Take a second to visualize, a mechanic shop so good at what they do that you’d have your tractor shipped half way across the country to be repaired. In the world of hydrostatic transmissions, the place to go is Herrs Machine Hydrostatics in Washington, Kansas. Equ...

Can you imagine a mechanic shop so good that you would ship your tractor several states away to get it fixed? When it comes to International Harvester hydro tractors, there is such a place that tractor owners from across the United States and even Canada will eagerly s...

“Lawrence and Cara poured their heart and soul into starting this from nothing,” said Raleigh Ordoyne. “I wanted to be a part of the legacy. I’m just honored to continue that.”

In February, Ordoyne purchased Herrs Machine from his aunt and uncle. The reputation Ordoyne’...

“Hydrostatic transmission remanufactures can save a lot of money, but they’re usually not ‘do it yourself projects’”, says Raleigh Ordoyne of Herrs Machine (HM). The company has been rebuilding hydrostatic transmissions since 1969. They outgrew their original home-base...