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| superbinder |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 20:45:40
KC CRAIGLIST has a work bird tractor for sale #2843363734 Sorry, i don't do links |
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| B112 |
Posted - 02/15/2012 : 09:46:54
Well I can see why we collect the Simplicity/AC machines. Those are definitely some odd birds. I'm definitely enjoying reading about them, but not in my purchase vision any time soon. |
| joe fess |
Posted - 02/15/2012 : 08:39:38
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/grd/2785241544.html found something interesting. |
| skunkhome |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 12:18:00
Here is a link to the link of the operation manual on GTT. The manual is interesting but in my estimation confirms my initial assessment. Better tie yourself to the seat. BTW it does not appear to have a center pivot as the steering wheels pivot.
http://gardentractortalk.com/files/file/2740-george-work-bird-tractor-manual/
The machine appears to be well built but the reason for its rareness may very well be the buzar design itself. Hey, what ever floats your boat. |
| skunkhome |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 11:32:47
If weird looking and cobbled together makes it a desirable collector than it is collectable in spades. With rear wheel steering it must truly turn on a dime and with the seat sitting over the steering wheels it must be like sitting on the tip of a whip at anything over a crawl. You dont have to read very much to find out that the rear steering maked it a bit of a dog. I am no dog breeder but I can recognize a mongrel when I see one. |
| canawler |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 09:39:30
From the reactions I've seen on other forums when these have come up for sale, they seem to be pretty desirable from a collector's point of view. It wouldn't surprise me if he got what he's asking.
Here's what they look like when finished with the resto.
From a local show:
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| joe fess |
Posted - 02/12/2012 : 08:23:13
http://workbirdgardentractor.blogspot.com/ keep a open mind guys,this thing seems neat to me ,front wheel drive, pivoting center,could be fun if one showed up at a good price.http://gasengine.farmcollector.com/Tractors/Work-Bird.aspx |
| skunkhome |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 22:53:32
I am think it should be called an Oddbird. Looks like they decided to take the two wheeled tractor with sulky one step further. |
| Talntedmrgreen |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 22:27:25
Dunnno anything about them. They kind of have a '70's look to them, and for $2K, I'd take 6 or 7 B's. Anyone have a story behind them? |
| midnightpumpkin |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 22:24:42
"you will not find another like this "
I would hope this is true, LOL
John U |
| B112 |
Posted - 02/11/2012 : 21:11:34
Hummm...
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/2843363734.html
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