The First Deere 630
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One of the best antique tractor magazines around is Two Cylinder Magazine, published by the Two Cylinder Club (P.O. Box 219, Grundy Center, Iowa 50638). It focuses exclusively on old John Deere equipment in a slick, 4-color format. With free access to Deere & Company photo files, it frequently comes up with stories and information not seen any-where else. One of the best-read sections of the magazine is the reader letter section where readers send in photos of collections or other unusual information. Following are a couple of interesting letters that appeared in a recent issue.
The First Deere "630"
In the spring of 1964, my neighbor bought a used Deere "630" to serve as the main tractor on his dairy farm. I retired in 1977 and took up the hobby of restoring older model tractors. It was several years later that my neighbor asked me to rebuild his "630", having used it 8,000 hours over the 20-year period.
I got the surprise of my life when I checked the serial number to order parts. It was 6300000, which made it the first "630" ever built, I made an agreement with the owner that if he ever sold it, I would get first chance at it. I was able to purchase it in 1990. (PharesStauffer, Pennsylvania)
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The First Deere 630 TRACTORS Antiques 19-6-22 One of the best antique tractor magazines around is Two Cylinder Magazine, published by the Two Cylinder Club (P.O. Box 219, Grundy Center, Iowa 50638). It focuses exclusively on old John Deere equipment in a slick, 4-color format. With free access to Deere & Company photo files, it frequently comes up with stories and information not seen any-where else. One of the best-read sections of the magazine is the reader letter section where readers send in photos of collections or other unusual information. Following are a couple of interesting letters that appeared in a recent issue.
The First Deere "630"
In the spring of 1964, my neighbor bought a used Deere "630" to serve as the main tractor on his dairy farm. I retired in 1977 and took up the hobby of restoring older model tractors. It was several years later that my neighbor asked me to rebuild his "630", having used it 8,000 hours over the 20-year period.
I got the surprise of my life when I checked the serial number to order parts. It was 6300000, which made it the first "630" ever built, I made an agreement with the owner that if he ever sold it, I would get first chance at it. I was able to purchase it in 1990. (PharesStauffer, Pennsylvania)
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