Posted by Nick on March 13, 1998 at 11:33:51:
In Reply to: home built tractor posted by Russ on March 12, 1998 at 17:16:51:
: Hi. I am just starting to gather parts to build a small tractor. I have a ten horse wisconsin for a motor and most of the frame done. What I am looking for is a transmission. Or at least some ideas on what to use as I have a three speed tranny from an old pick up with a floor shift lever. I would like to use some type of two speed gear reduction box but am having no luck finding one. I also have a narrowed up pick up rear end to use if I choose to.
: Would like to hear from anyone who has built a tractor like this. Thanks Russ
Back in the 30's they were dozzzzzens of home built. The two "best" ones I remember
both used a ford 4, usually A model and trans. One then added a 5 spd truck trany and a
2 spd rear with duals. It was a GOING machine. Either slow or fast.
The other one added a 4 spd and truck rear but then added tracks. Steering was by brake
on all main drive wheels, 2 on each side.
Both a bit large for what you seem to have in mind. Luck D.O.N.