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1946 Minneapolis Moline R

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I restored this 1946 Minneapolis Moline R that my Dad bought new. It did not run when I got it and the overall paint condition was bad from all the pigeon droppings. Many hours were spent rebuilding the engine which required a new cam, rocker arm, rings, and bearings.

This tractor was the main “workhorse” for many years to plow, disk, plant, cultivate, and do all the other tasks that you do on a small 109-acre dairy farm in northern Illinois. My 4 brothers and 2 sisters and I all learned to drive with this tractor.

David Reeverts
Onondaga, Michigan
Tractor Photo Contest Winner

Get a FREE 2023 Tractor Calendar

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1955 Minneapolis Moline

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We purchased this 1955 Minneapolis Moline GB from a local auction. There were several Molines at the auction, but this one stood out and spoke to us. So we gave it a good home. It had set for several years. With some hard work and love, we brought this gem back to life.

It does not only bring a smile to our family, but to our community as well. We take it to our local annual tractor show and it gets several compliments even though it looks like it just come out of the field. 

Luke Christopher Knapke
Portland, Indiana
2023 Tractor Photo Contest Winner

Minneapolis Moline M670

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Getting ready to spread fertilizer with this beautiful 1965 Minneapolis Moline M670! It’s one of the most reliable tractors on the farm racking up approximately 30,000 hours and counting!

Nathan Lehman
McMinnville, Oregon
2022 Tractor Photo Contest Winner

1967 G1000 Diesel Minneapolis Moline

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This tractor was purchased in 1975 by Dudley Cumper for use on Cumper Dairy Farm in Marlette, Michigan. This is a 5-bottom plow tractor that was mainly used for plowing, chopping corn, and general fieldwork and has less than 6,000 hours on it.

The motor was rebuilt about 30 years ago with new seals, bearings, converter, all three heads replaced, and rear axle. It also has dual tires.

Several years ago, it was passed down to Dudley’s son, James, where it is lovingly cared for. And although it has been retired from fieldwork for many years, the anticipation of that first significant snowfall is always a good excuse to attach the back blade and do some plowing!

Pictured are James and Darlene Cumper of Marlette, MI – one of the many pictures taken in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary in October.

Deb Holloway
Marlette, Michigan

1948 Minneapolis Moline U Diesel

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1948 Minneapolis Moline U Diesel. I found this tractor sitting in a field while traveling the Canadian countryside. I stopped and approached the owner of the tractor. I have now had it for 11 years. It still runs great and I occasionally use it on the farm.

Neal Roggeveen  
Mayerthorpe, Alberta, Canada
2021 Tractor Photo Contest Winner

May Featured Photo

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My great grandpa purchased our Minneapolis Moline M602 tractor new in 1964. My grandpa, Anton Tyczkowski, and my dad, Joseph Tyczkowski, grew up using this tractor.

I am currently the fourth generation to have grown up with this tractor. I am proud that this tractor has never left our family. We still use this tractor on our farm almost every day for cutting hay, cultivating corn, hauling manure, and much more.

Reece Tyczkowski of Pulaski, Wisconsin

2021 Tractor Photo Contest Winner

Tractor Time

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I want to share with you a couple of pictures of completed projects done using Steiner parts.  The clock was made by my husband’s dad using old wood pallets, scrap black walnut wood, and tractor hood emblems my father-in-law ordered from Steiner representing all of my husband’s favorite tractors.  Keith did an excellent job on the clock, and we are so proud to display it in our home. 

My husband, Stacy, just finished the Massey Ferguson 165 restore using Steiner parts.  As you can see, it turned out great.


Glad to have Steiner to turn to for all of our tractor part needs.  

Trina Fortner Wood of Centre, Alabama

Tractor Ride Sunday

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A few years ago, recognizing that a lot of local families had old tractors that they were restoring, my uncle decided to organize a “tractor ride” as a way to get local families together to socialize, have some fun, and enjoy driving them around the country roads.

Each year, he maps out a route and contacts some of the local families to arrange permissions for the route to go through a few farms to bypass some of the more traveled blacktop roads, and to have large enough places to stop for breaks and lunch.   When “tractor ride” Sunday (usually in October) rolls around, tractors start showing up at the Holy Martyrs of Japan Church’s gravel parking lot from all over. Some are hauled but most are driven….rain or shine. Many pull hay or grain wagons to haul families with their picnic lunches. It is truly a day for the whole family.

Around noon, my uncle Teddy climbs up on his Farmall, and leads the way, with everyone else falling in line behind him. To add to the fun and to raise a few dollars to support our country church, there is an optional poker run, where you can pay a few dollars a hand and draw a card at each of the scheduled stops, with the winner receiving half the money collected and the other half going to the church to be used where the current need is. 

There are all kinds of makes and models, new and old, and often several generations of family members driving them. The particular photo contains several members of my family. I took the photo from the back of the hay wagon being pulled by my husband and his Allis Chalmers WD45. The photo is of my daughter waving while driving her daddy’s Allis Chalmers D-14, with her uncle Chris behind her on his Case, her cousin on his Ford 901, and her grandpa Ron on his Case, with many other friends and relatives behind him. We never know what the weather will be like in Missouri, in October, but, that year we lucked out with cool temps, sunshine, and Fall colors! The perfect day in the country! 

Veronica Brown of Sullivan, Missouri

2021 Tractor Photo Contest Group Photo Winner

End of Summer Savings

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15% off retail orders of $200 or more

Coupon code – SUMMEREND

Offer good September 7th – 13th, 2020 11:59 pm EDT

Retail orders only. Order minimum must be $200 or more not including tax and delivery charges. Discount is not redeemable on special order items or gift cards, and cannot be combined with other special offers or sales.

Mini Minneapolis

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The 1956 445 Minneapolis Moline is owned by Roger Andersen. The mini version of the 445 was built by Roger’s father Carl Andersen in 1956 who was a mechanic for Minneapolis Moline. He built the mini tractor for his 3 sons to drive around. It is now owned by Roger and his Grandson Alex Heindel.

Leo Heindel of Rapid City, South Dakota

2020 Catalog Photo Contest Winner

Improved Delivery Times

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In 2018 we introduced our new delivery program that allows you to choose when you need your tractor parts. This new system proved to be a winner. We have been able to get your order to you in a faster and more affordable way. It also made choosing a delivery option easier.

We are excited to announce that our new delivery program has successfully allowed us to exceed your expected delivery time on our economy and standard delivery options.

In addition to our improved delivery times, we are excited to now offer FREE ECONOMY DELIVERY* in the 48 contiguous states (U.S.) on retail orders of $374.01 or more.

* Retail orders only
* Economy delivery only
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* Not valid on special order items or gift cards.
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Life With All Our Tractors

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I was born and raised here on a 280 acre farm in West Central Wisconsin. My Great Grandfather purchased the farm in 1897. My wife Kathy and I built our home on the Northeast corner of the farm in 1977. We had Case and IH tractors and equipment when I was growing up.

In 1970 I worked on the Loren Young farm and he had Olivers, 880, Super 88 and 77, all diesels. I fell in love with those Olivers and his daughter Kathy. We were married September 1, 1973. We have four children and seven granchildren. My son Scott and I are diesel mechanics by trade, we have a large shop were we work on our old tractors, six of which are sued for antique and farm pulling.

My grandson Xander pulled his Moline U for the first time in Fountain City. He took a 1st and 2nd in his classes. His dad Scott and I were very proud of him. He did a great job for only being 8 years old, but he has lots of hours of practice at home. We had three generations pulling that night.

We have purchased parts from Steiner Tractor Parts over the years. You have an excellent and friendly staff with reasonably priced parts. I also enjoy your catalog. Here are a few photos of some of our collection.

Ed and Kathy Chamberlain
Black River Falls, Wisconsin

Hickory Ridge Farm Tractor Show

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Hickory Ridge Farm History

This story is more about a place rather than a tractor. In 1980 a husband and wife decided to have an antique tractor show at their home. Just like any event the first was small but successful. The duo had a unique love and common hobby of antique farm equipment. Together Horrace and Norma Potter owned over 300 pieces! They easily could have shown their own equipment and had an amazing show, but they chose to open it up and share the hobby with other restorers.

Annual tractor show

The annual tractor show went on for 20 years in Milford, Delaware until the Potters hung up their hats in 2000. Now this is where two lives collide. In 1991 on the 10th annual Hickory Ridge Farm Show a 15 year old named Russell Geyer III started showing his own farm equipment. Russell showed equipment and participated in the tractor pull competition. Russell being a part of a farming family loved Hickory Ridge. Horrace taught him how to compete. Russell competed at Hickory Ridge for 4 years.

Purchasing and restoring antique farm equipment

After high school graduation he, like most graduates, joined the working class. In 2014 Russell purchased and restored a tractor his family bought new in 1963 which appeared in his wedding to his wife. In 2015 Russell and his wife began purchasing and restoring antique farm equipment. Again a husband and wife team up to rescue these long forgotten power houses. By 2018 the Geyer’s had 18 tractors. Nothing compared to the Potter’s but its a goal to work towards.

Hickory Ridge Tractor Show

A new legacy

After Norma Davis Potter passed away in 2017 the farm was prepared for a new legacy and going up for sale. Friends of the family connected Russell with the Davis/Potter family and in October 2018 Mr. Geyer purchased Hickory Ridge. Vendors, tractors, and exhaust had not filled the show grounds in 20 years. Children had not ran through the property eating hot dogs. People from surrounding states had not taken in Hickory Ridge’s beauty. Russell remembers the smells, the roar of a tractor pulling a load down the track, the American flag whipping in the wind. Russell and his wife vowed to the family the show would come back to Hickory Ridge.

Hickory Ridge Antique Tractor Club

On November 3rd 2018 the first Hickory Ridge Antique Tractor Club held its meeting. Bylaws and rules were formed, positions were filled, and a sense of pride fell over the 5 members and even 2 junior members in attendance. The club is working hard to have the second Annual Hickory Ridge Antique Tractor Show in August 2019. We are looking for more members, including youth members, more vendors, and more sponsors. The family and club want the show to be just like it was. It was a place where history came alive, festivities were affordable, and memories could be made. Hickory Ridge is back and ready to get the show started!

For my tractor stories read on here.

Cyber Savings Start Now!

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Why wait until Monday? Steiner has cyber savings ALL weekend long!

Shop now and get up to $50 OFF your retail order. Place an order of $179.00 or more and get FREE DELIVERY in the contiguous U.S.

-Valid Thursday, November 22nd through Monday, November 26th at 11:59pm (EST).
-Retail orders only. Does not include special order parts.
-Premium option not available with free delivery promo.
-No coupon code needed. Discount & free delivery automatically applies at checkout. See below for checkout tips.

Having trouble checking out? We recently deployed our new website and the checkout process has changed a little.  A coupon code is no longer needed. Once your subtotal reaches the qualifying amount AND a delivery method is selected, the promotion will apply to your order. If your order qualifies for $5 – $50 off and reaches the minimum for free delivery, both discounts will be combined in the “promotion discount” line.  To see the savings, scroll to the bottom of the checkout page and you can see the price breakdown.

If you do not see a discount applied to your order, check the following things.
1. Your subtotal reaches the minimum amount of $25.00 or more.
2. You selected a delivery method. Our old website had the “free delivery” option once a coupon code was entered, but this no longer will be an option as we no longer require a coupon code. You will now need to select a delivery option (economy, standard or truck), and then it will deduct the amount of the delivery option you selected at the bottom of your invoice. (Premium option is not available with the free delivery promotion.)
3. If you are still having difficulties, please email us at sales@steinertractor.com and one of our CSR’s will contact you as soon as we are back in the office on Monday, November 26th.

Meet Us At Mecum

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Don’t Miss the Auction Action!

We’re hitting the road to join our Mecum Auction friends at their Iowa Premier in Davenport, Iowa November 8th-10th. With over 500 tractors and 800 signs & farm relics available, this is an auction you won’t want to miss!

Enter Our Daily Raffle

Stop by the Steiner table to say hello and enter our raffle for a chance to win a bundle of goodies including a Steiner gift card! 3 winners will be drawn each day.

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Place a order at the auction and get free shipping. If your retail order is over $250 we’ll throw in a $50 Steiner gift card with your parts! Offer is valid on retail orders shipping regular ground in the contiguous United States.

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Steiner Apparel Line

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New T-Shirts Now Available
We are excited to announce the launch of our new apparel line. We are kicking things off with new exclusive Steiner t-shirts. Designed with a loose fit for the hot summer, our t-shirts are perfect for everyday wear or your next local tractor show. Add a pop of color and rock Steiner gear along with your tractor! Check back soon for more items as we continue to add to our apparel line. View Shirts >>
 

Restored MM UTI

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Restored Tractor

Restored Minneapolis Moline UTI

Originally his dad’s tractor, bought off the line in 1946. Bob’s dad traded it in 1958 for a new tractor.

In 2014 Bob’s bulk fuel man found the tractor about 60 miles from their homestead in South Dakota. Bob went and pulled it from the field, and restored it back to original.

This picture was taken in 2017 completely restored with many STP parts.

After the Restoration

The South Central Threshing Bee located at Braddock, North Dakota is featuring my dad’s once owned Minneapolis Moline UTI tractor in honor of the Minneapolis Moline farm equipment manufacturer this year.  This annual event is scheduled the first weekend after Labor Day.  The attendants paid, right to entry badge will serve as a two day pass to this threshing event which is featuring this unique restored MM-UTI’s picture on the badge.

The SOUTH DAKOTA magazine printed and published at Yankton, South Dakota under the editor-ownership of Bernie Hunoff, is including tractor pictures and a story about the history and accomplishments of this MM-UTI tractor.

Robert Thullner
Herreid, South Dakota

Read other stories about Minneapolis Moline tractors here, and shop for parts for your MM tractor at Steiner Tractor Parts, Inc.

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Curing Kids Cancer

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Curing Kids Cancer

Curing Kids Cancer
We are proud to join Mecum Auctions in supporting the Curing Kids Cancer organization. Since 2012, Curing Kids Cancer and Mecum Auctions have raised more than $4 million to fund innovative research and treatments for pediatric cancers. This year, Steiner is providing the parts to restore a Farmall tractor that will be auctioned at the 2018 Iowa Premier. All proceeds will benefit Curing Kids Cancer.
For more information about the auction, click here.

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March Featured Photo

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“Government Contract, Glen Canyon
Dam and a Golf Course”

Featured Photo

March’s featured photo was submitted by Judy Kitson. “This tractor is a 1951 UB Minneapolis Moline Industrial version, as can be seen by the dual tires and shifter for forward and reverse. It was made on a US government contract and still has the original government plates. The tractor was used by the bureau in building the Glen Canyon Dam that created Lake Powell. After the dam was built the tractor was purchased by the city of Page, Arizona and used on their golf course. When they finally parked it, it was picked up by Eugene Tucker at the city auction. He has since used it in the Page, Arizona annual tractor pulls in October. He and the tractor can be seen pulling on our website www.PageTractorClub.com in our cover photo. Eugene is one of the founders and the President of the Page Antique Tractor & Machinery Club – EDGE&TA br. 217.”

You can view all of the winning photos from
the 2018 Catalog Photo Contest here.
To see other winning photos that we have previously featured, click here.

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