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55 50

02-15-2006 15:24:42




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I"ve been around farm tractors for some 60 + years and never heard the word duckbill as mentioned a bit further down about a Duckbill F-20. Can someone explain what that refers to? Thanks.




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Brian Girard

02-16-2006 05:05:41




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 Re: Duckbill??? in reply to 55 50 , 02-15-2006 15:24:42  
I am still looking for a duckbill f-20. If anyone knows of one for sale, please contact me. Thanks, Brian



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BT in NE

02-15-2006 16:10:09




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 Re: Duckbill??? in reply to 55 50 , 02-15-2006 15:24:42  
Yes, the duckbill refers to an early type of casting around the steering gears at the front of the tractor. If I recall correctly, these were made thru the 1934 model year, with the gearing and casting changing with the 1935 models.If I am wrong, I'm sure someone will set me straight. By the way, my 1934 F-20 has the duckbill and it is the easiest steering tractor I have, even on steel wheels.



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F-Dean

02-15-2006 18:11:31




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 Re: Duckbill??? in reply to BT in NE, 02-15-2006 16:10:09  
Is a "Duckbill" a "Thumb Buster" like a regular?



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Mike Androvich

02-15-2006 18:22:32




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 Re: Duckbill??? in reply to F-Dean, 02-15-2006 18:11:31  
Yes, the Duckbills were no different in steering feel that the Regulars. The Duckbills were the same steering with the addition of a cast iron cover to keep dirt out. The Duckbills were made into 1934 but the changeover was made during 1934 production, not after 1934. What I mean is that there are over a thousand 1934 F-20s that are not duckbills but the smooth top casting with the worm gear steering.

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Farmallgray

02-16-2006 19:03:39




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 Re: Duckbill??? in reply to Mike Androvich, 02-15-2006 18:22:32  
Yes. Very few changes were made on the year change like we are used to with cars. it is very seldom correct to say "the 34s had this and the 35s had that". It is more like "up to serial # XXX had this and after XXX had that".



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