Keck-Gonnerman

Originating in the heartland of Indiana, Keck-Gonnerman was a pioneering force in agricultural machinery, crafting tractors, steam engines, and a range of essential farm implements. Evolving from humble beginnings as a blacksmith shop, the company commenced production of kerosene-powered tractors in 1917. While various conventional tread designs emerged, Keck-Gonnerman’s innovations unfortunately lagged behind the swift advancements of the 1920s, leading to the cessation of tractor manufacturing by 1937. However, the creation of other agricultural tools, such as combines, persisted for another two decades, concluding in 1955.