rickv1957 70 #1 Posted May 7, 2010 Anybody have any info on an old beaver tractor?,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,083 #2 Posted May 7, 2010 Rick, The beaver tracror was made in Stratford, CT by Baird Company. Not sure what the years of production were however I believe llate 40's into the 60's. Many were lever steer and a very basic tractor. Jeff (wheelhorse85 here) just bought 4 of these and he has u tube videos of them jusgt recently (1-2 weeks ago). It is very rare to find one that is complete as the hoods were fiberglass (I think). Did you find one?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #3 Posted May 7, 2010 Here is an old post on a Beaver Tractor: http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=11478 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #4 Posted May 7, 2010 Yes,I found one that is very nice but has no hood,lever steer,restored years ago,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MRM 4 #5 Posted May 7, 2010 My friend has a few of them they do not have hoods. There is a club for them on line. He found a guy that is reproducing the reverse disc for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #6 Posted May 7, 2010 yes, my brother had one that was stick steer(1949) had the wrong engine! you could not walk as slow as it drove(because of the 2hp kick start briggs) :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #7 Posted May 7, 2010 Stevebo is right on, you need to get in contact with Jeff. He's got a bunch of them and he knows of a guy that has a number of original attachements. I found a tiller steer Beaver (down your way Steve) which Jeff was able to purchase. PM me and I will give you Jeff's number, he doesn't come on the site very much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoctorHfuhruhurr 136 #8 Posted May 7, 2010 There's been one for sale for a few weeks in the Western Mass. Craigslist for $700. Kinda high in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesRJ 552 #9 Posted May 7, 2010 Was this a product line specifically marketed for women? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #10 Posted May 8, 2010 Was an early model beaver suppose to have a hood?,Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #11 Posted May 8, 2010 Not until sometime in the mid 50's. I'm pretty sure 1955 was the first year for a hood. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 70 #12 Posted May 8, 2010 Thanks Jim! Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
