1965 International 1206

March 10, 2018, 5:04 am

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This International 1206 managed to find its way back home.

In Max’s Tractor Shed this week we get a look at a 1965 International 1206, where it was lost and then found again, by the Rittinger family in Circleville, Ohio.

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1938 John Deere BWH 40

March 17, 2018, 5:06 am

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Max Armstrong profiles a unique tractor in John Deere livery

Max Armstrong shares the story of a 1938 John Deere BWH 40, which its owner calls a holy grail for collectors. The machine is owned by Bruce Johnson, Rochelle, Ill., which is designed to straddle rows.

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1954 Farmall Super MTA

March 24, 2018, 5:01 am

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Purrs like a kitten and runs on LP.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1954 Farmall Super MTA LP-fueled tractor owned by Bret Palmer in Rector, Arkansas.

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1960 John Deere 430

March 31, 2018, 5:05 am

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Max Armstrong digs into the story of a John Deere tractor of a different color

Max Armstrong shares the story a John Deere 430 with an interesting color scheme - in red - owned by John Craig, Mentone, Ind. This was really sold in that color by John Deere, as Max explains.

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1954 Farmall Super H

April 7, 2018, 5:01 am

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Seed farm beauty still gets the job done.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1954 Farmall Super H owned by Fred C. Pond of Scott, Ohio. This tractor has gotten plenty of use on their 90-plus year-old seed farm.

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1941 Farmall H

April 14, 2018, 5:01 am

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This beauty has a connection to Pearl Harbor Day.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1941 Farmall H owned by Bradley Muldoon, Edinburgh, Indiana. This tractor was in serious disrepair before getting a first-class makeover.

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1982 Ford 1700 diesel

April 21, 2018, 5:05 am

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This tractor finally found a Texas home

Max Armstrong shares the story a 1982 Ford 1700 Diesel owned by Robert and Tracy Quait, Mission, Texas.

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1941 Farmall H

April 28, 2018, 5:01 am

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It’s the details that make this prevalent antique shine.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1961 Farmall 140 owned by Angela Wilson-Sutton and her husband Charles. Close attention to the finishing details makes this tractor special.

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1974 Ford 5000

May 5, 2018, 5:03 am

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This cattle ranch tractor comes with a history lesson.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1974 Ford 5000 owned by Frank Ellis in Sandy Ridge, Alabama. Max suggests talking to Frank about his family’s Civil War history if you swing by for a visit.

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1969 Massey-Ferguson A4T-1900

May 12, 2018, 5:05 am

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Only one of these tractors exists today, and this machine got restoration help from two engineers

Max Armstrong shares the story of a 1969 Massey Ferguson A4T-1900 – a one-of-a-kind machine that was restored by two engineers – David Ritenburgh, Ortonville, Mich., and Mike Verhulst, Ottumwa, Iowa

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Minneapolis Moline A4T-1900-revisited

May 19, 2018, 5:06 am

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Max Armstrong returns to the same tractor from last week with more information

Max Armstrong returns for an update on the 1969 Minneapolis Moline A4T-1900; offering "the rest of the story." Max shares more information about Mike Verhulst, Ottumwa, Iowa, who had passed away a few days before last week's report on this special prototype tractor.

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1972 John Deere 4320

May 26, 2018, 5:02 am

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This in one sharp tractor, and so is its owner.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1972 John Deere 4320 owned by Connor Erbsen Lanark, Illinois. Connor’s not only about tractors though, this young man is about to graduate high school as a presidential scholar.

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1953 Farmall Super H

June 2, 2018, 5:05 am

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This is the story of a tractor that was at work until recently

Max Armstrong highlights the upcoming Red Power Roundup, and talks about a 1953 Farmall Super H owned by the Bodine Family, Marshall County, Ala., that will be on hand. The 65 year old machine put in 62 years of work.

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The Red Power Round Up

June 9, 2018, 5:06 am

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Max Armstrong offers news of a major event for the antique tractor world

Max Armstrong shares news of the upcoming Red Power Roundup, including more information about that 1953 Farmall Super H owned by Bodine Family, Marshall County, Alabama. The family is hosting the event coming up this week.

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1955 Farmall 400

June 16, 2018, 7:48 am

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Sometimes you don’t love them until they’re gone.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1955 Farmall 400 owned by Lyle Warner of Ashton, Ill. This Farmall replaced a fondly remembered version with a balky torque amplifier.

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1965 Oliver 1250

June 23, 2018, 8:34 am

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Honoring a working machine

Max Armstrong shares the story of a 1965 Oliver 1250 owned by Dallas Roberts, Elmburg, Kentucky. The Roberts family has a history farming with Oliver machines, and some still do.

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1973 Massey Ferguson 165

June 30, 2018, 5:05 am

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This inherited tractor came with a familiar face.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1973 Massey Ferguson 165 owned by Melanie Boone in Macon, Mo. This tractor proves that history repeats itself.

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1961 International HT-341

July 7, 2018, 6:02 am

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Looking for a little turbine power

Max Armstrong offers a look at the 1961 International HT-341, a turbine powered tractor that has been at the Smithsonian Institution, and it will be at the I&I Show in Pennfield, Ill.

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1951 Oliver 66

July 14, 2018, 5:03 am

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This restoration project has a family connection.

In Max’s Tractor Shed, Max introduces a 1951 Oliver 66 owned by Bud Griner in Traer, Iowa. This restoration project required some deep pockets.

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Samuelson Family Farmall F-20

July 21, 2018, 5:05 am

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Broadcaster Orion Samuelson’s family still owns the tractor bought new by his father

Max Armstrong shares the story of a Farmall F-20 owned by the Samuelson Family – a machine that Orion Samuelson’s father bought new. It was restored by the IH Collectors Chapter 10 in Central Illinois.

Max's Tractor Shed is a regular feature of This Week in Agribusiness. If you have a tractor story you'd like to share for this feature, contact Max at max@agbizweek.com

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