When I was little, our biggest loader for the "home" lime stockpile was Fordson Major Diesel with manual steering. The lime loaders were always working at every bit of weight they would lift, and the Major was an absolute bear to steer- everybody loved the power, but still hated loading with it, too much of a workout. The 8N with a Wagner and a big-bore kit that lived at one of the satelite stockpiles, and plowed snow in the winter, had a front axle with a pretty good bow in it from loading that lime, IIRC we figured 900 lbs/bucket- and it would give you a fight to steer also. Had a few TO20's and 30's that were the same way, and a 340 Utility with power steering and a fast reverser- everybody loved that one. Later on when we got all the deuce-and-a-half spreaders that hauled more than the old REO bobtails, we got a Michigan 75A for the home pile- the guys thought they were really downtown with that critter
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Today's Featured Article - Show Coverage: Godfrey, Illinois Country Days - by Cindy Ladage. Except for last fourth of July's Old Gold show in Springfield, Illinois, I don't remember when it was so hot. Nevertheless, the heat didn't keep vendors and visitors alike from enjoying the third annual Country Day's Event. Jane Elliott said the event was originally a one man show. "Barry Seiler, owner of Country Town Farm Supply store used to invite people up to the Johne Deere store. He would give hats and a free meal for everyone that brings a tractor." Elliott said while this
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