Solar-electric Mowers & Tractors

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August/September 2006
By George DeVault and Charles Higginson 
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There’s just one big problem with those little old tractors — supply. Altogether, only about 250,000 were built. Only 29,970 Allis Gs were made, between 1948 and 1955, and the Deere L is even more scarce: Only 12,500 were produced, between 1937 and 1946. Each model is highly collectible. Restored or just in good condition, they sell at auction for $5,000 to $6,500. The occasional bargain turns up: Ron Khosla, a market farmer in New Paltz, N.Y., bought two Allis Gs for the unbelievable price of $1,000 each, and one actually had a working engine. Cubs are much more plentiful and affordable. More than 200,000 Cubs were made, between 1947 and 1964, and auction prices of $1,000 to $1,500 are common.

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A great source of information about antique farm equipment is www.FarmCollector.com, which includes an online collectors’ show directory.

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  • Bearclaw 2/13/2009 1:41:39 PM

    As a man who likes it quiet this would be a great thing, I have a electric golf cart that I use all the time on my property and it was the best thing I ever got.

  • caribjewel 9/2/2007 12:40:38 PM

    I loved this.... I am looking for more information on plowing
    implements that are electric or solar powered... esp. those that
    can handle rough terrain... hilly areas etc... How may I contact
    the gentlemen - pioneers - who were mentioned? Please feel free to
    send me any info on solar panels and solar-powered farm equipment.
    Thanks Much. Jewel

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