Smallest Vintage Tractor John Deere Built! - Classic LA Tractors

Smallest Vintage Tractor John Deere Built! - Classic LA Tractors - Classic Tractor Fever

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Bruce of Delaware has a passion for smaller John Deere Tractors. His collection includes several Model L series John Deeres including a restored 1938 Unstyled Model LA. Bruce shares his passion and the story of his Model 1938 Tractor. Visit classictractorstv.com/about/ today to learn more about Classic Tractor Fever!
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@hypercube33 3 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. Dumps his whole collecting spreading the fever, and then starts all over. Passion you cant match...but you may be able to beat :)

@justiceserebour8663 2 жыл бұрын

I have 1948 international tractor to sell pretty nice shape and drive's

@countryboy302 Жыл бұрын

@@justiceserebour8663 still selling

@rommelcruz3651 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is every boy and man's dream! I would love to ride one! I love those vintage machines! Both the toys and the real ones!

@lubesiron-cslfarmsllc2751 4 жыл бұрын

Hello. I'm Chris from Michigan and I am a tractor and old Iron addict. I've been hooked on the stuff for 29 years and always been single with no kids. Wonder if there is a connection? Nahhhh.... Lol

@kentcostello8099 4 жыл бұрын

OMG that was my first tractor I drove. When I was a kid my uncle had one I miss that old tractor .

@davevann2925 4 жыл бұрын

I learned to drive on a model L at age 8 here on the farm.

@kalvinlabuik3366 5 жыл бұрын

Fascinating I always thought the JD L was outside vender that JD bought out I like these educational videos 👍🏽

@philipwagner7929 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing ! Nice video. Excellent restorations, I'd hate to sell any of them. Thanks for sharing and Best of Luck with future projects.

@justtinkering6054 5 жыл бұрын

This guy would be a hoot to hang out with!

@LoneWolf-yp2mo 4 жыл бұрын

Love at first sight for me !! Beautiful restoration !! Great video !! Very tolerant wife !! LOL !!

@jankotze1959 6 жыл бұрын

Absolute stunning, well done,

@randall1959 3 жыл бұрын

My grampa, Herman Alexander, restored one of these for Leonard Furst in the 90s and he did it from memory.

@jodyreeder4820 3 жыл бұрын

Would be great having one with a PTO.

@mmielcarek3046 6 жыл бұрын

My Dad bought a new L. We found the original dealer quote where it was 50 dollar option for a starter and battery. He did not pay for it. It had a mid mount sickle mower that ran off a flat belt pulley located on the engine drive shaft. That was the only attachment we had since he used it to mow under the fruit trees in the orchard. I think the true needle in the haystack would be to find the attachments that were built to fit on the tractors.

@ls_oldi_pics47 6 жыл бұрын

Very Nice

@brooksavage3732 5 жыл бұрын

And my reminder of the land!!

@Jrelpelon 6 жыл бұрын

Nice John Deere collection

@bluesharp59 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video and a Thumbs Up liked.

@jerrymoore5882 4 жыл бұрын

wow,thats awesome.

@tonhaogarageramos9265 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent John Deere tractor 👍👏👏👏👏👏

@nathandavis8966 3 жыл бұрын

Really Nice 👍 John Deere Tractors 🚜

@juanasanelli6831 6 жыл бұрын

Que belleza no los conocia estos chiquitos de J.D

@Ratkill9000 6 жыл бұрын

These are still built better than anything out of John Deere today. Nothing will be old American Iron.

@hypercube33 3 жыл бұрын

There is a big reason why most of the smaller stuff thats decent is yamar in green clothing

@jonmyers8046 Жыл бұрын

This was back before internet was in motion. Parts are so much easier to come by. I don't think there is anything too hard to come by on most of these machines today. They really are great tractors. Easy to maintain and lots of power for the size. Wish they had put a little slower 1st gear in them though :/

@countryboy302 Жыл бұрын

Bruce has passed o b sadly

@jonmyers8046 Жыл бұрын

@@countryboy302 I'm so sorry to hear that. He will be in good company. My dad just passed in December 22 and I had recently told him about Bruce and watching this video. We had two L's. One he and I restored together so I'm sure they're in heaven swapping stories about these great little tractors. Thanks for letting me know about him. Be well my friend.

@countryboy302 Жыл бұрын

@@jonmyers8046 sorry to hear that God bless🙏

@defiant9809 4 жыл бұрын

The L & LA are Orchard tractors. They are a rare Breed among the JD's . All of their production records were lost in a warehouse fire. My old man had a 1938 model ( L ). We got real lucky and found a guy that had two parts tractors, that we could gt parts off of. As luck would have it we checked the Serial numbers and they were the two tractors on either side of ours. We offered too buy them both, but at the time the guy wasn't willing too sell them. A few years passed and we ran into a guy in Washington state. that only collected the L & LA's. We told him about what we had found. He had more money then he knew what too do with. So he managed too get the two frames. Then traded an Experimental prototype model 62 too my father for our model L. That was complete enough that it was operational. He then managed too get the two frames restored too operational tractors. So he had 3 running model L's with consecutive serial Numbers. So this became a really rare thing. once all of them were restored too near mint factory condition they were valued at about $ 125,000.00 for the set. Last I had heard they guy had found and bought two more. That were the serial numbers on either end of the two too either side of the one we had. And has scene restored them as well. Thus pushing the value of the 5 consecutive serial numbered tractors up close too the $ 200,000.00 mark.

@rondeardorff7918 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1941 model L i inherited from my Dad. Last time it was running was shortly befor his passing in 2007. Had a video at his service of him up on the tractor driving down the driveway with the biggest smile I remember him having. When I was a kid he had the opportunity to purchase the next serial number, but he didn't have the money. I still have the original owners manual, with the matching serial number!

@corybetts1569 6 жыл бұрын

Im from Milton, never knew about Bruce. Lower Slower.

@maryrickards2055 3 жыл бұрын

Im from gorgetown not far from miton i never knew about him either lower slower sussex

@jacoroberts6132 6 жыл бұрын

That is buetifull it's in your blood

@billbridge7458 6 жыл бұрын

Bruce, Did you work in New York State some years back? If it's you,we used to talk tractors while at work. If not, there was another big guy named Bruce that owned multiple JD L tractors.

@andypressley578 5 жыл бұрын

If it's not green it's not be seen yall it is what it is the jd man keep it green yall god bless yall 😉🤗😁

@10207ret 4 жыл бұрын

He must have that timing down just right so it doesn't kick back on him while cranking it over the WRONG way. My styled 1939 L kicked back on me once and almost broke my arm. A timing adjustment and cranking it the right way has precluded that issue.

@jonmyers8046 Жыл бұрын

Yes, if the timing is too advanced that'll happen. I keep mine dead on or a little retarded. Also I short out the mag and crank it over a few times first to circulate the oil and pull the gas into the cylinders before actually trying to start it. Makes it a lot easier to start. Lubricating all of the friction points of the crank handle makes it easier to turn too. Also notice that he pulls up on the crank when he starts it. That's a safety in case it kicks back, you won't risk a broken arm.

@aidenp265 Жыл бұрын

It’s like the only John Deere for your garden that’s not a garden tractor or a Farmall Cub

@jasonbuck489 Жыл бұрын

I happen to have one of these....

@virgiljohnson9880 5 жыл бұрын

Quality

@deanmeyer1815 5 жыл бұрын

I like the name on his shirt-"Capt. Clueless".

@kszysekw1waszczak219 4 жыл бұрын

I love old tractors. But my favourite 1950s-1970s tractors are the Polish Ursus tractors, wich im still waiting until Classic Tractor Fever will make a video of.

@stevefroslie5318 2 жыл бұрын

Wrong company bud.

@jimbrent8151 5 жыл бұрын

You are right about the need for aTractor's Anonymous Program... Problem is it will probably be a lot more than 12 Steps.

@jeffcanyafixiy 4 жыл бұрын

Love the ole J.D's. Those black and white "low number" Delaware tags!! Hard to come by and are $$$$$ The tractors and tags are real collectors items.

@koreaboo6224 5 жыл бұрын

If these aren't too cost restrictive. (expensive) They might be a better option than a new garden tractor. They look like they would be easier to work on. And you know it's going to be reliable. The only drawback is it might be hard to find compatable attachments.

@davidmcclellan2786 4 жыл бұрын

Better off with a ford 8n or 9n for this. I can rebuild my 1944 9N with Amazon ordered parts.

@michaelvrooman5681 3 жыл бұрын

I have 2 sears suburban tractors. I do everything with them. Plow snow. Grade my drive. Plow, disc and rototill my garden. Mow my lawn. And anything else i need a small tractor for.

@maryrickards2055 3 жыл бұрын

Im from gorgetown and i love classic tractors lower slower delaware

@jonathanbenoit8828 4 жыл бұрын

Neat

@lbbradley55 2 жыл бұрын

That's the closest tractor I have ever seen to the Farmall Cub !

@tractorjunkco9431 Жыл бұрын

My LI has the thin wall frame.

@jpoppinga8417 4 жыл бұрын

I wish someone would manufacture a new one of these

@svtirefire 4 жыл бұрын

By the time they made it emissions compliant, computerized and electrified everything, made it safety compliant and totally idiot proof, it would be a completely different machine. The days of simple, affordable machinery are gone!

@gulabk65 5 жыл бұрын

v good tractor

@JohnWilliams-xk8hn 5 жыл бұрын

Makeup videos

@melchrisrian7957 6 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@ivordavies2976 6 жыл бұрын

hello Bruce I am from UK and I would like to know what is top speed of these tractors

@svtirefire 4 жыл бұрын

www.tractordata.com/farm-tractors/000/0/2/28-john-deere-l-transmission.html

@svtirefire 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like about 6 mph, or 9.7 kph

@deadfingergarage 22 күн бұрын

Wonder where he gets parts?

@andypressley578 5 жыл бұрын

If it's not green it's not to be seen yall it is what it is yall the jd man 😁😉🤗

@mten8965 6 жыл бұрын

👍😎

@alanm3438 4 жыл бұрын

I never knew.............that they even existed.

@schmojo33 5 жыл бұрын

So besides maybe a small plow, what would tractors like these be pulling or used for back in the day on a small farm? Doesn't seem like they could pull much else. I'd imagine one would have to use a pulley system to get big jobs done.

@Pocketfarmer1 5 жыл бұрын

Joe Hanson Hi, as I understand it, aside from buying new implements such as a plow , cultivator set or sickle bar mower, these tractors were designed to pull all of the equipment the farmers had for their horses. Small planters ,drills, manure spreaders ,hay wagons. Anything one or two horses could pull. The belt pulley probably was used the most to run a cord wood saw, maybe a small elevator. They are handy little machines. I have fond memories of running my grand fathers when I was 9/10 . Hope that helps

@wmden1 4 жыл бұрын

They are surprising with what they will pull. Most of the plows are set up and mount so that when they are plowing, they put weight on the rear tires, which makes for good traction. A good, one row tractor, this size, will pull a single bottom breaking plow, or middle buster, very well.

@jonmyers8046 Жыл бұрын

I'll go along with the others. They had a lot of implements available including a couple of different snow blades for the front. I've seen guys do some mods and mount a big snowthrower on the front. Pretty cool. The only weakness I've found with these is that first gear wasn't geared down low enough for me.

@DH-mf2lv 11 ай бұрын

Which one is your favorite model?

@ad356 6 жыл бұрын

ok so which was the smallest..... masey harris pony, farmall cub, john deere L? i have a 1948 farmall cub

@kenanyfarm1577 5 жыл бұрын

they are all same category

@Vectrox71 5 жыл бұрын

@Andrew Donohue What about the cub cadet? its like the size of a go-kart! i know it aint a tractor but they still to the day are the smallest yard machine ive ever seen!

@Pocketfarmer1 4 жыл бұрын

They were all designed to replace a team of horses. So they are about the same . It depends on what your measuring ,hp ,wheel base , width, etc. The point was the farmer could use that part of his land meant for horse feed (hay) as production land.

@KowboyUSA 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing runs like a Deere.

@Chr.U.Cas1622 4 жыл бұрын

👍👌👏

@hogtime5 4 жыл бұрын

We had an l when I was kid my dad put a ten horse tecumse engine on it and added a transmission put both transmission in reverse you got super low forward gear

@jeffscott8323 4 жыл бұрын

I love to collect miniatures but I collect mostly cars and trucks

@dirkbonesteel 4 жыл бұрын

I used to live down there. No joke if that #1 tractor plate is current he can sell it for more then the tractors. Don't understand it but the vintage style low number plates get sold for unbelievable money

@youalo895 Жыл бұрын

do you have for sale I need one for home garden

@larrycurran8036 8 ай бұрын

Do they use a hand clutch or foot clutch? 🐱

@brooksavage3732 5 жыл бұрын

Are you saying your a part of the Deere clan John?!

@markkmiecik9797 5 жыл бұрын

John Deere never built any vintage tractors. They were current models when they were built.

@DWhite-el4ih 10 ай бұрын

You could argue for both sides. Yes, they never branded them as vintage, but nothing vintage was ever sold as such. They are vintage now, so whether JD knew it then, they were building soon-to-be vintage tractors.

@tractorjunkco9431 Жыл бұрын

Shame no model Y survived as the 62 prototype.

@duanebolen543 2 жыл бұрын

The L was another smaller tractor before the LA

@Darklordkime 6 жыл бұрын

I know where one of the prototypes is...

@pieterbezuidenhout2741 4 жыл бұрын

Difference is Tractors gives way less backtalk than women that's why l get along quite comfortably with them.

@danbasta3677 6 жыл бұрын

Ok. Here it goes, and, I'll take a lot of criticism for this. True story. A friend of mine told me that a man had an oppertunity to buy two tractors, one John Deere LA like the ones here or a Farmall Cub tractor. He choose the John Deere LA. Came back bragging about buying the John Deere LA. My friend said to him, you should have came to ne for advise about both of these tractors. So, they loaded up both tractors the John Deere LA and the Farmall Cub Cadet tractor, pound for pound as heavy as they could for a pulling test with both tractors. The test began, both started up well enough, but when both were put into gear to start the pulling, the Farmsll Cub tractor pulled outta there like a scared gorilla, while the John Deere LA sat there spinning it's tires, and couldn't move. The guy took the John Deere LA back and instead got the Farmall Cub Cadet tractor. Oh boy, now here will come the hateful comments and the criticisms.

@ad356 6 жыл бұрын

farmall cub cadet???? NO farmall cub and cub cadet are two very different machines. i have both a 1948 farmall cub and a 1961 cub cadet

@apatchofheavenfarm2814 4 жыл бұрын

How do I get on here

@oneeyedcat6992 4 жыл бұрын

It’s actually not the smallest tractor that John Deere built. That title goes to a one row cultivator Deere made. It’s sitting in a museum.

@robertlane3082 3 жыл бұрын

Have to small. Tractors need help I have. M. Pony m. If interested let know thank you

@MrPeterbilt1971 5 жыл бұрын

My Ex left me because I watched too much tractor porn.

@anthonythorp7291 4 жыл бұрын

My JD lov'in friend calls it tractor porn too. Among others, he restored a L.

@LoneWolf-yp2mo 4 жыл бұрын

Good trade ....

@defiant9809 4 жыл бұрын

The L is smaller.

@kuldeepvirk5231 4 жыл бұрын

@interman7715 6 жыл бұрын

IHC FARMALL CUBS WERE FAR SUPERIOR.

@interman7715 5 жыл бұрын

tponn Well compare it to a Farmall model A ,made about the same time . JOHN DEERES in general were primitive up untill about 1959 when they finally twigged about the advantages of multi cylinder engines ,about forty years after everybody else duh.