What's your pride and joy tractor?
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Topic: What's your pride and joy tractor?
Posted By: Gleaner6879
Subject: What's your pride and joy tractor?
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 5:24pm
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Thought I'd ask the question... This is my D17 Series iv with a 519 loader. SN 88779. Bought the tractor from original owner in 2012. All original and straight! My Dad has a Series IV with a 417 loader and he put this loader on for me. I think of him when I see it and run it. Makes me so proud and thankful.
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Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 5:29pm
My pride and joy tractor? That's easy! My 4W-305 that I'm still looking for!!! 
Of the ones that I have, probably my 8N. It's not that I like Fords better than A-C, but it's the one I've put a lot of time and effort into restoring. Makes me kinda proud. Besides, it's a "in the family" tractor.
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Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 5:46pm
| That would be my serries 1 D17. My grandfather bought it used in the early 60s and it has been here on the farm ever since. I can't help but think about the fact that I am the third generation to farm these very same fields with it. Once I restore my farmall h that gramps bought new in 1950 that will probably change. I find a certain peace in the thought that those two tractors have been doing the job since before my time and with the work I have put into the d17 and will put into the h they could be doing the same work long after I am gone. |
Posted By: Dave Wisc.
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 6:13pm
| That is an easy one for me. The Allis A that I restored and always will be in my family as my daughter is going to have it next. |
Posted By: Grayray
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 6:46pm
No question, the 1949 WD that my grandfather bought new in November 1949. It's still in the family and we still have the original bill of sale. Just got the engine running again and have been rebuilding and repainting it. Not done yet, but it's looking good so far. |
Posted By: Hubert (Ga)engine7
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:06pm
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Right now it it my D 15 II but if I get Dad's WD restored that will be number one. He bought it in October 1948 and I have the original bill of sale on it also. ------------- Just an old country boy saved by the grace of God. |
Posted By: norm[ind]
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:23pm
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my power horse--purchased it oct. 7 2014 had it ina parade in june 1st week 2015 got the prize from the green ones --it set outside for 20 y rs. in the elements[1946]
did not twist off a bolt --did not replace any bearings or seals- made to drive with a pr. of reins from the horses, we have done- try that with0ne todAy that is 71 yrs
old will chalenge any one- has the a-c B ENGINE IN IT magneto start too ia conversation unit
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Posted By: Dek Thorne
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:34pm
| My 1939 B that my dad gave me when i was 5 years old. The first tractor that i learned to run and the first restoration that i have done. |
Posted By: darrel in ND
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:36pm
| Seems like whatever one I happen to be running at the time. Can't say that any one particular tractor is more special to me than another. I would suspect that my D 19 would probably be the last one I'd ever sell, cause it was the first allis I ever owned. Darrel |
Posted By: Fred in Pa
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:45pm
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This is my WF that came from Uncle Bill It is my # 1 Pride & Joy TRACTOR  This is my Maintainer # 2 Pride n Joy.  ------------- He who dies with the most toys is, nonetheless ,still dead. If all else fails ,Read all that is PRINTED. |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 8:21pm
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Good topic! Guess mine would be my dad and moms 1950 WD. It stayed in the family at my uncle Jacks farm till I bought it a couple years ago. Just completed the restoration work this spring. Hope one of the kids, grand kids or great grand kids has as much fun with it as I have. I do remember driving it when I was a kid. As found:  As restored.  Second in line would be the wide front end WD from Jacks farm also. This one just seems to start and run real easy.  Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: rrhead(SD)
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 8:23pm
------------- 2 WDs,WD45,D-14,D-17,D-19D,180,7020,6080FWA,6080 2wd, 6080 2wd(cab),8050FWA,8550,4W-305,Massey 8250. Gleaner L3, R62 &R65 Agco-Allis 1616H & 1920H, AC 720, Terra-Tiger |
Posted By: Mike NEIN
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 8:23pm
It was my 220 http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/bigbidness210/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2015-04/76AACC43-B4EE-47FE-99E4-577C497D4772_zpsfeuuzpo0.jpg.html" rel="nofollow"> Until this one rolled in, now I'm not sure. http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/bigbidness210/media/Mobile%20Uploads/B8E4CBFA-F8A2-4FBE-8161-3F94073EC372_zpswke5kdbm.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Calvin Schmidt
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 8:39pm
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Almost like asking who is your favourite child. Regret that I don't have the only new tractor my Dad bought new in 1949 a WD. Have the first B and last D-15II sold by our local dealer. B was owned by a relative. D-21 ll was my first tractor 40 years ago. Have another now. Loved the D-21 doing field work but since I got a 220, it has become become my favourite in the field. It's a 17,000 lb 190 hp beast with 20.8 x 38 radial duals. D series are my pride and have them all. Also one of two known unstyled WC Speed Maintainer and TL-W loader. All my A-C's are my pride and joy! ------------- Nothing is impossible if it is properly financed |
Posted By: DaveSB
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 9:10pm
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For me, that is an easy one. Its my 1948 Allis WD. It was originally my grandpa's and for a short time my Dads. It wasn't my first tractor, but it was the first one I wanted as a kid. One day it will be my sons. I have other nicer tractors, but I still like that one the best. ------------- 1948 C, 1953 CA, 1948 WD, 1961 D-17 Series 2 Diesel, 1939 WC, 1957 D14 |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 9:32pm
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My 58 D14 gets the nod here for the sentimental value it has for me. My grandfather bought this tractor in 1960 and has stayed in the family since then. I was riding on the tractor long before I could walk or talk. When I got old enough to reach the pedals I was using it for everything. My grandfather is long gone, but that tractor will never leave me. It's a great tractor to drive and it often acts bigger than it really is (although it is now living the retired life). http://s526.photobucket.com/user/szalmyr/media/Hope%202015%20Show/DSC03642_zpsf77jript.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '61 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |
Posted By: Chalmersbob
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 10:12pm
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That would have to be my 1955 CA. It was my do everything tractor for years. Now it's not working so hard since I have the D14 to do the plowing. But it still pulls the harrow, disc, corn planter, potato digger and is used for just general all around work. Bob ------------- 4 B's, 1 C's,3 CA's, 2 G's WD, D14, D15, B-1, B10, B12, 712S, |
Posted By: victoryallis
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 6:57am
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Not sure if it's my 6080 or 8030. ------------- 8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760 |
Posted By: Claus
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:19am
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Posted By: bigcountry48
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:32am
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It would have to be my 1950 b, nothing special about it. All it is, is the first tractor I ever worked on, and one of the first tractors my dad worked on. We restored it together, and have been working it ever since. ------------- 1950 B, 1952 pulling wd, and 1954 wd45 |
Posted By: alleyyooper
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:35am
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My favorite is a 1938 Massey Harris 101, It escaped the brake retro fit, so still has a brake pedal on each side of the platform. The Chrysler Flat head is so smooth and quiet from 20 feet at and idle you would swear it isn't running. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/oldgrumpy/media/my%20tractors/cropped101Randpropane.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Second is my 1951 Massey Harris 44 the first antique tractor I bought to restore and it gave my pop's so much joy the last few years of his live. He had one when I was a kid but a trike model. I rescuded it from a JD dealer. http://smg.photobucket.com/user/oldgrumpy/media/my%20tractors/singlewheel44.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://smg.photobucket.com/user/oldgrumpy/media/my%20tractors/singlewheel44pulls.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">   Al
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Posted By: Stan IL&TN
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:38am
  ------------- 1957 WD45 dad's first AC 1968 one-seventy 1956 F40 Ferguson |
Posted By: HD6GTOM
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:49am
| still have dads bought new in 55 wd45, but my best has to be the series 4 D17 diesel I bought, I am the 2nd owner, turns out 70 hp on the dyno, just wish it had a factory 3 point. |
Posted By: Pat the Plumber CIL
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:55am
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The ORANGE ONE. ------------- You only need to know 3 things to be a plumber;Crap rolls down hill,Hot is on the left and Don't bite your fingernails 1964 D-17 SIV 3 Pt.WF,1964 D-15 Ser II 3pt.WF ,1960 D-17 SI NF,1956 WD 45 WF. |
Posted By: DennisA (IL)
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 10:03am
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It would be my "CA". It was bought new by my wife's great uncle. http://s161.photobucket.com/user/caallis/media/CA%20Working%20Pictures/CA%20with%208_zps3mexnroz.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s161.photobucket.com/user/caallis/media/CA%20Working%20Pictures/CA%20with%208%20Side_zpsts6qeg42.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- Thanks & God Bless Dennis |
Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 3:57pm
| all of mine, just can't pick one |
Posted By: SHAMELESS
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 6:10pm
| my 7010...it's the first and only tractor I ever bought brand new and my 180 Diesel, it's been the bestest tractor ever on tis farm! |
Posted By: WDman1951
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 6:19pm
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My 1951 wd for sure ------------- 1951 WD 1945 C 1936 WC |
Posted By: acd17toy
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 6:53pm
| A couple of mine 1948 G, 1955 WD45D |
Posted By: REEDE
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 9:18pm
| Our 1952 WD |
Posted By: cpg
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 10:06pm
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I just picked up a 1936 Farmall F-20 which will be my main show and parade tractor as it has always been my dream tractor. On a sentimental level though I have to say that my pride and joy is my 1947 Farmall Super A Industrial. It was my first tractor and was the first repaint/restoration that I did with my dad so it holds a lot of good memories. Being the Industrial I have had some really good offers on it before but it has too much sentimental value to sell. |
Posted By: Jwmac7060
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 10:09pm
| 1977 7060...Spent more time in that tractor than I did in class during high school...chrome straight pipe and blowing smoke. Remember plowing with 6-18's at night when you dropped her in she would belch out a flame. Still got it and its still tougher than any 4630 or 40 around. |
Posted By: jeffsh
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2015 at 11:05am
| my 55 G |
Posted By: Ky.Allis
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2015 at 5:13pm
| My 1974 200 with cab and AC. One of the FEW tractors AC built with the throttle in the right place and the gated style PD control is the easiest to use ever on any AC tractor. Easy to work on and NO electronics or computers!! I ABSOLUTELY would not trade it for a new tractor of ANY brand. |
Posted By: David G.
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2015 at 8:51pm
| It would be very hard to pick just one, but I sure do enjoy my D19 diesel. |
Posted By: 1terrygladys
Date Posted: 26 Oct 2015 at 10:32pm
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This is a great question, and interesting responses from everyone. No question, mine is the WD-45 I grew up on. 1956 gas with factory power steering and 4-bolt wide front. I did everything with that tractor - especially cultivating, haying, plowing and disking. (Anyone remember cultivating small corn and running into patches of morning glories? UGH!) Dad even let me do a little planting with our AC 4-row! This old gem sat by the creek for over 15 years, when Dad gave it to me. Had a neighbor get her running, and another fellow paint her up. I still use it a good amount every year, haying. My number 2 is 1950 WD with char-lynn ps and narrow front. Great hay raking tractor, and also use it with the AC rear blade in the lots. ------------- WD-45, WD, 35 Unstyled WC, 36 Unstyled WC, SC Disk, JD 4430D, JD 4010D, JD B, Iowa pastor & disciple of Jesus Christ |
Posted By: Ken(Bell.Wa)
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 12:45am
| 1937 Allis A we finished restoring 2 days before the Lynden gathering of the orange. |
Posted By: IBWD MIke
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 10:36am
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This one is my pet. Just need to get the brake job done. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0466_zpsd7b1cead.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  Off color but pretty fond of my 1066 also. http://s1378.photobucket.com/user/dlsledge51/media/100_0690_zpsuno38er2.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  |
Posted By: ac45dave
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 5:33pm
my 45 has always been my favorite.this was dad plowing at dale haymakers final show.
------------- 54 wd-45gas ; 56 wd-45d N/F w/fact p/s ; 63 d-17 sIII N/F gas ; 60 D14 N/F ; 67 d-17 sIV N/F gas ; 63D15 sII W/F; 39rc#667 ; 2021 massey 4710 fwa ; gravely 2 wheel tractors |
Posted By: CALEBnOK
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2015 at 8:23pm
Have to be the '35 uc my grandfather farmed with. The uc holds dearest my heart but my 1907 32hp Reeves might give the uc a run for its money when I get it restored. 
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Posted By: JCFarms
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 7:08am
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I've been waiting on December to post this and I almost missed it. By now most all have turned their Allis Connection Calendars to December. I'm proud to say my favorite tractor at this time is my AC 8010, it's the one you see on the December page at the bottom. I bought this tractor from that NEW "Grandpa" John "ILGleaner" about this time last year. I put lots of work into her like all new AC compressor and associated parts, alternator and brackets, shift cables, water pump, water hoses, stripped and removed rust from cab floor and preserved-painted floor, and plan to do much more. Lights are next. I'll tell ya for a 30+ year old tractor the front end is really tight. I keep one those lectric battery powered grease guns and just about each time I run her, I pop a little grease in the front zerks, takes 2 minutes. I use her to cut hay and bail mainly. Almost lost her this year too, because I took the belly skid pan down and never put it back up. Wrapped grass around the front drive shaft until it caught the fuel hose between tanks. Ripped it off then the ball of grass and hose wrapped so big and tight that it plugged the fuel from spilling rapidly out of the tanks. So each handful of grass I'd cut away the fire would get air and then fuel would run out right before the time of combustion I'd spray it with water (had several plastic bottles of water) I punched a hole in the lid. It was scary but I didn't have time to worry about I was covered in diesel fuel with in two seconds of death each time I exposed the fire to air. It really is weird but each time I look at that 8010 I smile. It's a great looking tractor. It'll be my favorite until I can find our 200 bought in May of '76. Go ahead, walk over to the Allis Connection Calendar take a look at that 8010.    Preserving the floor  
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Posted By: Lonn
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 8:02am
My '52 WD that first belonged to my Dad. And here Dad is on it a few years ago.
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Posted By: combinechris
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 8:34am
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Sorry not a tractor for me. Have to be my Combines. :) ------------- 35 combines and 15 forage harvesters. mostly allis combines and equipment.WTB 2 row cornhead for a 90 |
Posted By: Richmar
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 9:07am
my xt
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Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 9:37am
| JC Farms be careful. I get wanting to save your tractor but be sure you don't get killed in the process. That sounds like a heck of a lot of risk you took to save her from burning up. My uncles alway said remember that the equipment can be replaced people can't. Stay safe out there. And yes she is a nice looking tractor one to be proud of. |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 11:01am
| It would be my 39 B the first AC tractor for me though I had owned prolly 40 other diferent colors, bought from a retired AC dealer who is now about 90 and in the nursing home. I keep it in the car garage while the others stay out in the shed. You guys that have a tractor with family conections have something special. |
Posted By: Brian F(IL)
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 1:30pm
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Not much to look at, but it still earns its keep around the farm.
1952 CA with Woods L-306 mower deck
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Posted By: Dan73
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 1:32pm
| That looks great to me love to see the old tractor which have made it all these years on the old paint. Shows how little work they needed over the years. |
Posted By: GaryL
Date Posted: 14 Dec 2015 at 5:52pm
Caleb, I would love to come out your way (from Norman) to look at those tractors. That UC looks like the old steam powered tractors that hit the Rock River Thresheree show ever Labor Day weekend up in Janesville, Wi. Those old beasts literally required three men and a small boy to operate! |
CALEBnOK wrote:Posted By: j.w.freck
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2015 at 10:32am
| mine would be a 1956,wd-45 I was the first to drive it home from the dealer in warren,indiana.i was a junior in high school at the time.it remained on the farms,and never sat out side a day in its life.when my brother was killed on the farm,i brought the tractor with a freeman no.9 loader.it is permantly retired,and when I am gone,i know my children will appreciate it as much as I have.my daughter wants to put it in the agriculture meuseum in boerne texas..... |
Posted By: Butch(OH)
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2015 at 10:54am
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To tell the truth I really don't have one, I have three pride and joy tractors. A 1938 A that belonged to dad and the sons and I restored 16 years ago. A 185 that I really have no reason for owning other than I always wanted one when I farmed but it never happened. Lastly a model C that I modified to duplicate Dad's. I have 5X in it what it is worth it but sees more hours than the other two combined x10. It would be very hard for me to let go of any of them. They all hold equal value to me for various reasons. |
Posted By: kmorth
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2015 at 1:11pm
Sold this on shortly after on the cover of fastline. Didn't really want to but the phone was ringing off the hook with offers even though it wasn't advertised for sale. bad picture took it with my phone from a picture.
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Posted By: Ken in Texas
Date Posted: 16 Dec 2015 at 1:28pm
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When I finish it my "Pride and Joy" will be a restored clone of Dads first B. This is a picture, that most of you have seen, Of Dad and me on the B. I was born in May of 1940 and treasure this old photo. 
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Posted By: Ted J
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2015 at 6:45am
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My favorite has to be the one I don't have... A WD45 that my uncle Fritz Tschumper bought new. It was the second I ever worked with. First was a Ford 8N (but that doesn't really count... wrong color) His grandson's have it somewhere up by the Twin Cities. I spent a lot of time on that tractor when I was young. Even though I have 2 WD45s, a WC (they are FUN to drive), a D-17 (needs a lot of fixin) my favorite has to be my 'C'. It is my grass cutter, so I spend a lot of time on it... It is fixed up for me to be comfortable. One of these days when my youngest Grandson gets big enough to reach the pedals, he'll get to cut the grass and then I hope it becomes his favorite!   ------------- "Allis-Express" 19?? WC / 1941 C / 1952 CA / 1956 WD45 / 1957 WD45 / 1958 D-17 |
Posted By: ac fleet
Date Posted: 17 Dec 2015 at 8:47pm
| My favorite tractor would be one that RUNS!!!!! LOL!!! (color NOT important!) thanks; ac fleet |