Minneapolis Moline Model V or BF Avery Model V

[Lightner]

I have 1952 Minneapolis Moline Model V that I am getting ready to restore. My understanding is that the BF Avery Model V is the exact same tractor. Lots of the parts have BF Avery stamped on them.
My question is: Should I restore as a Minneapolis Moline or as a BF Avery?
Would like to have input on this.
Thanks,
Billy

 

[rrlund]

The Moline would get my attention before the Avery would.

 

[deene]

the bf minnie is the same as an r avery, the v avery is a smaller tractor, since moline bought avery in 1951 i would think it would be restored as such, if prior to 1951 then it would be restored as an avery

 

[db4600]

Reread his question.

 

[db4600]

I would agree. Without having production numbers I believe the MM V is a rare duck.

 

[J.Wondergem]

My vote is for what ever it was when it was new. In this case MM V.

 

[Tramway Guy]

If serial number is 6V186 or higher, it is a Minneapolis Moline.

 

[jm.]

Keep it MM you will be better off , either way when finished it will be worth about what you have in it <<<<<<< BUT BY GOSH it is yours and get it yellow with new decals and enjoy it.

 

[Whiskey Bent]

Do the Minneapolis Moline models has a MM serial number tag, or is the tag same Avery used?

 

[T.R.K.]

I think tramway guy has the right idea. You can go to the 'tru-draft registry website and find out whether they think yours is an Avery or a Moline by its serial number.

P.S. there are some differences between the early ones and the late ones depending on when it was built.

I think MM bought the BF Avery Company out in 1951.

 

[Ill John]

I have 1952 Minneapolis Moline Model V that I am getting ready to restore. My understanding is that the BF Avery Model V is the exact same tractor. Lots of the parts have BF Avery stamped on them.
My question is: Should I restore as a Minneapolis Moline or as a BF Avery?
Would like to have input on this.
Thanks,
Billy

The MM V had a grill emblem with MM on it, the Avery had a grill emblem with Avey on it

 

[Fixingfarmer]

Yellow! Most people would love to have that and yours is the right year for it!