10 Most Bulletproof Tractors Midwest Farmers Still Swear By

Old tractors do not have to be perfect to be trusted. They just have to start, pull, and keep working when the job is not done. In this video, we count down 10 of the most bulletproof tractors Midwest farmers still swear by — from handy chore tractors to big field workhorses that still earn their keep across corn and soybean country. These classic machines were built in an era when a farmer, a wrench, and a good parts shelf could keep a tractor alive for decades. We’re talking about dependable old iron from Ford, Oliver, Massey Ferguson, Allis-Chalmers, John Deere, International Harvester, and Case IH. Featured tractors include: Ford 4000 Oliver 1755 Massey Ferguson 1100 Allis-Chalmers 7000 Allis-Chalmers 190XT John Deere 4010 International Harvester 1086 International Harvester 1466 John Deere 4430 Case IH 7140 Magnum Whether you grew up running hay, pulling wagons, planting corn, feeding cattle, or turning dirt with one of these machines, this list is built for farmers who still respect simple, tough, reliable tractors. Which tractor should have been number one? And which bulletproof Midwest workhorse did we miss? Subscribe for more classic tractor countdowns, old iron stories, and farm equipment history. ► Subscribe to watch new videos! ► / @ModernFarmerTV ► COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER ► Modern Farmer does not fully own the material compiled in this video. It belongs to individuals or organizations that deserve respect. We use under: Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. "Fair use" is permitted for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarships and research. For any copyright issues, please contact us at: [email protected]