Bidspirit auction | John Deere 1952 Spreader Model

John Deere 1952 Spreader Model L w/Box - A large 1/8 scale model manure spreader replica of the John Deere 1952 Spreader Model L. The toy is constructed of green painted sandcast metal and features authentic John Deere yellow block lettering on both sides. A small John Deere leaping deer logo decal is present on the front of the spreader body. The model is equipped with large black rubber tires on yellow metal rims. Functional elements include working beaters and a chain-driven mechanism designed to operate as the wheels turn. It features a front hitch for tractor attachment, which currently retains a small white string tag with a barcode and the number 276. The item is housed in its original color-printed window display box. The packaging identifies the manufacturer as John Deere, Moline, Ill., and includes the leaping deer logo. The box front is labeled JOHN DEERE 1952 SPREADER MODEL L. The side panel contains historical information regarding the 76-bushel capacity and operational speeds of the original equipment. The box also notes the item is a highly detailed sandcast model with working beaters and chain drive.