By golly, have I any right to complain about driving a tractor which boasts "Cozy Cab" signage! No, sirree!
Yesterday, I used this tractor to retrieve cornstalk bales from the field. Next is the view from inside the luxurious "COZY CAB". If you click to enlarge the picture, you might be able to spot our two dogs who tagged along all day, back and forth, from field to farmstead. They just love that, for some reason!
On each side of the cab is a door with plexi-glas windows, adorned with lots of dirt, dust, and unique cracked artwork:
Heater?......Nope. Air-conditioning?........Yup. That's provided for sure........see the gap between door and frame. The drafts are not a problem, though, if you bundle up good.......in insulated coveralls, coat, scarf, and thick gloves.
The gauge shows we're running at "15"........that's not miles-per-hour, though.......its RPM's: revolutions-per-minute......in hundreds, in this case. Thus, we're running at 1500 RPM's. (Like I know alot about what that means. I presume it means the engine is producing 1500 revolutions of something every minute.)
Well.......that's it. Just had to treat you to some shots of the fancy cab. Oh, and here's some trivia about this old tractor: As stated earlier, it is an AllisChalmers 190.......purchased NEW by Husband's dad around 40 years ago---one of only two tractors he bought new. In comparison, Husband has always purchased used tractors, which is no big deal, simply a fact. Anyhow, this old AC-190 holds much sentimental value in Husband's family of six brothers; they all have memories of using this tractor when they were young, and for that reason, Husband will never sell it, I'm quite sure. Tractors can become like one of the family!*
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9 comments:
Ohhhhhhhhhhhh you have no idea how jealous I am. I LOVEEEEEEEEEEE driving tractors and am good at it. "Please God bring me a farmer soon" ;)
Is driving a tractor like driving a go cart...because that is the closest thing I have come to a tractor. But I am jealous....:)
We have a WD40 which is ailing pretty bad. No housing to even break the wind in winter, the brakes are bad, and there is no power steering. Parker hopes to fix it up and sell it but so far has had no luck in finding a replacement we can afford. We came near, but lost the auction bid on a perfect one. Still working Craigs list every day in the hopes we come up with something to help us through the winter. your old girl looks a fine specimen.
It is one of the family and you are so special that they let you use it.
Aren't you thrilled.
I love the cracked windows. Now I know why none of grampas family went into farming.
Nice photos of you at work. The old farm equipment can last a long time with a little TLC (and spare parts!). I am amazed when I see the cost of some of the new equipment and the features that are available.
our tractor sits in its prized spot in the center of the drive it has become a family member even though it has not been moved in at least 15 years !
Am I right in thinking the Cozy Cab is an "upgrade" to the original tractor? Another beautiful "slice of life" post, Jeannelle. And I learned something from looking closely at the picture: odometers on tractors count hours, not miles. Every farmer and farmer's wife reading this is saying, "Well, duh!", but I'm a city kid and didn't know.
And yup, it was Coe. Class of '71.
adventuregirl,
There actually are quite a few single farmers around here....it always amazes me. They just don't get out very much.....are you sure you want one?
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deb,
I've never driven a go-cart, but it might be similar. There's a steering wheel, a throttle, a shift lever.....wheels, too.
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Sherry,
I hope you find the tractor you need. I think they used to have a WD40 here, too, when Husband was a kid. His dad was an orange tractor man.....he said they worked best around a dairy farm.
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dr.john,
I hadn't thought of it that way....but, you are absolutely right, I should feel honored they even let me drive the old 190. You know how women drivers can be.....
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lew,
That's for sure.....new equipment prices are out-of-sight! Not something we could ever afford, and who needs 'em anyway when the old machinery works just fine! Yes, with proper maintenance, they last a long, long time.
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laura,
Yes, stationary tractors can be family members, too! Glad to hear you have one in your clan!
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sempringham,
You could be right about the cab being added later.....I'll have to ask Husband about that. And, yes, you're correct about the tractor's hours being tallied up instead of miles! I didn't even think about mentioning that. I would say you are very observant....for a city kid!
The only time I was ever on the Coe campus was a few years ago for a track meet.....my daughter was on the Central College team.
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A family tractor that has helped to build a way of life and make memories along the way....now thats a sweet ride!! =) I just love the old tractors that keep plugging along no matter what. We have a few of those around here too....=)
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