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superbinder

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Posted - 02/11/2012 :  20:45:40  Show Profile Send superbinder a Private Message  Reply with Quote
KC CRAIGLIST has a work bird tractor for sale #2843363734 Sorry, i don't do links

B112

USA
5230 Posts
Posted - 02/11/2012 :  21:11:34  Show Profile  Visit B112's Homepage Send B112 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Hummm...

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/grd/2843363734.html

Michael
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midnightpumpkin

USA
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Posted - 02/11/2012 :  22:24:42  Show Profile Send midnightpumpkin a Private Message  Reply with Quote
"you will not find another like this "

I would hope this is true, LOL

John U
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Talntedmrgreen

USA
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Posted - 02/11/2012 :  22:27:25  Show Profile  Visit Talntedmrgreen's Homepage Send Talntedmrgreen a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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?
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skunkhome

USA
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Posted - 02/11/2012 :  22:53:32  Show Profile Send skunkhome a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I am think it should be called an Oddbird. Looks like they decided to take the two wheeled tractor with sulky one step further.

Phil



"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."

Benjamin Franklin
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joe fess

USA
260 Posts
Posted - 02/12/2012 :  08:23:13  Show Profile Send joe fess a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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
Edited by - joe fess on 02/12/2012 08:28:39
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canawler

USA
91 Posts
Posted - 02/12/2012 :  09:39:30  Show Profile  Visit canawler's Homepage Send canawler a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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:
---Jim
'74 Allis-Chalmers Homesteader 8 X2
'67 Simplicity Broadmoor 717
'74 MTD 990
'67? Pennsylvania Meteor 1010
'93 Troybilt GTX-18
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skunkhome

USA
12827 Posts
Posted - 02/12/2012 :  11:32:47  Show Profile Send skunkhome a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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.

Phil



"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."

Benjamin Franklin
Edited by - skunkhome on 02/12/2012 12:00:37
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skunkhome

USA
12827 Posts
Posted - 02/12/2012 :  12:18:00  Show Profile Send skunkhome a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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.

Phil



"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."

Benjamin Franklin
Edited by - skunkhome on 02/12/2012 13:11:36
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joe fess

USA
260 Posts
Posted - 02/15/2012 :  08:39:38  Show Profile Send joe fess a Private Message  Reply with Quote
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/grd/2785241544.html found something interesting.
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B112

USA
5230 Posts
Posted - 02/15/2012 :  09:46:54  Show Profile  Visit B112's Homepage Send B112 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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.

Michael
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