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Other forms of 4 wheel motor vehicles…

Tony Perrone · 2021-09-25T15:06:39Z

Aside from a plethora of ‘Mint’ automobiles, I collect another form of 4 wheel horsepower; Ertl John Deere tractors. Ertl makes a very nice standard collectible, with very good fidelity to the real versions that they are modeled from. They make various scale iterations but most seem to be in the larger 1:16th scale. I have quite a few in various sizes but most are in that 1:16th variety; and more of those are readily available here, nationwide. I recently started trying to focus on their higher-end and better detailed models. They make a very well-crafted ‘Prestige’ model, and fantastic ‘Precision’ and ‘Precision Elite’ replicas. I also have branched out to the ‘Two Cylinder Club Expo Precision’ models and their ‘Precision Collector’s Center’ beauties. This is one of them. I have focused on early model tractors; “Hi-Crop” configured vehicles specifically (Raised front end to clear taller-planted crops) and the 1930, 1940 and 1950’s decades. In the ‘50’s, I focused on all of the ’20 series’ tractors for the John Deere 1956 model year – the 320, 420, 520, 620 (with tire chains), 720 (with rear plow) and the 820 diesel. This Model G is a Hi-Crop, ‘Styled’ (Enclosed front radiator) farm utility tractor. The details are abundant and incredible. It is one of 4000 made. It is representative of the 1:1 that John Deere built between 1941 and 1953. The steering, like its TFM & DM counterparts, articulates like a real (old) farm tractor. The wheels are diecast, most all of the levers move; the Hydraulic Control Lever, gear shift center stalk and twin brake levers. Yes, the brake pedals, on either side, push down on spring-loaded pivot bars and the brake levers can hold them in any position. Engine wiring, from the alternator back, is authentic and spectacular as is the plumbing lines and fuel linkage. Material manufacture and attention to paint and graphic detail is as outstanding as nearly any ‘Mint’ diecast I can think of. I hope you enjoy the photos – I just took them this morning. {pear}:wink:

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Topic starter 04/10/2021 4:09 pm

This 1947 Model G Hi-Crop is one of my favorites. But here's a couple others that also have persistent photogenic qualities.

Ertl's John Deere 1938 Model BWH-40:

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Topic starter 04/10/2021 4:12 pm

One other if I may; the Ertl rendering of the 1953 John Deere Model 70 Standard (Wide Front) Utility Tractor:

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04/10/2021 6:07 pm

These 2 are as beautiful as the first one you posted a while back.....and so different from one-another!........the first looks somewhat insect-tile and I suspect it was a lower priced "genuine John Deere" for the weekend farmer who took his 4 rows of carrots VERY seriously 🤠 .....the second could be the absolutely indestructible heirloom that would be used for multiple generations to come

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Topic starter 05/10/2021 6:36 am

Posted by: @john-barry

These 2 are as beautiful as the first one you posted a while back.....and so different from one-another!........the first looks somewhat insect-tile and I suspect it was a lower priced "genuine John Deere" for the weekend farmer who took his 4 rows of carrots VERY seriously 🤠 .....the second could be the absolutely indestructible heirloom that would be used for multiple generations to come

Today, in real world 1:1 auctions, that first one, being a "Hi-Crop", demands the deep pockets of the bidder. They were not made in larger numbers like the row crop and narrow front models. You have a discerning eye John; thanks for the reply !

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05/10/2021 11:08 am

all of a sudden,I have an increased appreciation for the "hi-toppers croppers" 😎 .......thanks for the learnin` Tony

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