A new generation of green
When your first purchase as parents isn’t a crib but a tractor. Don’t worry little buddy your Daddy was cheap and expects you to...
Future Farmer, John Deere Enthusiast
Carter Dean turned 8 months old this month and even though he chose not to smile for a single photo, he loves his John...
JD 530 & 4 Generations
Ernest Wielenga seated on his Model 530 tractor and No. 813 plow. Ernest purchased the tractor and plow new in 1959 after being discharged...
Grandson anxious to drive B
My grandson is very anxious for me to complete restoration of my B so he can drive it.
He wants to check on my progress...
Young Farmer
Our 3 1/2 year old son, Jake on his 1938 John Deere A. He is the third owner of this tractor, we bought it...
June 2021
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Ryan Tremel – 21 Grad on his 44 JD B
Here is a photo of my son, Ryan Tremel.
Ryan is from Claysville, PA where he helps put up hay and raises Boer goats on...
Final Restoration Details
Wire termination
By Dan Brotzman
February 2010
At some point in time, we are all going to have to make a new wire connection with a wire...
The John Deere Model “AI”
What does a brutally harsh work environment, low initial production numbers and operators who use and abuse their equipment all day long add up...
May 2021
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Restored and Modified-an “H” Standard?
By Farrell Johnson
March 2015 Green Magazine
In September 2013, Green Magazine featured an article about “Obie” VanDyk’s “A” standard John Deere tractor. This story caught...
The 8820 Flagship of Deere’s Titan Combines
“Sent an 8820 down the road yesterday. Father bought it with 100 hours, probably in 1987 or ’88. I can remember when the truck...
April 2021
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Ken Austin’s JD Day with family
My dad Ken Austin is an avid Green Magazine subscriber. He bleeds green as some would say. He has over 14 in his collection....
The 320
The John Deere 320
By Scott Weber
May 2007
As our mothers always told us, you should never judge a book by its cover and that certainly...
