953 nut 54,868 #1 Posted July 6 Mayrath Garden Tractor Mayrath Manufacturing of Dodge City, Kansas is best known today as a manufacturer of specialized agricultural equipment for bulk grain handling like augers and conveyors used to fill silos and grain bins. This was not always the case, from 1949 until 1952 they built tractors that were offered in three versions. The base model was a five horsepower, Briggs and Stratton engine and provided three forward speeds plus reverse. Forward speeds were two to 20 miles per hour. The price for this version was $295. For $15 more you could move up to an eight and a quarter horsepower Briggs engine. Attachments included power take-off with a separate clutch, $6.25. Forty-two-inch sickle bar mower, $87.50, and a moldboard plow for $29.50. Our own @tractorchick and @oliver2-44 both own Mayrath tractors and may be able to add some information about this rather obscure brand. 3 2 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,592 #3 Posted July 7 The Mayrath tractors were built using standard parts such as: It used a 3 speed T92 transmission. Parts are still available today for this. The rear end was a narrowed version of what was used in Crosley cars at that time The steering wheel was made by Sheller and was the same as used in Crosley cars. It uses a Ross steering box, possible the same one used in a Crosley car. I was able to get some (not all) parts that were for a WWII jeep MB or CJ2. The front wheel and rear wheel bearings were FAIRNA airframe bearings, possible surplus after the war. They are still available today. From what I've learned they used a couple of clutch arrangements. The engine on my Basic model is on a hinged plate that is pulled flat by a strong spring. The clutch tilts this plate which slacks the belt. Somewhere along the way the designed changed to a more conventional idler pulley moved by the clutch to slack the belt. They are also some that have an actual automotive type clutch. Some people claim they can go up to 30 MPH. I know mine in 3rd gear at about 1/4 throttle is a lot faster that I want to go considering the very simple band brakes it has. Mine has the rear PTO shaft. I've read this only came with the sickle bar mower, but alas I don't have the sickle mower. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,051 #4 Posted July 7 8 hours ago, oliver2-44 said: 30 MPH. Is there any gear reduction at the wheels? I'd say that's a reasonable estimate if that's a direct drive train like the vehicles it was recycled from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,868 #5 Posted July 7 31 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: s there any gear reduction at the wheels? No gear reduction at the wheels but a bit of speed reduction at the engine/transmission belt pullies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,592 #6 Posted July 8 On 7/6/2024 at 6:16 AM, 953 nut said: Mayrath Garden Tractor Mayrath Manufacturing of Dodge City, Kansas is best known today as a manufacturer of specialized agricultural equipment for bulk grain handling like augers and conveyors used to fill silos and grain bins. This was not always the case, from 1949 until 1952 they built tractors that were offered in three versions. The base model was a five horsepower, Briggs and Stratton engine and provided three forward speeds plus reverse. Forward speeds were two to 20 miles per hour. The price for this version was $295. For $15 more you could move up to an eight and a quarter horsepower Briggs engine. Attachments included power take-off with a separate clutch, $6.25. Forty-two-inch sickle bar mower, $87.50, and a moldboard plow for $29.50. Our own @tractorchick and @oliver2-44 both own Mayrath tractors and may be able to add some information about this rather obscure brand. At least one other of our active members is sleeping with a Mayrath. I suspect there will be a grand reveal of some fine craftsmanship resurrecting" it 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
