Farmall M 1946’s The Big M

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Nearly 3/4’s of a century old, my 1946 Farmall M has become an icon across the landscape of North America.
IH built nearly 250,000 of these from 1939-54.
I’m the third owner.
Originally sold new in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada then 40 years later to its second owner who stored it for 34 years in an empty horse stall and most recently to me.
It needed a lot to get it up and running and today, she starts immediately and runs perfectly.
This lady in red is a big girl and likes to dance.
I stopped by Caliber Equipment in Abbotsford to check on the repairs and they said she’s ready to come home.

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@gonerydin4225 3 жыл бұрын

That is a well preserved old Farmall. Glad you rescued it! I learned tractor on an H and an M 60 years ago.

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

gone rydin Thank-you for your comments. After finishing the restoration, my wife and I decided that we would like to donate it to the local farm museum. After contacting them, they where extremely delighted to add it to their collection. They feature a great selection of classic tractors and yet had never found an M to display. Our Big M has a permanent home now for many others to enjoy. Have a great weekend. Regards,

@farmerphil Жыл бұрын

Nice video, I have my Grandfathers 46 M was sold many years ago and I recently found it. Memories from running it as a very young man. Have had other Farmalls but this is a special one. Red tractors never get old to look at.

@supershuffle Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous story regarding your grandfather’s 46’ M along with bringing it back to the family. You are going to treasure every minute being near that tractor. I agree, these old red Farmall designs are timeless. Thank-you for sharing your story along with your comments. Regards, Ken

@geraldschilli8870 3 жыл бұрын

Boy I would love to have that tractor if I only had room for it. That’s a beauty!

@mclark726 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see it rolling down the road.Awesome!

@farmallmike3095 3 жыл бұрын

That was a great day for you ! Nice M 👍

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you for your comment. Yes, it was a great day along with taking the M for a long ride. Love it’s design and it’s unique sound. Regards,

@johnhalter8317 Жыл бұрын

A tractor that built more farms than any other, many 80 years old and never been apart.

@supershuffle Жыл бұрын

Thank-you for your comment. I agree. It’s a great testimonial to the engineers and manufacturing so many years ago that still stands the test of time as a result of their commitment to provide farmers with reliable equipment. IH built strong’

@thecollectoronthecorner7061 2 жыл бұрын

Just liked and subscribed. Really nice M you have.We have several tractors in the collection. Mostly letter series farmalls. In the Mix are 5 M's one is a 1939. We have video on our channel of our super A mowing and an H & 350 we are working on. I like the statement Do what you love and the money will follow. Im fond of saying if you love and enjoy what you do its not work it is great fun.

@supershuffle 2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you for your kind words. That is a great collection of IH tractors you listed. With 5 M’s on the property, it must be difficult deciding which one to take for a ride. Your statement is a great one too which includes having fun. I’ll visit your Channel along with subscribing. Again, Thank-you. Regards,

@shaggydogg630 Жыл бұрын

Going tomorrow to look at an M. Me , my son and my grandson are all excited. Have been collecting green tractors and decided to get some red ones.

@supershuffle Жыл бұрын

Thank-you for your comment. Wish you all the best as you check out one of America’s early iconic farm tractors. The Big M is certainly a favourite of mine. If you decide it’s the one for you, it will be a welcome addition to your collection. Regards, Ken

@jimmydykes7961 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 of them and a 100.I love the old tractors

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

I share your passion for these old tractors Jimmy. They are unique and offer a great experience when Hooke up to an implement especially when the governor kicks in. Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

@jimmydykes7961 3 жыл бұрын

@@supershuffle these old tractors have a personality all their own

@bobhostetler8548 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid there were two or three in the neighborhood and was considered a big tractor.

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

Bob Hostetler As a kid on the farm, I always thought the same about ours. In its own way, it’s still a big heavy tractor. Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

@johndowe7003 3 жыл бұрын

when they came out the m's were the largest tractor produced at the time

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

john dowe the Big M always impressed me with the amount of pulling power and work they could do. Once the governor kicked in when required, it seemed like an entirely different tractor that just kept on pulling.

@dedrakuhn6103 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking M

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you.

@mowoodworking7320 Жыл бұрын

That Farmall M tractor looks like my grandma Schoenbauer’s 1948 Farmall M farm tractor, but hers has a front loader and standard front axle

@supershuffle Жыл бұрын

Thank-you for your reply and please accept my apolgies for the late response. The wide front end axle would certainly add a lot more stability to the Big M however, that narrow front end (row crop) makes turning it on a dime a breeze. I can see the many advantages of a front end loader however, not with the narrow front end althought I'm sure it's been done. Thanks again for your visit and comment. Regards, Ken

@tyfrank3427 3 жыл бұрын

Nice M. I am in Alberta and my dad and I collect IH tractors. I have family in Abbotsford.

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

Ty Frank Thank-you for your comment.

@Selkirk5934 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad bought a new M in 1948. It was like this one except it had the adjustable wide front axle.

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

What a special occasion that must’ve been in bringing a new tractor home. Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

@7viewerlogic670 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@supershuffle 2 жыл бұрын

7ViewerLogic. Thank-you for your visit to the Channel along with your comment. Regards,

@robertnymand9889 3 жыл бұрын

My grandpa walter bought his new in the spring of 1941. His was the 1st one in are area with rubber tires starter and lites.

@gonerydin4225 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather also bought a '41 M with a loader & rubber tires. Tires were scarce during WWII. I think he said he paid $1200 for the Tractor & loader. About $21,000 in today's dollars.

@AccountantByDay553 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Looking for one in Nova Scotia

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you for your comment and best wishes in your search for an M in Nova Scotia. Here in British Columbia, they are getting harder to find in decent condition. You’ll enjoy it whenever you do find one. Regards,

@FarmallFanatic 3 жыл бұрын

Yea buddy 👍

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

Farmall Fanatic, Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

@FarmallFanatic 3 жыл бұрын

@@supershuffle KZfaq knows what to recommend 👌

@jameszahn3474 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, the seat is a 1939. It has a magneto. It has a non-adjustable narrow front.

@robertnymand9889 2 жыл бұрын

My grandpa walter traded a F12 and cultivater. For a M and cultivater in 1941 for $1100. Big money at that time. Everyone knew it was a matter of time we would be entering WW 2. It would be hard to buy anything!

@supershuffle 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Robert. Your grandfather would have been definitely happier with the new M and cultivator. I can just image how proud he must have felt sitting on the Big M with great visibility, improved power and comfort. His timing was perfect too. Thank-you for your comment. Regards,

@jimcole6423 3 жыл бұрын

What did you give for it?

@JohnDoe-jn3es 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you John Doe. Regards,

@johndowe7003 3 жыл бұрын

are those front wheels 7.5-16s? they look a little oversized

@supershuffle 3 жыл бұрын

Hello John, yes the fronts are 7.5 x 16. They appear beefier due to my iPhone capture.

@johndowe7003 3 жыл бұрын

@@supershuffle yeah I figured, my m came with 7.5s , I swapped them to 6-16s tri ribs and it steered better. Now I got some 7-16s r1 tires and it's way better now. Got some videos of my m on my channel if ya wanna check it out

@johndowe7003 3 жыл бұрын

@@supershuffle thanks for the sub, I appreciate it👍