He Bet His Last 80 Acres On a 1942 Tractor. A $412,000 John Deere Couldn't Beat It

The Iron Almanac

He had 80 acres left worth fighting for. The bank had given him until September. The dealer had already written him off. And a neighbor showed up with a $412,000 John Deere and a deed transfer ready to sign. Earl Vance didn't call a lawyer. He didn't call the bank. He went to the barn. ────────