FLtractor 230 #1 Posted 15 hours ago Evening, Another marketplace listing, Seller add states ward tractor but I see a simplicity badge. The hand lever is both the brake AND steering? She’s asking $50.00. Would it be able to tow a cart around yard if I had small metal tab hitch added? 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 80,744 #2 Posted 15 hours ago I'd be SUPER curious to know exactly how it drives but I would NOT attempt to tow anything with it. Save the $50 for fixing your own Wheelhorse. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 230 #3 Posted 14 hours ago 33 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I'd be SUPER curious to know exactly how it drives but I would NOT attempt to tow anything with it. Save the $50 for fixing your own Wheelhorse. Apparently the Lever. Forward =forward back=back.. so perhaps middle is brake? read on eBay ad.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 5,149 #4 Posted 14 hours ago Looks like a broomstick.... Appropriate, given the month I suppose. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 47,375 #5 Posted 13 hours ago OSHA approved. Take a ride...lose a limb. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 230 #6 Posted 13 hours ago (edited) 25 minutes ago, adsm08 said: Looks like a broomstick.... Appropriate, given the month I suppose. Hahahah. Limbuster 2026. Here is a photo the seller also posted of what it looks like when it has deck Edited 13 hours ago by FLtractor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 230 #7 Posted 13 hours ago (edited) 2 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: OSHA approved. Take a ride...lose a limb. Shall call it the Limbuster 2026. Edited 13 hours ago by FLtractor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 9,304 #8 Posted 13 hours ago I guess it has a mechanical joy stick control system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Streetrodchev 1,178 #9 Posted 5 hours ago Simplicity, but I forget the model name. Here is another one. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 32,750 #10 Posted 4 hours ago (edited) 10 hours ago, FLtractor said: The hand lever is both the brake AND steering? She’s asking $50.00. Would it be able to tow a cart around yard if I had small metal tab hitch added? The strait steering handle indicates that it is a 1957 Simplicity Wonderboy. In 1958 they put a slight bend in the steering handle like the one pictured above. I would not recommend using it as a tow tractor and here is why. - It has 1 speed forward and one reverse. The steering handle is also the clutch. Pull back on the handle to make it go, let go of or push the handle forward to disengage the drive. There are NO BRAKES ! The only thing that stops it is the friction of the drive system. Would still be a fun ride around tractor for an adult for the money. Would not recommend a kid drive it unless you rigged a better place for them to put their feet. Edited 4 hours ago by Achto 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLtractor 230 #11 Posted 3 hours ago 1 hour ago, Achto said: The strait steering handle indicates that it is a 1957 Simplicity Wonderboy. In 1958 they put a slight bend in the steering handle like the one pictured above. I would not recommend using it as a tow tractor and here is why. - It has 1 speed forward and one reverse. The steering handle is also the clutch. Pull back on the handle to make it go, let go of or push the handle forward to disengage the drive. There are NO BRAKES ! The only thing that stops it is the friction of the drive system. Would still be a fun ride around tractor for an adult for the money. Would not recommend a kid drive it unless you rigged a better place for them to put their feet. Most interesting design.. thank you for the info Acto!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 10,070 #12 Posted 2 hours ago @FLtractor for 50 bucks or less , the ammount of related mechanical goodies , is easily worth it . easily turn that into , extra parts / spares , regularly did that , my grandson , certified submarine welder / truck frame builder , would be all over that , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,069 #13 Posted 2 hours ago (edited) Definetely not the ride of choice for one of those "Here, hold my beer" moments.... I dub it "Death on a Stick". Edited 2 hours ago by ri702bill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 69,369 #14 Posted 2 hours ago Go ahead, buy the best hospitalization insurance policy you can find, jump on, hang on, let us know how that works out. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 704 #15 Posted 59 minutes ago The added "weights" to discourage wheelies would be my first alarm. Hook anything to the back behind the axle and you could definitely end up vertical! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,069 #16 Posted 57 minutes ago 2 hours ago, FLtractor said: I would not recommend using it as a tow tractor and here is why. - It has 1 speed forward and one reverse. The steering handle is also the clutch. Pull back on the handle to make it go, let go of or push the handle forward to disengage the drive. There are NO BRAKES ! The only thing that stops it is the friction of the drive system. Words of wisdom there. It can barely stop itself on level ground - whatcha think it's going to stop a half ton load on a trailer going down hill?? Maybe have to use the Fred Flintstone brakes?? Yabba dabba don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 13,069 #17 Posted 56 minutes ago 2 minutes ago, Kenneth R Cluley said: Hook anything to the back behind the axle and you could definitely end up vertical! It just adds to the driving experience! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
