Build Your Own Doodlebug Tractors: A WWII Era DIY Guide

The Rise of the Doodlebug: Ingenuity in the Face of Adversity The Great Depression and World War II presented farmers with a formidable challenge: a desperate need for affordable farm equipment. Factory-made tractors were simply out of reach for many. The solution, born from necessity and ingenuity, was the Doodlebug tractor – a remarkable testament to the resourcefulness of the era. These weren't mass-produced machines; each Doodlebug was a unique creation, built from scavenged parts and a whole lot of determined innovation....

March 1, 2025 · 4 min · 747 words · Ethel Nichols