McCormick 15-30

McCormick 15-30 in The Color Purple, Movie, 1985

Class: Others, Farming vehicle — Model origin:

Minor action vehicle or used in only a short scene

Author	Message
mm ◊ 2008-05-04 06:21	Looks like the lettering says "Minneapolis-Moline".
Ray B. ◊ 2008-05-04 17:49	mm wrote Looks like the lettering says "Minneapolis-Moline". You've got good sight ! The wheels, though, are like the wheels of this 1930's Case model. http://www.buckleyoldengineshow.org/Tractors/1930/MVC-697S.JPG -- Last edit: 2008-05-04 18:00:14
Citsa ◊ 2008-05-04 20:19	I am quite certain it is an early IH McCormick Deering, such as the 15-30 in this picture: Link to "www.tractorshed.com" It could very well be a 15-30, since the detail (e.g. steering arm, side pulley and the shape of the bottom engine support rail) is identical, but I am not too certain about the differences between those early models.
nzcarnerd ◊ 2008-05-04 21:18	I agree with McCormick - it doesn't look like anything that M-M built.
Ray B. ◊ 2008-05-04 21:50	I also agree with McCormick, 15-30 or W30. here's is another photo: http://www.prestonservices.co.uk/McCormickDeering_W30_1935.jpg -- Last edit: 2008-05-04 21:50:43