My grandfather started farming during the great depression and had to use horses, when he finally was able to afford a JD, he got rid of "the damn hay burners". Cool to see a tractor of the same vintage as his first!
Thanks for your post. I can remember My Great Grandad when is was a kid in the 50's. Delbert P. Case, 1873-1958 always used a team of horses. When Dad bought a tractor in 1948, Great Grampa would never use it. We still have the old 2N Ford.
I can not believe that this video has been watched over 60,000 times!!!!!!!!! I'm glad so many folks have enjoyed it and that there are so many people out there with with an interest in old farm machinery!
the thing isn't even working haha. i know our '47 is one beast of a tractor, thats all my grandfather had for a tractor until he bought his 1960's oliver 1465. My uncle still has the a- we'd still be using it for field work except all the stuff we use now uses hydraulics
We had a 1937 John Deere A when I was a boy. We generally pulled 2 - 16s in second gear. It was our only tractor for a few years until we bought a 1947 Farmall H. We also used the John Deere to pull loose hay up into the barn, to pull a combine and to power a silo filler in the fall, among other stuff.
Man that's great! Used to do that on my dads old 530 JD. Drop that wheel right down in that furrow and chug along. Didn't seem like much fun on those hot days years ago, but I sure do miss it now!
Oh, I love that sound. My first tractor was an Allis-Chalmers WD-45, still have it today, but I'm also a JD fan as well. Great video, but 29 degrees! Damn!
Good For YOU!!! Let me know if I can be of help. I've been around them all of my 57 years. Bought my first tractor at 16. A '36 B. I enjoy using them. Send some pictures! Best Regards Lewie
Man do I remember that sound! My dad had one when I was a kid. The main thing he used it for was to sew wheat. I can't remember how big the drill was but it did the job. He also had a cycle bar mower to mow the grader ditches. I remember driving it too fast and the front end shook. Thanks for posting this, it sure brought back some good memories! 5*****
You mean it's too wet to plow with anything but a John Deere, That's what you meant to say!! Dad would have agreed with you , but you can never tell what the weather will do next week.
Nice to see someone else doing some real work with a John Deere 2 cylinder. My dad and I have a '46 A and the 14th 720 ever built. The A we're getting restored and the 720 has just been out spraying this weekend. 2 springs ago the 720 was pulling a one-way getting ready for planting.
Most beautiful music in the world is the sound of that 2 cylinder John Deere. Makes goose bumps run up and down my spine when it really starts digging!!!!
I'm glad so many people have enjoyed my video. I'll be getting the John Deere corn binder out soon & will post a video of it in operation behind the A. Thanks Foe Watching!
nice tractor, i got to pull 3 16 inch bottoms, right after they were harvesting, at the BSOT. anways, 3 bottoms with a 1937 JD D, first gear, and had the front wheels lifting when i hit hard spots. i went through 5 gallons of gas real quick.
Yes, I'm pulling two 14" bottoms in 2nd gear. The tractor was built to pull two 14s and set up properly will handle the load nicely [and last for years] Thanks for watching.
Yes, two 14" bottoms plowing in 2nd gear. video makes it look like I'm going faster than that. 3 i/2 miles an hour give or take a little. Glad you enjoyed watching
second gear, camera makes it look faster than it is. Also makes the field look larger. I can pull it in third gear, but it's too hard on the tractor, and me
Thank You! I've owned it since '78. Stuck when I brought it home. New rings and ground the valves with compound on a hand grinder. Gov. overhaul about 18 years ago. Other than that only regular maintenance. I enjoy working ground with it and belt work.
dam i miss the farm
mackavally 4 months ago
It has some character but it's still less tempermental than a pack of horses.
flanksteak2 5 months ago
I just like the older A johnny's ive got a 47?
but i like the older one's better.
kirkconway 6 months ago
Thats just awesome all around. You are blessed.
Kagaines 9 months ago
We used to call them old 2 cylinder Deeres "Poppin' John". Brings back
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4freespeech 1 year ago
i'll bet that thing is pretty fuel efficent. Doesn't sound like the motor is reving very high.
chase312 1 year ago
is that a kerosene tractor?
JAROSLAVAGINA 1 year ago
love that sound lol
neiderhouse 1 year ago
I notice the ground is very wet, do u worry about soil compaction going over wet ground?
dbrinkm1 1 year ago
Nice job keeping it straight, sounds like shes not even working hard.
c1d2e 1 year ago
My grandfather started farming during the great depression and had to use horses, when he finally was able to afford a JD, he got rid of "the damn hay burners". Cool to see a tractor of the same vintage as his first!
spiritof78 1 year ago
Great video. Thank you for posting it!
twal1011 1 year ago
This is pure poetry! Awesome! I can almost smell the soil and the oil!
pdutube 2 years ago
Cool, when you turned around, it looks like the previous passes had frost on them. Must be nice to have that kind of family connection to the land.
pumkinvine 2 years ago
Thanks for your post. I can remember My Great Grandad when is was a kid in the 50's. Delbert P. Case, 1873-1958 always used a team of horses. When Dad bought a tractor in 1948, Great Grampa would never use it. We still have the old 2N Ford.
b1cow 2 years ago
yes, but it's terrorific to loose the land, is the worst thing
manolodelano 2 years ago
Thank You.
b1cow 2 years ago
I can not believe that this video has been watched over 60,000 times!!!!!!!!! I'm glad so many folks have enjoyed it and that there are so many people out there with with an interest in old farm machinery!
b1cow 2 years ago 6
I haven't ever driven a John Deere; the one at the farm I work at has weaker back brakes than front so it has a tendency to flip.
JuliatheCoolest 2 years ago
@JuliatheCoolest
Tractors don't have front brakes
Fentanyl3 2 years ago 2
@JuliatheCoolest ....and they let you drive a tractor? yikes. aren't they affraid you'll run the tractor out of blinker fluid?
creamyfilling102 2 years ago 5
the thing isn't even working haha. i know our '47 is one beast of a tractor, thats all my grandfather had for a tractor until he bought his 1960's oliver 1465. My uncle still has the a- we'd still be using it for field work except all the stuff we use now uses hydraulics
woodman1241 2 years ago
It better be
trucker43haz 2 years ago
I forgot to mention our John Deere A also ran our threshing machine before we started combining.
bodryn 2 years ago
We had a 1937 John Deere A when I was a boy. We generally pulled 2 - 16s in second gear. It was our only tractor for a few years until we bought a 1947 Farmall H. We also used the John Deere to pull loose hay up into the barn, to pull a combine and to power a silo filler in the fall, among other stuff.
bodryn 2 years ago
Everyone is concentrating on the John Deere, no one has mentioned the straight furrow! and the uniform depth! That's good work!
stubbleking 2 years ago
Thank You !!! I enjoy plowing with my old friend.
b1cow 2 years ago
What gear you running in? 1st gear in High range? or.. 4th?
ljdcrazy13 2 years ago
2nd gear or hi on the low side. Camera makes it look like I'm going allot fast than I am. The old A is semi-retired now that I have a 60
b1cow 2 years ago
Man that's great! Used to do that on my dads old 530 JD. Drop that wheel right down in that furrow and chug along. Didn't seem like much fun on those hot days years ago, but I sure do miss it now!
tezterz 2 years ago
good ol' johnny poppers- they just keep going and going
woodman1241 2 years ago
I love the sound of that thing!
k8ai 3 years ago
is that 3rd or second you are plowing in? on are Awe plow in 3rd
FS3T22 3 years ago
2nd. gear. camera makes it look like I'm flying. third is too fast to plow with the old 4 speed A. 3rd. is nice for raking hay. Thanks
b1cow 3 years ago
it looks muddy!!
ACD19farmboy 3 years ago
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stacked88ranger 3 years ago
my tractor is a "baby deere", lol. i have a 1971 112 and i love it. kohler k301
ad356 3 years ago
Oh, I love that sound. My first tractor was an Allis-Chalmers WD-45, still have it today, but I'm also a JD fan as well. Great video, but 29 degrees! Damn!
pard75 3 years ago
My dad is giving me his John Deere 1936 A. and im only 11 I've enjoyed it ever since I was five. Were restoring it right now
Penguisto 3 years ago 7
Good For YOU!!! Let me know if I can be of help. I've been around them all of my 57 years. Bought my first tractor at 16. A '36 B. I enjoy using them. Send some pictures! Best Regards Lewie
b1cow 3 years ago
I LOVE those "pre-styled" As, especially the steel saddles that don't soak up rain and NEVER stick a spring into your butt.
BeauEvil 2 years ago
Man do I remember that sound! My dad had one when I was a kid. The main thing he used it for was to sew wheat. I can't remember how big the drill was but it did the job. He also had a cycle bar mower to mow the grader ditches. I remember driving it too fast and the front end shook. Thanks for posting this, it sure brought back some good memories! 5*****
mieses2pieces 3 years ago
Nice to see someone use an old John Deere tractor for work. That ran nice.
JohnDeereAMT2030 3 years ago
Thank You!
b1cow 3 years ago
it's to wet to be plowing ( damn it boy )
gunman50cal 3 years ago
You mean it's too wet to plow with anything but a John Deere, That's what you meant to say!! Dad would have agreed with you , but you can never tell what the weather will do next week.
b1cow 3 years ago
Nice to see someone else doing some real work with a John Deere 2 cylinder. My dad and I have a '46 A and the 14th 720 ever built. The A we're getting restored and the 720 has just been out spraying this weekend. 2 springs ago the 720 was pulling a one-way getting ready for planting.
mr3vil 3 years ago
Most beautiful music in the world is the sound of that 2 cylinder John Deere. Makes goose bumps run up and down my spine when it really starts digging!!!!
wahtahaya 3 years ago
I'm glad so many people have enjoyed my video. I'll be getting the John Deere corn binder out soon & will post a video of it in operation behind the A. Thanks Foe Watching!
b1cow 3 years ago
nice tractor, i got to pull 3 16 inch bottoms, right after they were harvesting, at the BSOT. anways, 3 bottoms with a 1937 JD D, first gear, and had the front wheels lifting when i hit hard spots. i went through 5 gallons of gas real quick.
horseguy1 3 years ago
Yes, I'm pulling two 14" bottoms in 2nd gear. The tractor was built to pull two 14s and set up properly will handle the load nicely [and last for years] Thanks for watching.
b1cow 3 years ago
Are those 2-14 inch bottom plows?
openroad88 3 years ago
Yes, two 14" bottoms plowing in 2nd gear. video makes it look like I'm going faster than that. 3 i/2 miles an hour give or take a little. Glad you enjoyed watching
b1cow 3 years ago
What gear are you in pulling that? It looks like 3rd or 4th. Walking the line, I know that. LOL
Ecm51 3 years ago
second gear, camera makes it look faster than it is. Also makes the field look larger. I can pull it in third gear, but it's too hard on the tractor, and me
b1cow 3 years ago
Next time you plow with it, run a lap or 2 in 3rd gear and really make it talk. :) It does look like you're going faster than 2nd. LOL
Ecm51 3 years ago
love to hear the old Johnny Poppers
johndeeremaster 4 years ago
nice lookin tractor.sounds like it runs very smooth
jakebrake05 4 years ago
Nice old tractor!
sealovers17 4 years ago
We do that too but mines a 51 b and we pull 3 14's on it
jamasonusa 4 years ago
Late model Bs are nice tractors. My A seems happy with 2 14s.
b1cow 4 years ago
Yes it does our 51 is beefed up a little Your a sounds so nice did you restore that your self if you did great job
jamasonusa 4 years ago
It's never been restored other than to put it in good working condition.Regular maintenance & 2 paint jobs since 78
b1cow 4 years ago
I do everything except machine work myself. My brother does machine work & cast welding
b1cow 4 years ago
Awesome Well thats a lovely tractor thats i can say
jamasonusa 4 years ago
i have a 1941 model B and a 1956 720 diesel
gunnut6 4 years ago
Put two 14s behind that B and get some video on here!
b1cow 4 years ago
Looks like it's a little sticky out there. LOL. It sounds like the old A is running good.
farmalldeereman 4 years ago
Great sounding old tractor!
wggreen 4 years ago
Thank You! I've owned it since '78. Stuck when I brought it home. New rings and ground the valves with compound on a hand grinder. Gov. overhaul about 18 years ago. Other than that only regular maintenance. I enjoy working ground with it and belt work.
b1cow 4 years ago