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Karl950
01-10-2006 15:43:56
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Re: Wheatland Molines in reply to Fungus, 01-10-2006 15:06:02
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The term Wheatland usually refers to a tractor with a fixed tread, or standard, front axle. These tractors usually do not have a three point hitch, sometimes no pto, and usually you get on the tractor in the back. Wheatlands also have larger fenders with dust shields in the front. Other terms for wheatland tractors include standard or western. Most tractor companies made versions of wheatland tractors but Moline probably made more than anyone. All of Molines big tractors up until 1965 were only available in the wheatland design. These include the GT, GTA, GTB, GTC, GB, GVI, G704, G705, G706, G707, G708 and the MF 95 and 97. All of these models were strictly wheatland tractors. Almost all of Molines tractors were available as wheatlands such as the old R,Z,and U tractors. The M5 and Five Star were available as wheatlands as were most of Molines smaller tractors such as Jet Stars, U302s M602s M670"s and so on. These last models are more unusual however. In 1965 Moline introduced the G900 and G1000 which were available as wheatlands. G1000 wheatlands are more common than most. They also made a few G950, G1050 and G1350s in the standard or wheatland design although they are a little more unusual. These were the last models that were available as wheatlands. The G955 and G1355s were strictly row crops. The wheatland tractors were designed for the western US and Canada. Some wheatlands can be found in Minnesota, more in the Dakotas and Montana. Most of the tractors in Canada from this vintage are of wheatland design. I personally like the wheatland tractors mainly because they are a little unique and I like the styling, at least of the Molines. Wheatlands also are usually heavier than there row crop counterpart because there is more iron in them, especially in the front axle since it is solid and not hollow like the adjustable row crop front axles. I hope this helps you understand a little more about the classic Wheatland Molines.
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