[AT] IH b-414 update

[John Wilkens]

Pretty good looking old tractor Charlie!  Congratulations!    John W.



At 05:46 PM 05/02/2005, you wrote:
>http://community.webshots.com/user/37casecc
>Webshots Community - 37casecc's Photo Home Page
>
>Click on folder "New Kid"
>
>After seeking comments from the list and getting a couple, I decided to go 
>for this set up engine tractor.  The PO said it was British made, so I 
>assumed 414, 424, etc, but could find no pictures to match.  Took my 560 
>over to raise this loader and drag it hone on Saturday. Well, that sorta 
>half worked.  Got the loader raised, but found out the steering is 
>hydraulically operated, and without pressure, the steering wheel only 
>freewheels.  The width is too great for my trailer, so I am working on 
>someone with an equipment trailer to move it home for me.  In the 
>meantime, I decided I must find the tag and see what I really have.
>
>Well, well.  IH I 544, made in USA.  45 H.P. instead of 31.5.  I make it 
>to be a 1970.  Am I happy?  Set up or not, YES.
>
>A few pictures at the above url for those interested.
>
>Charlie V. in WNY
>
>
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