January 2026
For our 30th anniversary we will feature a different tractor every month. So we will start small for January with the VA series. VA tractors were built from 1942 to 1955 with 124 cubic inch spark ignition engines. They were built in various styles as standards, row crops, high crops, orchids and industrials. Some were just drawbar tractors. Some had power lifts and later ones were equipped with eagle hitches.
February 2026
Now it is time for tractor of the month. February—---second
month—---Case 200—----was built 1958 to 1960. Four cylinder, 126.5
cubic inch spark ignition, developing 30.84 PTO horsepower.
Transmission options 4/1—12/3 or 8/8. Row crop general purpose or
utility options.
March 2026
Hello Screamin’ Eagle People,
Here it is the first of March and the beginning of the third month of our 30th anniversary year. Less than two weeks away from our annual meeting on March 15th. We still have 3 weeks of winter left. You have to keep up with the weather forecasts closely this winter so you know if you are going to have a 70 degree day or a day when it is going to be 10 degrees below zero. Quite a lot of places are very dry, however good chances of rain are forecasted for early March.
So let’s discuss the tractor of the month. Third month so the 300 tractor. Started as a new look tractor with a round hood and grill with closed side engine panels and eventually evolved into the look of the hundred and thirty series square hooded tractors with lights in the hood crown. Built from 1956 to 1959 in utility, general purpose and high clearance models. Case 4 cylinder 148 cubic inch spark ignition engine developing 32.32 horsepower. Continental diesel engine with 157 cubic inches developed 30.8 horsepower. Transmission options were 4/1 or 12/3.
Remember our annual banquet meeting on Sunday March 15 at Holy Spirit Catholic Hall in Centralia. Doors open at 3PM. Meeting at 4PM. Catered meal at 5PM. By this time you should be adjusted to daylight saving time.
Thank you Alois Hoffmann President
Greeting Screamin’ Eagle People,
April fools day. The March
winds blew themselves out the last 2 days of the month. April started
here with showers by 8 o’clock in the morning. Still a lot of up and
down weather this late winter and early spring. One day you are
wearing all the winter duds you can put on to keep yourself warm and
the next day you will be looking for shade and air conditioning.
Probably more early planting of corn and soybeans in this area this
spring that I have ever seen.
March 15th we had our banquet meeting at Centralia. We managed to
get finished in time to drive home in some snow showers. Good meeting
and a very fine meal. Thanks to all who attended. The raffle prizes
were drawn for and the pedal tractor was won by member Jim Voyles,
second prize a toy tractor was won by a person from Linn, MO. The
third prize, a Case sign, was won by member John Arter of Raymond IL.
During the meeting we also presented Jim and Mary Peeper with a sign
honoring them as founders of Missouri Screamin’ Eagles.
Well lets have a tractor of the month. Fourth month should be a
400, no it’s going to be a 430. Remember the 30th anniversary so 30
series tractors. Built from 1960 to 1969 in row crop, industrial,
orchid, and various utility styles. Started as an eagle hitch model
and was upgraded to a draft-o-matic tractor in 1963. Available with
Case built 4 cylinder engines of 148 cubic inch spark ignition or 188
cubic inch diesel engines at 34.8 and 33.1 pto horsepower.
Transmission options were 4 forward 1 reverse, 8 forward 2 reverse
dual range, 12 forward 3 reverse triple range, or 4 forward and reverse
shuttle transmissions.
Thank you Alois Hoffmann
Greeting Screamin’ Eagle Folks,
Here it is May Day, the beginning of the fifth month. Starting this month on cooler and wetter times after having a lot of warm and dry weather in April. Some areas have had good weather for very early planting of spring crops, while other areas are still waiting for favorable weather to start field work. Wheat has headed out very early and we may be looking at one of the earliest wheat harvests ever.
We dug the post hole and put up the new post and sign bracket at the show grounds by the building on April 30th. Had a few gallons of water in the post hole while we were digging and that made for easy digging down to 3 1/2 feet. During the show the sign can be hung with 2 bolts.
Okay, time for tractor of the month. Fifth month so the 530 tractor. Built from 1960 to 1969 in row crop, utility, orchid and industrial models. Diesel engines had 188 cubic inch engines and spark ignition engines had 158 cubic inch engines. Started out as an eagle hitch tractor and in 1963 had the option to have a draft-o-mMaatic three point hitch. More transmission options were available such as triple range 12 speeds or dual range 8 speed models. Case-o-matic torque converter transmissions were also available and this would vary the rated horsepower of the tractors,depending on engine from 39.5 to 41.2. Hydrostatic power steering became available on the latest production tractors.
NOTE: If you have not paid your dues for 2026 this will be your last Email.
Thank you Alois Hoffmann President
