A Collector’s 1951 Mead “Mighty Mouse” Dozer and Other Rare Finds

Robert Dahs has a knack for finding unusual vintage equipment and restoring it.

His collection includes the following rare pieces:

Robert Dahs' 1955 Duo-Pactor, left, and 1930 Galion Motor RollerEquipment WorldHe had all of these interesting pieces out at last September’s annual international convention for the Historical Construction Equipment Association. The Bellevue, Ohio, resident’s pieces were among the more unusual specimens equipment enthusiasts had hauled out for the crowds to see. And Dahs likes it that way.

“I used to start collecting the regular tractors, but, to me, you go to a show, and you see 10 of the same tractors. What's the big deal?” he says. “I like looking at them, too, but this is definitely different stuff.”

He also enjoys restoring the old equipment he finds.

“I don't sit there and watch television much,” he says. “Some people golf; some people go swimming or whatever. I just tinker.

“I’m a tinkerer.”