Beaver Tractor info

[rickv1957 72]

Anybody have any info on an old beaver tractor?,Rick

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Rick,

The beaver tracror was made in Stratford, CT by Baird Company. Not sure what the years of production were however I believe llate 40's into the 60's. Many were lever steer and a very basic tractor. Jeff (wheelhorse85 here) just bought 4 of these and he has u tube videos of them jusgt recently (1-2 weeks ago). It is very rare to find one that is complete as the hoods were fiberglass (I think). Did you find one??

[Don1977 604]

Here is an old post on a Beaver Tractor:

http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=11478

[rickv1957 72]

Yes,I found one that is very nice but has no hood,lever steer,restored years ago,Rick

[MRM 4]

My friend has a few of them they do not have hoods. There is a club for them on line. He found a guy that is reproducing the reverse disc for them.

[pond195520032003 27]

yes, my brother had one that was stick steer(1949) had the wrong engine! you could not walk as slow as it drove(because of the 2hp kick start briggs) :D

[VinsRJ 721]

Stevebo is right on, you need to get in contact with Jeff. He's got a bunch of them and he knows of a guy that has a number of original attachements.

I found a tiller steer Beaver (down your way Steve) which Jeff was able to purchase.

PM me and I will give you Jeff's number, he doesn't come on the site very much.

[DoctorHfuhruhurr 137]

There's been one for sale for a few weeks in the Western Mass. Craigslist for $700. Kinda high in my opinion.

[MikesRJ 552]

Was this a product line specifically marketed for women?

[rickv1957 72]

Was an early model beaver suppose to have a hood?,Rick

[Jim_M 178]

Not until sometime in the mid 50's. I'm pretty sure 1955 was the first year for a hood.

[rickv1957 72]

Thanks Jim! Rick