grnlark 487 #1 Posted December 27, 2011 I sold one of these several years ago and for some reason regretted it. Well, I stumbled across another one and of course had to grab it. It's totally original even with the electric start Techy. Just for kicks I threw a set of extra 23x8.5x12's I had on it and when I stood back I was like, wow that almost looks mean. Not sure what the long term plan is, but short term enjoyment at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dclarke 4,032 #2 Posted December 27, 2011 I've never heard of this make before but I like the looks of the rear fenders and it looks good with those ags. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #3 Posted December 27, 2011 man, that looks cool for sure. Would look super mean if you threw some super fat tires on it, and then welded in a strip of metal in the middle to widen the rear fenders, kinda like the Baja style Bug's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #4 Posted December 27, 2011 I like how the rear ag's fit snugly under the fenders. Neat lookin machine. Mike....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #5 Posted December 27, 2011 Looks like another one of those rat rod tractors. What color was it originally, am I seeing the model number correctly, 666? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shuboxlover 478 #6 Posted December 27, 2011 DOES THAT SAY........666 on the Hood???? :jaw: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #7 Posted December 27, 2011 Matt you seem to find all the odd off brand tractors! Very Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VinsRJ 721 #8 Posted December 27, 2011 The funny thing is this is my brother's 2nd Lambert Squire...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,164 #9 Posted December 27, 2011 That is super cool looking. Does the Techy run and any attachments? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #10 Posted December 28, 2011 Looks like another one of those rat rod tractors. What color was it originally, am I seeing the model number correctly, 666? They were originally gray and white. A fully gray gut and white rear fenders. Kind of an ugly color combo if you ask me. And yes, it's a model 666. lol That is super cool looking. Does the Techy run and any attachments? No attachments... The guy has been on the Lambert forum for a while and I know he had it running and took it to a few shows this summer. He said it kinda sputtered and then died and he couldn't get it started after that. I suspect it's a carb issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #11 Posted December 28, 2011 The other thing that's pretty cool is that they ran a Borg Warner T-92 3-speed trans just turned sideways and It's chain driven to a sprocket on the rear axle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,555 #12 Posted December 28, 2011 Wow that is very cool! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #13 Posted December 28, 2011 Nice find. I agree about the fenders and tires. Interesting use of the T-92 which was also saw use in Crosleys. In the future, will some manufacturer use the Smart Car trans? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #14 Posted December 28, 2011 Your garage is starting to look like a seen from Rudolph and the land of the misfit toys..... (kidding).. You find the real oddball stuff !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marvairplanes 34 #15 Posted December 28, 2011 grnlark... Your LAMBERT and my FARMETTE look like they might be "related" ????? Marv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #16 Posted December 28, 2011 grnlark... Your LAMBERT and my FARMETTE look like they might be "related" ????? Marv I'm almost positive they are. It's my understanding that at some point they either merged or split, but info is very limited. I do know that Lambert built the model 666 garden tractor as their standalone machine, and also re-badged it under the Squire Applegate name to sell in department stores. From what I've found so far, the Farmette's and Lamberts were red and the Squire Applegates were gray and white. The Borg Warner T-92 wasn't on all of them though. I don't have any clue on the differentiation there. Maybe years??? Who knows. There is a Lambert Garden tractor group on Yahoo that started not too long ago. It's not incredibly useful at the moment, but at least its a place to connect with others if needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedyleedy 205 #17 Posted December 28, 2011 :) that is one sweet ride ! :bow-blue: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IthacaJeff 151 #18 Posted December 28, 2011 I believe Squire Applegate was the name used by Agway for their rebadged products. I have an early/mid 1970's front tine tiller with the Squire Applegate name on it. I'm 99% sure it was orginally purchased at an Agway store. It is nearly identical to an MTD tiller I have for parts (BTW, they are for sale for $30 for both; the Squire is complete but does not run).They are heavy duty units for sure. Jeff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #19 Posted December 28, 2011 I believe Squire Applegate was the name used by Agway for their rebadged products. I have an early/mid 1970's front tine tiller with the Squire Applegate name on it. I'm 99% sure it was orginally purchased at an Agway store. It is nearly identical to an MTD tiller I have for parts (BTW, they are for sale for $30 for both; the Squire is complete but does not run).They are heavy duty units for sure. Jeff THATS IT!!!! You're absolutely right. It WAS Agway. I've been racking my brain trying to remember exactly what the heck Squire Applegate was from. You're the man!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #20 Posted December 28, 2011 A quick carb disassembly and plug cleaning and BAM! The H60 fired right up. WOO HOO! http://youtu.be/dDJ7edZ8IrA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #21 Posted December 28, 2011 Sound real nice! Did you take it for a spin? Does the rest of the drivetrain work correctly? Mike........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #22 Posted December 28, 2011 Sound real nice! Did you take it for a spin? Does the rest of the drivetrain work correctly? Mike........... Yeah, I drove it around. All the gears shift nice and its actually pretty tight. Naturally theres some general maintenance needed here and there, but all in all I was very happy with the results. The electric starter seems to be a bit finicky. You have to tap it lightly with a hammer to get it to spin..... interesting.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,132 #23 Posted December 28, 2011 i think thats an awesome looking tractor. love the nice flowing dash tower area and rear fenders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 1,021 #24 Posted December 28, 2011 Sounds real good Matt! How about a video of it driving? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 487 #25 Posted December 29, 2011 Sounds real good Matt! How about a video of it driving? Ask and you shall recieve! Not sure what happened to the sound though..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites