The story of fixing the family's unstyled John Deere G to a multi store John Deere dealership

From two cylinder tractors and fabricating horse drawn equipment to the forming of farm plan. 70 years of John Deere and Sig Weiss.

[@brucevanderveen4472]

Ryan. I just love these talks. It’s what I listen to while I milk. Your interview style is great. As an uncommitted tractor color I enjoy all brand discussions. Having grown up in the 80’s it was a tough time, but I learned so many lessons that have led to success. Since dairy farmers don’t have weekends you make me look forward to Fridays. Rambling over now!

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thank you very much! I hope they work good as podcast material. There's lots of history and knowledge in these farmers

[@rustybuttrusty9960]

I never thought that I would enjoy listening to total strangers talk about their tractor stories, but I an hooked. I have to admit that I do do business with Tractor Central and I know not the people you interview , but I live here and I know the area. Good work.

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thank you very much

[@user-no8rk8vw4x]

That old boy has seen a lot of changes he's pretty sharp yet really enjoy these stories Ryan

[@jameslathrop7226]

I can't thank you enough for these stories. Growing up in dairy through the 80's and 90's, a good time with buddies was driving through the dealers lots and looking for an open station 4430 to drool over. So many familiar names and places. Thank you for saving this heritage.

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thanks for watching!

[@susanbrobst3186]

That was great! Good lord at 65 I can’t remember what I had for breakfast…he is amazing! Keep up the good work Ryan!

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

He's very sharp

[@dougschmitii6165]

This extra long video is very much appreciated! I really enjoy all of your videos but this one is my favorite yet!

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thank you

[@andrewkruse8131]

What a real treasure of Wisdom on how to be successful in business!!! Thanks Ryan for taking the effort to capture a slice of pure traditional Americana!

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thanks

[@johnhawkins294]

Love the videos especially listening to the old timers They have so much wisdom Keep the videos coming Ryan!

[@CircleTFarms419]

Amazing interview, you keep getting better, and better, thanks for doing these, keep up the great work, I will watch another 3 hours 👍🏻

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thanks!

[@jakelindahl3052]

Another great story! I've watched half but I'll come back and finish later tonight for sure! Love the tractor stories. I live just north of you in East Farmington. Between Osceola and Somerset. I know a dairy farmer I worked for for 10years I'd love to introduce you too. Only farms with Deutz. He's got some cool tractors. I love deer, like IH. But those older Deutz he still uses daily are neat to say the least.

[@jakelindahl3052]

He's got an 100. 06 he bought at 18 that would be the perfect tractor to tell his family's story. He has the original deed to the farm from the late 1890's if I remember right hanging on the wall

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

That may be a good one

[@toddseefeld8469]

Truly enjoying these stories

[@timhuddleson3614]

Great video watched it all in 1 shot really enjoying your channel

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thanks!

[@jeremycherny2041]

The only time I see a salesperson is if i go and look at a piece of iron. But my 92-year-old neighbor tells me all of his equipment up to the late 80s was bought because different dealerships would show up at the farm and offer a demo.

[@danw6014]

My personal opinion on power between a 730 and the 4010. The 730 was really comfortable with a 3-16 plow but you work the snot out of it with a 4-16. The 4010 was really comfortable with the 4-16 but you worked the snot out of it with a 5-16. I never thought the 730 was bad on any of my PTO implements with one exception. The pto generator. I also have a 400 John Deere grinder. Use it once a week yet. Bought it from the first farmer I worked for. He bought it new and I wouldn't be surprised if at times it wasn't grinding four to five batches a week until he bought a Gehl 135 in the 80s. After that it mixed mostly whole corn and oats for lambs. This guy is a treasure. What a great story.

[@randyrobinson8751]

Ryan, Marvin Hillig long prairie MN be a good one to have in one of your deals. Starting out with Ford tractor. Then 1965-1997 32 years as a John Deere dealer award from Minneapolis branch

[@mseetherh]

I would have liked a few of your previous videos to be longer. It’ll take me a couple or so days to get through this one but that’s ok. Keep it up.

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thanks!

[@chadedwards3467]

These are great stories !!

[@randyrobinson8751]

Laurence Aakre would be a good one to put on your deal. Rollag implement Rollag MN

[@davisfarmandorchard6160]

Really enjoy watching your videos 💚💛

[@martymartin2894]

Great story and not a minute too long thanks.

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thanks

[@Jman771]

They don’t make guys like him anymore…. Served their country came out and continued to serve their entire lives helping to shape our country in so many ways and never once do you hear them complain..!

[@350moose]

Great interview! Sig has a down to earth and friendly nature but I bet in his prime career years he was an extremely shrewd and tough operator. I’m sure you have a list a mile long but some older dealers of Allis, Oliver, JI Case would be fascinating. Maybe an old milk hauler as well.

[@robertthoma5430]

This is one of the best things to listen to while milking. Need to talk to Wayne kuhl about the Granton imp. That tractor central now.

[@RyanKelly-Wititan2]

Thank you!

[@brecksweeney2369]

Great video!

[@Farmerkris44]

Thank you

[@ericroden7712]

Awsome !!

[@justinpost3033]

Now that’s a story

[@fr.timothyhall3082]

The 806 out pulls the 4020

[@davidkimmel5153]

Very interesting video. Thank You

[@randyrobinson8751]

I had Marvin on phone today. Guy wants to talk.

[@cumminspower-oo9xj]

Super late to the show but if im not mistaken tye st Charles mn dealer was st Charles tractor our 4840 was from thete still have the tool box and key chain from it in/on my 7060 allis