This tractor sells for $ 500,000

The United States is trying to sell a 1910 Pioneer 30-60 tractor.

According to Lent.az with reference to foreign media according toan ancient locomotive-like tractor with giant wheels 500 min dollars valued at.

Despite its age, the sale of the tractor for such a high amount, the engine is still in excellent condition, in working condition and explained by its rarity.

The tractor was developed by Pioneer Tractor Mfg in Uionona, Minnesota. It was successfully sold as agricultural equipment from the early 1900s until 1927, when the business began to decline during the Great Depression.

This tractor was released in 1910 and the company’s first and was the most popular model. 10 The ton truck has rear wheels with a diameter of about 2.4 meters and about 60 horsepower 20, Is a four-cylinder horizontal reverse engine with a capacity of 2 liters (1230 cubic inches). Tractor per hour 10 It could go up to a kilometer, which is very good for an ancient giant on “bare” steel wheels.

At the turn of the century, the model was offered for $ 2,700 – about $ 77,500 today dollars. The amazing price tag on the company’s advertising is that Pioneer has all the advantages and none of the shortcomings inherent in tractors from other manufacturers ”.

Currently 500,000 dollars valued at. Despite 17 years of production, only 14 of these Pioneers have survived. There are only a few tractors left that can move – including this version, which was completely restored in 1997.

But so far no collector wants to invest such a sum.

Manufactured before the 1930s car and They failed to sell Pioneer at the last Aumann auction of equipment – they had planned a price of $ 456,750.