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

https://youtu.be/GRXL4JTc8IY I was recently browsing YouTube and came across a very interesting documentary. {A link can be found above} The video is called "Strange Inheritance ~ Iowa Tractor" The synopsis is a Iowa farmer amassed a large collection of 150 tractors, which was left after his passing. The family dealt with the drama of what … Continue reading Sentimental Iron

Spring planting has definitely advanced from the past. Amazingly the implement's basic design hasn't really changed as much. The modern planter still employs gears and chain drive propelled off the wheels just the same as older planters. Plates are still used to help determine seed population.  Modern planters have larger seed  carry capacities and other … Continue reading Then and Now, Spring Planting