"Pond" Wheel Horse Walk Behind

[Aaron Coffman 55]

Hi Red Square Community,

 

I am looking into purchasing the below pictured "POND" Walk Away. The unit itself has the cast in “POND” on the chain reduction housing. The two main things I am looking to learn are what value is typical for these to sell for. This one has a Briggs & Stratton model “N” engine. It runs and drives, but the throttle linkage needs some adjusting. It comes with a cultivator and plow implement. 

 

Secondly, I was wondering if there is any way to determine what year specifically this Pond is from. The seller believes late 1940s and not 1950s. I am new to these machines, so I am looking for some guidance. Thank you in advance! 

 

[Pullstart 62,829]

Very cool!  That same rear end is what was used to invent the RJ25 and RJ35 riding garden tractors as we know them!  I don’t think they normally sell for much, but they are a very important piece of our Wheel Horse history!

 

 

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[Wheelhorse#1 1,656]

Pretty neat machine.Looks like it could give you a good workout.

[Eriks Red horse herd 105]

I believe  it's a 1949 pond 2 wheel tractor model due to the engine  engagement handle being a rod.  I have a 1948 model but the engagement  handle is flat stock steel. The only way you can know the exact year is to go off the serial # of the Briggs model N engine . Nice find not that many around of the early years but every once in awhile one comes out of hiding. Hope you snagged it. Let's know?

[Aaron Coffman 55]

8 minutes ago, Eriks Red horse herd said:

I believe  it's a 1949 pond 2 wheel tractor model due to the engine  engagement handle being a rod.  I have a 1948 model but the engagement  handle is flat stock steel. The only way you can know the exact year is to go off the serial # of the Briggs model N engine . Nice find not that many around of the early years but every once in awhile one comes out of hiding. Hope you snagged it. Let's know?

I did pick it up. Unfortunately the Briggs model N engine on it is not original to the tractor. Do you have a photo of your 1948 that you can share? It is hard to find photos of these online. 

[Eriks Red horse herd 105]

I will try to get a photo later of it. She in the back of the barn and will have to be dug out.