First IHC Tractor Geared For Small Farmers
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"It was great for smaller farmers because before this tractor came out, International Harvester tractors had been huge steam or gas-powered machines," says Mel Melcher, Norwood, Minn., about the IHC Mogul tractor he and his son Todd restored.
The Melchers' 1916 8-16 hp Mogul was one of approximately 1,400 the company built in the early 1900's. Few still exist, Melcher says. "I've seen only three others at the shows we take it to," he notes.
The Mogul features a 1-cyl. engine that runs on distillate, gasoline, or kerosene. It has two gears - one forward, one reverse - and it's roller chain driven.
Moguls originally sold for around $1,200, Melcher says. His tractor is valued at around $15,000.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Mel and Todd Melcher, 16845 Co. Rd. 51, Norwood, Minn. 55368 (ph 612 466-2537).
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First IHC Tractor Geared For Small Farmers TRACTORS Antiques 20-6-20 "It was great for smaller farmers because before this tractor came out, International Harvester tractors had been huge steam or gas-powered machines," says Mel Melcher, Norwood, Minn., about the IHC Mogul tractor he and his son Todd restored.
The Melchers' 1916 8-16 hp Mogul was one of approximately 1,400 the company built in the early 1900's. Few still exist, Melcher says. "I've seen only three others at the shows we take it to," he notes.
The Mogul features a 1-cyl. engine that runs on distillate, gasoline, or kerosene. It has two gears - one forward, one reverse - and it's roller chain driven.
Moguls originally sold for around $1,200, Melcher says. His tractor is valued at around $15,000.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Mel and Todd Melcher, 16845 Co. Rd. 51, Norwood, Minn. 55368 (ph 612 466-2537).
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