Wartime Farmall M

Anonymous-0 · May 10, 2009

Hello. I was wondering if IHC had any material shortages during the WWII and had to change there tractors. I know that for instance John Deere had cast iron frames because of the steel shortage. Did they only get so much material to build tractors. Any help you all can give me sure will help. I have a 1943 McCormick-Deering M and just wanted to know if they were a little different. THANKS MUCH

Anonymous-0 · May 10, 2009

I know that wartime Farmall M's were given a cast iron shift knob, to save rubber for the war effort.

Mike CA · May 11, 2009

Also, the emblem was tin, instead of aluminum. A lot were shipped on steel wheels, vice rubber.

John M · May 11, 2009

Paint was thin with yellow paint.

CNKS · May 11, 2009

That happened AFTER WW II, there was a shortage of the toner IH used.

LenNH · May 18, 2009

I THINK (but do not know for sure) that not only were rubber tires not always available but that
starters, generators, batteries, lights might not have been available, in order to save on critical materials. Anybody know for sure?

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