[AJD] Really interesting JD Implement - 821 Cultivator

[Ronald L. Cook]

Michael,
         Nothing left but memories.  Those implements were gone by the mid 
fifties.  We were still listed crops, but 4-row.

Ron Cook
Salix, IA

>Ron-
>It may be simple but I think you are exactly right about the model of the
>cultivator matching the model of the tractor.  Does that mean you have an
>original piece of literature for either that is available for sale or
>photocopy?
>Michael
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>[mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of
>Ronald L. Cook
>Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:38 PM
>To: Antique John Deere mailing list
>Subject: Re: [AJD] Really interesting JD Implement - 821 Cultivator
>
>
>
>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
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> > [mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com]On Behalf Of
> > Dean VP
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 11:27 PM
> > To: AT JD
> > 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
> >
> > Forbidden fruits create many jams!
> >
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