1942 Minneapolis Moline "R" Tractor. We go for a ride!

This is from the Vault. We go to Amboy, Illinois. Doug Kreiser takes us for a ride in his R Minneapolis Moline tractor

[@ritterjon]

Thanks for making this video. Found it very interesting!

[@TheBronco67]

Looking at the cab, I thought this was going to be an industrial tractor. I was surprised to see it was farm tractor configuration, thanks for sharing. Industrial = foot throttle like a car and sometimes checkerboard pattern on back tires. Farm tractor = hand throttle and chevron pattern lugs on rear tires.

[@wert13d]

That was different kind of ride. I do have appecition for tractors. That's quite a nice indoor tractor to have. Thanks Chuck =)

[@55BadbonesSV650SF]

Pretty cool,Chuck ! Haven't seen anything like it.Thanks.

[@srercrcr]

The epitome of Detroit Iron! Thanks Chuck!

[@alankuhlman9256]

This is the model R, the larger model UDLX (U Deluxe) which the toy shown in the beginning was, had nearly all the modern conveniences of today. There were 150 of those built, some without the top of the cab (model UOPN-U open) It was called the Comfortractor.

[@zzzdogutube]

That is a very Stylist Tractor. Unique. Thanks

[@charlesbarth912]

Paul Seaholm helped design that tractor, the cab was copied from a 1940 Chevy PU. He was my uncle from Moline I also was born there in 1940.

[@xKmotx]

Super cool! Tractors rock!

[@talfacprez]

I LOVED the video.

[@AndrewGulak]

What's next? A zeppelin? Top notch as always sir!

[@RideswithChuck]

You are very welcome!

[@Randy82406]

It's nice thanks Ray

[@RideswithChuck]

My rear was hanging out for sure.

[@breakstuffinc]

more tractor vids! awesome

[@Horvi83]

Dear Chuck, Who is the manufacturer of the model? :) Is it in H0 1:87 scale as well? :) Awesome footage as always! :)

[@VancouverIsland1]

cool tractor

[@Horvi83]

Many Thanks! I will look it up on E-bay. Hopefully there is one at a reasonable price. Could put it at a nice place if it fits - between 1:100-1:72. :)

[@RideswithChuck]

The model was made by Scale Models Dyersville, Iowa 52042-0327. I'm not sure what the scale is.

[@robertlindgren4009]

my dad's uncle had one of these,years ago he removed the cab,and i think i know where it's at..the hunt is on....

[@paftaf]

Robert Lindgren Still hunting?

[@brspeedysgarage]

Put some eyes in the windshield, you have the tractors in the Cars' movies

[@freeclimb64]

Wonderful video & really pretty restoration: pls don´t call me stupid, it´s just to learn about that: But why this tractor got this narrow front-wheels? It´s not common in the ROW.

[@RideswithChuck]

Good question!

[@freeclimb64]

:-)) i´ve never had such a close conversation. First: Many thanks for your engagement & all that movies - highly appreciated. In short: I love it & many of my buddies too. Thank you very much.

[@patriotpat1243]

freeclimb64 two reasons, tilted in and thinner to be easier to turn wither driving or sitting still. thin because easier to get through mud hence why the rear tires are thin also! hope that helped.

[@yorrickwi]

i like tractors

[@comander402]

ok thanks well hello greetings friend pending ..

[@HeyRadialMoon]

Looked like there was hardly enough room for two in that thing.