Sparky-(Admin) 23,139 #1 Posted August 16, 2015 So the wife and decided to just go driving around where we haven't been before. Ended up in the northeast section of Connecticut poking thru the small towns up that way when I saw this Wheel Horse on a sign pole.Also saw this weird lookin plow machine for sale, it had a 8 or 9 HP Briggs in it. Maybe homemade??Mike......... 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,196 #2 Posted August 16, 2015 Neat, seem like a repair shop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #3 Posted August 16, 2015 Nope Mike that's not homemade. I can't think of the name of it right now but it was sold in the late 60's or early 70's. I believe it was originally used for like logging. The log would hang underneath it. The wheel I believe we're hydraulically driven. Used a winch to lift the log. Neat find. I almost bought one like 7 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #4 Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) My dad was a logger, talked about dragging them with a skidder, but I never saw one. I just got to drive his dozer a few times. Fireman is correct A link to another picturehttp://www.plastikosmd.com/Default.aspx?ContentPageID=95 Edited August 16, 2015 by WNYPCRepair 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,579 #5 Posted August 16, 2015 Very cool! When I first got into these came across a front engine round hood way up on a pole somewhere in indiana but can't quite remember where it was. Never know when you come across them! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #6 Posted August 16, 2015 Would love to see a Quadractor up close! Mother's Earth News did an article decades ago. Awesome! Company got started, built a few but never quite got all their ducks in a row... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,139 #7 Posted August 16, 2015 This one had a price tag of over $2000. I shoulda took a closer look.Mike......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,771 #8 Posted August 16, 2015 They are incredibly unique! I'm most surprised that someone hasn't picked up the ball and ran with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,022 #9 Posted August 16, 2015 $2000 in complete condition is actually a good deal. The few I have seen for sale have all been in the same price range but usually need lots of work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 23,274 #10 Posted August 16, 2015 They are saying..."If you go to the Iowa State Fair, you can get anything on a stick." Just sayin' 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muz123 1,192 #11 Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Pretty cool! Its by route 12 in putnum by north rover dale. I think. Edited August 17, 2015 by muz123 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,139 #12 Posted August 17, 2015 Pretty cool! Its by route 12 in putnum by north rover dale. I think. Very close...it was at the intersection of Rt131 and Rt197 in Quinebaug ct.Mike...... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.A.700 306 #13 Posted August 23, 2015 Quadractors are an interesting beast to say the least. The only reason i know of them is because one was on craigslist in my area awhile back... it was a basket case. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
