“Tinkering On Old Massey – Harris #81 Tractor”
© J. Phillips
“Tinkering On Old Massey – Harris #81 Tractor” © J. Phillips
This old timer wants everything to be perfect for the Elgin County Plowing Match including
his restored Massey – Harris #81 tractor. Standard -tread Model 81 tractors were produced
from 1941 to 1946. They featured a Continental 4-cylinder 124 CID engine. Equipped with
rubber tires, the price at the time was $811.00 The county held their match in 2009 at the
farms of Tom Bradish near Talbotville.
Dave and I got up and hurried through breakfast and
gathered our cameras and loaded my scooter. We were off and what a fine day it was. The turn
out of plowmen was excellent. We had a wonderful day and these pen and ink sketches are a
good record of this event.
2010’s county match was held on Sparta Line in August. We went
for an hour but then had to leave to get to Milton for the heavy horse event at the County
Heritage Park, . . . but that’s another story. I loved both the antique horse plowing and the
many and varied antique tractors and plows. Such an assortment to please any and all fans
particular fancy!
– Jenny
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