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Old tractor guys take a look at this. I saw it sitting in a field of old tractors the other day up in Utah.
They had a series of pretty nasty no trespassing signs so this was as close as I could get.
I think I know what it is maybe, and that long fuel tank is fairly unusual.
 

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How about an old John Deere? And I misspoke on where these guys are located.
Sometimes when I'm up in the four corners, I forget where I am.
These tractors can be seen in Dove Creek, CO.
Dove Creek is well known for growing great pinto beans.
 

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I like that old Chevy in the back ground, my uncle had one just like it, some of them had a 10ft bed.
 
How about an old John Deere? And I misspoke on where these guys are located.
Sometimes when I'm up in the four corners, I forget where I am.
These tractors can be seen in Dove Creek, CO.
Dove Creek is well known for growing great pinto beans.

The one in the front looks like a D, the one in the back looks like either an R or 80.

There has to be some 2 cylinder JD fans here.


Patrick
 
There has to be some 2 cylinder JD fans here.

Patrick

I think it would be hard to find anyone in this rural part of Wisconsin that wouldn't immediately recognize the sound of a JD "B" at work in the fields - the sound seems to carry forever and you can count the RPM's. Putt - putt - putt
 
I like that old Chevy in the back ground, my uncle had one just like it, some of them had a 10ft bed.

I grew up owning old Chevy trucks. Someday I'll have a flatbed.

I'm into international harvester tractors.
 
Personally, I'm an Allis Chalmers fan. We've got a few of 'em here in our valley, but unfortunately, I don't own one. Would eventually like to pick one up and restore it.

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Personally, I'm an Allis Chalmers fan. We've got a few of 'em here in our valley, but unfortunately, I don't own one. Would eventually like to pick one up and restore it.

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Love those Allis Chalmers tractors, too. My Dad spent some time on the assembly lines in the early 1950's in West Allis, WI building A/C tractors. I believe he worked mostly on the "CA" model, and that was always his favorite. It was a great period for the tractor industry and new technology was arriving in leaps and bounds. I think the CA model was one of the first to be able to adjust the track width of the rear wheels without blocking up the tractor....very popular feature.
 
I had a uncle and cousin that worked there too. We had one just like in the picture but with the front wheels spread out. I recall we had it in the late 40`s and dad bought it used. Think he sold it around 1980`s. Also had a ford.
 
Looks like a 6cyl which would eliminate J-D or Fordson I believe.
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My grandpa had a model "M" John Deere that I'm pretty sure was the first thing all of us kids drove. Driving that tractor was no doubt the enticement to cultivate his shelter belt. I have a picture of one behind my desk just to remind me of those times. If circumstances were right, maybe I'd pick one up then when I retire, take the time to restore it. Probably nothing more than a pipedream but it helps bring back some good memories
 
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