Heritage Iron Issue #45 - Digital Copy

Heritage Iron Issue #45 May/June 2016 - Digital Copy

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• FEATURING; John Deere 8850. In the fall of 1981, Deere announced their three new 50 series 4WD tractors for the 1982 model year, lead by the flagship 8850. Feature tractor owner: Ebbersten - Elkhart, IL

• Gleaner Model E Combine: The right machine at the right time. With a 27-inch cylinder and a 32-inch separator, the Model E was sized between the Models A and T.

• Oliver's Over/Under Hydraul-Shift. As with most things that came to be after 1960, "power" was the key word. This time, power didn't necessarily apply to the engine, though. 

• International Harvester 86 Series Tractors: In North America, the IH 86 series Pro-Ag line of tractors were built from 1977 to 1981. IH built two different versions, the original "Black Stripe" and the "Tri-Stripe."

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

• Mini Muscle: Gene Gregory's scratch-built and remote-controlled Cat Model D5N bulldozer.