Ryan Roossinck of Tractor Zoom

This week's Interesting Iron tractor is not for sale. Instead, Ryan Roossinck shares a story about an IH 1086 and the things that really matter at the end of the day.

From shoemaking to tractor manufacturing to developing power steering solutions, this week's column dives into the history of Sheppard and its orchard and grove tractor rarities.

The Ford 8N wasn't exactly a powerhouse, leaving plenty of farmers asking for more out of the tractor. Fortunately for them, they had the Funk brothers.

The Allis-Chalmers 8000 was a good tractor. It had a comfortable cab, tight turn radius, and was pretty powerful. It just launched during one of the worst periods in American history.

This John Deere 8100 is a rare unicorn, and may be one of the last Deere tractors farmers will collect.

The Oliver 1900 tractors were meant to be driven loud and angry!