About 1962 I spent one summer working for Green Giant canning co. When we were done with pea harvest in Ill, they towed all 12 of there "Scott" viners or combines to Beaver Dam Wi.They weighted about 14,000lbs. They hired me and my M M "U" tractor to pull one. I thought it was to small , but they said it would do the job. The trip was about 125 miles each way. It took about 12 hrs, due to the hills in southern Wi. Lots of hills were pulled in 4th gear! Stayed the nite there , drove back to northern Ill. the next day. I netted about $ 150 on the trip. The reversed tires showed very little wear. Was this a for runner of the present tractor drives? It was for me. clint
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Today's Featured Article - George's Fordson Major - by Anthony West (UK). This is a bit of a technical info to add on to the article about George's Major in the "A Towny Goes Plowing" article. George bought his Major from a an implement sale about 18 years ago for £200.00. There is no known history regarding its origins or what service it had done, but the following work was undertaken by Harold alone to bring it up to show standard. From the engine number, it was found that the major was produced late 19
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