My first exposure to Olivers was in 1968.  Dad had a little run down farm where we used a Massey Harris 44 and an 8N Ford.  I baled hay for the neighbor, who had a brand new Oliver 1850.  It was incredible!  Powerful, smooth, and big!  I got to drive it one day and decided this is what farming should be!

Fast forward to 1997.  I bought my own little run down farm and needed a tractor or two to work it.  First I bought and restored an 8N Ford, just like dads.  But as most of you probably know, there&#039;s only so much you can do with an 8N.  I quickly bought a 4020 to help the little 8N out.  I went to an auction nearby where an Oliver 60 RC and a Super 77 were going pretty cheap.  I didn&#039;t need them, but I bought them both!  They need some work, but they should be a fun restorations someday.  Then last summer, an 1850 (just like the one I remember in 1968, came up for sale at a local dealership.  I decided I just had to have it. It is now an integral part of my operation.

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