Retirement & Downsizing Online Auction: The Ralph Nelson Collection
Schultz Auctioneers Landmark Realty is honored to present the retirement and downsizing online auction for Ralph Nelson. A long-time resident of northern Anoka County, Ralph is a lifelong auction enthusiast, skilled engine restorer, and passionate collector of vintage equipment.
Having deep roots with the Nelson family tracing back through generations to the Upsala and Swanville areas—where several marquee featured items originate—our team is privileged to showcase this outstanding collection. As Ralph and his wife transition into their golden years, he is offering an impressive array of classic John Deere tractors, lawn mowers, rare attachments, vintage gas and oil memorabilia, shop tools, and farm antiques.
Whether you are a dedicated John Deere collector, an engine restoration hobbyist, or a flea market enthusiast hunting for unique treasures, this catalog has something for you!
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Auction Key Dates & Location
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Bidding Opens: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 @ 12:00 PM CDT
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Public Preview: Monday, August 24, 2026, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CDT
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Soft Close Begins: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 6:00 PM – approx. 8:30 PM CDT
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Item Pick-Up: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT
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Auction Site Location: 18556 Cedar Dr NW, Oak Grove, MN 55011
Featured Auction Highlights
🚜 John Deere Tractors & Implements
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Lot 5: 1954 John Deere 70 Gas Tractor with #45 Loader & Snow Bucket (SN: 7011073, near new Firestone 15.5-38 rubber)
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Lot 10: 1947 John Deere B, Round Axle, Round Gear Box, Narrow Front (SN: B190126, 10-38 Tires)
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Lot 15: 1939 John Deere H Tractor, Narrow Front, PTO (SN: H5620, 9-32 Tires)
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Lot 20: Vintage John Deere 612, 2-Bottom Plow
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Lot 21: John Deere 2-Row Front-Mounted Cultivator & Spike Drag
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Lot 16: John Deere #5 Sickle Mower
🌾 John Deere Lawn Tractors, Attachments & Parts
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Lot 1: John Deere 110 Lawn Tractor (Type T0631, SN 261457M)
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Lot 3: John Deere Type 80 Lawn Cart (SN 057607M, 33″x45″x11″)
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Lot 4: John Deere 60 Lawn Tractor with 36″ Deck (SN SNT6004004231M)
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Lot 7: John Deere 317 Lawn Tractor with 48″ Mounted Snowblower & Mower Deck
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Lots 2, 28, 29, 104, 105 & 116: Multiple John Deere snowblower attachments (36″, 38″, 42″, 48″) and front mower blades
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Lots 12, 14, 18, 19, 30, 130, 154, 156, 163, 170 & 198: Extensive collection of JD 110/112 hoods, wheel weights, spoke wheels, umbrellas, mower decks, generators, and chassis parts
🛢️ Gas, Oil & Advertising Collectibles
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Lot 32: Vintage Mobil MOBILAND 210 5-Gallon Metal Oil Can with Pegasus Logo
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Lot 33: Concord Super Motor Oil SAE 10W Can
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Lot 37: Worthmore Tractor Transmission Oil SAE 140 (FULL)
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Lots 164 & 280: Conoco Super Motor Oil SAE 20 20W Cans
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Lots 174, 199, 270, 333, 334, 335 & 336: Cross Country 100% Pure Pennsylvania Oil Cans, Standard Oil Petrolatum, Wolf’s Head Motor Oil, and Butler 5-Gal. Standard Measure Gas Can
🛠️ Shop Equipment, Tools & Hardware
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Lot 90: Miller Arc Welder
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Lot 107: Central Hydraulics 20-Ton H-Frame Shop Press
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Lot 81: 1000 lb Fairbanks Platform Scale with weights (Working)
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Lot 102: Sandblaster
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Lot 106: Commercial Stainless Steel Hand Wash Sink with Gooseneck Faucet
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Lots 293 & 294: Heavy-duty Scaffolding, Cross Braces, Wheels, and Aluminum/Wood Planks
📦 Storage Container, Lumber & Vintage Curiosities
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Lot 240: 40′ x 8′ x 8’6″ ISO Intermodal Steel Shipping Container
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Lot 219: Strip-Stacked Dry Oak Home Sawn Lumber ($1″\times6″-10″$ 8′ long)
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Lot 279: Vintage Champion Outboard Motor
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Lots 193, 302, 303, 304, 307 & 321: Armillary Sundial, Vintage Porcelain Yard Light Shades (Blue, Green, Yellow), Ewald Bros Milk Can, and Swinging Suzy Sprinkling Cow
Inquiries & Information
For additional questions regarding specific lots or preview details, please contact:
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Mike Schultz: 320-232-0850
Don’t miss this chance to add exceptional John Deere items and vintage shop collectibles to your barn or showroom!