Hi-Steppin' with another Hi-Crop....

Ertl “Two-Cylinder Club Limited Edition” 1/16^th scale 1978 John Deere Model 4440 Hi-Crop

John Deere accompanying product information:

“John Deere introduced Hi-Crop Tractors in 1950 with the Models “A” and “G”. To “raise” the tractor chassis to new heights, a “drop-axle” arrangement was developed for the rear, while a taller adjustable front-end assembly was used at the front. This same general concept of what is today called the “conventional drop-axle design” continued until the end of the 55 Series Tractors in 1992. During this entire period of over four decades, one Hi-Crop Tractor stands out from all the rest. The 4440 Hi-Crop (1978 – 1982) was the most powerful of any, developing 130 horsepower at the PTO (Power Take Off). Available with either a Sound-Gard Body or 4-Post ROPS (Roll Over Protection System – as seen on this, Open Operator’s Station, replica) and with either the Quad-Range or Power Shift Transmission, today’s collectors tend not to care which version they find, because locating ANY 4440 Hi-Crop is a rare event.”