“I recently moved to a location with 20 acres. I was in need of a tractor. After meeting new neighbors and friends, I mentioned that I needed a tractor. One of my new friends said he would sell me his tractor and gave me his address where I went to see it.
This picture says it all. The shed was probably being held up by the wisteria growing through every window, wall, and door. Peeking out the front was this amazing find. A 1959 Case, model 210B. The owner drove it in the shed 6 years prior and had not touched it since.
I put it on a trailer and took it home. I put a carburetor kit in it, the 6-volt (positive ground) generator was rebuilt, and a new battery was installed. It started up and continues to run better each day.
It is a wonderful tractor and a rare model. It has power steering, low and high range, and is easy to drive.”
-Lawrence Hodson
Tractor Drive Test for Water Pump
Bret Weikert was heading out on the Tractor Relay Across Nebraska but before he left he needed a new water pump for his Farmall M. Bret spoke with our tech Dennis and he sold him on our newly designed IHS189. After completing the 9 day, 500 mile drive Bret emailed us with his story and pictures.
Just a recap I purchased one of your newly redesigned water pumps for a Farmall M. It has worked flawlessly with no leaks or issues. It was very easy to install even with the radiator still in place. Took my dad and I around 45 minutes. No complaints here and I may have even sold a few other guys on our tractor drive on purchasing them from you too.
The ride I went on was the Tractor Relay Across Nebraska. It was 9 days and somewhere between 400-500 miles long. Steiner was a sponsor for part of the ride and I thank you for that sponsorship. We also raise money for Operation Comfort Warriors along our trip and that is something the relay has been doing for 4 or 5 years now.
For more information you can check out the club’s Facebook page.
1957 Case 300 Series Restoration
My Case 300 series 311 was purchased by my grandfather in 1957. It was used on his farm for everything from tobacco, corn, hay, logging, and everything in between. It was a real work horse. I actually learned to drive on this tractor and when my grandfather passed away, it was given to my Dad. My Dad continued to use it, but it was getting to look a little “old.” I asked Dad if he would let me have the tractor to restore. He agreed and I had it restored a few years ago.
My Dad was amazed and said it looked just like he remembered when my grandfather brought it to the farm. My plans are to keep this tractor and one day pass it on to my son so it can continue to be enjoyed.
Morris W. Farris
Liberty, Kentucky
Michigan Highway Mower
Best we can tell this Case VAI was originally painted blue and used by the USAF to cut grass along runways, but not sure where. It was acquired as war surplus by the UGA Agricultural Experiment Station where it was used to mow peach orchards until my parents bough it in the mid 1960’s for scrap metal price of $25. It had a side mounted Michigan Highway mower.
I acquired it in 2002 when my dad passed away. I had to add a new head gasket a few years after I bought it, and it currently needs a new distributor since the one it has is obsolete and the cap is cracked.
I hope to get the time and money to get her running and refurbished soon.
Jason Newton
Locust Grove, Georgia