John Deere invented the plow in 1837 and by 1852, his company was producing 4,000 plows annually. The company moved to Illinois and began producing tractors in 1918. Today, antique John Deere tractors are highly valued by enthusiasts.
Antique John Deere tractors are named after their inventor, Mr. John Deere. He was born in Rutland, Vermont in 1804. In 1837, he made his first plow using the steel from an old windmill blade. By 1842, there were 100 of these plows and the demand for his product continued to grow. By 1852, Deere & Co. had moved to Moline, Illinois and were producing 4,000 plows each year.
When John Deere died in 1886, his son took over the company. Charles Deere was an astute businessman with a keen sense of what marketing was needed to take the company to the next level. After Charles Deere’s death in 1911, William Butterworth took over the company. In 1918, Deere & Co. bought the Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company. This was the decision that led the company into the tractor sector.
In 1934, Deere’s most popular tractor, the Model A, began production. From this arose a popular line of 2-cylinder tractors: D, B, G, L, LA, H, and M. The John Deere Model D was produced from March 1, 1923 to July 5, 1953, which is the longest period of production of a 2-cylinder John Deere tractor. As one of the company’s major products during this time period, the D model is the most popular of all the antique John Deere tractors.
In the early 1950s, John Deere tractors began to be identified with a numerical system instead of confusing letter labels. Higher numbers meant more powerful tractors. The Model 40 was at the bottom of the product line with 23 horsepower, for example, while the Model 80 had 62 horsepower and was John Deere’s first five-plow tractor.
Today, antique John Deere tractors are prized by people who deeply appreciate agricultural history. While modern technology has created easier ways to plant and harvest crops, there is a large community of people who dedicate their time to restoring antique John Deere tractors. If you have antique John Deere tractors, the Internet is a very useful resource. There are many websites dedicated to helping John Deere enthusiasts locate the used tractor parts they need.
For people who are looking to buy or sell antique John Deere tractors, the John Deere company website is a good place to look for information about how much a particular tractor is worth. Keep in mind, however, that selling antique farm equipment is very similar to selling a used car. The value of a particular tractor may be more or less than the price listed online, depending on its condition and whether or not it needs costly repairs as part of the restoration process.
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