Antique Caterpillar Machinery Owners Club (ACMOC)

I grew up on a northwest Illinois farm operating 2 cyl. tractors and equipment then to 4020’s, 4320’s, 4430’s, and 4630’s. I have collected and restored antique tractors and equipment for the past 20+ years and have a enjoyed every minute. I have around a dozen tractors including a 35 B, 37 G, 52 G, 430W, 435, 620, 730 gas, 730 diesel, 3010 diesel, 2520 gas powershift, and several other colors. I also like equipment and having spent 25 years in the seed business, I have a selection of planters including a Deere & Mansur wooden planter, a 99, a 999, a Deere 290 on steel, a 246/247, and numerous hand planters plus other things like hand shellers, plows, cultivators, etc. Most of the items are either restored or very good original condition.

Approx. 6 years ago I established an Appraisal business under the name of F & H Appraisal. I decided that since I loved the antique business so much and was always talking to fellow collectors that I should become a certified Appraiser of farm equipment and livestock specializing in the antique tractors and equipment. I still enjoy helping several friends on the farm harvesting with the BIG modern machines. I have attended several schools and become certified by the American Society of Agricultural Appraisers.