Working on a 50 Diesel. My neighbor who is now 91 years old bought it new at Farmers Union Oil Company in Wahpeton on August 25, 1954. Ross farmed up until about 5-6 years ago. I used to stop and visit him and tried to buy this tractor but he would never sell it even though it had been parked for years after it started knocking. He loved farming and when he quit a few years ago his main tractor was an SMDTA Farmall. He loved to visit and had a lot of interesting stories. He told me about being a POW at the end of World War II, how he started farming and going south on harvest runs after the war. Ross's son talked to us about this tractor at the sale. It was the only new tractor Ross ever bought.
Said his Dad bought it along with a 5 bottom plow but it could not pull it very well. They hooked the F-20 to the front with two chains and a tire for cushion and plowed that way.
His auction sale was held in October and my neighbor John bought the tractor. I am doing the repair work on it. I still get to play with it and someone else is spending the money! Engine work is being done and hope to have it running soon.
Said his Dad bought it along with a 5 bottom plow but it could not pull it very well. They hooked the F-20 to the front with two chains and a tire for cushion and plowed that way.
His auction sale was held in October and my neighbor John bought the tractor. I am doing the repair work on it. I still get to play with it and someone else is spending the money! Engine work is being done and hope to have it running soon.
