Heritage Iron Issue #35 - Digital Copy

Heritage Iron Issue #35 Sept/Oct 2014 - Digital Copy

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• FEATURING: Allis-Chalmers 4W-305, the last 4WD tractor to carry the Allis-Chalmers name. Built between 1981 and 1985, the 4W-305 proved to be a good, reliable tractor but was built in incredibly small production numbers. Feature tractor owner: Brad Osterholt - Portland, IN.

• Massey 510: A Monster Back in the Day. The 510 was the largest Massey-Ferguson combine built in the 1960s. This model, along with their smaller models, put Massey-Ferguson at the top of the combine harvester market.

• Oliver's Biggest Lineup: the 55 series. In 1969, Oliver introduced the first of the 55 series, which would grow to be their largest lineup of equipment. As complete as this series was, it was soon replaced by a group of silver tractors that no longer used the name Oliver. 

• Machinery Milestones: The tractor scene from 30, 40, and 50 years ago.

• International Harvester: Hay and Forage Equipment. IH was well positioned to meet the growing feed requirements of the 1970s dairy and cattle operations. They offered a full line of pull-type tractor powered hay and forage equipment designed to work with modern day muscle tractors of the time frame. 100 Hydro 650, 650 Chopper, 56 Blower, 990 Mower Conditioner, and more. 

• Muscle Tractor Collectibles. A number of our readers will never own or use a Muscle Tractor in their lives for various reasons. This article will just touch the tip of the iceberg, or in Heritage Iron speak, the tip of the injector," of collectibles for the Muscle Tractor(s) that interest you. 

• Museums: Harold Steele, a Herald of Agricultural History.