Farmall M spoke cutoffs

Chad Burns · Feb 15, 2012

Hi
Just bought a '42 Farmall M, original paint/decals, narrow front, not a dent in the tin, only the muffler and steering wheel arent original except for the 12v upgrade that was done. I paid $1200 I now have a C, 2-H's and the M! My question is the M had steel wheels from the factory and the dealership cut them down and welded rims for rubber tires on the spokes back in the 50s, Ive only seen a couple online that look like this tractor, does this hurt the value?? I dont really care it looks pretty cool, plus I have the complete history on the tractor since new so I wont change them either way just curious?? Thanks for your time...Chad

Harold H · Feb 15, 2012

Chad,
It should not make much difference, strictly a mater of taste. Some prefer the looks of the cutoffs. However, if a M is going to be a working tractor, the regular cast wheels are perferred because of ease of adding weights and probably a little stronger.

Harold H

AG in IN · Feb 15, 2012

If you like them and tires are available for the rim size, leave them be. They're a little tidbit of the tractor's history. They might hurt or help the overall value depending on the eyes of the beholder. If you own it and plan on holding on to it, your opinion is the only one you should worry about.

I have 2 H's that had cutoffs. One had wider 32" tires and the other had 14.9-36's. Neither of the tire sizes are very common anymore, and I switched them to the cast centers and 38" rims when the tires were shot. Had they been 34's or 38's, I probably would have left them alone.

I have a F-12 with cutoffs that has 12.4-38 tires and will leave those alone so long as the rims are decent and tires are available.

AG

robgIN · Feb 15, 2012

I wouldn't change it, especially since you have its history. It is a time capsule of sorts, wartime M originally on steel because rubber was not available, later converted to rubber for ease of use. It is an example of what was actually done back then. Lots of tractors were upgraded to make them more useful during their working days, those changes reflect their real life usage, and give them character. The farmer that owned it was concerned with only productivity, and it is interesting to see some of the upgrades and modifications made to tractors in their prime.

sflem849 · Feb 15, 2012

(quoted from post at 19:22:50 02/15/12) I wouldn't change it, especially since you have its history. It is a time capsule of sorts, wartime M originally on steel because rubber was not available, later converted to rubber for ease of use. It is an example of what was actually done back then. Lots of tractors were upgraded to make them more useful during their working days, those changes reflect their real life usage, and give them character. The farmer that owned it was concerned with only productivity, and it is interesting to see some of the upgrades and modifications made to tractors in their prime.

Same thoughts here. My H was converted with cast centers after the war.

mike1972chev · Feb 16, 2012

Personally,I think it adds MORE value because its what has been on the tractor most of its whole life.

I would want it MORE for that reason.

Allen Goodman · Feb 16, 2012

Chad, If you want it to be all original, I have steel wheels with spades for sale ($300.00 pair). Call me if interested: 719 440-1105

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