John Deere B Still Chugging On Wilke Farm
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This 1947 John Deere B tractor was bought new April 15, 1947 by Arthur L. Wilke from Bill Wichern of Wichern Implement Co. in Perryville, Mo. The price for this new tractor was $1,500.00 plus $15.00 for the 1 cent sales tax. The original tractor is still used on the same farm that was bought in 1905 by William F. Wilke.
Be sure to get ready for the River Hills Antique Tractor Club’s annual Old Timer’s Days on May 29 and 29, 2016! ∆