Tractor Trivia
When I was young I loved reading about old tractors, some things never change! I loved learning about tractors that we had or I had heard about. I really didn’t pay attention to the “new” tractors as much. I didn’t read much about 4020s or 4430s. I liked John Deere As, Bs, Gs, and Rs. I also liked H and M Farmalls. I knew a little about Cases and Allis Chalmers. I didn’t really pay attention to the “little” tractors. I thought little Ford 8Ns were too small and who would want a little A Farmall or M John Deere. But now as I am older I am a little intrigued by those smaller tractors.
I had heard my dad brag of the deeds of his Stanke’s 8N Ford or Shelquists A Farmall, but until recently I was not that interested. I couple summers ago my wonderful wife attended a show with me near Miltona, MN. It was the Rose CIty Threshing show. It just happened they were celebrating the year of the Massey. There were a few Pony Masseys on display. That is one tractor I had never been around, but the nicely restored little tractors looked interesting.
Massey had had success with some of their larger tractors. They decided they needed to add a tractor to their line up for the small farmers. Henceforth came the Massey Harris Pony. Recently I went to Sebeka, Minnesota, to attend a Red Eye Tractor Club meeting. I have enjoyed and attended there show the last few summers. In the shop they has a Pony Massey Harris they were working on, possibly to raffle off. I have never had the chance so far, but I think I’d like to take a ride on a little Pony…...Massey Harris that is!
How about a little tractor trivia!
1. The Pony Massey Harris Tractor was manufactured from 1947-________.
A) 1952 B) 1955 C) 1957 D) 1958
2. The Pony was manufactured in what town?
A) Brantford, Ontario B) Racine, WI C) Chicago IL D) Woodstock, Ontario
3. The Pony was tested at ______ drawbar hp.
A)10.43hp B) 12,5hp C) 13.9hp D) 15,5hp
4. The Pony had _____ forward speeds and one reverse.
A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
5. From 1952-1956 Massey manufactured the ____________(another horse name) to replace the model 22.
- A)The Stallion B) The Mustang C) The Pinto D) The Work Horse
answers: 1. C. 1957 2. D. Woodstock, Ont. 3. A. 10.43 hp 4. A. 3 speeds
5. B. Mustang
Eric Mickelson
Green Magazine
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