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For sale is this very rare antique est 1910 RPPC real photo postcard showing an early farm tractor called the Great Western Farm Tractor No. T 101 made by Smith Mfg Company of Chicago IL Illinois. I spent quite a bit of time researching this unique post card and learned there are only a few known photos of this brand. This is a very rare photo that is still a great piece of early farm tractor history. I decided to reach out to a well known antique tractor guy Paul Searl and here’s info re the company. It’s a bit lengthy but really interesting history. I wrote an article about this a year or two ago in vintage tractor digest. This was an offshoot of Smith Mfg Co and production was to be in Harvy IL in 1910. The tractor was designed by Harry W Leavitt who had built a previous tractor and would work later on the waterloo boy designs. After a few name changes it became the Thomson-Breese. Weighing in at 8900 lbs, the Smith Auto Plow was not exactly a lightweight, but it was still on the lower end of the scale. The design of the Great Western Auto Plow was rather unique in that the right rear wheel was placed some 17 inches ahead of the left wheel, the idea being to cross furrows or gullies more evenly. It was also intended that with the attached 3-14’s plow and mechanical lift, that the right wheel would track evenly in the previous plow furrow. Impressively, it was advertised as 3-speeds forward and a reverse, an exception in 1910 when many tractors still had only a single speed. Power was supplied by a newly designed 2 cylinder opposed engine with a 7 inch bore and 10 inch stroke making 30 belt horsepower. According to the articles, this was a design of engine that would go into production at the Harvey plant separate from the Great Western line. From the photo, it is apparent it shares nothing in similarity with the valveless 2 cycle Great Westerns; nor with Haish’s soon to be introduced Chanticleer stationary engine design, a more standard throttle governed engine. So far, I have not tracked down an individual patent covering this engine design from any of the known participants in the company. No records of production exist; although one article makes mention of numerous tractors in use, it seems somewhat unlikely any substantial numbers were built. I have been told other photos exist but I have not seen them. Measures 5.5″ by 3.5″ in size, it was not mailed but has writing on back along with a name and address of S. Larsen of Lincoln Lake MI Michigan. Front has Street Car Bitely, MI. The card has excellent clarity and details but it does have wear and issues. Has numbers surface cracking that shows more when holding at angles under the light, has corner wear along with spotting along the top, but still shows well. Back has dust soil and spots.

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Last price reduction, only sensible close to asking price offers please. Lovely original example of this rare tractor. 1100cc 2 Cylinder Diesel. This is a great small tractor, perfect for showing or even light work. Starts and runs well, a small amount of smoke on start up, what you would expect for a tractor of this vintage. Drive great in all gears, I tried it out in my paddock with a roller and it was powerful and strong up hill. The only modification I can see is it has a alternator rather than a dynamo. I imported the tractor personally from Italy and have the Italian log book and have British NOVA registration number, so it can be road registered in this country. In my opinion it is in such good condition as an original tractor, I thinks its better not restored. Jobs that have been done so far: New Battery, Oil change, washed and waxed, Chassis has been clear wax oiled to preserve but to retain character, All grease points greased. Jobs to be done (although not essential): Most of the lightning needs attention and the rear tyres are at different wear and are cracked. A light tractor too at under a Ton and small so could easily be trailered around to shows. 2.6m long and 1.2m wide. Can be viewed (near Market Harborough). Thank for looking sensible offers only. Please check out my other listings as I have a lovely restored International 454 1973. The item “Fiat 211R Vintage tractor 1960 Great original condition, documents. Reduced” is in sale since Saturday, April 21, 2018. This item is in the category “Business, Office & Industrial\Agriculture/Farming\Antique & Vintage Farm Equipment”. The seller is “regan-carter” and is located in Market Harborough. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Model: 211R
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
• Custom Bundle: No
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Brand: Fiat
• Make: Fiat
• Model Year: 1960
• Sub-Type: Vintage Tractor
• Item: Antique Tractor
• Age: 59 years old
• Non-Domestic Product: No
• Power (kW): 21hp
• Operating Hours: 6100
• Type: Tractors
• Year of Manufacture: 1960

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Massey Ferguson Tractor, TED 20, 1951, Grey Fergie, Petrol/TVO as confirmed by The Ferguson Club with documentation to prove. Completely stripped down and sand blasted then reassembled using new parts when old ones were not servicible any more. All new electrics have been fitted including electronic ignition so she starts first time on the stick and runs all day long without missing a beat. Lights , horn etc all work as they should. I have fitted a pto converter to use with my topper, but this can be removed if you require old pto. She is DVLA registered and V5 is in my name (currently sorn) as no shows to go to at moment. The only thing she may need in the future is new rear tyres if you really wanted to get her 100% but there is nothing up with them apart from cosmetic sidewall cracks. Any questions please feel free to ask and I will try to answer. Obviously it will be collection only from Stoke on Trent (if you need transport SHIPLY is a good place to find cheap transport). The item “Massey Ferguson Tractor, TED 20, 1951, Grey Fergie, Petrol/TVO Runs Great” is in sale since Friday, May 14, 2021. This item is in the category “Business, Office & Industrial\Agriculture/Farming\Tractors”. The seller is “mart19640″ and is located in Stoke-on-Trent. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Make: Massey Ferguson
• Fuel Type: Petrol

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Massey Ferguson 135 early tractor with swept axle. Cosmetically showing signs of age to lower wings and in general but overall a very original and untouched example of one of the worlds best made tractors. Will start on a flat battery and run all day on a cup of diesel. Well shod, original example ripe for first class restoration or ideal candidate for use as is. The item “Massey Ferguson 135 tractor Swept Axle Perkins 3 Cylinder Great Runner Nice” is in sale since Monday, February 15, 2021. This item is in the category “Business, Office & Industrial\Agriculture/Farming\Tractors”. The seller is “coatesclassicvehicles” and is located in Newcastle upon Tyne. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

• Make: Massey Ferguson

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Great Plains seed drill. Direct or Zero Till drill, can also drill into other cultivated condtions. Great drill for Zero-till farming and drilling direct into Cover Crops. 3 metre unit, requires around 100-120hp only to pull. Direct drill with good penertation and accurate seed placement. Simple to setup and use – has proven to be a stong and reliable tool. The drill is in sound condition with good wearing metal – front cutting and rear coulter discs all good. A cheap entry into direct drilling with a very effective tool. Again please note the price is +vat. Any questions please message me. The item “Great Plains seed drill, direct drill, zero till cover crop, not Dale John Deere” is in sale since Friday, January 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Business, Office & Industrial\Agriculture/Farming\Farm Implements & Equipment\Other Farm Implements & Equipment”. The seller is “thumper1280″ and is located in Stockbridge, Hampshire. This item can’t be shipped, the buyer must pick up the item.

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