Heritage Iron Magazine

Heritage Iron Magazine The official page of Heritage Iron Magazine, HOME of the Muscle Tractor! heritageiron.com/subscribe Heritage Iron Magazine, your HOME of the Muscle Tractor!

Founded in 2008, Heritage Iron Magazine is a full-color, bi-monthly publication featuring all brands, makes, and models of muscle tractors and equipment from 1960-1990! Each issue includes articles on several different models with company history and technical information, plus classified ads, auction and event listings, letters from readers, and MORE! Subscribe online at HeritageIron.com/Subscribe or call toll-free 855-OLD-IRON.

Heaven on earth at HCOP ☺️
08/20/2025

Heaven on earth at HCOP ☺️

🚜 Half Century of Progress Show Special! Stop by our tent at the show and take advantage of this subscriber exclusive:➡ ...
08/20/2025

🚜 Half Century of Progress Show Special!

Stop by our tent at the show and take advantage of this subscriber exclusive:

➡ Renew or sign up for a 2-year subscription to Heritage Iron Magazine and you’ll receive a FREE hardback copy of Ultimate Tractor Power, Vol. 3!

That’s two full years of your favorite muscle tractor stories, history, and horsepower—PLUS a collector-quality book (a $49.95 value) absolutely free!

👉 Don’t miss out - this offer is only available on-site during the show. Come see us at the Half Century of Progress Show in Rantoul, IL, Aug. 21-24.

DON'T WAIT! This deal is only good on-site while supplies last!

08/20/2025

Live from Rantoul 🚜

🚜 The countdown is ON for the Half Century of Progress Show! 🚜⌛️ 2 days and 20 hours!📅 Thurs, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24We lov...
08/18/2025

🚜 The countdown is ON for the Half Century of Progress Show! 🚜

⌛️ 2 days and 20 hours!
📅 Thurs, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 24

We love seeing the incredible variety of tractors that roll in each year, and we want to know:

👉 What tractor(s) are YOU bringing to the show this year?
Drop a photo in the comments and tell us the story behind it! We can’t wait to see what’s headed our way!

This half-scale D21 is powered by a 3-cylinder Kubota engine and was built by father and son team, Eric and Layne Harnishfeger. Check it out at the Heritage Iron Magazine tent at HCOP!

🚜 7 Days Until the Ground Shakes!Get ready — the Half Century of Progress Show opens in ONE WEEK!Join us for the biggest...
08/13/2025

🚜 7 Days Until the Ground Shakes!

Get ready — the Half Century of Progress Show opens in ONE WEEK!
Join us for the biggest working vintage farm equipment show in the country, where heritage roars to life across hundreds of acres. See machines from the last 60+ years in action, meet fellow ag enthusiasts, and celebrate American farming ingenuity!

🗓️ Opening Day: August 21
📍 Rantoul, IL – Former Chanute Air Force Base
🌾 4 full days of farming history, horsepower, and heart

Don’t just watch history — ride it.
👉 https://www.halfcenturyofprogress.com/

Heritage Iron Magazine is a proud sponsor of HCOP!

08/12/2025

EARTHQUAKE.
It's a household name with its size, appearance, and POWER… and yes, it’s coming to Rantoul!

The mighty Earthquake tractor (the RITE 750) we all know and love was built by true pioneers in the 4WD industry - Dave Curtis and his brother, John. Born and raised in Brady, MT, the Curtis brothers opened a farm implement dealership outside of Great Falls, MT, in 1945. Using a Wagner frame, the brothers built their first tractor in 1973, and called it the RITE tractor. The monstrous 750 was built in 1982, and through the years, 38 Rite tractors were built to order.

You can see Earthquake next week at the Half Century of Progress Show in Rantoul, IL, Aug 21-24.

Every tractor's got a name.Meet Big Bertha. 🚜Big Bertha, an Oliver 1900 with a GM engine, belonged to the late Ollie Sch...
08/12/2025

Every tractor's got a name.
Meet Big Bertha. 🚜

Big Bertha, an Oliver 1900 with a GM engine, belonged to the late Ollie Schaefer. Similar to a Monster Jam for tractor folks, Ollie sometimes used Big Bertha to crush cars at shows, much to the amuseument of big and little tractor fans alike.

What's your tractor's name?
Drop it in the comments. 👇

Each issue of Heritage Iron Magazine is like sitting behind the wheel of a classic — bringing back the smell of diesel, ...
08/06/2025

Each issue of Heritage Iron Magazine is like sitting behind the wheel of a classic — bringing back the smell of diesel, the hum of the engine, and the pride of a day’s hard work.

John Deere introduced three new models of tractors plus other features to its dealers for the 1969 model year. The largest tractor was the 4520 with an initial rating of 120 PTO hp, placing it between the 5020 with a new rating of 140 PTO hp and the 4020 with 94 PTO hp. Shipping weight for the 4520 was 12,285 lbs. compared to 15,600 lbs. for the 5020 and 8,555 lbs. for the 4020 diesel. - Machinery Milestones, issue #59.

If John Deere green runs in your veins, this magazine belongs on your coffee table.
SUBSCRIBE 👉 https://heritageiron.com/subscribe




📷: JD Sales Literature

Address

PO Box 519
Greenville, IL
62246

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(618) 664-1550

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Heritage Iron Magazine posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Heritage Iron Magazine:

Shortcuts

Share

Category