2025 Pre '30 - Tractor and Vehicle Auction

The 40-70 Imperial is the pinnacle in the world of antique tractors!  It was the "Cadillac" of tractors in 1911 and it remains the same today.  We're proud to represent the finest Imperial tractor in existence, one of 3 remaining complete tractors and one project.  Not only is it rare, it's unique engineering and striking appearance sets it apart from all other tractors.  The amount of moving parts on the tractor makes it quite the engineering feat.  It has a 4 cylinder horizontally opposed engine with four exhaust pipes which gives it a very unique sound.  The heavy steel fabricated box frame was very unique for the era, along with the elaborate overhead valve train mechanism.  The 8' rear wheels gives it a huge, imposing stance.  It was very expensive in it's day costing nearly twice as much as comparable tractors.  This tractor underwent a restoration while in the ownership of the Schaff Collection and was purchased by the present owner from them.  It has underwent a repair to the flywheel key since ownership and has been used at shows on the east coast.  If you are into "the best", this is about as good as it gets in the antique tractor world!

Little is known of this elusive tractor!  Pennsylvania built by Geiser Manufacturing from 1917 into the early twenties.  They are extremely rare, this being one of just 2 known, the other in a long term museum.  It has many very unique designs that include the rear wheels similar to Geiser steam engines, an enclosed transmission and gearing, crossmotor design, an exposed flyball governor and even a fancy fringed canopy.  The water pump and governor and driven from the same shaft so it comes with the Geiser company recommendation of running water soluble oil in the cooling system, unique in the day!  This tractor has spent many years running at the Divide County Threshing Bee as part of the Tysse Collection.  It was always a main attraction due to its rarity and construction.  More than likely your only chance to own a Geiser gas tractor!

The Titan Type D, line was introduced in 1910 and was one of the significant models designed by IH to meet the growing demand for more robust tractors capable of handling large-scale farming operations. The big single cylinder is surprisingly smooth and easy to run. The Titan Type D was designed as a general-purpose farm tractor, capable of working on a wide range of tasks, including plowing, hauling, and belt work.  This is an excellent example of a Type D Titan.  The tractor started life in the state of Washington and was restored sometime in the early 80’s before coming to its current owner. He then undertook a professional restoration performed by Wendell Kelch of Ohio. The tractor was mechanically and cosmetically gone through. Here’s one that you don't have to do a thing to except enjoy it! Excellent runner and well maintained and kept!  

An iconic International Harvester tractor is this 15 hp Type A.  Manufactured from 1908 to 1913, it helped International get a foothold into the "new" gasoline tractor market.  International was different than many of the manufactures of the time like Rumely, Case and Minneapolis.  They all had established lines of steam engines and ventured into gasoline tractors.  Not International - they never produced a steam engine and began their mechanized power journey with gas tractors.  This new line was not a whole lot more than their portable gasoline engines mounted on a wheeled frame with very rudimentary transmissions.  While that may sound overly simplistic, they were rugged and reliable sources of power and led to greater things for the International line.  We're proud to represent one of these early tractors!  This tractor has been part of the Tysse Collection and has new friction reverse wood shoes, new gear tower, and a new reverse idler gear.  It is 1 of only 9 known.  Other notes include: front bolster cup has been welded, cam gear housing has old repair, rocker arm has been repaired, 

This Sawyer Massey prairie tractor was regularly seen on the Canadian landscape in the early days of breaking sod.  The design borrowed many traits from the Sawyer Massey line of steam engines including the wheels, drive gears and steering components.  These tractors are imposing and the engines were proprietary to Sawyer Massey and they are a something to behold.  A lot of moving parts and the engine is upfront and a focal point of the tractor.  Really nice running units with their own identity and sound - not much else like them!  This tractor has been shown extensively at the Divide County Threshing Bee as part of the Tysse Collection.  An older restoration but a very good solid tractor.

Regarded by many old time thresherman as the best prairie tractor of it's day for ease of operation.  The 30-60 Aultman Taylor is probably the most recognizable prairie tractors.  It's huge rear wheels, big round radiator and deck sized canopy gives it a monster stance.  They were known for being a smooth running, easy operating tractor.  This is an excellent original paint 30-60 Aultman that just underwent a recent refresh.  Excellent running and driving tractor.  Please see our catalog description on the website for a complete list of all of the improvements to this no apologies tractor!  This would be one to trade up to if you like original patina!

Work completed by Hudson Tractor Restoration and Repair as follows: 

Bore & sleeve engine

Turn ring lands

New piston rings

New wrist pins

Shimmed main & rod bearings

New valves, guides and springs 

Bushed rocker arms

New engine lubricators lines

Cleaned engine crankcase

Rebuilt Magneto

New spark plug wires

New spark plugs

Rebuilt water pump

New water lines

New canopy

New floor boards

New water pump & fan belt

New lower exhaust piping

Removed 1960's paint job

We are very pleased to represent some incredible engines from some Pennsylvania collections.  This is an exceptional engine, always kept indoors and runs very well. This engine is used every year on saw mill. Mechanicals have all been gone thru and tuned up. This engine cranked out 102hp on dyno! Current PA boiler inspection. Boiler is in good shape. R certified work done, new firebox crown sheet, bottom of barrel replaced, new stay bolts and flues. Very sound engine and restored as good as new. See videos on our website and pics of this great engine in action. Ready to fire and go to work, new bunkers, pump, good gearing, two Penberthy injectors, rocking grates and single chime whistle. This is the last designed engine built by Case from 1916 to 1924 and known as being the workhorse of the line.

The Bower Manufacturing Company was founded by M.L. Bower and Bower City, Kansas, in the early 1900s. Initially, the company focused on manufacturing agricultural machinery such as plows and grain drills. The Bower City Tractor 12-25 was introduced around 1919. The tractor is a 2 cylinder built by Townsend. It was rebadged and sold by Bower City. Exceptionally rare and hard to find, one of only 3 known! This tractor is nearly all original and comes from the John Tysse Collection. It’s been used at the show for several years.

The Flaming Four as it was well known for is a distinctive tractor with it's four carburetors and unique fuel system.  They are very hard to "get right" and when you have one that is, there is not much else like it!  This is an awesome example of a 15-30 that underwent a Wendel Kelch restoration.  It was a Texas tractor and has had a tremendous amount of the hard to fix kind of work done to it.  The engine was bored and sleeved, new pistons and heads done.  All of the transmission bearings were redone and bronze bushed.  Several roller bearings that couldn't be obtained were custom built.  The transmission is like new!  The wheel bearings were replaced which made it a pleasure to plow with. 

Fantastic restoration on a very late Model N Waterloo Boy!  This tractor comes to us from a very good customer in England and is the last tractor in his collection to sell.  During restoration of the tractor he found a factory photograph of an original canopy.  He painstakingly recreated that canopy on this restoration!  It certainly sets it apart from nearly every other Waterloo Boy.  Beautiful tractor!  **** Note:  Our good friend and consignor from England has honored us by putting Aumann Farms on the privilege panel on the canopy.  We are humbled by his kind gesture but also want to make sure you know we have no ownership interest in the tractor of any kind.  If you would like your own name on the tractor, we'd be happy to get that done for you if we can keep the Aumann Farms panels.  If not, we'll load you up with some Aumann gear to wear while you're driving it!  List of restoration items include: new canopy, new fenders, new gear oil tanks, radiator was totally redone, cylinders were removed and checked, new gas tank, new wood platform, rebuilt magneto, new steering shaft, and new gear guards.  

The 25-50 was introduced as early as 1914 with a round radiator.  It was such a popular tractor that it went through several iterations and upgrades throughout the years.  This late automotive style radiator 25-50 Avery makes it look like a locomotive in the field!  It gives you a big prairie tractor feel but is small enough it's easy to haul.  This is a great example from an Ohio collection that has had a lot of work done to it.  It was restored some years ago and still presents well.  It's been used at shows and is ready to play with!

This 25 hp Type D Titan came to us from Australia!  It had been dissassembled in the container and our team here has put it back together and have it running and moving for the Pre-30 Auction.  This is a last minute consignment so get in and bid!  A really good start to restoration has been completed and only needs to go to a great home to have that finished.

Just a few of the things done are a new front frame and bolster and a totally new cooler on the front that was well done.  The governor weights have been repaired and it would certainly benefit of a new cast pair that are out there.  There will also be some gear repair from some wore and chipped transmission gears.  All in all, there are good bones and this tractor could be made into a really nice one.

Please review the photos and see the video of the tractor running.  Give Alex a call with questions as he was involved in putting the tractor back together and can give you a lot of insight.  Special thanks to Steve MacIntosh, K.R. Hough and the Aumann crew for the extra effort for our consignor getting this tractor back together for the auction!

Westinghouse engines were produced from 1886 to 1917 when larger, standard farm engines superseded them. Early Westinghouse farm steam engines were built with several notable features that made them ideal for agricultural work. They were often smaller, more mobile, and had the distinctive upright boiler. This engine had a new Lund boiler in 2015 and has been very well maintained. The latest inspection on 5/24 has the pressure allowed at 200lbs with the safety valve set at 125lbs 

The Advance Rumely Company built a total of 245 of these tractors with only 120 tractors being factory built Model Y's and the others being converted from Model R tractors.  The tractor had the capabilities of pulling 5-6 14" plows and could power up to a 36x60" thresher.  The engine featured a bore and stroke of 7.8125" x 9.5" and featured three forward speeds. This Y is an older repaint and is mostly complete.  This unit, Y18, is one of the converted model Rs and is in nice running condition. Older repaint. Parade Rubber on rear. Has priming tank, air cleaner, cast magneto cover. 

The Bull Tractor Company was founded in 1913 by financier Patrick J. Lyons and engineer D.M. Hartsough, both veterans of the tractor industry. Their vision was to create a compact, cost-effective tractor suitable for smaller farms. The result was the three-wheeled "Little Bull," featuring a two-cylinder, 12-horsepower engine delivering 5 horsepower at the drawbar. Its design included a single large rear drive wheel and a small front wheel, allowing for maneuverability and stability during plowing.

This tractor is a very early example that has an older restoration, KW magneto (broken cover), includes starting crank, Kingston 5 ball carburetor, both jugs have been repaired, Madison Kipp lubricator and has the drawbar.  The pulley has been repaired.   Please note: the flywheel spins freely on the crankshaft so We believe the key has been sheared.  

This is a 2/3 scale Morton friction drive chassis that is powered by a 5hp New Holland.  These chassis was built at Cattail foundry using factory drawings that were scaled down.  This is a running a drive unit.  It has a canopy, wood platform and toolbox.  Nice original looking and matching patina on the chassis, engine still has some original paint remaining.  Really a very cool looking, running and operating unit that would be a beg attention getting at any show.  Gives you the ability to own a single cylinder tractor that is easy to haul and store!

Believed to be a 1919 or 1920 year engine, repainted, missing tag, new coal bunkers, new safety valve set at 125psi, new soft plug, new throttle ball valve, new upper left cannon bearing, has only been fired on new flues 10 times, last fired in September 2024. 

Scale model steam engine

This 20 hp type M Rumely engine is serial number 6900 and spent it's working life in Alberta.  A very solid and operational engine that was used in the last five years at the Divide County Threshing Bee as part of the Tysse Collection.  It has a 3 chime whistle and they were known for being a very powerful engine.  See our website and catalog for more information and photographs!

This engine number 8267 has a unique history!  This engine belonged to the McCourtny family who were house movers in SE Nebraska in the 30’s. When they got a job, they would look around, and if they could buy a good engine, they would use it to pull the house. When the World War II came on, they had 27 engines in their yard. They scrapped most of them, but kept 10 including this Minneapolis.  This engine has an ejector, gear driven water pump and operated in the last 5 years at the Divide County Threshing Bee as part of the Tysse Collection.  See our website for more of the story and photos.

Stanley Steam cars are in a class of their own.  The "mystery" of a steam car is part of their persona and what makes them so special.  A quick and powerful - silent engine!  It's quite the experience racing down the road with no engine noise.  The Model 735, produced from 1918 through 1922, was one of the most successful late Stanley models, with an estimated 1,100 built, constituting more than 10% of the company’s total output. It used the same 20-horsepower power plant that remained fundamentally unchanged from 1915 through 1924.  This is an excellent example that has been toured and maintained by one of the hobby's best practitioners. 

Minneapolis, Rumely, American Able, and Universal were a few of the brands that sold this tractor. It was initially marketed as a 20-40 but was later re-rated to 15-30. It is powered by a two-cylinder opposed engine with a 7-1/2-inch bore and 8-inch stroke.  This is a dry climate tractor that shows a lot of really nice original patina.  Part of the Tysse Collection and show at the Divide County Threshing Bee for many years!

The Best 60 was introduced in 1919 and manufactured by the C.L. Best Company.  This tractor was one of the predecessors of the famous Caterpillar 60 and  featured oscillating track sections and a two-speed transmission (later increased to three), which improved traction, ride quality, and operator control. The Best 60's innovations and design influenced the development of Caterpillar's track-type tractors, including modern dozers.   This Best 60 is super special being the latest one known to exist, just a few from the end - serial number 2539. Rebuilt carburetors, magneto.   New fuel tank and rebuilt vacuum tank.  New water pump shaft.  Hard to find belt pulley.  

Older repaint, heavy duty scraped, on steel wheels, round spokes, looks great pulled behind the Best 60(Lot 29)

The Galloway was designed by William Galloway and built by Dart Mfg, both of Waterloo, Iowa between 1908 and 1911.  Galloway had an enormous catalog business to the farming community.  He was the proverbial Sears and Roebuck of the farm.  Not only did he have a line of engines and implements but a tractor and of course this truck!  The little two cylinder opposed engine produces a unique sound!  Solid older restoration and former museum truck, serial no. 12036

Model No. or Engine No. is  Possibly 74 Very hard to make out   This is a two cylinder opposed 142 cubic inch engine from a Galloway truck. Several extra parts. Including tag. See New photos 

From 1922 to 1928 the Model H was built in sizes several different sizes that included the 20-40. Early “transitional” models still used the old style flywheel governor and chain steering, then later ones went to a Pickering governor and featured automotive type steering.  This is a really nice original patina example that still retains original decals and pinstriping.  This dry climate tractor has been show for many years at the Divide County Threshing Bee in North Dakota as part of the Tysse Collection. Nice original tractor.  Serial number 4604, Pickering governor, good set of lugs and skid rings, one rocker arm stand has been repaired 

These little Motomeccanica Balilla began being produced in 1930 by Motomeccanica of Milan, Italy. These tractors were designed to help modernize and simplify farming and were very popular in the 30s in the Italian countryside but have become very rare today.  One of the smallest little tractors you’ll ever see!  Easily fit in the back of a pickup!  Check out the photos with a collector standing next to it for a size comparison!  This is a nice old original example with all original paint.  Neat little running tractor that will be the only one at any show you take it to!  

We sell a lot of Autobuggies and wagons... this one is exceptional.  If you want one to jump in a drive, this is it!  Older restoration but very clean and original looking.  Has the optional rear seat for the back as well as the buggy top canopy.  All the bells and whistles that make it stand out. It's a Model A, Serial number 2061. Vehicle has flat lens headlights, 2 horns, cowl lights, canopy, back seat, and tail lamp. Sheet metal is in decent shape but the passenger rear fender has damage. Older paint job with some wear showing. Rims appear to be in good shape. Horn bulb is cracked and hose for the horn is damaged. Samson Tiger side horn needs attention as well. Vehicle is in overall nice shape.

This is an earlier air cooled model that wears an older restoration.  The engine is loose but has not been run since it has been at the auction site.  One drive chain needs put back on.  Brass Schebler carburetor, one valve cage has been repaired, Setup for battery and coil ignition, has good rubber on the wheels.  

Rare complete child’s size replica model car of the Bugatti type 35b car. More common electric models are around, but this unit was an original factory built model with a small 2 cycle gas engine as the power source. It has been run very recently and engine runs good. It does need a new fuel hose line replaced as the existing on seemed partially clogged and never was replaced. Has brake setup right like real Bugatti units had. This was in a private collection for many years and was bought from an over seas estate sale years ago. Not many of these around and this one is thought to be an early prototype unit by the owner. Has great original patina. Dimensions are 78"L X 28"W X 24"H.

This is a fantastic model made by the late model builder Milton Deets.  It's a running and driving model that is powered by a Continental 4 cylinder gas engine.  It has a working tube radiator system.  The tractor measures just over 7 feet long and has 40" rear wheels with 21" front wheels.  It is also show with a Rumely corn shredder that is selling separately.  This tractor and shredder comes from the collection of Dave Hudson in Portland, IN. 

This is another fantastic model made by the late model builder Milton Deets.  It's a functioning large scale model of a Rumely corn shredder.  The shredder measures just over 9 feet long .  It is also shown with a Twin City 40 that is selling separately.  This tractor and shredder comes from the collection of Dave Hudson in Portland, IN. 

The "Hug Roadbuilder" was a dump truck model built by the Hug Company, founded by C.J. Hug in 1922, known for its durability and heavy-duty capabilities, with over 4,000 units produced by the 1940s. 

C.J. Hug, a paving contractor, built his first dump truck in 1921 for a paving project, recognizing the need for a more robust truck than what was available at the time. The truck's durability during the paving project led to requests from other contractors, prompting Hug to form the Hug Company in 1922 in Highland, Illinois. 

In 1929, Hug introduced the "Roadbuilder" truck, a model known for its ability to haul a six-ton payload, with 400 units sold. Hug trucks were known for their heavy-duty construction, with the "Big Hug. Model 99" having a 36,000-pound load capacity (18 tons). 

The Hug Company received over twenty patents for various design features on their trucks, showcasing their innovative approach to roadbuilding equipment. By the 1940s, when production of Hug models stopped, the company had produced over 4,000 trucks for customers worldwide. 

This Hug Roadbuilder is an older restoration and runs and drives.  It’s a super unique truck and was part of the Bill Rudicill Collection.  Dump body number P1796.

The company produced several tractor models, including the three-wheeled Model A and Model B, and later the four-wheeled Model G and Model H. These tractors were powered by two-cylinder engines and were marketed for their maneuverability and efficiency.  They are a really neat tractor and the four wheelers like this one are actually easy to operate and drive.  It was said the owners were Happy Farmers on the day it arrived and the day it left though!

Sn. 16859, Nice tractor with an older restoration. Kingston 5 ball carburetor, vintage air cleaner, fenders have been fabricated, mechanical lubricator, has hand starting crank, engine is loose, 

This Flatbed TT Truck is a favorite of film makers for its reliability and vintage look. A new Brassworks flat-tube radiator ($1,300 retail) was installed to enhance the cooling system, along with a new fuel tank. This TT truck was fully converted to 12 volt to include a WASP gear-reduction starter ($500 retail), a gear-driven alternator ($300 retail) and a Texas-T distributor. This Flatbed TT Truck has been most recently fitted with a fuel tank for the Yellowstone 1923 series. 

Engine stamped 14594648, comes with title.  

Older restoration, runs and drives, on full steel with cast fronts and flat spoke rear wheels, one fan blade is broken but another fan assembly is included with the tractor, Fairbanks Morse magneto, has various repairs.