The Iron Mule

Well, maybe just a smudge here and there. I know that this is a Spotless Engine because it says so, right on the brass badge that’s fastened...

The early 1920’s saw a shift in the tractor market, away from the big heavy models to smaller, lighter and most importantly, more economical...

Imported engines, like this Type 1065 Crossley Brothers, that was exhibited at the 2019 Foothills Antique Power Association of North Carolin...

Back in February 2018 I did a post about a Russell Junior Grader. Last Summer I spotted this all grown up Russell Super Special, parked in f...

“I saw any size logs, have made good money.”  So said A.G. Drace of  Fenton, Michigan. Mr. Drace didn’t elaborate on how much money, but pre...

This engine was a late bloomer in the age of steam. I have not been able to pin down the exact dates of manufacture but it was among the las...

The legendary plow smith was long since departed when management at Deere & Co. decided that they needed to be in the tractor business. ...

What did Elgin watches  and this Du-All tractor have in common? Answer: Stanley Wilbur Shaw. Shaw was another of those talented...