Speechless Sunday - Memories of Long Ago

Debra, the photo is great! It actually brings back memories of when I would go visit my grandmother on the farm as a boy. It seems they had a lot of old, old equipment and that equipment kept the farm running. Thanks for sharing.

Deb -- That's pretty cool. I wonder what the history is behind it. It must have a lot of miles on it and stories to tell.

Debra,  It's rare in my area to see such pieces in front yards.  I know homeowners who have similar pieces in their backyard.  My sister has an old cart that would have been pulled by horses.  I'm glad you were inspired to stop and take a photo!

Thanks for the memories.

Debra, David's brother is into steam engine tractors....gotta love that! We really like tractors also....I like your presentation here....it goes so well with the tractor....tractor staging....love it!

Now that is definitely a piece of Americana. I'll bet that tractor was someone's pride and joy long ago. Now it's a lawn ornament.

Occassionally when I am driving across the countryside, I will come across vintage farm equipment such as the one you have pictured.  They always cause reason for pause, about where we have come from with technology over the years.  Still, I'll bet that old tractor could get the job done just as well today as yesterday.  Which is more than we can say for some of the new stuff which lasts about 10 minutes.

Make me think about Papa's tractor and the cement floor house out back.  I'll have to write about that.

Deb. I have an old rotary push mower in our front flower bed.  I'll have to take a photo sometime.

Debra, funny but I was still thinking about this tractor early this morning before getting out of bed. I know I need help....another topic....but it might be a steam engine tractor. I'll have to have David take a look at it....but I think it might be....that would really be interesting to know who it belonged to and how long it was in service....they are a rare find. Have a good day!

David says no....he thinks it is a Oil Pull Tractor:

From the Wiki....

The Rumely Oil Pull was a line of farm tractors developed by Advance-Rumely Company from 1910 to 1930. Most were very large tractors powered by kerosene-burning engines. The engine was designed to burn all kerosene grades at any load.

A popular model, the Type F, had a single cylinder of 10" bore and a 12" stroke. It was started by the operator stepping out of the cab via the large iron rear wheel, climbing onto the flywheel and using his bodyweight to get it turning, then quickly rushing back into the cab to adjust the choke and try to keep the engine running.

You were on a roll with fun post this weekend! Have a great week!

That's the cutest photo, Debra. I love to see old farm equipment displayed like that.

Hi Debra.

A great photo of a strong tractor...