Peanut Digger/Harvester?

[Super A]

I'd like to tell you that you have found a 1930's Horse Drawn Peanut Harvester, Only problem is it's missing parts. Frame and wheel gear but the middle might be there in that barn. Here is a picture of one. Hope this helps you out. Bruce

Thank you for the photo! It sure looks the same, and I will send it to the seller to show him what he might be looking for. Appreciate it!!

There it is......I've seen something like that at some show, somewhere......

Al

[radioguy41]

Something like this.

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Larry

[CubRepairMan]

To reply,
I had read an article a while back on the Farm Collector Site. When I saw your post I went looking for it.
Farm Collector, Digging For Peanuts in the 1930's is the Title. The article is from 2006. It's quite the story to read by Bob Harrell and his small museum.
Hope you have time to look at it, and the Farm Collector, There's some stuff on there you just don't see anymore.
Bruce

[Dale Finch]

Something like this.

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vintage-peanut-harvester.jpg
Larry

Looks like this one has a seat on top...otherwise, quite similar. At least it shows some gearing detail. Thanks.

[radioguy41]

If you look at the crossbar in your photo you'll see the bolt hole where the seat was attached.

[Dale Finch]

If you look at the crossbar in your photo you'll see the bolt hole where the seat was attached.

You're right...good eyes!

[SONNY]

Peanuts dig easier than potatoes. Usually ground is loose and you only go 4 inches or so to lift the nuts.--- I could have made use of that a couple years ago when I grew all them nuts! LOL---Nice unit--see if seller has anything else left that may go to the digger!

[Dale Finch]

I sent him those two photos that you guys posted, asking him to look for any of those missing parts. We'll see if I get lucky!! Thanks for the help!

[CubRepairMan]

Hi Dale. I remebered about an article I read a few years ago on Farm Collector. Title your Looking for is Digging Peanuts in 1930's. Bob Harrel Story on old equipment this gent has collected for a museum. I hope you can find the missing parts in that barn, although sometimes we never know ourselves what we are going to find went we're not looking for it. Good Luck!

[Dale Finch]

Thanks!