What kind of pedal tractor . . .

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James Howell

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Did you, your children, or your grandchildren get on Christmas morning?

 

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Kruse

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• Dec 10, 2009

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My family didn't have enough money for that.
I do remember going to the local Oliver dealership with my dad and they had two Oliver pedal tractors that the customer's kids could use while the dad was getting parts.

 

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LP GAS ONLY

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I had an Allis Chalmers back in the 50's. Dad sold them.
Gary

 

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old

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Camdenton Missouri

• Dec 10, 2009

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If I could afford to buy them, grand kids one I would get them an Oliver but my back pocket is way to thin to do so. Plus they are in Washington on the west coast and I'm out here in the mid west. Plus I would have to buy 3 of them so that would get pretty high

 

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Anonymous-0

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Friend bought the kids a John Deere pedal tractor and cart 25 or so years ago. They didn't ride it very much. They wanted to ride on the real tractors. He went to the Dyersville show this year and later told me that tractor was selling for over $2K without the cart.

 

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Fordfarmer

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I never had one, but my oldest (Luke) has an 8N Ford that my sister and BIL and their daughters gave to him 2 Christmases ago. Ethan is only 1, so it will be a couple years before he starts riding it.

 

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Bill Tom

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• Dec 10, 2009

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John Deere model 520 with trailer. Very heavy duty.
Made in Iowa

 

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thurlow

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I hope Luke will be careful with that 8N; I understand (from reading YT, not from personal knowledge) that they are very dangerous. :>))

 

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pete black

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• Dec 10, 2009

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heres a funny one. i grew up poor and remember as i young kid i visited a children's orphan home out in a rural setting where they had horses and pedal tractors. remember riding the pedal tractor and thinking how great it would be to live there.

 

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71ford100

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I got a JD 4020, middle brother got a JD 7800, the youngest is spoiled and has a newer JD pedal one, a MM spirt pedal tractor, and he bought a MF 35 with money saved up.

 

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Mike (WA)

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Dad said they would only work on concrete, so I never had one. Don't know if he was shining me on, or not. I do know we got our oldest son a little "sidewalk" bike with plastic tires, and it didn't work at all on gravel or dirt.

 

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Chances R

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I had a Ford 8000. I remeber hauling it home in a bed of a 1951 Ford truck with flat bed. We tied it down with about 100 foot of rope. My eyes never left left on our 100 plus mile journey home.
Now days my kids get to pull any time they want. And some times when they dont

 

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Mike (WA)

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• Dec 10, 2009

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We were walking to a baseball game in Seattle when son was about 10- looking around for a place to eat. Big line in front of one place- the Union Gospel Mission. Son noted long line, said "That place must be really good. Is it expensive?" "No, its free". "FREE!!! Wow, where do we get in line?"

The old guys in line had a good laugh- one said, "I gotta remember this when I'm feeling down- its all a matter of perspective."

 

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Todd Hovick

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Learned a lesson: My Ford Cast Iron pedal tractor was not put in the shed for the winter, snow covered the JD 350 plowing snow made a mess.

 

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Bill in Colo

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Rio Blanco County, Co

• Dec 10, 2009

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Oldest gdaughter . 6400 Ford,next gdaughter none city girl, next gdaugter farmgirl wd 45 allis, gson Massey (Dad runs mostly massey's) and last gson 9n ford.

 

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big fred

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I hear they're all bad if you get manure on the tires.

 

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Kris Golden

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• Dec 10, 2009

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didn't get this for Christmas but I gave this one a work-over this summer. I do still have a John Deere 1:16th toy I got for Christmas in 1975 - when I was 5.

 

John M

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Nunyafn business

• Dec 10, 2009

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Mine came from Western Auto. All I can recall is that it was red.

 

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Jim in Ma.

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I would like to find the plans to build a sled like that.

 

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James Howell

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Nice work!

Thanks for sharing your photo with us.

 

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James Howell

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Little fellow looks happy to me.

Thanks for sharing your photo with us.

 

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kyplowboy

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• Dec 10, 2009

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The one I had growing up was green with not decals on it. I think it used to be a John Deere but by the time we got it it was more of an Oliver color. Me and my brother just about rode the tires off the thing. The lady we bought if from had a grandson about 15 years ago and we sold it back to her. My wife is pregnat with our first child so hope'n Santa will bring a pedal tractor the next few years.

Dave

 

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Anonymous-0

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• Dec 10, 2009

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I had a Case when I was little on the farm, but It"s nose was rounder, and the paint wasn"t any way near that nice...
Later Days,
Bill

 

Ultradog MN

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Twin Cities

• Dec 10, 2009

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LOL

 

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kruser

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Got my daughter a pretty nice Kabota, ah, 6,7,8 years ago? Too old for it now but she still pushes it around in the basement from time to time.
Don't exactly remebember why a Kabota but probably had something to do with the timing of my Christmas shopping!
Jim

 

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Paul from MI

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• Dec 10, 2009

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We didn't have enough money for something like that when I was a kid. When our oldest was about 4 we got him a John Deere 4430. It's been thru 3 kids and 7 grandkids, Lord only knows how many other kids, and it is still ready to go. Maybe someday I'll restore it for my great grandkids.
Paul

 

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RayP(MI)

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Back in 1970 JD had an offer in Reader's Digest - that if you bought a JD garden tractor, they would throw in a free pedal tractor. He took ad to dealer, as he had just bought a new JD 140 with accessories. They ordered up and gave him a JD LGT pedal tractor. We still have that tractor in relatively good condition. It wasn't a particularly good toy for around here, as wheels did not have a coarse tire tread, and gearing wasn't particularly advantageous. Only one rear wheel was driven. If we had had a good sidewalk or paved parking lot, the story might have been different.

 

olgentdc

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Harrison County , Elizabeth Ind 47117

• Dec 10, 2009

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my brother and I shared a STEEL pedal Fire Engine ,, Guess we destroyed it because my Younger brother Does not remember it .about 25 yrs later . I got my kids in 1984 a nice JDeere tractor and trailer,,the Boys pulled everything with it to the point of abuse.. Then when They graduated to engines.. the tractor went on loan to their younger cousins for about 10 years , 2 years ago the JD ,less the trailer ????, came back to be given to my 1st grandson , Each time it was handed over the Tractor needed quite a bit cosmetic work and repairs ... All a labor of LOVE ... just last week i stumbled upon ERTHLcollector edition signed Oliver and M- Moline .. 12 yr. old tractors still in box at consignment auction,,,., that was my chance to make things right for my Tom-boy gran daughters and My wifes 1st grandson ,. Snatched them up , .. Only had one shifter noise-maker between the 2 , so I put it on Jacobs tractor ,,, I Hope his mother will no9t be upset about that . LOL

 

super99

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• Dec 10, 2009

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Older brother and I had one as kids, it didn't survive. Bought my grandson a Oliver for Christmas 2 years ago, and a JD combine last year. I called Helen Dumont and personalized the Oliver. Chris

 

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scot in pa

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• Dec 10, 2009

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MANURE ON THE TIRES! SUCH TRAVESTY!!!

 

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Chances R

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• Dec 11, 2009

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I dont have plans but have tons of pictures.
click here

 

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buickanddeere

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• Dec 11, 2009

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Just about any pedal tractor is good as long as it isn't an N series Ford..................

 

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Vernon in Ks

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• Dec 11, 2009

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1952 Oliver 88 Diesel. Still have it and completely restored.

 

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Mike Henry

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• Dec 11, 2009

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1970ish. Gr.pa got me a 20 series j.deere. Rode that thing everywhere.He came in one day from field work parked the 4010 by the fuel barrels.He didnt notice I put my pedal behind it.After lunch he went to leave and ran over my tractor.Mom says farming come to a halt so gr.pa could go get me a new one.Later I took the tires off the broke one and made duals for my new one. Had that tractor for 15yrs.Then family had a house fire that it survived but it didnt survive the looters after. Nephew has been pedal pulling the last few yrs and is darn good.Last yr at the county fair he won his pull and then Baders John Deere offered a pedal to one child from all enterants. He won.He is 7 and has a 3 yr old brother that I believe will find plenty of use for it. Cant get enough of tractors!!!