Founded in 1986 by Kurt Aumann of Nokomis, Illinois, Belt Pulley magazine is the oldest magazine dedicated to antique farm tractors of all brands and makes in the USA.. Kurt Aumann was only sixteen years of age when he first started publishing the magazine. As early as 1987, Jane Waterman of Palmer, Illinois, came to work for the Belt Pulley magazine in the position of Assistant Editor. In 1989, Kurt and Jane were married and they continued to work together editing and publishing the Belt Pulley. In 1998, Jane took over primary responsibility for the editing of the magazine as Kurt sought to build his auctioneering business called Aumann Auctions. In January 2003, Kurt and Jane sold their interests in Belt Pulley magazine to Chad and Katie Elmore of Jefferson, Wisconsin.