Collecting Antique Tractor

The first vehicle with a motor was a farm tractor. The motor of this farm tractor was a stem engine. This antique tractor was built in 1769 in France. Antique tractors are still being used today.

Whether you want an antique tractor as a collector's item or an addition to your farm equipment arsenal, there are plenty out there in mint condition.

• Choose an antique tractor by assessing the condition of the land you want to work. Antique farm tractors have specific purposes. Each has its own accessories.

• Decide if you want to be a collector of an antique tractor. If you do, then you will want to look at what on the tractor is original and how much was paid for the antique tractor when it was first on the market.


• Search online for antique tractor stores --they are out there. As always with the Internet, know what you want.


• Travel to local farm sales and auctions. Gems and treasures are found everyday.


• Read your local classified sections for antiques and subscribe to antique tractor newsletters on the Internet.


• Go to fairs, field days and expos and talk to people who have the same passion as you. People clean out the barns every day--keep traveling, make connections and most importantly research before you buy.

Antique Tractors

Antique tractors are a great memento of days gone by. The market for antique tractors is currently expanding as more people pick up tractor restoration as a hobby.

In addition to being a great hobby, restoring antique tractors can also be a great way to earn a little extra money.

If you are interested in restoring antique tractors then the first thing you need to do is to learn what models are worth restoring and what models should be left in the junk pile. You can determine what models are in high demand by visiting antique tractor chat rooms, message boards, blog pages and by reading antique tractor trade publications.



It is a good idea to specialize in one or two models. This will help to reduce how much research you will need to do to learn how to identify mechanical problems, where to get parts and how to repair mechanical problems on your project tractors.

The next step is to learn where you can find antique tractors to restore. This step is pretty simple. First of all you can visit your local scrap and junk yards to look for parts and tractors. Next you can visit yard sales and garage sales. Finally you can scour classified ads that list tractors that are for sale. You may also want to read the "To Give Away" section of your local newspaper.

After you have restored your antique tractors your next step will be to find a buyer. There are a couple of ways to do this. First of all you can simply place an ad in your local newspaper or in a trade magazine. Next you can take your restored tractors to trade shows and tractor shows. Finally you can use flea markets to display your tractors and to find a buyer.