Oldest "Spoker D" (John Deere Model D tractor) known to exist

This is the oldest John Deere Model D tractor known to exist, Serial No. 30404. It was built in 1923 for the 1924 production year and shipped to Minot ND. In this video, volunteers start it up for the owner after giving it some yearly maintenance. It was featured in the May/June 2016 issue of Antique Power magazine (Volume 28 Issue 4) in an article by Candace Brown titled "Spoker D." Copies can be ordered at www.antiquepower.com

[@swingyoucats]

I know almost nothing about tractors (aside from the metal miniature one a beloved friend gave me) but this is very evocative -- the men obviously revering this wonderful machinery; the bright paint job; the percussive racket of the engine. This video transported me to a world I'd never visited, which is a wonderful experience.

[@islandstarfish]

+swingyoucats I'm glad you enjoyed it and that I could share this with the world. The owner is a remarkable older gentleman, respected and beloved by many, such as these friends who came from far and wide to help.

[@defuse56]

This is a nice comment to read. For those of us who love old tractors, the spoker D is a real treasure :-)

[@BHuang92]

A 96 year old tractor that still works! That is some good quality!!!

[@JuliaCV9]

The ERTL prestiege collection "MODEL D" that I have looks exactly like this tractor!

[@rustygoldfanatic8830]

Thanks for sharing this,theres a guy named Fred Eaglesmith who does a song about a John Deere B ,great song and story about an old man who comes to look at it before an auction .

[@JuliaCV9]

that sound is epic af

[@francisshook1427]

That tractor is a great example of when engines finally became reliable or "modern"

[@Journeyman-Fixit]

Thanks Candace!

[@shawnaburns5158]

I cry missing these!!

[@ronsbeerreviewstools4361]

good video, John Deere, good equipment.

[@Ethan-ck6iz]

The 4th model D ever made

[@beavisandjerrysadventuresc1486]

According to my records, John Deere Model D SN 30404 was built 6-16-1923. Interestingly, JD D SN 30403 was built 7-11-23; JD D SN 30402 and 30401 were built on 11-30-23. The earliest recorded D tractor, SN 30405, was built on 6-6-23. The first 1924 model was SN 30414, built on 1-16-1924.

[@jimbride4434]

Beavis and Jerry's Adventures Compton-Windmeyer it was built June 3 , in was shipped June 16 the . Production started may 30 the starting with 30401 . You have a little problem with your facts

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

That backfire Defiantly made something pucker on Mr. Blue plaid at 1:05

[@everythingtractors9332]

But theres no fire

[@josephbruceismay6832]

Runs great for a 95 year old tractor

[@davideddington9304]

I started farming for my dad the 1928 model a John Deere and Goshen County Wyoming. High was 15 years old and he started me Dryland wheat farming. I finally got rubber tires Hyundai tractor in about 1943. We welded rims on to the wheels I bought rubber tires for the back and had old truck tires mounted on the front of the tractor. This is a hard to believe story that he had me strip farming hey about 400 Acres of Summer f a l l o w

[@defuse56]

I hope you know how much one of these is worth! A small fortune :-)

[@peterjohnsonfarmlife5594]

How olds the tractor

[@josephbruceismay6832]

Peter Johnson farm life 95 years old

[@DesertDigger1]

Too bad the camera guy didn't do a walk around.

[@billloomis4975]

As steady as it is, I assumed it was a stationary camera.

[@Jean-vz8co]

Nices and crazy Papys!!!!.... By

[@dennisadkins6844]

tired iron is the best