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Farmall tractor gumball machine vintage candy dispenser + stand man cave gift
$ 198
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Description
this is a vintage antique Acorn gumball machine,it was completely restored,
Farmall tractor
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vintage glass globe
original lid
all metal parts
original all metal Acorn wheel
matching stand ( please note stand may vary depending on what we have in stock, vintage items are hard to find)
approx 42" tall
it is a one of a kind all original
Farmall
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early Farmall "Regular"
Farmall
Farmall was a model name and later a brand name for tractors manufactured by the American company International Harvester (IH). The Farmall name was usually presented as McCormick-Deering Farmall and later McCormick Farmall in the evolving brand architecture of IH.
Farmalls were general-purpose tractors. Their origins were as row-crop tractors, a category that they helped establish and in which they long held a large market share. During the decades of Farmall production (1920s to 1970s), most Farmalls were built for row-crop work, but many orchard, fairway, and other variants were also built. Most Farmalls were all-purpose tractors that were affordable for small to medium-sized family farms and could do enough of the tasks needed on the farm that the need for hired hands was reduced and the need for horses or mules was eliminated. Thus Farmall was a prominent brand in the 20th-century trend toward the mechanization of agriculture in the US.
The original Farmall is widely viewed as the first tractor to combine a set of traits that would define the row-crop tractor category, although competition in the category came quickly. Although it was not the first tractor to have any one of these traits, it was early in bringing the winning combination to market. The traits included (a) 'tricycle' configuration (a single front wheel or narrowly spaced pair), high ground clearance, quickly adjustable axle track, excellent visibility all around and under the machine, and light weight; (b) sufficient power for plowing and harrowing, and a belt pulley for belt work; and (c) all at low cost, with a familiar brand and an extensive distribution and service network. The first group of traits allowed for more nimble maneuvering and accurate cultivation than most other tractors of the day; additionally, because of the second group, the Farmall could also, like previous tractors, perform all the other duties a farmer would have previously achieved using a team of horses. A tractor could yield lower overall operating costs than horses as long as it was priced right and reliable[1][2] (and its fuel supply as well). The Farmall, mass-produced with the same low-cost-and-high-value ethos as the Ford Model T or Fordson tractor, could meet that requirement. The Farmall was thus similar to a Fordson in its capabilities and affordability, but with better cultivating ability.
Descriptions of tractors as "general-purpose" and "all-purpose" had been used loosely and interchangeably in the teens and early twenties; but a true all-purpose tractor would be one that not only brought power to ploughing, harrowing, and belt work but also obviated the horse team entirely. This latter step is what changed the financial picture to heavily favor the mechanization of agriculture. The Farmall was so successful at total horse replacement that it became a strong-selling product. With the success of the Farmall line, other manufacturers soon introduced similar general- to all-purpose tractors with varying success.
In later decades, the Farmall line continued to be a leading brand of all-purpose tractors. Its bright red color was a distinctive badge. During the 1940s and 1950s, the brand was ubiquitous in North American farming. Various trends in farming after the 1960s—such as the decline of cultivating in favor of herbicidal weed control, and the consolidation of the agricultural sector into larger but fewer farms—ended the era of Farmall manufacturing. However, many Farmalls remain in farming service, and many others are restored and collected by enthusiasts. In these respects, the Farmall era continues. As predicted in the 1980s and 1990s,[2] the growing public understanding of environmental protection, and of sustainability in general, have brought a corollary resurgence of interest in organic farming and local food production. This cultural development has brought a limited but notable revival of cultivating and of the use of equipment such as Farmalls.
About Us:
We have been in the vending business for over 20 years, collecting operating and restoring gumball vending machines.
We know and understand the machines from top to bottom.
Each machine is completely restored. All machines are sanded, cleaned, and painted themed with high quality Vinyl Decals, to match theme of each individual machine.
Those machines can be placed at a home, office, man cave or at a business to generate extra income.
They are a great and unique gift idea.
They are completely functional to vend gumball candy or nuts.
If you would like to order your own theme you can either choose from our different machines, or contact us to have your own custom gumballs machine custom made especially for you.
we build all our machines to order, we deal with vintage machines, sometimes
there will be a slight difference between the machines, the coin denomination
might be different, a decal might be different, or the size of the globe might be
different. So, if there is anything that you see and you must have on the machine
you are buying (coin denomination, specific decal) please contact us when buying so we can make sure that we use it, we guarantee the machines will look amazing, and we know you will love it!