Carlson's Tractor Treasures

My 85 year old dad grinding feed for his yardbirds this afternoon.

Finally got to picking corn tonight.

Just walked home from Mom and Dad's where they gave me the title for the farm. Been paying it off for 17 years. Could have been earlier, but they wanted a regular monthly income. It's all ours now.

What a morning to be alive.

Good morning from the South Dakota prairie.

I am always amused by antique dealers that think all brochures are worth the same price. Got these for the same amount she was asking for single page pieces for field cultivators and rotary hoes.

A customer gave us permission to hunt on his property in South Dakota. This old windmill is a perfect place to get an overview of where the ducks are.

Saved up to buy a skid steer, but ended up having to replace the shop furnace instead.

Guys my boys' age getting into wearing old caps and belt buckles from the 80s was not a trend I was anticipating.

Along with the Heider stuff I also got on owner's manual for a Hart Parr 30-60.

Found at an estate sale at a lake home, just a woman's name listed. When you live in the right part of the world for this stuff you just never know what you'll find.

Find of the year. Promotional photo for the Pope Manufacturing Company Dakota number 3 tractor. Made in Watertown, SD. Not for sale, probably belongs in a museum.

Days are getting shorter. Two batches of feed means the second one is in the dark.

Well, that puts a wrap on the 2026 show season for us. See you at the Des Moines toy show New Year's Weekend.

Fun to have an actual steam train pass right by the tents.

Got nicked by a thunderstorm last night, but no damage. Open and ready to go in Madison SD.

Beautiful day in Madison SD at the national Ford show. Supposed to be windy, but it's nice right now.

A highlight of any show in Wisconsin is the fish fry on Friday night.