Photography by Jessica Basford Jerry Rawlings is the type of fellow that is quite capable of building a tractor that suits him. He can invision and create just about anything Jerry Rawlings on his head turning Rawlings tractor Proof can be discovered of that fact anywhere around central IL. Jerry has proudly displayed his creation … Continue reading The One and Only Model
Category: Tractors
Tractor descriptions.
Purely Speculation
Last summer I added a nice Cub to my collection. The sweet little machine didn't stay in my possession long though. A former owner realized his mistake, in letting the tractor get away. He managed to negotiate a deal, to get it back. I'm not going to reveal who owns the Cub, to protect his … Continue reading Purely Speculation
Carl Hauger’s Collection
This year has given me a great chance to put faces to names. I recently met Rob Bush while I was attending AJ'S Tractor Jamboree . I'm still embarrassed by the fact I originally snubbed Rob, but that will be a story we can laugh about for years to come....I hope! I made contact with … Continue reading Carl Hauger’s Collection
“Tractor” Pilgrimage to Ohio
This is a definition I discovered... Pilgramage' is often used to describe an individual journey through life, sometimes as a general description of personal growth and exploration. However, in an overall context, the journey is not always religious Mecca' a place regarded as a center for a specified group, activity, or interest. These two words … Continue reading “Tractor” Pilgrimage to Ohio
Modified
My most recent collection add may have not been in my best interest....at first. I'm the type of collector that's better off with a electric start toy. That may have been good advice I gave to myself, but I didn't listen. I purchased a Shaw Du-all on auction last year. Maybe it had something to … Continue reading Modified
The Clubhouse
I've learned you don't always need to be in the parade, there's need for a crowd to wave to. Digger Dave and I were just spectators for a show in Bushnell, IL. The clubhouse with history Spoon River Valley Antique Tractor Club is a great organized group that is based in a historic old barn. … Continue reading The Clubhouse
We Celebrate Both Kinds Here
I brought up a discussion topic in the Facebook group Antique Iron Mafia not long ago. We were debating smaller tractors. Are they deemed tractors or lawn and garden tractors? Super 77 row crop tractors Many different ideas were presented. Row crop tractors can be used to mow, but lawn tractors can't necessarily be used … Continue reading We Celebrate Both Kinds Here
Is This Really What Society Has Come Too?
I need to share some back story as to why I'm writing this article. I follow a YouTube channel Farmall Fanatic for obvious reasons. I'm pretty sure the channel host and I would be great friends. One of his more recent videos had him calling out another content creator on YouTube Whistlindiesel. I don't encourage … Continue reading Is This Really What Society Has Come Too?







