Heritage Iron Issue #106 - Digital Issue

If you were born in the 1960s, you probably remember the celebration of 1976, American’s 200th!

If you weren’t, let us show you what was going on in the ag sector. Tractor and equipment builders, feed storage companies and even pole barn companies were pulling out all the stops to show their American pride!

In this special American Tribute issue, we’ll highlight all the colorful American Muscle of 1976 and others in the landscape celebrating 200 years.

Feature Tractor: Spirit of '76  - Feature Tractor Owner: Casey Jones, Palmyra, IN

Read about:

• The Spirit of 2026 - The Next Generation - Little Davey saw young boys riding around on lawn tractors at a small local show and said " I want a tiny tractor of my own, Dad." There were two original, restorable condition, tractors up for raffle, and just like him and his twin sister, they came as a pair.
  
  
• In the Spirit of '76 - Two tractors, one family, and 200 years of American innovation - read how the Spirit of '76 arrived on the farm, thanks to a tomato harvester. The same family also owns a CASE 210 Magnum Stars and Stripes.
  
• The Landmark of the farm - Probably the most iconic structure on any farm is the Harvestore Silo. Barns may fall, but the silo is still standing. Read how the most recognizable cobalt blue glass-coated steel panels became part of the American icon on the farm.
  
  
• Mini Muscle - Read about Turner Welding's Spirit of '76 Pedal tractor. Don Turner puts his welding skills to the test creating a Spirit of '76 pedal tractor - complete with LED bulbs in the lights.

  
  

  The Ag scene from 50 years ago - showcasing all the new items for the bicentennial celebrations, For Sale, Wanted, and More.