I recently got to know a few people that collect and restore old tractors. Some of these guys are downright addicted to tracking down old tractors and bringing them back to their former glory. I asked one person, who is a client, if I could take a few photos of the ones in his yard. The restored ones are in his farm buildings are look like they came off a showroom floor. I liked these because they have not been fully restored yet and thought they had character.
Old iron!
ReplyDeleteI love it. Over thirty years ago there used to be a few "old equipment fairs" in Texas. They were a "have to go" event for me. They slowly faded away and I miss them. Thanks for the coverage.
ReplyDeleteI read that some farmers are restoring old tractors to actually use on the farm because the new, computerized ones are impossible for the farmer to maintain and fix himself. A specialist needs to come out to the farm to fix them and that can take time that the farmer cannot afford.
ReplyDeleteI like the unrestored tractors the best (but of course you know that about me!). The one in the last picture is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteTo add to what Debra said - some of the new ones include warranties that are voided if any work other than routine maintenance (oil/filter changes, etc) are done by anyone other than a authorized dealer or repair place.
ReplyDeleteI like the tractors with character also. Sort of like toys - there's nothing sadder than an old yet shiny new never out of the box toy. Thanks for showing the old buildings you come across in your travels.