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April 2023 Gift Card Winners

04/28/2023 by RT Leave a Comment

Subscriber of the Month

  • The lucky winner of April’s $200 Steiner gift card is Jeff Redmond of Montpelier, Virginia. Jeff has been a Steiner customer since 2014 and his favorite tractor brand is International. Congratulations and good luck on your next tractor restoration.

Parts Review Winner

  • April’s $25 Steiner gift card winner is Jef Spaden of Nicholson, Pennsylvania. The winner is randomly drawn from all of the parts reviews submitted to us during the month of March. Congratulations, Jef!

“My Barn” Winner

  • This month’s lucky winner of a $100 Steiner gift card is Jason Guimond of Dover, Minnesota. Our monthly winner is drawn randomly from all of the customers who have added a tractor to their barn while logged into their Steiner account. Congratulations, Jason!

Congratulations to all of the April 2023 Steiner Tractor Parts gift card winners! Thank you for being a valued Steiner customer.

Growing & Saving a Climate for Tomorrow

04/21/2023 by ST Leave a Comment

Head on over to www.SteinerTractor.com to maximize your Steiner Tractor Parts savings. 

Get $10 OFF when you place a single retail order of $79 or more!

During checkout, simply enter the coupon code TREEHUG.

Hurry, this promo ends 04/28/23 at 11:59pm (EST.) 

Start Shopping >>

May Birthdays and Anniversaries

04/20/2023 by ST Leave a Comment

Birthdays

15th – Logan W. – Shipping Team

15th – Josiah R. – Customer Service Team

20th – Rachel A. – Customer Service Team Supervisor

23rd – Jayce Z. -Inventory Control Team

27th – Amanda M. – Customer Service Team

Anniversaries

1st – Travis P. – 13 years (Shipping Team)

5th – Michael M. – 9 years (IT)

5th – Amanda M. – 15 years (Customer Service Administrative Team)

6th – Deona V. – 13 years (Purchasing Team)

16th – Jacob F. – 6 years (Receiving Team)

20th – Jenny B. – 27 years (Vice President)

21st – Logan W. – 5 years (Shipping Team)

28th – Kory M. – 8 years (Purchasing Team)

A Tale of Two Tractors

01/18/2023 by ST Leave a Comment

two tractors

LeRoy Svehla farmed one mile West and 6.25 miles “South” of Clarkson, Nebraska. He purchased a used John Deere 630 at a farm auction in the 1960s and used this tractor mostly to feed cattle. This was the first tractor his youngest daughter, Diane, drove as a child. LeRoy retired from farming in 1994 and moved to Schuyler, Nebraska but the tractor remained in a shed and unused on the family farm until 2006.

Marvin Podany farmed one mile West and 6.25 miles “North” of Clarkson — the same road as LeRoy, except North of town. He purchased a used John Deere 630 at a farm auction in the 1970s and used this tractor to plant his crops in the spring and harvest in the fall, and for many things in between. This was the first tractor his youngest son, Cory, drove as a child. Marvin retired from farming in 2007 and his oldest daughter, Trish, who lives in Seward, Nebraska purchased his 630. She and her husband, James, still have this tractor.

LeRoy’s daughter Diane and Marvin’s son Cory were high school sweethearts. They had their first date on August 4, 1985, and were married 5 years later, to the date, on August 4, 1990. LeRoy passed away in July 2005. His wife, Norma, decided to sell his John Deere 630 tractor in 2006. Prior to doing so, Norma’s son, Dale, asked that Marvin, Cory’s dad, do some research on the history of this tractor. Marvin agreed, obtained the serial number, and then initiated a search through the Two-Cylinder Club to find out the year it was made, what dealership it was shipped to, and other miscellaneous information.

It was at this time that Marvin made an interesting discovery. Out of curiosity, Marvin checked the serial number on his 630 tractor and discovered it was one number from LeRoy’s. Marvin’s serial number is 6311023 and LeRoy’s is 6311024. The two tractors have consecutive serial numbers.

Marvin’s best friend, Dean J Brabec, who lived in Clarkson and restored many antique John Deere tractors, was interested in purchasing LeRoy’s tractor and ended up buying it from Norma in 2006. We’re not sure why, but he stored it in a garage amongst several other restored tractors he owned, but never restored this one.

In May 2020, Cory’s wife Diane was diagnosed with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord which results in muscle loss, loss of movement, and eventual paralysis. In the early fall of 2020, Dean J Brabec passed away. After his passing, his son, Jeremy, knowing the story of the consecutive serial number tractors, asked Marvin’s son, Cory, if he would like to purchase LeRoy’s 630 to keep the two tractors together in the same family. He and Diane agreed and bought the tractor from Dean J’s widow, Karen, in the Spring of 2021. LeRoy’s 630 sat in a shed at Dean J’s farm for 15 years. His son Jeremy put some gas in it, hooked up one battery, and to everyone’s surprise and against all odds it started and ran well enough to put on a trailer.

two tractors John Deere

Now the two tractors are back together again. Cory and Diane’s “new” old tractor was hauled to Marvin’s garage. Diane wanted Cory to get some time away from all his caregiving obligations, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity for Cory and his dad to work together to get this tractor running again. In April 2021, Marvin and Cory began tearing the tractor down. It required a new radiator, water pump, exhaust and intake manifolds, and batteries, among many other things. Cory was able to work on the tractor with his dad a few times a month thanks to some extra special caregivers who took care of Diane while he was gone. He learned a lot from his dad and enjoyed every minute they spent together.

two tractors John Deere

In early 2022, Cory’s dad, Marvin, was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer. After surgery and starting chemotherapy treatments, Marvin continued to work to get this tractor running again and did so in April 2022. He and Cory spent many hours working together to make this happen, utilizing Marvin’s knowledge of two-cylinder tractors, along with the help of his friend, Rick Novotny, as well.

John Deere tractor restoration
Marvin and Cory

How is it that two tractors produced in 1959, bought used at random farm auctions in different decades, end up in the same town, on the same road, equally distant from the town, and in the same family through marriage? We believe these are not mere coincidences. This is more than a tale of two tractors. It’s a story of families coming together. It’s about a father and a daughter, a father and a son, a friendship, and two unexpected and heartbreaking illnesses. LeRoy taught Diane to drive his tractor, and Marvin taught Cory to drive his tractor. It was 20 to 30 years after Cory and Diane would fall in love and get married before discovering the many so-called coincidences. The two tractors are together again. Their families are connected more today than ever before. It’s a story of learning, growing up and growing old, loss, reminding us of what is really important, and showing up for each other when it matters the most.

Cory Podany of Lincoln, Nebraska


If you would like to submit a story with photo(s) about an experience with your tractor, interesting facts about its history, or a restoration project,  please go to Tractor Story Submissions. If your story is picked to appear on the blog you will receive a FREE Steiner hat. Some stories will also go on to be published in our quarterly magazine. We look forward to hearing your story!

1942 Farmall H

10/14/2022 by ST Leave a Comment

I’m the Fourth generation to put hands on this 1942 Farmall H. After a Four year restore of mostly nights and weekends here it is.

In it’s farming days here in Vermont, the H was mostly used to mow with a John Deere number 5 sickel mower. Nowadays it stays parade ready, but every once and a while the John Deere mower will go on, and the H will be returned back to work. Just far less of it.

John Kellogg
Orwell, Vermont
Tractor Photo Contest Winner

View all our tractor photo contest winners here.

September’s $200 Gift Card Winner

09/20/2021 by RT 1 Comment

$200 Gift Card Winner

The lucky winner of September’s $200 Steiner gift card is Jeffrey Kahrs of Otis, Colorado. Jeffrey has been a customer with Steiner since 2014 and his favorite tractor brand is Farmall. Congratulations, Jeffrey!

Veteran’s Day Savings

11/11/2020 by ST Leave a Comment

OFFER EXPIRED

  • Retail Orders Only
  • 11% off retail orders of $99*
  • November 11 – 15th, 2020 11:59 pm EST
  • For details see www.SteinerTractor.com/specials
  • Coupon Code: VETERAN20

* Delivery and tax not applicable towards minimum qualifying subtotal. Promo does not apply to special order items or gift cards and cannot be combined with other special offers or sales.

My FFA Restoration

05/12/2020 by ST 2 Comments

My name is Brady Langreck and I restored this 450 for North Fayette Valley high school FFA. Now I use it on the farm, in parades and tractor rides.

This was my supervised agricultural experience project for the 2018-2019 school year.

I entered my 450 at the county Fair in the Summer of 2019, where I won a purple ribbon, then a blue ribbon at the State Fair. I also took 2nd place at the IH Collectors awards.

Brady Langreck of Iowa

  • Testing on the feed mill to see what was left to fix.
  • Testing out filling the grain bin.
  • Reassembling.
  • Headed to the Iowa State Fair
  • Being judged at the Iowa State Fair
  • IH Collectors Club award at the Iowa State Fair.
  • Blue ribbon winner at Iowa State Fair
  • Returning from state fair

 

Meet Us At Mecum

10/25/2019 by RT 3 Comments

We’re hitting the road to join our Mecum Auction friends at their Gone Farmin’ Tractor Auction in Davenport, Iowa November 6th – 9th. With nearly 700 tractors, 100 vintage trucks and 2,000 signs and farm relics available for auction, this Fall Premiere is one you won’t want to miss!


Enter Our Daily Raffle

Stop by the Steiner table and say hello to Suzette, Angie and Lynn and enter our raffle for a chance to win a bundle of goodies including a Steiner gift card!


Free Delivery + $50 Gift Card

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


Pick Up Your 2020 Catalog

Be one of the first to get your new 2020 Steiner catalog.


To locate your local RFD-TV channel, click here.

For more information about the Fall Premier Mecum Gone Farmin’ tractor auction, click here.


10 Year Anniversary

09/27/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

This week we had two more Steiner employees celebrating their 10 years of service at Steiner Tractor Parts.

Brandi Erickson – 10 Year Anniversary

Brandi Erickson received her 10 year anniversary clock on September 24th. Brandi has worked in the customer service department for 10 years. Brandi is also the dealer customer service representative for our VIP dealers helping them with their orders and special requests. Thank you Brandi for your commitment to a job well done.

Randy Fenner – 10 Year Anniversary

Randy Fenner received his 10 year anniversary clock on September 27th. Randy has worked behind the counter in our store for 10 years helping our customers with their orders and sharing his tractor knowledge. Thank you Randy for your commitment to a job well done.

September’s $200 Gift Card Winner

09/25/2019 by RT Leave a Comment


The lucky winner of September’s $200 Steiner gift card is James Bradley of Westmoreland, Kansas. James has been a Steiner customer since 2010 and his favorite tractor is an Oliver Super 55. Congratulations, James!


Would you like to receive our monthly newsletter and be enrolled for a chance to win a $200 gift card? Sign up here >>


$8 Off Delivery

08/08/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

$8.00 off  Delivery on your retail order of $49.01* or more in the contiguous U.S. Economy and Standard delivery only.

Sale begins August 8, 2019 at 12:00 am EST and Ends on August 18th, 2019 at 11:59 pm EST

Enter coupon code: HOT8

* Taxes and delivery not included in total. Coupons are not redeemable on special order items or gift cards, and cannot be combined with other special offers or sales.

August Featured Photo

08/07/2019 by RT 1 Comment

August’s featured photo was submitted by Christopher Hill of Otisville, Michigan and features his 1958 Ford 641.

Christopher Hill’s 1958 Ford 641 at the Mackinac Bridge crossing in St. Ignace, Michigan.

“The 1958 Ford 641 Workmaster was the first tractor that my dad bought to start farming with in 1967. I learned how to drive and work the fields. My mother used the Ford in the field, raking hay up until the day I put it in the barn to start restoring it. It took 2 years to restore and many trips to Steiners for parts to make her show and parade ready. The Ford now has an easy life where it gets many oohs, aahs, smiles and thumbs up.”

Christopher Hill

This photo was chosen as a winner in our photo contest and will be featured in the upcoming 2020 Steiner catalog. Check out the other winning photos here.

Minneapolis Moline ZAU

08/04/2019 by ST Leave a Comment

This is a 1949 Minneapolis Moline ZAU that was the first tractor my Dad, Norbert Zangl, bought after farming with horses on the Zangl family homestead since the mid 1930s. It was purchased from Otto Neumann Steam Engine Company of Fond du Lac, WI in 1949 for the price of $1350. That price also included the corn cultivator.

I inherited the tractor after doing a large welding job for my Dad. When he insisted on paying me I told him I’d rather have the “Z”, as it was always called. After stopping in the field in the mid-1980s, it had been coaxed to the fenceline and that’s where it sat for 7-8 years. Sometime after that it was pulled into an old storage shed with a dirt floor, and sat there for another 6 years. When I towed it out in 1997 the tires were sunk in the ground up to the rims.

I worked on it off and on for 10 years, taking it apart down to the last nut and bolt, cleaning the parts by hand, burning out one drill, and going through so many wire brushes I finally lost count. I bought a second tractor to use for engine parts, fenders, etc. Total time on restoring just the tractor was 700 hours.

In April 2008, when it was finally done and ready for painting, we had a garage fire. The Z was still up on blocks only needing new tires and couldn’t be moved. Luckily the fire never made it to that corner of the building, and it was saved. Painting was completed by Capital Painting of Waupun, WI in July of that year. The corn cultivator that Pa bought with the tractor was restored during the winter of 2011-’12; and the hay mower, purchased in ’54, was finished in July of 2013.

In the August 2008 the Z made its debut at the MM National Summer Show in Burnette, WI sponsored by the Dodge County Antique Power Club. Now that it’s completely restored, it’s only used for parades and display at tractor shows – a well deserved rest for Pa’s first mechanical horse.

Roger Zangl of Lomira, Wisconsin

*This photo is a winner of the Steiner Tractor Parts 2020 catalog photo contest.

February $200 Gift Card Winner

02/13/2019 by RT 1 Comment

The lucky winner of February’s $200 Steiner gift card is Harold Miller of Louisville, Kentucky. Harold has been a Steiner subscriber since 2014 and his favorite tractor brand is John Deere. Congrats, Harold!

Would you like to receive our monthly newsletter and be enrolled for a chance to win a $200 gift card? Sign up now!

12/30/2018 by ST Leave a Comment

The best I can come up with it is a 1960 601-Workmaster Diesel. Bought in Taylor Texas new by Myles Williams. He had a construction company Soley & Williams Construction where he used the tractor pulling a roller to pack down the roads. Mike Williams ( son) took over the company and continued to use the tractor.  

About 2002 he closed the company, but he kept the tractor and took it down to his ranch in South Texas where he mowed grass with it. In 2016 I bought the tractor which made me the second owner. I then started to restore the tractor and found about Steiner Tractor Parts. I bought all my parts from them and when I needed help they were right there and gave me the help I needed. I use the tractor today on my acres keeping it clean. I will be looking at the old tractor for many years because I had to promise Mike I would not sell it before he would sell it to me.

Scott Hohman
North Collins, New York

https://antiquetractorblog.com/2018/12/30/13988/

Tractor Ornament for Christmas

12/07/2018 by ST Leave a Comment

Exclusive Steiner Tractor Parts, Inc. Tractor Ornament

 Put a little shine on your tree this year with our Steiner exclusive metal tractor ornament.

Receive a free ornament when you purchase a gift card for $25 or more, or add an ornament to your order for just $5.99. Hurry and get your ornament to hang on your tree or display in your barn before they are gone.

Gift cards can be ordered in any monetary value by entering part number GCARD and the amount of your choosing. As long as the amount is over $25, you will automatically receive a free ornament.

Ornaments are also available to purchase separately (part number MIS4349) for $5.99 while supplies last. Order online at www.SteinerTractor.com/MIS4349 or ask one of our friendly customer service representatives to add one to your order when you call us at 1-800-234-3280.

December Featured Tractor Photo

12/05/2018 by RT Leave a Comment

December’s featured photo was submitted by Brett Nordwald of Warrenton, Missouri.
If you’ve received your new Steiner catalog, this photo will look familiar as it was chosen to be the cover of our 2019 catalog. The photo features a 1957 Farmall 450 owned by the Cobb family of Montgomery City, Missouri. It has been in the family for four generations now and was restored by Brett. Congratulations to Brett and the Cobb Family!
To view all of 2019 catalog contest winning photos, click here.

Cyber Savings Start Now!

11/20/2018 by RT Leave a Comment

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

10/19/2018 by RT Leave a Comment

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.

Free Shipping + $50 Gift Card

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.

Pickup Your 2019 Catalog

Be one of the first to get the new 2019 Steiner catalog.

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