We had a 66 like that with a tricycle front end. It was handy for raking hay. We classed it as an "Empty wagon" tractor. We also used it for operating the hay conveyor, grain auger, etc. My brother now owns it.
We used to buck up fire wood and make cedar fence posts with an old 1950 Oliver tractor. The belt takeoff ran a buzz saw and table that bolt to the front.
No safety guards or shut off anywhere. Would have made Ralph Nader hair turn white. It could cut some would once you got it running.
"We were so prosperous as a nation, even our farm equipment was Art Deco."
The Citroen CV2, on the other hand, was definitely NOT the product of a designer in a rich country. It may have been technologically advanced, but it was never stylin'!
They made the 88 in an Orchard model too, one of the prettiest tractors Oliver made.
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We had a 66 like that with a tricycle front end. It was handy for raking hay. We classed it as an "Empty wagon" tractor. We also used it for operating the hay conveyor, grain auger, etc. My brother now owns it.
ReplyDeleteYes, we were.....
ReplyDeleteWe used to buck up fire wood and make cedar fence posts with an old 1950 Oliver tractor. The belt takeoff ran a buzz saw and table that bolt to the front.
ReplyDeleteNo safety guards or shut off anywhere. Would have made Ralph Nader hair turn white. It could cut some would once you got it running.
Gerry
That Oliver's a nice-looking tractor, but I want the Farmall just behind it.
ReplyDeleteOne model was so streamlined, it looked suspiciously like a car!
ReplyDeleteLove them old Ollies!
ReplyDelete"We were so prosperous as a nation, even our farm equipment was Art Deco."
ReplyDeleteThe Citroen CV2, on the other hand, was definitely NOT the product of a designer in a rich country. It may have been technologically advanced, but it was never stylin'!