Editor’s note: Husker Harvest Days is Sept. 10-12 in Grand Island, Neb. Visit HuskerHarvestDays.com.

Few rivalries are more iconic than that of Case IH and John Deere. The red versus green competition has prompted many lively discussions over the years and is sure to do the same at this year’s Classic Tractor Area at Husker Harvest Days.

The Farmall 806, built from 1963 to 1967 by International Harvester, featured a high torque and a three-point hitch. The John Deere 4020 had a powershift and improved hydraulic controls. Deere manufactured more than 184,000 units from 1963 to 1972.

Both tractors offered power and innovation, and they represent a machinery transformation in agricultural history, display coordinator Howard Raymond said.

It will not be a simply red-and-green showcase. This year’s exhibit features brands of farm equipment that span decades.

Located along Second Street, the Classic Tractor Area allows visitors to touch agriculture’s history and visit with those passionate about antique equipment.

The community that brings antique and classic tractors to HHD each year offers insight into the past while allowing people to be reminded of the hard work it takes to build a lasting legacy.

Raymond adds that Husker Harvest Days is the one show that celebrates new tech while paying tribute to older equipment that paved the way for today’s farmers and ranchers.