Oliver Heritage Issue #87

Oliver Heritage Issue #87 Oct/Nov 2018 

·        FEATURING: Oliver 7300 Combine - New or Improved? While the 7300 was promoted as a NEW machine when introduced in 1972, it really wasn't that new. Feature combine owner: Rick Blumhoff - Lyndon, IL.

·        Shelbyville's Outside Product Line: When You Can't Build It All. When Oliver wanted to add products quickly, it was more efficient to outsource them, which is what they did with may of their tools, including the 105 Wheel Rake, 406 grinder/mixer, forage boxes, and others.  

·        Cletrac Facts: Oliver-Cletrac in Europe, Pt. 2. Germany invaded the Netherlands in 1940 during World War II and severely damaged their infrastructure. Not being a people to stand still, the hardworking Dutch got busy and began to rebuild. 

·        High Standards: Folie Farms of Somerset, WI. Darrell and Darrin Folie have a unique collection of Oliver and Cockshutt tractors they have restored practically all themselves.   

·        Another Oliver User: Duske - Haying Season on an Oliver Farm 2018. 

·        Ask the Oliver Mechanic: Question and answer with Larry Harsin.

·        Oliver 500: Every Tractor Has a Story. I came across an Oliver 500 in Hartford, MI, and when I opened the ad, I was surprised to see it had Orchard fenders.