WHX?? 46,404 #1 Posted July 20, 2017 On my way back from a WH sickle bar score I noticed this guy sitting at the side of the road. Kind of a neat little tractor and if seller was around woulda asked what he was askin just for grins. Probably too much as it looked like it was there awhile...... tires were rotted off! Did look to be savable tho. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #2 Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) I have one of those! Mine has a mower deck. I gave my boy a good Ranch King for it. He paid $100 for the Simplicity and I had about the same in the Ranch King which was better suited for his large yard. Maybe that one has been sitting there not because of the price but because noone wants something that looks that rough and will require some work. It's a very sought after model in the Simplicity / Allis Chalmers world. I think you should talk to the owner or you'll never know! And the manuals can be found at the Simplicity website. Edited July 20, 2017 by N3PUY pictures 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,404 #3 Posted July 20, 2017 I wanted a phone number but there was none, just a home made for sale sign! Cars in the yard 43 minutes ago, N3PUY said: It's a very sought after model in the Simplicity / Allis Chalmers world. Seller might know that and have it priced outta sight?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,199 #4 Posted July 20, 2017 Good eye Jim, that's a neat lil tractor. You'll have to try to stop & talk to the owner another time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,404 #5 Posted July 20, 2017 Agreed Dan, he was on 16 towards Portage just outside of Columbus. I came home the back way from my wrangling 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 8,945 #6 Posted July 20, 2017 @WHX11 Were you avoiding the authorities by taking back roads? @N3PUY Did Simplicity have the solid front axle and the rear was on a pivot ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N3PUY 1,031 #7 Posted July 20, 2017 37 minutes ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: @N3PUY Did Simplicity have the solid front axle and the rear was on a pivot ? The front axle pivots like most other tractors. But the rear drive is kinda complicated! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,404 #8 Posted July 20, 2017 I shoulda been taking back roads when you guys find out what I paid for the sickel The driveline did look kinda wild but I was impressed how the tiller was mounted.... almost like some kind of morphodite 3 point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,650 #9 Posted July 21, 2017 Too bad you couldn't have gotten the info on that one Jim...! Cool looking and sounds rare as well. Neat addition to a collection or could be a good tractor to put into the hands of the right collector and make some cash in the process. Thanks for sharing it with us!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,116 #10 Posted July 21, 2017 (edited) Pretty nice machine, looks like it would clean up real nice. My guess is it lost spark and it sat in the same spot till the tires rotted off. Pretty common for them old Briggs to develop spark issues. Very cool that it seems to have a complete tiller setup on it... It looks as though someone put a Cub Cadet 123 seat on it. Edited July 21, 2017 by Ken B 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,404 #11 Posted July 21, 2017 2 hours ago, Ken B said: old Briggs to develop spark issues Agreed Ken, usually pretty east to fix once you get at the points which can be a pain as they are buried under the flywheel. The end of the condenser is actually one of the points contact. You only got one crack at getting the gap right cause you have to button the whole thing back up to run test. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites