The new generation tractors that put Deere out front in the 60's and then into the sound-gard body I'm sure played a big part in why Deere was the only company in the US to survive the 80's. Deere man my whole life, but I really like Ford tractors.
The guy here in Norfolk that had that 2wd 4955 in deed does have a 3970 chopper lol I work for him i actually took that tractor to drive your tractor to school day
I have a 2555 4 wheel drive with a sound guard cab that my dad bought new. I bought it off him when I took over the farm. We still use it regularly. It’s my wife favourite tractor I would take it any day over any of the tractor that Deere came out with to replace it.
That's a cool collection. I grew up learning on a jerk-o-matic 4640 in rice, only tillage and grain cart, back then all rice was planted by air, whereas nowadays most rice is drilled. The farm went from a 4640 to a 7810. And not for nothing, but that 7810 was much more nimble for still a large frame at that time, but I guess that went more medium frame with the 8000 series
My uncles have a jd 4030 regular use no computers no defcon just get in n farm his brother has a jd 4430 my uncles cousin has a sea of green huge dairy Farm I think he is going to sound guard jd tractors
Government agencies can be weird when it comes to how they order vehicles or in this case, tractors. There is an agency I know of that was buying their vehicles with no radios in them. Then one time when they put an order in for, I believe two F-150 pickups, Ford told them it would cost them more to not put radios in than it would to put them in. From that point on, they had radios installed.
Great interview Ryan! The 55 series are in a league of their own. I grew up with all IH and now own a 4455 2wd and 4955 2wd. The 44 is just handy for anything on our dairy farm. The 49 was bought for pto duty on the blower and bagger.
Spent thousands of hours on 4010s 4020. Spent a lot of time with a 4240 and 4450 front assist power shift. I was never uncomfortable in those sound guard tractors. I probably put as much time doing field work in that 4450 as I did hauling manure all year long. Onelonlyfarmer has a 4960 he imported back to the US.
Back when farming was real farming. I get-it, hopeless romantic. I spent hrs in an open station 4020 doing everything-planting, cultivating, spraying, baling, etc. shows my age too! Nice story.
The new generation tractors that put Deere out front in the 60's and then into the sound-gard body I'm sure played a big part in why Deere was the only company in the US to survive the 80's. Deere man my whole life, but I really like Ford tractors.
The guy here in Norfolk that had that 2wd 4955 in deed does have a 3970 chopper lol I work for him i actually took that tractor to drive your tractor to school day
I have a 2555 4 wheel drive with a sound guard cab that my dad bought new. I bought it off him when I took over the farm. We still use it regularly. It’s my wife favourite tractor I would take it any day over any of the tractor that Deere came out with to replace it.
4230 quad shift is the best tractor, this beats them all.
That's a cool collection. I grew up learning on a jerk-o-matic 4640 in rice, only tillage and grain cart, back then all rice was planted by air, whereas nowadays most rice is drilled. The farm went from a 4640 to a 7810. And not for nothing, but that 7810 was much more nimble for still a large frame at that time, but I guess that went more medium frame with the 8000 series
How long did John Deere make the 60 series tractors?
Litchfield, MN John Deere was originally owned by Greg Petersons "Machinery Pete" father before selling out to Midwest Machinery
My uncles have a jd 4030 regular use no computers no defcon just get in n farm his brother has a jd 4430 my uncles cousin has a sea of green huge dairy Farm I think he is going to sound guard jd tractors
I grew up running a 4430 helping on our family farm. Soundguard tractors are some of the most beautiful machines ever made
Nice collection. We have a Mexican 4455 Hot Farm puller. They had a lighter rear . I was told they have a 30 series rear.
Government agencies can be weird when it comes to how they order vehicles or in this case, tractors. There is an agency I know of that was buying their vehicles with no radios in them. Then one time when they put an order in for, I believe two F-150 pickups, Ford told them it would cost them more to not put radios in than it would to put them in. From that point on, they had radios installed.
Great interview Ryan! The 55 series are in a league of their own. I grew up with all IH and now own a 4455 2wd and 4955 2wd. The 44 is just handy for anything on our dairy farm. The 49 was bought for pto duty on the blower and bagger.
Spent thousands of hours on 4010s 4020. Spent a lot of time with a 4240 and 4450 front assist power shift. I was never uncomfortable in those sound guard tractors. I probably put as much time doing field work in that 4450 as I did hauling manure all year long. Onelonlyfarmer has a 4960 he imported back to the US.
Back when farming was real farming. I get-it, hopeless romantic. I spent hrs in an open station 4020 doing everything-planting, cultivating, spraying, baling, etc. shows my age too! Nice story.
Impressive collection of 55 series. Have a few 4055s we run at our dairy. They just flat out run
I live in Litchfield MN. that’s really cool to see. And yes it is now a haug implement. So is the one in willmar
Great tractors i like all the 55 series. I have a 2555 very well built. Enjoyed your video have a great day.
Very nice collection of Deere’s. ❤
The “nose”lights mounted under the battery box was a factory option…. Put both on my 4755 it only had one when I got it, all LED helps a lot I like it
Great work. Nice tractors