NOKOMIS, Ill. – Through Nov. 5, Aumann Auctions will host an auction of nearly three dozen antique and collectible tractors, highlighted by two one-of-a-kind Case IH Magnum tractors created to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Proceeds from the sale of the two special-edition tractors will benefit the National FFA.

The auction’s two featured tractors are the Heartland Magnum 265 and the new Providence Magnum 355. Both were created to recognize America’s 250th anniversary and the vital contribution of American agriculture.

Each tractor features fully custom, hand-painted graphics rather than a wrap, making the artwork a defining part of the tractor’s appeal. According to Case IH, the special editions were made in collaboration with Southeastern Wisconsin-based CPV, known for its custom painting and work on previous Case IH special editions. The company says the custom painting is part of what sets these tractors apart.

According to Case IH, the special-edition project was launched “to help celebrate the (250th) milestone and recognize the lasting impact of American agriculture.” The company also said the tractors were intended to “celebrate the legacy of the Magnum series, and showcase the craftsmanship behind these tractors proudly designed and built in Racine, Wis.”

The Heartland Magnum 265 was introduced in February 2026 at the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Ky. Described by Case IH as a “tribute tractor,” it honors the generations of farmers, their families, and communities that have shaped American agriculture. Its paint scheme uses strong lines and bold, contrasting colors to evoke the American spirit. A custom plaque on the steering column officially identifies the tractor as an exclusive “1 of 1.”

While the Heartland honors America’s agricultural roots, the Providence Magnum looks toward the future. Its contemporary paint scheme reflects themes of innovation and the possibilities ahead for American agriculture. It carries the same authenticating steering-column plaque, identifying the artwork as “1 of 1.”

These are field-ready Magnum production tractors. Yet, as Case IH recognizes, they are “powerful symbols of the people and progress behind modern agriculture.” Their paint schemes will not be replicated on another full-size production tractor, giving these machines extraordinary appeal for collectors.

Kurt Aumann, principal of Aumann Auctions, which is handling the sale, gave his nod to their significance and underscored the attention they have gotten since their debut. “These are exceptionally unique tractors produced for America’s 250th,” Aumann said. “They’ve been on tour all over. They’ve been to D.C., to major farm shows.” The tour has included a recent appearance at the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa, with another stop planned at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis at the end of October.

Case IH’s decision to put the tractors up for auction likely reflects their appeal to the collector market. The company reached out to Aumann Auctions because of the firm’s experience selling antique and collectible tractors. “Case-IH reached out to us because we sell a lot of antique and collectible tractors,” Aumann said. “We felt the strong possibility that someone might want them as collector tractors.”

Case IH decided that any net proceeds from their sale would benefit the National FFA. There are already signs of a strong outcome. At press time, bidding for each tractor had reached the $100,000 range, potentially providing a significant contribution to the FFA.

The two Magnums may be the headliner machines, but they are far from the only interesting tractors in the November sale. Aumann said the auction will include a rare IH Model 1468. “It’s a very unique tractor produced in the ’70s that had a V-8 engine, with its own look and sound,” Aumann said. The 1468 has a strong following among collectors, with V-8-powered tractors of its era often referred to as “muscle tractors.” This particular example carries an added distinction: “It’s the very first one made. Essentially serial number No. 1,” Aumann said.

The Model 1468 and the other machines carry plenty of interest for collectors, but they also put the two commemorative Magnums into perspective. These are tractors built not only to mark a milestone, but to celebrate the Magnum’s heritage. “These are two extraordinary pieces of tractor history,” Aumann said. “Two remarkable, one-of-a-kind tractors. Each representing a unique chapter in the legacy of one of America’s great tractor names.”

The online auction opened Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.aumannvintagepower.com.