McCormick Binder - Olsen Pioneer Park, Kalispell, MT
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N 48° 18.671 W 114° 14.041
11U E 705076 N 5354585
This binder is one of many pieces of old agricultural equipment on display at this park. Each fall they hold a party for old farmers and old farm equipment enthusiasts.
Waymark Code: WMKZKC
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2014
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Get to Olsen Pioneer Park by heading east from Highway 2 on Pioneer Road at the north end of the Kalispell Airport for about a mile, then south on Helena Flats Road, at which time you'll see the park on your right.
This binder, a McCormick Deering Type E-M-4 is in a lean-to shed west from the main gate. PTO driven, it took two people to operate, a driver and the operator. It seems to be all there except for the canvas.
Each year in early September the Northwest Montana Antique Power Association holds an Annual Threshing Bee.
This event features steam threshing, steam plowing, antique tractors and engines, daily Parade of Power, shingle making, miniature steam train rides, running sawmill, music and entertainment. Lunch available and handicap transportation on grounds. Pets allowed in camping area only.
From Visit Montana