"Weedeater" Mini Tractor

Weedeater Mini Tractor AG WORLD “This tractor was built with my 10-year-old grandson Coleman in mind It’s powered by the 2-stroke motor and built-in clutch off an Echo weedeater ” says Steve Wade Gentry Ark about the mini tractor he made to look like a Deere The weedeater motor was originally cable-driven He used a length of 14 mm keystock as a driveshaft which connects the engine to a 50:1 90-degree gearbox on the rear axle that’s out of an old grain conveyer The steering gear uses the 4:1 ratio gearbox out of an angle grinder To make the front wheels he added another wheel to the single 3-in caster wheel off a table He spread the wheel mounting bracket apart and welded a wheel on each side of it The 5-in rear wheels are off an old gate The original weedeater tank is under the seat To make the hood he rolled a piece of sheet metal around an 8-in dia pipe He used stainless steel tubing to make the steering wheel and stapled upholstery over plywood to make the seat “It’ll travel at about walking speed and makes a loud humming noise You can hear it from a half mile away ” says Wade Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Steve Wade 13508 W Highway 264 Gentry Ark 72734 ph 479 736-2460; gflashwade@gmail com

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