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This is a picture of my son taking his senior pictures on his PaPa Rickey’s 1952 John Deere G. He helped his PaPa restore the tractor several years ago. During his senior year, Austin has worked on the farm for his Work-based learning class. His job has included working on tractors, mending fences, feeding cows, and bailing hay.
Beth Wall
Thomaston, Georgia
Tractor Photo Contest Winner
I was told of an old tractor that had sat on the property of an older lady for many years and thought I would take a look as I was in the market for a backhoe. It took some time to actually clear brush and trees (sat for well over 30 years), and with the help of a good friend with a Case tractor, we were able to lift and block the bucket and backhoe for a totally “redneck tow” – all of this with no brakes (bucket to backhoe of the Case was the braking system).
With the help of my now Steiner friends, I was able to rebuild the carb, repair the brakes and general tune-up (plus replacing all of the vital fluids), and the darn thing not only ran, but everything still operated! So, say hi to the somewhat ugly 1957 John Deere 420W with a front loader and a backhoe (Commercial Shearing & Stamping Co make). I call her “Olga”.
John Johansen
Anderson Island, Washington
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I fell in love with an Oliver 1755 that we used to haul wagons with when I was in High School. I had always talked about how much I loved the tractor and wished I had one. My husband, Craig, found an Oliver 1755 tractor and restored it without me knowing about it!
I was so angry that my husband and my dad were late to Christmas Eve service at church, but now I know they were finishing up the tractor to surprise me. On Christmas morning in 2008, Santa (AKA my dad, Chuck) delivered the tractor! I know some women would cringe if they received a tractor for a Christmas gift, but I was thrilled!
This is a special tractor that I will forever cherish! 15 years after the restoration, and I think it still looks pretty good!
Karen Hudson
Bucyrus, Ohio
Tractor Photo Contest Winner