At the end of June, I got to go to the 2025 Red Power Roundup, held this year in Sedalia, Missouri. It was a good time, even though I was doing laps around the Missouri State Fairgrounds in 100-degree heat.
When I wasn’t desperately avoiding heat stroke, I saw a wide range of International Harvester tractors, engines, and more on display. Tractors (and their owners) came from near and far to celebrate and enjoy their IHC machines. The furthest point of origin I saw from any guests was Canada. I also got to see the last International Scout ever made.
Thanks to all the fine folks at the Red Power Roundup! It was a great time for all of us at Farm Collector.
Now, on to this issue…
In Revolutionary “Aultman & Taylor 30-60,” you can read about an Aultman & Taylor 30-60 that’s still up and running today. Personally, I enjoy stories about tractors from before the 1920s and from brands that have since become defunct. This article has all that and the story of Aultman & Taylor’s “Starved Rooster” emblem.
“Through a Wrench in the Works” features the wrench-collecting hobby. Big thanks to Dan and Deb Gaier for lending their expertise there. It’s always good to hear from the Missouri Valley Wrench Club, and this time, we get to share that love with all our readers!
Of course, it would hardly be an issue of Farm Collector without another entry of “Tales from Wales!” In this particular story, Josephine Roberts discusses a classic farm equipment combo popular in her native Wales. Check it out in “A Classic Duo.”
We have some great gas engine content this issue. Errol Gelhaar has the details on another of his preferred New Way engines on Page 38. On Page 46, we have another great lesson from Dr. David Cave. This particular article teaches you how to turn a growler into a magnet charger.
We have an impressive lineup of stories in this issue. I hope you all enjoy reading them as much as I enjoyed editing them! As of writing, we’re getting ready to head out to the Midwest Old Threshers’ Reunion in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Let’s hope I can avoid the heat there more than I could at Red Power Roundup.
Until next time
