[AJD] Really interesting JD Implement - 821 Cultivator

[Ronald L. Cook]

We had one mounted on an A, and the neighbor had one on a B.  Pretty 
much the same mounting as the two row lister.  Maybe the exact mounting. 
  That would make sense.  Do you suppose that would explain the A821 and 
the B821 model numbers?  Way too simple.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA

Michael Ostrander wrote:

> Dean-
> Thanks for the heads up on this cultivator.  The model 821 was used on GP
> Wide Treads.  The way I read the manual, it could either be a drawn
> implement, or with an optional kit, lifted by the tractor.  Looking at the
> parts, I think a reasonable reproduction lift kit could be put together.
> Where did you get the information that pegged it to first available in 1935?
> It did not show up in my 1930 Plow book but was in my 1938 book.  I agree it
> will make a wonderful display.  We have a mounted two row cotton and corn
> lister planter on a Wide Tread now and this cultivator will fill in more of
> the story.  I sure would like to know what the differences were between the
> 821, the A821, and the B821.  If you or anyone has any literature on this
> piece, I would be very interested in either purchasing it or getting a copy.
> Thanks,
> Michael
> 
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> Dean VP
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> Subject: [AJD] Really interesting JD Implement - 821 Cultivator
> 
> 
> 
> We didn't have Listed crops on our farm in NW Iowa so any listing implements
> are a bit strange to me but this Listed Corn Cultivator is really
> interesting. Not sure I understand how one manually lifts this with the
> levers. I assume when lifted it rides on the four skinny wheels
> but.......???
> 
> It appears to me to be a pull type JD Model 821 Listed Corn Cultivator.  It
> was also made to be used as an integral implement on the back of a letter
> series tractor lifted with the rockshaft. Made from 1935-      . I suspect
> it would be nearly impossible to find the parts needed to convert this to an
> integral version.  It would really make an interesting display at shows and
> parades. Looks like it is in good enough shape to be restorable. I don't
> think I have ever seen any listing implements out here at all.
> 
> See eBay auction # 7584757655
> 
> The model # is a bit odd too since JD made a model 821 roll-over two way
> moldboard plow for the first numbered series 20 years later
> 
> Dean A. Van Peursem
> Snohomish, WA 98290
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