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Jesup High School - Dollars For Scholars - Oliver 550 Tractor

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Time:

5/26/2026 - 10:00AM

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Viewing: By Appt with Jesup Ag Department
531 Prospect Street
Jesup, IA, 50648


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We are honored to assist with the sale of this beautifully restored Oliver tractor on our online auction platform. On behalf of the Jesup High School Dollars for Scholars Program and the Jesup Ag Department, this special auction will feature a fully restored Oliver tractor with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Jesup High School Dollars for Scholars — an outstanding organization dedicated to helping graduating students offset the cost of higher education. A tremendous thank you goes to Sparky and Sue Duroe for their generous donation of the tractor to the Jesup Ag Department, providing students with a valuable hands-on learning opportunity while working on a real restoration project from start to finish. This auction is not only an opportunity to purchase a fantastic tractor, but also a chance to support local students and agricultural education. Bid often, have fun, and support a great cause! Any questions should be directed to the Jesup Ag Department. Additional tractor details and photos will be added soon as we continue working alongside the students to help teach the importance of marketing and presentation in today’s world.


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  • Oliver 550

    Originally bought in Independence in the 1960s

    Stayed right here in the local area ever since

    Came from a local Jesup farmer

    45 horsepower

    Sparky Duroe restored almost all of the tractor, then he donated it to the Jesup schools' shop class to restore a little bit more

    Saprky sandblasted and repainted everything

    Sparky put new tires on it

    All proceeds are going to the Dollars for Scholars program

    Specification number = 45-0026

    Serial number= 89331-519

    Made in the USA

    Came from Kanutson before Sparkey

    Used the tractor as a tree planter

    Rebuilt the carburetor

    White cast iron parts repainted

    Rebuilt the engine

    Put new rings in it and did a belt job

    All new belts and all new hoses, all new wiring and lights

    Front grill

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