Vinylguy 4,691 #1 Posted October 1, 2008 40 years ago my neighbor had a small Brillion tractor that he bought new from the local IH dealer in Oneida, IL. Has anyone here heard of or know anything about this brand. I think it may have been carried by many IH dealers at that time. It resembles the round hoods and had rear wheel fenders and a metal seat was gray and white color scheme. The deck as i remember resembles the decks on the older WH tractors too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evanloock 226 #2 Posted October 1, 2008 I seem to recall they were made/associated by/with Ariens. Not really sure, but I know Ariens was located in Brillion, WI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,691 #3 Posted October 1, 2008 Thanks thats a start. I once saw a manual on ebay with a small line art drawing if the tractor but would love to find a picture of one. was always jealous watching Wayne mow while I pushed the heavy cast iron eclipse around our seemingly huge yard. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #4 Posted October 1, 2008 T.D., Just Google "Brillion tractor". A handfull of pics pop up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,410 #5 Posted October 1, 2008 There was a big article on Brillion in the last issue of Lawn and Garden Collector Magazine. I'm sure back issues are still available. Brillion tractors are EXTREMELY rare. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #6 Posted October 1, 2008 Brillion tractors are EXTREMELY rare. Does that mean there weren't a billion Brillions? :banghead: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,410 #7 Posted October 1, 2008 :banghead: ha ha..... I think (I read it a few weeks ago) that the article said there are only two restored ones known to exist, and a few other parts tractors. I'll check tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #8 Posted October 2, 2008 as soon as i get back home i will add a photo of the one i had they are around, just hard to find :omg: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CasualObserver 3,410 #9 Posted October 2, 2008 Here's a couple of pics I scanned out of the article from LAGC. Brillion made tractors from 59-63... they apparently took over the Garden All company. Back issues available at LAGC Magazine, Attn: Kate, 877 Framewood, Newburgh, IN, 47630 (812) 490-3607. Brillion was a feature article in the Sept/Oct 2008 issue. And for those who don't subscribe... you should think about it... BPjunk has a regular column in it, and it's full of other good info too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,691 #10 Posted October 2, 2008 Yep! thats the tractor. I seem to remember it being gray instead of bronze but then CRAFT anymore! I am going to contact Wayne and show him this image. the last year we owned the sign shop in Galesburg he was in the shop on business and saw a wheel horse decal. As we began visiting about them I asked him if the tractor his dad had when we were kids was a Brillion and he about fell over. He could not imagine that anyone would remember the name of the tractor and that it was purchased from the IH dealer in town. He will get a kick out of the picture. Thanks again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linen beige 14 #11 Posted October 2, 2008 T.D., Here's one I found through a Google search. It looks like it may be the same model as the bronze one, but I don't think it's the same tractor. http://www.stevenchalmers.com/Gravely/MowI...ightFront.shtml I'm not much good at posting links, I only hope I got enough info over here for you to find the site. And I love the old time steam radiator grill on the older one in Jason's post! Looks like not much changed on these other than the hoods. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
