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There are collections, and then there are collections. Some friends and I traveled to western Iowa to view one dedicated to red power. Photography by Kevin Periman, I didn't think of shooting outside pictures. Thanks Kevin! Farmall Land USA is located in Avoca, IA. The location is easily located. Its coordinates are along I-80 at … Continue reading A Whole Lotta Red
I went to a show celebrating a different kind of tractor on Saturday. There are big trucks and then there are flashy big trucks. This was a definite event to show pride in your ride. Looking down one of several show lines This particular show was held in Rantoul, IL. Chanute Air Field is a … Continue reading Road Tractors
My 47 H almost sat out this year's tractor drive. I honestly wasn't sure how I was going to promote the drive through video and still photography from the seat of an antique tractor. I've already lost a smart phone attempting to take pictures and drive at the same time. My equipment is expensive and … Continue reading Pay it Forward
2020 has been a year for adjustments to a new normal. Most every social event has been canceled due to social distancing guidelines. It's hard to keep country folk isolated though, as my opening remarks revealed. Franklin, IL. historically has Independence Day festivities. You can reference more information in my archive by reading Hometown Country … Continue reading Droves of Drivers, Franklin 4th of July,2020
Graham Bradley tractors aren't the most common type tractor to collect. My sources have told me that only 300 to 500 are known to still exist. They were only built for about 3 years and didn't number much more than 2000 coming off the assembly line. This article will mainly focus on model 503-104 serial … Continue reading Graham Bradley, the Second Time
Franklin, IL always has a big celebration for the 4th of July. The village square becomes full of festival activity typical of a small town set for fun. Crafts, games, fair type food, and live music attract the crowd. The annual event is also known for serving "burgoo". For those unaware burgoo is a stew, … Continue reading Hometown Country Fun
I've seen some very beautiful restored tractors roll through Edwards Tractor Restoration since my friendship with Doug began a few years ago. Each one has its own very special part of our ag heritage. Kurt Aumann has commissioned a uniquely uncommon machine to be painted though. Besides Kurt, now, I've met two collectors, here in … Continue reading Graham Bradley, what’s the story?
Central Illinois doesn't have to many exclusive lawn and garden tractor shows. Lawn tractor pulling, on the other hand, has a pretty large following. There are several clubs and many pulling events. The first "Make a Wish" lawn tractor pull was actually held in 2005. Randall Kesselring, the founder of the event, wouldn't have a … Continue reading Make A Wish & Lawn Tractors
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