[Farmall] Farmalls in the snow

[E. John Puckett]

On the farm we used to have an H with a Heat Hauser complete with 
windshield and side windows.  We also had a heavy duty umbrella we would 
let down right on top of it.  It was surprisingly warm. 

Michael P. Maynard wrote:
> I posted pics and an article of these years ago.  I used to work up in
> Rochester, and I loved hearing the sound of them coming down the sidewalk.
> It seems at one point there was an attempt at replacing them with something
> newer/more modern.  They HATED the new replacement, and went back to the
> farmalls!  From the looks of the setup, It really isn't that cold running
> them.  I am pretty sure they crank right along in 5th gear too!  They move
> right along.
>
> Mike
>
> PS, I still have a copy of at least one article.... I will try to find it,
> and scan it.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Mike Sloane
> Sent: Saturday, December 08, 2007 7:31 AM
> To: Farmall/IHC mailing list
> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Farmalls in the snow
>
> Ah - that explains the license plates. I didn't think the city would 
> bother with them. I am impressed by the condition of the tractors and 
> especially the IH "Windbreakers" - they have to be pretty old by now.
>
> Thanks, Charlie!
>
> Mike
>
> birddog wrote:
>   
>> Correct, Mike.  Sidewalk plows used in the City of Rochester, but owned 
>> and operated by a private contractor.
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>> Mike Sloane wrote:
>>     
>>> This is a Kodak Album showing snow clearing in Rochester NY. It looks 
>>> like the city keeps a fleet of Farmall M's to clear sidewalks.
>>>
>>> <http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=17zu033o.9vl7zyow&x=0&y=13lgzz>
>>>
>>> Mike
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 John
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