Need help with identification of pond tractor

[actractorboys 2]

We have a later pond tractor with Clinton motor and need help idenifying it

[Kelly 1,029]

I'm going to say RJ-35 about a 1956 but I'm not great at the early tractors, looks to be pretty complete.

[Martin 2,131]

i flipped the pics for you, my head was getting sore from standing on it..........

by the way...

Edited January 14, 2013 by Martin

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

:WRS:

It's a very early production 1955 RJ-35 just like mine:

[actractorboys 2]

Thank you for flipping the pics and what's it worth

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

what's it worth

Are you asking because you're just curious or are you planning on selling it?

[actractorboys 2]

Just wondering don't plan on selling.

[fireman 1,021]

That's one of the "creme de le creme" of Wheel Horse/Pond tractors. Like TT said it's a very early 55. It has the tank stand, and solid lift arm with no latching mechanism. If that steering wheel is cast aluminum it could be one of the first 100 55s made. Rumor is they only made 100 with cast aluminum then went to cast steel. What ever you do don't sell it. If you do, I wouldn't let it go for less than $1500! Bring it to the big show in PA this summer and the sky is the limit as to what you could sell it for!!! Yours even has the elusive large engine kill button there at the back of the hood. Yours is probably the most complete original I've seen. RJ55hunter is gonna love to see this one!!!

[actractorboys 2]

We also have original dirt plow, disk, drag harrow, and cultivators

[fireman 1,021]

If they are original to that tractor than WOW that's a nice package. You can plan on getting some emails from a few of the members here inquiring about purchasing that tractor.

P.S. Looks like you are missing the original belt guard.

Edited January 14, 2013 by fireman

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

Like mine too

Mine has the aluminum wheel and tank stand. When I bought mine I paid $250 ish without motor (as you see it in first picture).

[Duff 206]

Nice tractor! Got to ask - what's the history of this gem (how did you come by it, etc.)?

Duff :thumbs:

[actractorboys 2]

We have the belt guard just not on it and we live about five minutes north of south bend where they were built. And a guy had it back in his barn.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

You might as well get the engine numbers posted on here. Clay (rj35hunter) is going to be asking you for them. :D

[actractorboys 2]

It's a Clinton b1200

[TT-(Moderator) 1,131]

It's a Clinton b1200

Right - but he'll want the serial number too.

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330]

TT means the serial number on the engine. The B1200 is correct and it is assumed that is the original motor. Clay is putting together some history of these early 35's...

[actractorboys 2]

Serial number-3191101

Model-1200 152

And it runs great

[KC9KAS 4,741]

Very nice.....A 1955, WOW....I know that is old, as I am a 1955 model!

[VinsRJ 721]

I would have to agree, very nice early 55, you even have the original and correct angled carb and plastic oil bath... no to mention the correct bronz reverse disc.

[855ownerJoel 32]

i flipped the pics for you, my head was getting sore from standing on it..........

by the way...

Thank You I was getting lightheaded standing on my hands to look at pictures!!

[WHEEL HORSE BILL 7]

Mine has the black regular steering wheel. I wish mine had the cast one but it doesn't o'well.

I hope to start my project within the next 2 weeks.I don't really know what year my rj is but it should be fun to restore.

my little girl wants me to paint it purple and says it going to be hers.I think I'll paint it red but still give it to her as a show tractor.

[welderman85 53]

great score looks complete and a great restore project

[rj35hunter 283]

You might as well get the engine numbers posted on here. Clay (rj35hunter) is going to be asking you for them.

Terry, you & everyone else read me like a book! Thanks for the info.....I already have the info added to the rest of them. Very nice looking tractor!

Clay

[rj35hunter 283]

Comparing to what I already have, there is only 4 of these tractors with a lower engine serial # than yours......which is the only way to help date/track these tractors by any numbers. The tractors were never issued serial #'s until 1958. This tractor is very early.....nice find! I would really like to see pictures of the attatchments too. Good luck with it!

Clay