Old Threshers Group of Yuma

Old Threshers Group of Yuma Old Threshers antique machinery and threshing show, held annually the weekend following Labor Day in Yuma, Colorado.

04/12/2026

Did you see the post about “Sunshine”? We would love to hear what you know about “Sunshine”. Please share your thoughts, comments or questions and we’ll try to answer them.

04/11/2026

As we begin preparations for our 45th annual Old Threshers Show (on September 11-13, 2026), what would you like to see more of? Is there something in particular that you would like to see that you haven’t seen?? Please share with us your thoughts! We are always looking for ways to improve the show!!

Stay tuned for more questions to help us make the 45th show even better!!

04/11/2026

Welcome friends!!! Our group historian Patti Clarke wrote up a little story about “Sunshine” the first self propelled combine in Yuma County that was donated to the group. Here is a short walk around of the combine. Be sure to look for it at the show September 11-13, 2026!

The, “Sunshine” Self-Propelled Combine was invented in 1923 by H.V McKay. The harvester was made at the Sunshine Harvester works, in Sunshine, Victoria Australia. A self-propelled auto-header was built at Sunshine from 1924. McKay designed the machine that included gathering, cutting, threshing, windrowing, cleaning the grain and bagging in one operation.

The harvester was first horse drawn later transferred to diesel engines that could cover much more ground in one day and use fewer men to assist with the process.

In 1930, the Canadian farm machinery manufacturer Massey Harris bought a controlling interest in H.V. McKay Pty Ltd, with the Australian operations the firms being merged under the title H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd.

Throughout World War II, H.V. McKay Massey Harris exported 20,000 Sunshine drills, disc harrows and binders to England, to help with an increase in food production.

In the 1950s, the McKay family sold out to the newly-formed agricultural implement conglomerate Massey Ferguson, which was a combination of the Canadian and American interests of Massey Harris, and the British tractor firm of Harry Ferguson.

Today Sunshine self-propelled combines can be found by collectors and Historical preservationists.

The Old Threshers Group of Yuma, Colorado received a donation of a 1930 (approximately) model of a sunshine self-propelled combine. It is stored on the grounds of Old Threshers and is on display during our Old Thresher’s days in September.

03/27/2026

Hello friends!!! As we begin to start planning the 45th Annual Old Threshers show, we would like to hear your thoughts! In the coming weeks we’ll be asking some questions about what you would like to see more of, less of, things done differently, etc. Are you ready?? Stay tuned & be sure to check back frequently & share your thoughts!!

For anyone with old tractors wanting to play in the dirt here an opportunity that’s fairly close to Yuma!
03/02/2026

For anyone with old tractors wanting to play in the dirt here an opportunity that’s fairly close to Yuma!

I think the wheat likes the cooler temps!!! It’s looking pretty good so far! The taller patch was planted at the show in...
10/06/2025

I think the wheat likes the cooler temps!!! It’s looking pretty good so far! The taller patch was planted at the show in September (9/6) and the second patch was planted September 21st. Hopefully we will have some wheat to bind in July to thrash in September. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

09/24/2025

Here’s a blip about one of Gene Beauprez’s tractors!!

09/24/2025

Momma goat update…. Still no babies!!! 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I think she misunderstood the delivery assignment!! 🤭🤭🤭 stay tuned!!!

The tractor pull didn’t disappoint this year either!! Thanks to all of the people who came out to watch these old tracto...
09/24/2025

The tractor pull didn’t disappoint this year either!! Thanks to all of the people who came out to watch these old tractor gems have a little a little fun!!

A few pics from the Historical Cruise out to Schramm. We had approx 35 people, 18 vehicles including a fire truck, multi...
09/24/2025

A few pics from the Historical Cruise out to Schramm. We had approx 35 people, 18 vehicles including a fire truck, multiple tractors, a couple of motor cycles, a couple of pickups & a couple of cars. It sure was fun & we learned some new info about little town of Schramm!! A shout out to the 2 guys from Sterling who brought their model A cars, those were cool. (I don’t think I got a picture of them! 🤦‍♀️) Where shall we go next year??

09/24/2025

Sorry I’m getting caught up on posting pics from the show that I didn’t get posted! Hope you enjoy the pictures!!

A big thank you to the Denver corvette club for coming to visit!!
09/24/2025

A big thank you to the Denver corvette club for coming to visit!!

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Intersection Of Kamala And Hoag Streets
Yuma, CO
80759

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+19705971444

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