Where To See “All-Crop” Combines In Action

Where To See “All-Crop” Combines In Action COMBINES Miscellaneous If you’re a fan of Allis-Chalmers All-Crop combines a field near West Lafayette Ind is the place to be this July 4th weekend Marion Klutzke and his son Randy will be hosting WheatStock XIII with every model of Allis-Chalmers combines ever made All 8 combines will be in the field pulled by A-C tractors Other restored A-C tractors and equipment will be on display at the Klutzke farm “It’s our 13th Annual Little ‘K’ Wheat Harvest ” says Klutzke a long-time Allis-Chalmers collector “We’ll be holding it at our farm July 3 4 and 5 weather permitting ” His collection includes 1939 models 40 60 66 72 90 and 100 He also has a 1936 Camelback and a 66 with grain tank bagger and tandem wheels “Last year we had all 8 All-Crops and an A-C Rumley threshing machine on hand though we didn’t use the Rumley due to weather ” says Klutzke Visitors will also enjoy the vintage tractor collection on display at the farm Klutzke has 33 A-C field tractor models many with attachments such as front planters loaders ear corn picker and bale loader The collection also includes 20 crawlers and specialty tractors not counting a TL10 Tracomotive loader tractor The Klutzkes’ collection of restored antique cars and trucks will also be on display as will special A-C equipment including a refrigerator golf cart and more Klutzke emphasizes the “weather permitting” nature of the field days That includes wheat-growing weather prior to the field days “FARM SHOW readers should contact us before traveling to the show to be sure the wheat is ready ” says Klutzke “We can’t have a field day if the wheat isn’t ready to harvest ” If coming from a distance primitive campsites with portable toilets are available at the farm Food and lodging is available in West Lafayette only 5 miles away A complete list of equipment on display and other details can be requested Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Marion Klutzke 1928 N 550 W West Lafayette Ind 47906 ph 765 583-4512 or 765 426-8588; acklutz@gmail com

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