Heritage Iron Issue #101

Heritage Iron Issue #101 Sept/Oct 2025 FEATURE TRACTOR: Minneapolis-Moline G1000. Every brand of farm equipment has that one special model that stands out – the one everyone wants. For the fans of Prairie Gold, the legend in their muscle tractor lineup is the G1000. Even though this iconic model and brand would fade away within the next decade, it became a fan favorite both in the field and on the track. Feature tractor owner: Ron Riveland - Serena, IL The Blue Ox: Just like the mythical duo of Paul Bunyan and his faithful companion, Babe the blue ox, Peter Kieffer and his Blue Ox - an 18,000-pound tractor on a 10.5-foot wheelbase - both stood out as larger-than-life legends in his area. Mini Muscle: Jacob Trout is an enthusiastic scale model collector with a talent for restoration and customization. Goldilocks and the Pull-Type Chopper: That week after Labor Day, my thoughts turned to my favorite job on the farm – corn silage harvest. Chopping corn silage was magical. I enjoyed chopping hay, too, but it was nowhere near as cool as taking a 20-acre “forest” of tall corn and filling an entire silo. Featuring, JD 3800, 3950, 3960 choppers, New Holland 900, IH 600. Feature Fanatics. History Vault: The Ag scene from 40, 50, and 60 years ago.