We recently took advantage of a work trip to Las Vegas, Nevada, to re-discover the American southwest. Continue reading
Category Archives: Tractor
Period Correct
My 1948 Massey-Harris tractor resides in a garage with a nearly spotless Triumph Bonneville and a very clean ‘74 Porsche. The tractor’s patina shows the honesty of decades of continuous use. The once vibrant red paint has faded to a burgundy in spots and there are other areas where there is a rich dark brown … Continue reading
Ran When Parked visits the Zeithaus museum in Wolfsburg, Germany
Following our visit to the Volkswagen brand museum in Wolfsburg, Germany, we trekked over to Autostadt in the center of the city to visit the museum there. Autostadt (a name that literally translates to “car city” in German) is a Volkswagen-themed visitor attraction that houses a museum, a pavilion for the SEAT, Škoda, Audi and … Continue reading
Work Horse: 1948 Massey-Harris Pony
I believe the last time Ran When Parked posted about a tractor, it was for for the sake of comedy more than anything. However, this is an story about an aging machine that has just as much soul as many of the old cars we feature here. I grew up in a part of northwestern … Continue reading
Field Test: John Deere 750
> The John Deere 750 is yet another case of badge engineering by the Americans. Thankfully, these boys from Iowa teemed up with the right people. When John Deere was in need of a more compact tractor model, they looked to famous diesel engine builder Yanmar of Japan who were already producing such machines. The … Continue reading
Fendt 920 Vario
>Alright, it’s not a car. But a Fendt 930 Vario was featured on an episode of Top Gear and was called the Mercedes S-Class of tractors. This is only the 920 so lets call it… mm, the E-Class. Anyway, since Penn State is the most expensive state university in the nation, they would be able … Continue reading