BRAKIEMike,Judging the scale by the figure the JD is about the right size..The red tractor fails my "ok to use" test..
Larry,
Yeah, way too big to to be a Cub in HO, but the same form-factor was used for larger tractors in the Farmall series. For instance, the Super C is the next size up and getting closer to how the Ertl looks in HO:
http://www.larrylawrence.com/miscellaneous/sold-miscellaneous/1951-farmall-super-c-vintage-tractor/
If you look closely, yeah, there's differences with the Cub, but a Cub could certainly stand-in for several of the somewhat larger IHs.
Mike Lehman
Urbana, IL
Mike,Judging the scale by the figure the JD is about the right size..The red tractor fails my "ok to use" test..
That is a nice looking tractor..Seen them before tricked out for stock and modified stock class at garden tractor pulls.
Larry
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Hey Mike:
That Farmall tractor is just plain cute! I'm quite sure it could handle a plough (sorry - Canadian spelling) given the size of the wheel weights!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
azrailThe red tractor in the middle is a 40s-50s McCormick Farmall. Remember, tractors and construction equipment come in several sizes
True, they do. The Cub was the smallest in the Farmall line. This pic gives you an idea of just how small.
Pic by Doug Klopfenstein
While the Cub was the smallest of the Farmall line, there were many more that shared the Farmall name with it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farmall
The Cub I used was set up to mow, although it could handle a single-bottom plow.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
The red tractor in the middle is a 40s-50s McCormick Farmall.
Remember, tractors and construction equipment come in several sizes
This shot shows the outsize nature of the S scale models in HO settings.
The pickup is a Woodland Scenics HO scale model. The Cub looks as big as the Chevy. Anyone who has seen a Cub would say "It's huge!" The JD, I'm still not sure what it is, but since it's comparably sized to the Cub, it also tends to pass in HO. Best thing is to keep identifiable S models away from HO that is equally identifiable.
The forklift works well, because I've never seen one of those. It's crazy modern to be used for loading narrowgauge, but mine is a modern NG line...
A pic of the Toyota forklift, weathered and provided with an operator who fits pretty well.
At least in 60s terms/era, everything in 1/64 up through a John Deere 4010/4020 should be plausible still in HO. The 5020 was the big one at least when I was down on the farm. Wheels roughly the same diameter as the 4010, but bulkier in appearance and usually with duals, at least here in the Midwest. The 5020 might work despite that, have to give it a look/see to judge if it works for you if you have one available. If lettering is close to prototype, it should be small enough not to call attention to your sleight of hand. 'Cause any farm kid might call you out if he looks cosely
EDIT: Found some pics to illutsrate how even what looks right can start looking too big depending on the situation it's placed in. This is an Ertl John Deere, but no model # is indicated on the tractor. I'm guessing maybe a 3020 or something like that. It doesn't look too bad out on the lot, although it's a really big tractor that looks as big as a semi.
On this DC flat, it's starting to look unrealistically big. While it is converted to HOn3, it started as a ECW standard gauge kit. Ye the width of the rear axle is nearly as wide as this already wide car.
rrebell Farm stuff can be very big and even though it may be an oversized version of the original, it can stand in sometimes for a much larger tractor, only the farm guys would know!
Farm stuff can be very big and even though it may be an oversized version of the original, it can stand in sometimes for a much larger tractor, only the farm guys would know!
Correct..I seen John Deere farm tractors that has a ladder to the cab just like a steam locomotive had. I'.m 5'6 and the rear wheels was taller then I am.
To me, the Cub Cadet and the dozer are usable in HO, despite being 1/64. The Cub is dimunuitive in real life, so even though too big in HO it still seems right. The dozer must be tiny, never seen one that small except i pics.
There's a Toyota Hybrid Forklift that works for me in HO. It's more of a rough terrain lift in HO because of its size.
mlehmanLooks like the Ertl collection
I checked the Ertil site, and the smallest scale they have is 1/64. I did not see the Ford tractor
http://www.ertl.com/
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
The one on the left looks oversized, but the two in the middle look about right for HO. Much as I like the Ford, I think it's probably oversized too. I think I'll check these out. Thanks for the heads up.
Tom
Most new builds in established chains represent the latest updated store level presentation that management has available. So a new opening will certainly inspire the belief that something is trendy, because that's what they hope you think -- and spend accordingly.
Looks like the Ertl collection. There's usually a free-standing display that is periodically refilled with new releases, etc where I've seen them, so if you don't see it in the same place, they're moved around...may not even be in the toy dept, for instance.
Note that these actually tend to be 1/64 or S scale or larger. Some of the prototypes are small, so that helps make them fit HO as well, at least visually.
They also make great flat car loads, because they're inexpensive and mostly metal.
I believe Tractor Supply has been in Pa for at least 20 years. If you can't find it in a so called 'hardware store', Tractor Supply has it.
South Penn
Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
dstarr Tractor Supply is a trendy new chain store
Tractor Supply is a trendy new chain store
Not sure about that...they are all over the place here in north Texas and have been for a number of years. I have long bought feed and other supplies from them. I even buy my dog's food there since they have healthy, natural stuff that costs less than other places.
Oh...I do have both of the red tractors that you pictured!
Chuck - Modeling in HO scale and anything narrow gauge
Hey DS. You are so right.
I was in a couple of Tractor Supply outlets on our visit to Montana and picked up a few as well.
If you remember my depressed flat car load of that mine truck. That as well came from T.S. They are great. Also got a couple of very nice shirts there too.
Johnboy out................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Tractor Supply is a trendy new chain store that does carry real tools and hardware, along with farm and country clothing, pet food and other farm themed stuff. I stopped in to get a V-belt pulley and while browsing around I found these. My layout is set in rural New Hampshire and there is always room for another tractor parked somewhere.
David Starr www.newsnorthwoods.blogspot.com