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Gleaner6879 
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 5:24pm |
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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CrestonM
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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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Dan73
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 5:46pm |
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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.
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Dave Wisc.
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 6:13pm |
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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.
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Grayray
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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.
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Hubert (Ga)engine7
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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.
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norm[ind]
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:23pm |
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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Dek Thorne
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:34pm |
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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.
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darrel in ND
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:36pm |
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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
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Fred in Pa
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 7:45pm |
This is my WF that came from Uncle Bill It is my # 1 Pride & Joy TRACTOR  This is my Maintainer # 2 Pride n Joy. 
Edited by Fred in Pa - 23 Oct 2015 at 7:49pm
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 8:21pm |
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
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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.
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rrhead(SD)
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 8:23pm |
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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
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Mike NEIN
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 8:23pm |
It was my 220  Until this one rolled in, now I'm not sure. 
Edited by Mike NEIN - 23 Oct 2015 at 8:29pm
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Calvin Schmidt
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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!
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DaveSB
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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.
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1948 C, 1953 CA, 1948 WD, 1961 D-17 Series 2 Diesel, 1939 WC, 1957 D14
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DSeries4
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Posted: 23 Oct 2015 at 9:32pm |
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). 
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'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
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Chalmersbob
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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
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4 B's, 1 C's,3 CA's, 2 G's WD, D14, D15, B-1, B10, B12, 712S,
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victoryallis
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 6:57am |
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Not sure if it's my 6080 or 8030.
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8030 and 8050MFWD, 7580, 3 6080's, 160, 7060, 175, heirloom D17, Deere 8760
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Claus
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:19am |
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bigcountry48
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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.
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1950 B, 1952 pulling wd, and 1954 wd45
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alleyyooper
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:35am |
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.  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.    Al
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Stan IL&TN
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:38am |
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1957 WD45 dad's first AC
1968 one-seventy
1956 F40 Ferguson
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HD6GTOM
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:49am |
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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.
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Pat the Plumber CIL
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 8:55am |
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The ORANGE ONE.
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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.
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DennisA (IL)
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 10:03am |
It would be my "CA". It was bought new by my wife's great uncle.  
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Thanks & God Bless
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 3:57pm |
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all of mine, just can't pick one
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SHAMELESS
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 6:10pm |
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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!
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WDman1951
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 6:19pm |
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My 1951 wd for sure
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1951 WD 1945 C 1936 WC
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 6:53pm |
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A couple of mine 1948 G, 1955 WD45D
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Posted: 24 Oct 2015 at 9:18pm |
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Our 1952 WD
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