rolloman 1 224 #1 Posted December 27, 2017 Hi hope you all had a great Christmas day here is a photo of my Tractor Kermit receiving its pretty Christmas Present we broke a bottle of Champagne over its bonnet (Just kidding Didnt want to damage its paint work ) just to complete the celebration Hope you like 4 nigel, Stormin, the showman and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #2 Posted December 28, 2017 That is a nice tractor, post more pictures, love the front weight and headlights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolloman 1 224 #3 Posted December 28, 2017 Hi Head Exam thanks for your comments yes Kermit is a very useful Tractor here are some pictures no1 shows Kermit with hand lift for lifting rear tools no2 shows now fitted with hydraulic hand pump and ram also plough attached and fitted with a Scotch Skimmer for burying trash . No3 Shows the headlights after some nice new paint thanks for your interest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #4 Posted December 28, 2017 The engineering and styling points on this tractor are really amazing. The hood and fenders are reminiscent of an early 60's Simplicity 700 or 725, the drivetrain appears to work similar as an Economy/Jim Dandy or Amigo tractor and the transmission controls appear to work like the Wheel Horse or Gravely front engine geared tractors. The three point is akin to the Massey Ferguson Elf or early Gutbrod tractors. All in all a really well built and capable machine with the best engineering features for a working tractor. I know why you cherish it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C-101plowerpower 548 #5 Posted December 28, 2017 3 hours ago, HeadExam said: The engineering and styling points on this tractor are really amazing. The hood and fenders are reminiscent of an early 60's Simplicity 700 or 725, the drivetrain appears to work similar as an Economy/Jim Dandy or Amigo tractor and the transmission controls appear to work like the Wheel Horse or Gravely front engine geared tractors. The three point is akin to the Massey Ferguson Elf or early Gutbrod tractors. All in all a really well built and capable machine with the best engineering features for a working tractor. I know why you cherish it. it looks like an elf or gutbrod because it is one, its just rebranded 1 HeadExam reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeadExam 1,783 #6 Posted December 28, 2017 42 minutes ago, C-101plowerpower said: it looks like an elf or gutbrod because it is one, its just rebranded What is surprising is they used a very similar hood and fender skirts as early Simplicity tractors did, and the Gutbrod/Amigo/Economy solid drivetrain similar to larger tractors. The high low and gear shifting station looks much like the Gravely system on their 4 wheel machines, and the Wheel Horse D250, which was a Gutbrod, lol. This design really makes this a very strong tractor. Im not sure of the age, but I dont believe modern refinements better a tractor built like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
