Half century of Progress

[simplewrench]

Went to Rantoul today with my dad and brother. Got to see some cool and unique stuff. Not many Garden tractors, a few that were being used as personnel carriers. This is an interesting tractor, we didn't get to see it up close it was lining up for the parade.

[simplewrench]

Sorry had to switch to the lap top, Ipod won't load pics

It is 3 John Deere 630 tractors hook together with a cab on top of the assembly.

[timflury]

Ahhhh, Chanute AFB. I spent a few months down there attending classes in them hangars. I lived on the south end of the base.

A five hour trip for me, maybe someday, I'll be back.

[Ronald Hribar]

Was thinking. It was done with 830s

[michics]

Here's pictures of it working. They are 830's and hooked together they have power. That's about a 40' field cultivator he's pulling.

It was a great show. Especially seeing the old iron actually working.

[peterinbrooklyn]

Cool pics Tom! My wife's sister and husband live in rantoul. Been down to that base a few times. Neat place

[simplewrench]

Thanks for the correction and the pics of them working Michics. It was a good day to hang out with my dad and brother.

[GLPointon]

THAT is cool!!

[michics]

I don't remember the HP rating on JD 830 diesels but if it's in the 70 - 80 range x 3 puts it in the 200 plus range. Then you have six wheel drive to boot.

Of course the guy built it just for the challenge. Just like we do with our GT sometimes.