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
Hello Screamin’ Eagles
It is the beginning of June. We were on track here in the Midwest for having one of the earliest wheat harvest’s ever. Then the cool, wet and unpredictable weather happened in late April and most of May. Locally our corn and soybeans that have emerged look very well, however some areas have been unusually wet and people have struggled to get spring crops planted. Wheat harvest should start here in 10 days to 2 weeks. We have had 3 days of rain showers here. Reports I have heard from the High Plains
states indicate they are looking at maybe half of a normal wheat crop. Poor looking stands and quite a few acres will be abandoned.
Well let’s talk about tractors. June is the 6th month of our
30th anniversary year so we use the 630 as our tractor of the month. Built 1960 to 1963 as a row crop, utility, orchid, western or
industrial model. Has 188 cubic inch 4 cylinder diesel or spark
ignition engine producing 48 PTO horsepower. Transmission options were 12 speed triple range or 8 speed Case-o-matic. Was an eagle hitch non draft-o-matic tractor.
We are only 3 months away from our Case feature show at
Boonville, so you should have in mind what you will be bringing to the show. Need some 30 series tractors. Before then we will have an after wheat harvest ice cream social that will be scheduled at the spur of the moment. Then we will have a work, clean up day at our building, shortly before the show time.
Thank you Alois Hoffmann President
Hello Screamin’ Eagle Folks
Looks like the month of July is going to start out hot as they are predicting the first 4 or 5 days to be into the mid 90 degree temperatures and high humidity. It will make crops grow, however grass and weeds will also grow fast. Keep you busy mowing and spraying. Hot weather is good for painting machinery, getting ready for upcoming shows. A few shows are scheduled for July, then comes August and September and the tractor show season really gets busy. Remember to check your schedules.
We had our ice cream social meeting on June 29th at Wayne and Mary Russell’s at Harrisburg, MO. They have a very nice building for
a meeting and we thank them for hosting our meeting. We will be scheduling a clean up day in late August at the Case building at
Boonville. Check next months E-mail or website for the time. Remember this years show is a Case feature.
Okay, it is July, the 7th month so the 730 will be the tractor of the month. Now we are getting into larger tractors and more variations
of them. 730’s were built from 1960 to 1969 in Racine, Wisconsin. They started our as a low tin eagle hitch models with smaller fuel
tanks and side mounted air cleaners. In late 1962 they became an eagle hitch high tin tractor with a larger fuel tank and the air cleaner was
moved under the hood in front of the radiator. Then for 1965 production they were upgraded to a 3 point hitch draft-o-matic
tractor. 730’s were powered by 251 cubic gasoline or propane engines or 267 cubic inch diesel engines. Horsepower ranged from 56.43 to
57.79. Transmission options were 8 forward 2 reverse dual range or 8 forward 2 reverse Case-o-matic drive. Row crop, Standard, Wheatland, High Crop, Orchid, or Industrial versions were available. If you had all the variations of 730’s, you would have lot of tractors.
Thank you Alois Hoffmann President
Greeting Screamin’ Eagle People,
August is starting off on the cool side here, you almost need a jacket this morning. We had 1.6 inches of rain on July 31st so it is also wet. Should have a fairly nice week ahead before they are predicting hot weather again. The tractor show season is getting busy for the next 2 months and you will have to check your calendars on a daily basis so you make sure you don’t miss a show you really want to attend.
We have a clean up day at the Case building scheduled for Monday August 24th at 1PM. If the weather is too hot, say 90 degrees plus
with a heat index over 100, we will have an alternate date of August 31st. If it is very hot, before you come, call Wayne Russell or Myself
to see if we have cancelled.
This year is our Case feature so bring all the odd old Case items you can find to the show. Lets make a contest of this, I may be able
to find some prizes. Oldest Case piece of equipment. Ugliest Piece of Case equipment. Oldest Case tractor. Newest Case tractor, before Case
IHC red. Who came from the farthest with a Case. Who exhibited the most Case items. This will not include the permanent items that have
been donated to the building.
August is the 8th month. So the 830 tractor is the tractor of the month. Called a 4 or 5 plow class tractor. Built 1960 to 1969 in
Racine. Like the 730 tractor, the 830 started as a low tin Eagle hitch tractor and in late 1962 was built as a high tin model with larger
fuel tank and moving the air cleaner from the side of the engine to in front of the radiator. Then in 1975 the 830 became a comfort king,
draft-o-matic 3 point hitch machine. Eagle hitches or 3 point hitches were always optional on most all Case tractors to suit the customers
needs. Power for the 830’s was supplied by a 284 cubic inch spark ignition or 301 cubic inch diesel engine developing 63 to 65
horsepower. Transmission options were 8 forward 2 reverse gear drive dry clutch or the Case-o-matic torque convertor options. 830’s were
built as row crop wide or narrow front tractors, standard, western special, or high crop models.
Be sure to check your Email or the Screamin Eagle website for any
updated information.
Thank you President Alois Hoffmann 618-920-1176
September 2026
Greeting Screamin’ Eagle Folks,
It is the beginning of September and mid summer heat is back. Hopefully it will cool down by the time our show starts at Boonville next week. The show is only 10 days away so you should have a good idea of what you are bringing to exhibit. If you have any Case items to sell at our building, bring them for we only charge 10 per cent commission which is now less than most consignment auctions charge. We also have special 30th anniversary caps for sale. Remember, prizes for the oldest piece of equipment, oldest tractor, newest Case tractor, exhibitor who came the longest distance, and who had the most exhibits. Also remember the following weekend is the National Case show in Halltown, MO. which will feature the 150 Horsepower steam engine.
Now for the tractor of the month, you know what is coming, my favorite, the 930. Starting in 1960 and continuing until 1969, the 930 was made in probably more different variations than any other Case tractor. Power for the 930 came from a 6 cylinder engine with 377 cubic inches spark ignition or 401 cubic inch diesel engine throughout production. In 1960 the 930 was basically a 900 with the larger 401 engine replacing the 377in the diesel models. Shortly after the front end and grille screens were changed and the tractor was lengthened slightly. These were still old style wheatland rear entry chain drive rear end, six speed forward and one reverse tractors. Now we come to late 1962 and we make the first comfort king. Still a 6 speed 1 reverse transmission, chain drive transmission, but now you had the option of a foot or hand clutch. The fuel tank went behind the seat which got raised up high behind the engine. The air cleaner was then placed under the hood crown in front of the radiator. Still did not have a 3 point hitch or adjustable wheel tread.
Now comes 1965 and the new comfort king 930 tractors featuring draft-o-matic 3 point hitches with row crop wide and narrow front ends and the standard and western models. These tractors had dual range transmissions for 8 forward and 2 reverse speeds. The same size engines as the earlier models used, however a gasoline burning 377 cubic inch engine was now available along with the propane models. You still had the option of western or rice special model with large fenders or even a row crop model without 3 point hitch. If you wanted to use these tractors for stationary belt pulley work you had to bolt
a special gear box attachment to the rear power take off at the rear of the tractor. Then we have the chain drive 930’s that still had 6 speed transmissions with the square fenders that was built until sometime in 1967 when all the castings were used up. The 930 is another Case tractor that if you had all the variations in your collection, you have lot of tractors, and many old Case customers say the best Case ever.
TIME TO GO TO CASE FEATURE SHOWS
Thank you Alois Hoffmann President
October 2026
Greeting Screamin’ Eagle Members, The hot weather we
experienced during the first two thirds of September finally left us
for the last days of the month, with some rain and cloudy weather. Now
we need some more dry sunshiny days for harvesting corn and soybeans
and sowing wheat. We had reasonably good weather for the Case feature
show at boonville. Some rain, but at least not as blazing hot as had
been. Thanks to everyone who brought items to display even though it
was not a national show. The Case Heritage Clubs Expo at Halltown, MO.
the following weekend seemed to be well attended , even though the
weather was very hot. Plenty to see at their new showgrounds. If
anyone attended the Case feature show at Chillowee, MO. the following
weekend, please let me know. We will schedule a club meeting sometime
after harvest and send out announcements. I cut most of my first crop
soybeans the last 3 days of September and the hot weather we had from
mid August took it’s toll on the yield as the pods were not filled
evenly.
October is here so for the 10th month the tractor of the month
will naturally be the 1030. Case’s answer to have more power than a
930. Made only in diesel power they increased the engine size to 451
cubic inches to achieve 101 horsepower. Production started in 1966 and
ended in 1969. Eight speed transmissions were standard. Row crop,
general purpose, western and rice special were the chassis style.
Slight modifications to the 930 chassis were made for a 1030. The rear
part of the front casting was made 1 inch longer to accommodate the
larger radiator and water pump for better cooling, which made it
necessary to increase the size of some sheet metal. Changes were made
to the Draft-0-matic 3 point hitch linkage and drawbar supports, Came
out a a 1000 only Power take off, however could be changed back to 540
RPM by customers. Oil coolers were added for hydraulic oil. Also the
first Case tractor to be equipped with dry type air cleaner elements.
Thank you Alois Hoffmann President
November 2026
Greeting Screamin’ Eagle Members, Only 2 months left of our 30th anniversary year. It has been a very hot summer, with some places being very dry and some being very wet. Attendance at tractor shows this summer was determined by the weather, if it was predicted to be very nice you had a good crowd, if not attendance was down. Time to look forward to winter toy and farm shows.
Okay, we sent out raffle tickets and dues reminders to members in October, and the cost of the tickets are not listed on the tickets, so tickets are $ 1 each or $5 for 6 tickets. Dues are $20 due by January 1st and if not paid by March 31st you will be dropped from the membership list.
Raffle of Pedal tractor, clock,and toy tractor will be drawn for at our march meeting. Send dues and raffle ticket money and stubs to Wayne Russell. Remember in 2028 our building at Boonville will be celebrating 25 years
November the 11th month. No 30 series tractor for the tractor of the month. Must be time to panic, or we can just jump to the 1175, which is one of my favorites. Big, simple, easy to service non power shift 8 speed transmission, power brakes and hydrostatic power steering. Built 1971 thru 1978 as an open station, with or without roll guard canopy, or an enclosed cab tractor. Powered by a 451 cubic inch 6 cylinder turbo charged diesel engine producing 121.9 PTO horsepower. Draft-o-matic 3 point hitch and 549 or 1000 RPM power take off were available. Early production models had desert sunset sheet metal and later models followed the color change to power white sheet metal. The 1175 tractors were different from other Case 2 wheel drive tractors, having an out board final drive housing instead of the common bar axles. At serial number 8715247 a change was made to a different final drive and also changed from caliper brakes to disk brakes.
REMEMBER
Next meeting Saturday November 7th at Jim Peepers shop in Centralia at 1 PM
Dues and raffle Money to Waybe Russell at 221 County RD. 117 Harrisburg MO. 65256
Thank you Alois Hoffmann President 618-920-1176
