Vintage Ertl 1/16 John Deere Green Pressed Steel Flare Box Wagon Farm Toy

A highly collectible vintage 1/16 scale pressed steel and die-cast metal pull-behind farm implement wagon manufactured by Ertl. This classic toy piece replicates a traditional agricultural flare box or barge wagon, finished in classic field green with yellow John Deere side brand decals.
Key Design & Mechanical Features:
Chassis & Towing Build: Built with a heavy-gauge pressed steel open cargo bed body box, equipped with a long green metal pull-tongue tow bar ending in an open hitch loop.
Steering Linkage System: Outfitted with a functional pivoting front steering axle assembly that mirrors true trailing agricultural transport wagons.
Functional Tailgate: The rear end features a hinged metal tailgate panel that manually pivots open to replicate rear crop unloading and utility functions.
Maker Markings: The interior underside base of the green steel cargo box is cleanly stamped with an embossed “ERTL CO. U.S.A. DYERSVILLE, IOWA” factory authentication registry mark.
Wheel Assembly: Four independent, smooth-rolling black utility rubber tires set over five-hole yellow inset plastic centers with detailed silver metal hub clips.
Condition Report:
The farm wagon is in good, structurally sound vintage condition with free axle rotation, active front steering tracking, and a functional rear tailgate panel. The green painted finish and yellow decals remain highly uniform, exhibiting minor, authentic play-related edge scuffs, thin surface scratches, and tiny paint chips along the upper rim walls and hitch tongue.