Very nice MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE tractors. My grandpa’s neighbor had MM tractors. Other neighbors had Case, IH, Ford & Allis Chalmers but no Olivers or John Deeres close to him. He lived in southern Renville Co. Mn. near the Minnesota river in Flora township from 1906 to 1978.
In the late 1940s, my family converted our field tractors to butane. Very cheap fuel back then and in south Texas we didn't have to worry about using propane. In 1951, I started driving the tractors. I was 10 years old. They put me on the Ford to begin with, then moved me up to the John Deere B. I wasn't big enough to engage that hand clutch with my hand, so I used my foot to engage it, then hooked it with the top of my foot to disengage. Worked pretty well. I probably should have stayed on the farm, but instead developed a love for airplanes.
I've seen one of those 'power units' in operation back in the early 1970's. It was mounted on a skid though, no wheeled undercarriage and was hooked up to a 'small' screening plant. I was noticing how uncluttered some of those engines are , on one side, at least.
Hello Toby... those Twin Cities, “scarlet and Grey” tractors are awesome looking. I have been watching a lot of your repair and restoration vids, along with the weed pulling shows. Very nice. Entertained and learn something.
Thanks for the ride and for the link, bud! It was good meeting you! I'll be uploading my videos shortly. Just finished the first day's worth of editing... Two days to go! I'll be sure to give you a GOOD plug in my videos as well!
Getting older takes away fondness for 445's . The low foot platforms make it hard to get on and off and my gut says it needs tilt steering wheel. So when you get your jet star 3 its much nicer.
Very nice MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE tractors. My grandpa’s neighbor had MM tractors. Other neighbors had Case, IH, Ford & Allis Chalmers but no Olivers or John Deeres close to him. He lived in southern Renville Co. Mn. near the Minnesota river in Flora township from 1906 to 1978.
Hay Kenny has this had an engine change, ZTs were 185, the ZA/ZB had the 206 engine.
Brings back so many memories, grew up operating Minneapolis Molines, U, GB, and G 707
MERCY what an assortment! No wonder you went out walking nearly. Thanks, Pal! Another A-PLUS!
In the late 1940s, my family converted our field tractors to butane. Very cheap fuel back then and in south Texas we didn't have to worry about using propane. In 1951, I started driving the tractors. I was 10 years old. They put me on the Ford to begin with, then moved me up to the John Deere B. I wasn't big enough to engage that hand clutch with my hand, so I used my foot to engage it, then hooked it with the top of my foot to disengage. Worked pretty well. I probably should have stayed on the farm, but instead developed a love for airplanes.
really love the g1000s its on my wish list!
I've seen one of those 'power units' in operation back in the early 1970's. It was mounted on a skid though, no wheeled undercarriage and was hooked up to a 'small' screening plant.
I was noticing how uncluttered some of those engines are , on one side, at least.
Very cool! you and kenny are my two favorite!!
Hello Toby... those Twin Cities, “scarlet and Grey” tractors are awesome looking. I have been watching a lot of your repair and restoration vids, along with the weed pulling shows. Very nice. Entertained and learn something.
Its a bummer that I am scheduled work that weekend this is scheduled for this year. I might have to take that weekend off.
Stunning video, like them all I remember my Uncle had a MM in the 70's
Beautiful stuff, love those twin city's stuff, thanks for posting !
Thanks for the ride and for the link, bud! It was good meeting you! I'll be uploading my videos shortly. Just finished the first day's worth of editing... Two days to go! I'll be sure to give you a GOOD plug in my videos as well!
Most of the M&M tractors I've seen were the yellow color like Kenny's other one and your crawler.
Oh boy I just love this eye candy
last video, we had one of those mm model u on our farm and working for over 30 years,,,nice to see them.
Good day Nice video. A small garage sold MM. What is newer Jet star or 445. I thought they were very nice. Thanks for now
good job explaining the MM tractors
I got dizzy watching.
Awesome
Nice Tractors, Thumbs Up liked for you.
That 602 at 700 came from staples mn I owned it Chevy air cleaner on hood boxes for chainsaws etc.
Hi Kenny! 👋
why didn’t you talk about MM model BF the most rare tractor in the lot
Getting older takes away fondness for 445's . The low foot platforms make it hard to get on and off and my gut says it needs tilt steering wheel. So when you get your jet star 3 its much nicer.
Is this a tractor show or a city fair?
Those tires ar called rice tires
The narrator is mentioning “deep lugs.” Really they are rice tires.
Have you got one of these:
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I don't care for propane tractors or anything