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     Welcome to IronFan!

     During our time together here, we will explore our love of and enthusiasm for the most versatile and important piece of equipment on the 20th, or 21st for that matter, century farm; the Tractor. Mostly antique of course, but we are very flexible. Whether you are new to this hobby, or an old hand, we think you'll find something you like and can use.   

  Have fun looking around, thanks for coming, and feel free to drop me a line of feedback!

Iron Links 

A garden of information

Whether you're a farm fan, ageless iron enthusiast ( tractor fan ) or just love the country life, this is the lens for you!
Help our Nation's Family Farmers
FarmAid is one of the most important charities there is. Farmers feed the world. Help keep our nation's family farmers where they belong, on the land they work and love.
Antique Tractor Weekends
This group stages a huge Antique Tractor meet every year in Penfield Illinois. The Site features many great pictures, the history of the group and the meet, and links to a lot of related sites.
IronFan's MySpace page
Come to MySpace and check out my profile. I have a blog I frequently update, that has a lot of readers. Come on over and be my next one. Learn a little more about the IronFan himself.
For Allis Chalmers Fans
The Unofficial site for Allis Chalmers. Lots of great history and pics!
The International Harvester Collector's Club
The International Harvester Collectors Club provides a worldwide collector's network for the preservation of history, products, literature and memorabila of the International Harvester Company.
Ford Lovers
All about the Ford-Forson Collector's Association, including details about their 2006 raffle for a brand new John Deere Gator! Yeah, yeah I know it doesn't make sense, but check the site, they do explain it. Also photo galleries and much more!
Minnie Mo fans!
The Minneapolis Moline Collector's Inc.!
Antique Caterpillar
Every brand has it's devoted followers. This and the following are just a few of the more obscure. Which is not to say unworthy. Sometimes, the rarity and scarcity of these hard-to-find beauties can make the hunt more than worthwhile!
Silver King Tractors
These are rare!
Hart Parr (and Oliver)
Two for the price of one!
Massey Harris
Before Ferguson.
Garden Tractors
Little Pullers-BIG power!
Outlaw pulling
Curious about Tractor Pulling? Check out the world of Outlaw pulling.
Two Cylinder Magazine
One of the best online resources for John Deere enthusiasts.

Rare Indeed! The Deere 8020 

A true monster tractor

Less than 120 of these giant tractors are known to have left the factory and stayed gone. Recently 12 of them ( along with their Canadian equivalent, the W14 ) were in Pinfield Illinois at the annual I & I Antique Tractor and Gas Engine Club's meet.

To learn more about the ageless iron.... 

check out these great books!

Amazon is a great way to fill out your Iron Library!

Caterpillar Military Tractors Vol. 1: The Vital Edge of Victory, Photo Archive

Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 11/22/2008) Buy Now

International Harvester, McCormick, Navistar: Milestones in the Company that Helped Build America

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Legendary Farm Tractors: A Photographic History

Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/22/2008) Buy Now

The Farm Tractor: 100 Years of North American Tractors

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My eBay 

There's always something worth finding

We have a variety of merchandise available most of the time, some related, some not, but we have a 100% approval rating after more than a year and more than 200 transactions. We ship as quickly as possible and respond well to special requests.

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Playing in the dirt! 

Tractor pulling - Blown engine

Puff!

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IronFan Merchandise 

Help FarmAid help farmers-help yourself to great designs!

Our IronFan designs are perfect for the antique tractor enthusiast, the casual fan, or the novice just learning about a new interest. In addition to that, 10% of all revenues from our IronFan section goes straight to FarmAid!

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New Sustainablog 

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deereman wrote

Great site! Lots of useful links!

Reply Posted May 23, 2007

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I am just a big 'ol country boy at heart. As the founder of IronFan ( a "fan club" of antique tractors) I am probably about the world's biggest enthusiast on the subject. If you're reading this you probably agree with me so come on in and look around, I update things from time to time and please drop me a line to tell me what you think or would like to see!

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