carguystl1 0 #1 Posted February 21, 2010 Hi, I'm Jeff and I have the collecting sickness. Somehow I caught the bug to collect lawn tractors. I have had a JD that I bought new in 87, but it all really started 6 years ago when someone gave me " Old Rusty " ( see profile pic ). Old Rusty isnt very pretty, but always starts, pulls hard, and is my 6 year old nephews favorite tractor, and the one he learned to drive on ! The funny thing is that I dont know what brand or year it is. I cant find any identifing tags. Under the hood is red paint. 6 HP horizontal briggs engine...Anyone know what this is ??? Curiousity is getting the best of me after 6 years!! Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,014 #2 Posted February 21, 2010 B) It's not a wheel horse but still a cool little tractor. Some of the other guys may know what make it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,294 #3 Posted February 21, 2010 Welcome to RedSquare, I'm going to move this to other brands. Click Free: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokin joe 31 #4 Posted February 21, 2010 montgomery wards? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,514 #5 Posted February 21, 2010 Looks a little like a Western Auto tractor from the 60's. Here is a Wizard from 1965, made by Gilson: Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #6 Posted February 21, 2010 Looks a little like a Western Auto tractor from the 60's. Here is a Wizard from 1965, made by Gilson: I was going to say the same thing, but they were made by MTD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,514 #7 Posted February 21, 2010 I was going to say the same thing, but they were made by MTD I could be wrong about Gilson. I know they made some power products for Western Auto. Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rickv1957 72 #8 Posted February 21, 2010 Hello and Rick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #9 Posted February 21, 2010 I have an MTD with the very same cast aluminum grill/ headlight assembly as in the second pic. Mine is red with MTD logo on the side of the grill. As I remember mine has 16 or 18 HP Briggs with hydro and 15" rear tires. A true MTD garden tractor. Interesting to try to figure out who built what for whom! I believe "Old Rusty" is a Wizard by MTD. Just my opinion. B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 178 #10 Posted February 21, 2010 My dad had a Montgomery Wards Country Squire. As I remember it, it looked exactly like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger from southern Iowa 1 #11 Posted February 21, 2010 OH YEAH! B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #12 Posted February 22, 2010 Hi and yes, its made by mtd (have 2) they built 2 versions 3 spd standard and hydro's with hi and lo range! they were sold under different names-- western auto, dayton, white, farm king, js penny, mtd and a few others i cant think of right now! i think we just had a discussion on this recently B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carguystl1 0 #13 Posted February 24, 2010 Thanks for the warm welcome !! So we believe it is an MTD ?? ( God I already have 4 of them MTD's, much newer howerver !! ) Pond...any idea what year, and do you have any pics of your to share. Mine is a 3 speed standard Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #14 Posted February 24, 2010 I got nothing for ya on the "ID" but B) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChevelleSSLS6 0 #15 Posted April 30, 2011 I was going to say the same thing, but they were made by MTD I could be wrong about Gilson. I know they made some power products for Western Auto. Bob Gilson made snowthrowers for Western Auto... read more... http://home.gwi.net/~spectrum/snowgallery.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c175inMA 8 #16 Posted May 1, 2011 Looks a little like a Western Auto tractor from the 60's. Here is a Wizard from 1965, made by Gilson: Bob it looks like the engine is mounted in the wrong direction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
