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It's not every day you have to fish an antique steam engine from the Missouri River, but this 1882 Harrison steam engine beat the odds and keeps on tickin’. See how this engine was saved after 40 years buried in the Missouri.

Steam Engine Salvaged from Missouri River - Farm Collector 1882 Harrison steam engine beats the odds and keeps on tickin’. See how this engine was saved after 40 years buried in the Missouri River.

Some old-fashioned designs just aren't used anymore, but that doesn't stop them from being interesting antiques! Read about the history and development of the articulated farm tractor.

Bent on Perfection for Articulated Tractors - Farm Collector Four-wheel drive tractors, as they used to say, were “slow a’bornin.’” Read about the history and development of the articulated farm tractor.

In case you missed this article by Jim Lacey, Brothers Bob and Dan DeVaney tackle the advanced study of vintage International Harvester equipment to restore a picker and planter.

Restoring an International 2M Picker - Farm Collector Brothers Bob and Dan DeVaney tackle the advanced study of vintage International Harvester equipment to restore a picker and planter.

The American Tractor Museum features one of the most impressive collections of vintage tractors in the US. The efforts of Arley Berkbuegler and Kenny Buchheit truly made a special museum.

The American Tractor Museum - Farm Collector Learn about the American Tractor Museum where you can find a unique collection of fully functional pieces of historically prominent agricultural machinery.

"🌟 Win a Farmall Tractors Prize Pack! 🌟

Calling all Farmall fans! We're giving away a special set worth $150, including not one, but two Farmall history books covering the tractors over the last century. Perfect for collectors and farming enthusiasts alike! Enter today and celebrate the legacy.

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Farm Collector Farmall Tractors Giveaway Dive into the rich history of Farmall tractors with this set spanning the last century. Enter for your chance to win this set valued at $150 and become even more of a farm machinery aficionado.

Annual Menges Mills Historic Horse, Steam & Gas Show. July 19-20, 2024. Feature Maytag. 5252 Hillclimb Road, Spring Grove, PA 19530. Contact: Donna Sheaffer, 610-683-3607, email: [email protected]. Or Hanna Furst, 717-521-4781. www.mengesmillssteam.com. Facebook: Menges Mills Historic Show

“Persevere, persevere, persevere.” Those words summarize the philosophy A.H. Patch adopted early in life and what likely led to his invention of the Black Hawk corn sheller, a hand-held implement that found an enthusiastic market worldwide.

A.H. Patch and the Black Hawk Corn Sheller - Farm Collector Learn how inventor A.H. Patch persevered through professional setbacks and eventually developed his revolutionary Black Hawk corn sheller.

Sincere thanks for the great honor of choosing a photo I took for the February cover of Farm Collector! It was the most amazing surprise and will be the special memory for this year.

Four Happy Faces and More - Farm Collector Hear from some Farm Collector readers and contributors, including a story from a witness to the end of the ice harvesting era.

Countless contraptions that revolutionized farming in the 19th and early 20th centuries have become contemporary curiosities or even mysteries. Here are six sent in by readers. Do you know what they are?

Mystery Tools June/July 2024 - Farm Collector The genius of pioneer inventors can confound us. Countless contraptions that revolutionized farming in the 19th and early 20th centuries have become contemporary curiosities, or even mysteries.

Farm Collector tour group dives into Canadian agriculture, history and culture during summer visit to sites in Alberta and Manitoba.

North of the Border: FC Canada Tour - Farm Collector Farm Collector tour group dives into Canadian agriculture, history and culture during summer visit to sites in Alberta and Manitoba.

"🌾 Farmall Tractors Giveaway! 🌾

Attention farming enthusiasts and collectors! We're thrilled to announce an exclusive giveaway featuring a Farmall Tractors prize set valued at $150. Dive into the rich history of Farmall with expansive coverage of the tractors over the last century. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of this farming history! Enter now!

Farm Collector Farmall Tractors Giveaway Dive into the rich history of Farmall tractors with this set spanning the last century. Enter for your chance to win this set valued at $150 and become even more of a farm machinery aficionado.

Sycamore Springs Antique Tractor Show
Whitetail Ranch 3126 Bittersweet Rd, Sabetha, KS
July 13, 2024
10am-4pm

All brands!
Kid Pedal Power Tractor Pull
2pm, Registration starts at 1:30
(Sponsored by Morrill Elevator)
Free Hamburger feed - 11:30 am-1:30 pm
(sponsored by Berwick Oil Coop, Kansas Insurance, and Community National Bank.)
Food Trucks -
Lorretta’s Donut wagon 9am-2pm
Marylicious Snacks & More 9am-8pm (Drinks)
(NO prizes given for the tractor show)
www.sycamorespringswhitetails.com
785-285-8800

All of us at Farm Collector love working with Terri, and we’re glad to see others acknowledging how special she is!

A special tribute to the Lady of Steam (Terri), who dedicates countless hours behind the scenes to keep history alive with Farm Collector Magazine. Thanks to her efforts, we get to enjoy many stories of vintage machinery, including steam. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated! She is pictured with the 150 Case engine, the largest operating steam traction engine in existence. Happy Birthday Terri!

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It took 16 years, but Wayne Ebright rebuilt a one-of-a-kind tractor.

The Wetmore Tractor Restoration - Farm Collector It took 16 years, but Wayne Ebright rebuilt a one-of-a-kind tractor. See how he restored the Wetmore tractor from a pile of rusting parts.

Ohio man crafts a career out of working with old iron.

The Business of Engine Restoration - Farm Collector Learn about what powers the business of engine restoration, and how this family of mechanics continues to make a living off of fixing small engines.

The Corliss name can be found on many engines, and there’s an interesting reason why.
https://www.farmcollector.com/steam-engines/corliss-steam-engine-zmlz17deczhur/

Need a new good read? Look no further than Farm Machinery: Practical Hints for Handy-Men! This classic guide presents the principles of mechanics as well as step-by-step instruction on how to build and repair all types of farm machinery, advice practical enough to use on today's modern farms. Purchase below!

FARM MACHINERY: PRACTICAL HINTS FOR HANDY-MEN Honoring the legacy of American mechanical know-how, this classic guide presents the principles of mechanics as well as step-by-step instruction on how to build and repair all types of farm machinery, advice practical enough to use on today's modern farms. Apprenticeship begins with an introduction....

If he is remembered at all today, Arthur Briggs Farquhar is remembered as a brilliant and successful businessman and leader of American industry. Creator of Pennsylvania Agricultural Works, which later became A.B. Farquhar Co. Ltd., Farquhar built farm machines and implements, including steam traction engines.

Determined at an Early Age: A.B. Farquhar - Farm Collector Learn about the story and trials of the young A. B. Farquhar, a man who would go on to become an innovator and leader of American Industry.

Small steam engines were rapidly coming into use to drive factory machinery, while steam-powered trains crisscrossed the eastern part of the country hauling passengers and freight at previously unheard-of speeds. The agricultural use of steam power lagged far behind, however.
https://www.farmcollector.com/steam-engines/evolving-uses-for-steam-power/

Annika Ernstrom sweeps top honors at Chevron Delo Tractor Restoration Competition through hard work and determination.

Tractor Restoration Grand Champion - Farm Collector Annika Ernstrom sweeps top honors at the Chevron Delo Tractor Restoration Competition through hard work and determination.

Missouri man’s full-size Harrison and its pint-sized partner make an impressive show display.

Double the Pleasure: Harrison Steam Engines - Farm Collector Check out one Missouri man’s full-size Harrison steam engine and its pint-sized partner which make for an impressive show display.

Tractors weren’t the only workhorses manufactured for farm use in the early years of this century: Industrial weight trucks, for use on the farm and in industrial settings, also rumbled across the landscape.

Restoration of Industrial Weight Trucks - Farm Collector Two International industrial weight trucks get the restoration they deserve. See how a Kansan went about the process of bringing these trucks back to life.

This Welsh restorer strives for perfection when returning this 1967 tractor to its former glory.

David Brown 880 Selectamatic Restoration - Farm Collector This Welsh restorer strives for perfection when returning this 1967 tractor to its former glory. See how this David Brown Selectamatic 880 was restored.

My grandfather had the first rubber-tired tractor in Meeker County, Minnesota, and according to Firestone, the entire state.

First Tractor on Rubber Tires in Minnesota - Farm Collector My grandfather had the first rubber-tired tractor in Meeker County, Minnesota, and according to Firestone, the entire state.

Jo Roberts meets a farm family heirloom of the Ferguson variety.

Welsh Family’s Antique Ferguson Tractor - Farm Collector Don’t get me wrong, rare tractors are always interesting to look at, but this Welsh family's antique Ferguson tractor also has a worthy tale to tell.

Learn how the Amish of Monroe County, Wisconsin, operate a diverse industrial economy and thrive with their unique lifestyle.

More Than Farmers: Amish of Monroe County - Farm Collector Learn how the Amish of Monroe County, Wisconsin, operate a diverse industrial economy and thrive with their unique lifestyle.

Humanity can be divided into two categories: The “I wish I had” people and the “Let’s get on with it” people. Allen Becker of Boerne, Texas, is one of the resourceful people in the second category.

Custom Built: The Birth of a Tractor - Farm Collector Learn how Allen Becker of Boerne, Texas, built his own tractor out of miscellaneous parts he had stored away in order to save some money.

Growing up Amish, Matt Schwartz had limited time around farm tractors, but it was a latent interest. Although Matt had limited experience with tractor mechanics, he desired further skills. “We relied on draft horses for our fieldwork.

Early Two-Cylinders: Historic Waterloo Boy - Farm Collector The Waterloo Boy Model N was a big step in John Deere's history. See how Matt Schwartz acquired his Waterloo Boy and learn about these companies' history.