 1953 Super A 10 months ago.

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OTguy

02-07-2002 11:51:22

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My first tractor I operated was a 1952 Allis Chalmers CA, which was my grandfathers. Still have it, and I'm restoring it as we type. My first tractor that I paid for myself is a 1945 Farmall H. Then I bought a few "friends" so it wouldn't be lonely while I restored the CA.

OTG

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rickmo

02-07-2002 11:45:48

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

First tractor driven: 1939 'G' John Deere-age 4.
First tractor driven without property damage:
1928 Farmall Regular-age 6.
First tractor purchased: 1936 'B' John Deere-
price $100-age 14.
First tractor restored: 1953 Massey Harris-age 23.
Boy, I'm feeling old all of a sudden !!!

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02-07-2002 11:43:38

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The first tractor they but me on by myself was the little farmall 100, I was around 7 or 8 yrs old.My job was to drive when they loaded basket tomatoes for the local canning factory.

First thing I had to master was letting the clutch out slowly without jarring the load and knoking over the baskets. This got trickier as the load on the wagon got heavier. After you get helled at a few times you get good real quick. Like my older brothers always told me,Your not going to lear any yonger. They were the ones loading the baskets.

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Tim Shaw

02-07-2002 11:39:16

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I started raking in the summer of 1972, a few monthes before my 7th birthday on a Farmall H. Looking back, I was probably a little young to operate machinery but I was having the time of my life. We sold that old H and another old dual fuel H in 1996. Kinda wish we would have kept at least one of them.

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Farmall_Man

02-07-2002 11:22:41

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The first tractor that I operated was my Dad's '39 F20. I was about 9 or 10 years old at the time. When I was either 14 or 15, I bought my neighbors '51 H. Currently I am in the process of restoring a '46 H and have a '49 H back in Mo that I will be picking up in June. This question brought back some great memories. Dad has sold his farm and retired to town now. He got a great kick out of driving the '46 H last fall when I picked it up in Mo to bring home to Co. FM

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The Red

02-07-2002 11:13:08

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

My Grandpa's 1941 H at age 10. It is quietly sitting in my barn while I continue to negotiate a swap with a neighbor who still owns it.

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Glenn(WV)

02-07-2002 15:32:37

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Red, are you any closer to getting it?

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Keith B

02-07-2002 10:53:05

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I thought the first tractor I ever operated was an 886 on the farm I worked on during highschool, but after recently purchasing an Allis Chalmers B, my mother dug out a picture of me when I was just over a year old riding an Allis B in my grandpa's lap.

The first I ever owned is my Farmall 560.

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john d

02-07-2002 10:43:23

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'43 Farmall H. The only new tractor my Dad ever had, and I now have it.

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Wildbill

02-07-2002 10:39:48

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I got to run 8Ns cleaning out turkey houses when I was real young. Bought my first F-20 when I was 12. A real good one too, for $75 in about 1975.

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Greaseman

02-07-2002 09:51:28

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The first tractor was a Farmall Super C, row crop. That was my grandfather's, then I ran a Super C with a quick hitch which is my Father's, I recently purchased my Grandfather's Super C from my WPS cousin. Although it will need work I plan to restore it in two years, I bought an Allis Chalmer's B, which is 80% restored, then a Ferguson TO-30 which has the engine almost put back together. My next machine which is a Centaur KV series is the next one to bring home.

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Robert C.

02-07-2002 09:15:38

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The purpose of this question is to supply you with a happy thought. I am glad I did not let you down. Thank you. Robert Calhoun kd4uvc@dbtech.net

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ff316

02-07-2002 09:35:08

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Re: Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 09:15:38

Thanks, Robert. It worked for me! Fireman

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David Sr.

02-07-2002 09:14:11

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I was 8 when my uncle told me to take the wheel of his IH H or C. He owned a vineyard in Paw Paw Michigan. I was so excited that I snagged a row and ripped out the first post and wires for him... Oops! What are those pedals for, Uncle Ed?!

My first tractor, a Ford 860, came with its little sister, a '48 8N, at an auction in Missouri.

I'm helping my son restore his first real tractor, a '47 Cub, that I got for $500 down the road. He restored a Sears SS-12 before that when he was about 12.

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Jcnc

02-07-2002 09:12:35

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

First tractor I rode on was a Fordson, about 1938 or so, with my uncle driving. First one I drove myself was a Case SC, about 1945. First one I owned was (and is) a 1944 Farmall H. I've had it two years.....

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ff316

02-07-2002 09:10:37

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The first one I drove was an 8N. Actually, I just steered it from dad's lap. The first one I drove solo was either dad's JD 430 (GREAT little tractor) or the neighbor's 630 JD (wide front end, 3 point hitch, and a 4" straight pipe that could be heard about a mile away.) My first tractor was a '47 Case SC that I should never have sold. But - this IS a FARMALL forum, right? Now we have a '47 H with cultivators on it, and we will probably go get the '51 Un-Super H this weekend! I like the red ones but am not prejudiced - I kinda like 'em all! Fireman

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Paul shuler

02-07-2002 09:59:56

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Re: Re: 1st tractor in reply to ff316, 02-07-2002 09:10:37

I didn't grow up on a farm but had uncles that had small farms that would ride me around on a Ford workmaster when I was a kid.The 1st tractor I owned in a 53 super C I bought 3 years ago.The link is to a photo of my Grandpa Walter Shuler on his old Case. My dad said it was one of the first tractors on rubber tires around Aldrich MO anyone had seen at that time.Lot of small farms and very little money back then. He died in 1963 right after I was born and dad said his tractor sold at auction for $500. Dad said he was very proud of it and always kept it clean and serviced and built a rock garage to keep it in. I would have loved to had it but was only one at the time. Someone got a good old tractor. I have farmalls but love all the old machines

Pa pa's old case

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RedTed/MO

02-07-2002 09:06:13

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

Age 12, 1956, Nebraska: an even then field-weary JD M, pulling a hay sled while the bigger boys picked up bales. RedTed/MO.

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Bob Kerr

02-07-2002 08:58:06

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

Back in 1964 when I was a wee sprout, Grandpa let me steer his IH self propelled Combine when cutting beans. Since I was only 4 he had to work the pedals and "correct" my steering if I wandered out of the rows. I don't remember the exact model it was but I think it was like a 410 but had no cab. I do remember the dust! He also let me steer one of his Ms when cultivating. Later after he retired from farming and had a huge yard to mow, I drove his 1966 Cub lo boy. I cut that yard until I was 38 yrs old, but he had sold the cub and bought a kubota from a cousin around 83. I have the Kubota now but wish I had the cub!Dad bought a 51 Ferguson TO20 back in 78 or so and I spent many hours running the bushhog and also hauling firewood with the fork attachment we had for it.We have used it for years with no problems outside of a stick getting under the hood and puntching a hole in the battery. The first bigger(than the kubota) tractor I owned is a 29 10-20.I have since added a 35 F-12 to my fleet. I would love to find grandpas old f-20 or one of his Ms.

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peewee

02-07-2002 08:43:30

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

1941 Farmall M, I used to steer it in the morning while dad fed the cattle. I was too short to reach the pedals, but if I slid to the front of the seat I could hit the kill switch with my toe. After feeding dad would take me to kindergarten. My grandfather bought the M brand new 3 months before he died, it was the 1st tractor on our farm, and it's still going strong, I plan to restore it soon.

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big fred

02-07-2002 08:47:57

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Re: Re: 1st tractor in reply to peewee, 02-07-2002 08:43:30

First tractor I drove was probably our W-4 with a hay rake, but I don't recall how old I was. First tractor I owned was my '41 B. Got it about 10 years ago and still have it.

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ScottyNY

02-07-2002 08:31:42

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

Growing up, I used to summer with my grandparents and great-grandfather. Used to ride along from the time I was little. They had a BN, an H and an row-crop Oliver. 12 was the magic age when you got to solo on the tractors, and I started on the BN. Never did get to drive the Oliver before they let it go to get a 400 (I think Grandpa had his doubts about me figuring out the shift pattern on the Oliver!) Just tracked down the BN and bought it back. A lot of fond memories on it-I used to ride on the left axle with the drawbar support as a footrest when my great-granfather would cultivate beans. We'd ride for hours and he'd occasionally break forth with some neat old jingles and rhymes he'd learned as a kid. AS far as others, I bought and rebuilt a wide front SuperC last summer, and plan to spend this year getting the old BN back in shape.

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Bama Binder

02-07-2002 08:29:15

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I remember as a young boy looking at my grandfather's H and 300. I used to stand on the drawbar going from one field to the other as he drove.

The first tractor I drove was an old Ford 9N.

I bought my first tractor 3 years ago...a 1952 Cub. I followed that with a 1954 Super H and most recently a 1948 John Deere M.

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Diesel Don

02-07-2002 08:26:24

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The first tractor I operated alone was a Farmall A.Pa told me he absolutely would not allow me to run ANY equipment alone until I was 13 years old and stuck to it.The day of my 13th birthday he had me take the A into the woods and bring home a load of firewood.I was not to drive any higher than 3rd gear even if I was on the road.We also had an AC WD and I wish I still had it!It had lots of power and was fun to drive-it would pull an 8ft quacker like it wasn't there.It had a New Idea loader on it also.The first tractor I actually owned myself is a Farmall 656.I'm getting spoiled with all the modern operating convieniences it has!

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Jim

02-07-2002 08:20:38

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I drove my fathers 1941 M in low gear (steered it and sat on the seat) when I was 7 picking up hay bales in the field. Custom hay baled in the neighborhood when I was 12 with an H Farmall and a 77 New Holland baler. Still have the 1946 H but lost track of my Dads M after it sold to Nick Merfeld in Dubuque, Iowa in 1980's. Should never let it go. Today is a different deal and a different day. I did get a 1952 M just recently which I am working on.

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Andrew O

02-07-2002 08:07:10

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

The first one I drove, and operated solo was my Grandfather's Super C. He is gone now, but we still have the tractor, and its still going.

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Will

02-07-2002 07:54:58

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I don't remember which I got to drive first, the M or the 8N Ford, I think it was the Ford.
I do remember driving one grandfather's 706 for the first time... and then driving the other one's old John Deere B...
First one I owned wasn't an antique. It's a working tractor and unfortunately, it's green. My first Farmall is a 42 model B.
Read down further and you'll see we just bought a 44 B yesterday.

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mwkellner

02-07-2002 07:22:52

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I used to sit in my Grandpa's lap and steer his Super C down to the river for pickniks etc. Now he is gone, but my Dad has the SC and a C of his. They mean alot to me, and I enjoy mowing with the SC. -- Martin

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George From Ontario

02-07-2002 06:47:37

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

My eariest memory is of sitting on the seat of my Dads new 1956, 300 Utility when I was just over 2 years old .
George

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Steven@nd

02-07-2002 06:45:08

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Re: 1st tractor in reply to Robert C., 02-07-2002 06:32:18

I was running the 1086 summer fallowing when I was about 10 years old, sitting on my brother's lap. That was the first tractor I ran solo also. I would have to say my 2 H's that I just bought in the last month would be my first tractors. There are others that are "mine" but Dad paid for them so technically they are his.

Good choice on your first tractor, can never go wrong with an H or an M.

Steven

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Lou

02-07-2002 10:13:50

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Chuck

02-07-2002 20:42:18

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Re: Re: Re: 1st tractor in reply to Lou, 02-07-2002 10:13:50

The first tractor I started by myself was an Allis Chalmers WD. I was 2 or 3 years old. The first tractor I drove was an Allis Chalmers C. The job was driving the C on the hay fork. We have home movies of me raking straw in 1967 when I was 12 with 2 rakes. My dad was combining oats in the same field with a 460 and a 76 combine pulling a flair wagon along beside. My 14 year old sister was driving our 300 Farmall with a IH 45 baler. Thats when farming was fun. What a life we had.

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Dick Davis

02-08-2002 02:37:16

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Re: Re: Re: Re: 1st tractor in reply to Chuck, 02-07-2002 20:42:18

The first tractor I drove was a B Cultivision, plowing corn. Slow but important work. Driving the B pulling the rope on the fork when putting up hay bales was a little more fun. But the first real job, where other workers depended on your skill, was driving the M pulling a skid to pick up bales of hay. Couldn't really operate the clutch on the M but the H didn't have enough to pull the skid loaded with 80 bales on a hill. Sometimes the panic maneuver was kicking in the switch to kill the tractor. My wife now sometimes does that! Left the farm, college, joined the Navy flew from carriers ( a lot faster than that B Farmall - more adrenaline involved) retired, bought a 49 M to work 10 acres, added SMTA, Dad's last tractor- restored 47 M, and an H (money pit!)yesterday found a 300!

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