Tractor Traditions

A new day for an old Massey Ferguson 85

The old Massey Ferguson 85 sat there almost forgotten, but that's not where its story ends. Spyder went to work on getting it running again. Thanks to his efforts, an old tractor has found new life.
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Life circles back to a Ford 8N tractor

Mike never forgot that ride on a Ford 8N tractor with his father. Those memories stayed alive when a family move took him to the city. When a chance to win a Ford 8N at an auction arose, he couldn't resist.
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Old John Deeres are still on the job

Sometimes it's nice to use an older tractor instead of the new machines with lots of technology. An older tractor will take you back to a simpler time, and sometimes that's the point.
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1957 Ford 600: A 3-Year Labor of Love

It took 3 years to complete, but Brian says working on restoring this 1957 Ford 600 tractor was a "labor of love. The best part? He shared the rebuilding experience with someone special in his life."
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Cultivating Family Traditions

More than a machine, tractors often hold a special place in families, being passed down from one generation to the next. Here's a story about how one tractor has become a multi-generational legacy.
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A Tractor that's Perfect in Pink!

Sometimes life throws you a curveball. That's the story behind this tractor that's painted pink. It's a symbol of resilence and determination in fighting back against breast cancer. Today, it serves as a source of inspiration.
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Say Hello to a Tractor Named Sarge

Sarge may seem like an unusual name for a tractor, but in this story Sarge is more than a name. It's a memory of a friend who also shared a love of tractors. Today that memory stays alive in this beautifully restored tractor.
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Next Generation of Tractor Enthusiasts

The future of farming is in good hands if the young man in this story is any indication. Find out how a crop of sunflowers and a dad's determination to fulfill his son's special dream led to the building of this homemade combine.
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Raise a Toast to a Specialty Tractor

The next time you take a sip of grape juice or enjoy a glass of wine, you might wonder about how the grapes were harvested. A classic style of specialty tractor has been making the harvest of grapes easier for many decades.
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Timeout for a Tractor Restoration

The hectic pace of life left little time for Dustin Hendrix to restore the 1952 Ford 8N tractor that had been in his family for generations. The Covid-19 pandemic gave him a pause in the fast pace of life to give it a complete restoration.
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Family Fun with Farmall Tractors

Robert Burgess has always had a fondness for Farmall tractors. It started as a child riding with his dad. His fascination has lasted right into retirement. His family of tractors are a popular hit at festivals and shows.
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A Family that's All in for Allis Chalmers Tractors

Many families develop a liking for a certain make of tractor. For the Ramsey family, it's all about Allis Chalmers tractors. It all started when the grandfather traded his horse for an Allis Chalmers, starting a family tradition.
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Fond Memories Made on Two Ford 8N Tractors

Great memories can be made sitting in the seat of a tractor, especially classics like the Ford 8N. Enjoy the story of two tractors that have shaped the memories of a man who fondly recalls the good old days.
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The Love of a Tractor Lasts Forever

Bob Nelson says that if it's possible to "love" an inanimate object, that's the feeling he has for his Grandpa's 1948 Ford 8N tractor. Step back in time and listen to Bob share his story of how that tractor shaped his childhood.
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A Tractor Comes Full Circle Back Home

A tractor that left a family for three decades makes it back home after a cross-country trip to retrieve it. Discover how a son reclaimed a tractor purchased by his father approximately 60 years ago.
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A Trio of Tractors Tells a Family's Story

Each of these three tractors holds a story about a family's history, including the pink tractor in the middle that serves as a tribute to a woman's couragous and successful battle against breast cancer.
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Second Chance for an Old Ford 8N Tractor

An old Ford 8N tractor finds new life after leaving a family that had owned it for 70 years. The new owner had never restored a tractor before. But then he started tinkering with it. Find out what happened next.
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An Old Tractor Reaches Today's Youth

An old Rumely tractor just 9 years shy of 100 years old helped teach kids about farming long ago. The kids were intrigued and went home with stories about this amazing machine to tell their parents.
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A Tractor with a Past, Present and Future

Sometimes tractors are the bridge that connects generations in a family. Discover how an Allis-Chalmers tractor did just that for one family. It's a heartfelt story about the role tractors play in lives.
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