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1949 John Deere M

12/29/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

Bought this 1949 John Deere M tractor all in parts in January 2018 and completely restored it. This was a fun project. Took 18 months. Steiner was very helpful with what parts I needed. The hardest part was finding waffle rims 10″ x 24″. Finally found 2 good used ones in Oregon.

The 1949 works great! Currently working on a 1948 John Deere M. Hope to have it running shortly. Just waiting on a hydraulic pump from Iowa.

Thanks again for all your help!

P.S. also looking to aquire a 1950 John Deere M in Spring of 2020. Hope it is running.

Barry Smith of Forest Glen, New Brunswick, Canada

Fun and Festive

12/20/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

The Steiner crew always enjoy some Christmas fun. This year we traded our ugly sweater theme for Flannel and Frost. Everyone was welcome to bring a treat to share and wear our favorite flannel while enjoying a snack and drink from the hot cocoa and cider bar.

Before we grabbed a sweet treat employees who chose to participate in our ‘Jingle’ week, formerly Secret Santa, all went around and told everyone the gift they received from their jingle elf then guessed who their elf was. It was so much fun and bound to be a repeat next year.

Patti and her son Travis. That’s a festive beard Travis! 🙂

1949 Massey Harris Pony

12/19/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

This is a 1949 model MH Pony. My grandparents bought it new. It has never been off the family farm. Shown here with the field mower, which we use to trim around the farm pond. It’s all original, including the tires. I also have the field plows and cultivator. Seventy years and runs fine.

Paul Steckel of Frederick Maryland

Tractor Apparel

12/16/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

You spoke – we listened! We are excited to announce we expanded our apparel line and now carry Steiner hoodies in toddler sizes (2T – 4T), youth sizes (XS – XL) and adult sizes (S – 3X). Display you’re love for tractors with your favorite brand color.

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December Birthdays & Anniversaries

11/30/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

Birthdays

17th – Zach Slagor

18th – Brandi Erickson

22nd – Rae Taphouse

28th – Emily Rosser

Anniversaries

15th – Logan Clark – 8 years (Warehouse/Shipping)

27th – Joy Sturgis – 2 years (Human Resources)

1950 John Deere M

11/18/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

This is my grandfathers 1950 John Deere model M fully restored! Took me 9 months to restore. Just wanted to thank you guys for all the parts and great customer service. Steiner tractor parts was a big help in getting this John Deere M fully restored.

Thank you
Cody Pilkerton
Chaptico Maryland

Ford 2N – What color?

11/15/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

My neighbor recently moved back to Chicago and I just couldn’t let him leave without giving his tractor a good home. We made a deal and I fell in love with my first Ford tractor. I could never figure out the paint scheme, as it is opposite of the 8N, grey chassis and red hood. I’ve recently come to discover that it is a 1945 2N and I’m looking to restore it to its former glory. My wife likes the red, but I’m pretty sure it will end up all grey as originally produced…..I guess only time will tell.

Matthew Kotecki

John Deere Projects

11/13/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

Here are some pictures of my John Deere project. This time it is not another tractor, but a wood splitter using a John Deere LU power unit. It is basically like the LA. Some of the features I used are as follows.

Two cylinder LU motor / crank start with magneto.
16″ tires from my pickup.
Hydraulic pump off of a street sweeper.
Hydraulic ram off a Caterpillar dozer.
Old vehicle axle and hubs.
Large steel beam from scrap yard.
Time, lots and lots of time cutting, fitting, welding, grinding, and painting.

I am happy to say that it will rip or tear any type of wood. It is always in demand from one of my friends or relatives. I love to listen to the Poppon’ Johnny run.

Alan Smith

November Birthdays & Anniversaries

10/30/2019 by ST 1 Comment

Birthdays

3rd – Arianna Vorhies

12th – Eric Carlisle

14th – Noelle Wilson

19th – Cassie Bennet

27th – Andrew Wilberding

Anniversaries

1st – Zach Slagor – 9 years (Quality Control)

12th – Toni Sprague 1 year (Customer Service Specialist)

19th – Richard Hendershot – 9 years (R&D – Quality Control)

1955 John Deere 40 Utility

10/15/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

This is my 1955 John Deere 40 Utility. I farmed 20 acres with this tractor when I was in High School in the late sixties and early seventies. I raised alfalfa hay to feed my cattle and horses. With this John Deere, a John Deere #5 sickle mower and a New Holland #68 baler I also did custom baling.

My brother then took over the tractor and farmed with it until it developed an engine problem. When he sold his farm the tractor came back to me and sat for thirty plus years and the elements and squirrels took a toll on the old machine. I always had a desire to fix the tractor up. I eventually retired and found that I had the time to go to work on it.

Thanks to Steiner I was able to locate the parts to do the restore. An engine overhaul, complete electrical rebuild as well as a complete flush and replacement of all lubricants and it is now running as sweet as it ever did.

What a work horse this tractor was and I spent so many youthful hours on the seat and it sure brings back memories. So happy that I was able to bring it back to life.

John Durand of Yakima, Washington