In the 70's my dad's big tractor was a McCormick WD-9 until 78 when he bought a 706 from a neighbor that was retiring. Dad also had a Farmall M, John Deere A. In 1974 he bought an Allis Chalmers WD45 diesel. It was the first tractor he owned with power steering live PTO and hydraulics. He really thought he had something when he bought that tractor. Sold the M shortly after.
Dad had a tractor repair business. Most of his customers went through the depression years. Those guys were so dang tight. Would not buy anything new. Wouldn't spend three dollars for new points. Insisted that they be filed and reused.
I remember most of dad's customers. There was Dale W. He had a JD A, 60, and a 730 diesel was his big tractor. Never had money to pay his bill. Vernon B, had a Farmall MD and a 560. He was one of dad's better customers always paid his bills. Glen T had a Farmall M and a Case 930. He complained about everything but would pay his bill when he got around to it. Dale L Had a 3010 diesel, 8n Ford, NAA Ford, Allis WD. He drank up all his money was drunk most of the time. Wayne D had a gas 706, Farmall M, unstyled JD A, and Oliver 70. He always thought he should get something for free. Gerald S had all MM tractors. GB, Z, UB special. Elmer C had two Fords an 8n and an 800. He called them his little tractor and his big tractor.
Back then there was one big farmer in town. I remember when he bought THREE Massey 1155 V-8 tractors. I was in dad's shop when two old farmers were discussing how in the world could anyone farm so much they needed THREE big new tractors. They even spend MONEY on air conditioners. I remember when Gearld S bought a one year old Oliver 1955 with a cab. The first thing Gerald did was remove the compressor because he did not want COLD air blowing on him.
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