david bradley any one know what this is and any and all info

[fisherman 39]

Hi, I bought this today for the engine, does any one know anything about this it was originally supposed to have a 7 hp engine! It's a tank it has a 60in deck 4 rear wheels and hydro drive! Thanks for any help.

[chrisd200(inactive) 55]

Gonna call a guy who has had a lot of experience with old David Bradley's

[fisherman 39]

Thanks Chris, it runs and rides nice, just wanted the engine this thing is complete, that deck is very nice and at least as heavy as a comercial grade. As a matter of fact this was probally a comercial tractor for golf courses etc.

[KC9KAS 4,741]

A 14 hp Kohler...Wow...I see why you bought it.

 

When my wife saw it she thought it was "cute".

[fisherman 39]

The pics dont do justice to this, it's almost 4ft wide, like a tank! I was told it was made in 1960, but can't find any info

[JimmyJam 542]

Kinda Cool machine in a weird way! Definite early commercial-grade!! Love the Kohler though!!!

[VinsRJ 721]

Almost looks like a resto canidate to me...

Edited May 23, 2013 by VinsRJ

[546cowboy 301]

From all I've been able to find(very little) it was sold by Sears in the  60's but the only pictures I've found were of one with a 36" deck and that had a steering wheel and not that bar looking thing. I haven't given up yet though as there has to be more than one of these left in the world. I like it! fisherman is 400 miles from me but it may end up in my herd. I did find out that the David Bradley factory was in Bradly, IL. only 40 miles from me. The town was named after the tractor factory. Imagine that!

Edited May 23, 2013 by 546cowboy

[JUSS10 250]

that thing is so cool! I agree, someone needs to restore this!

[546cowboy 301]

That's what I think and I can just see that thing with a full custom paint scheme. If I can get hold of a guy to bring it to me it will get it too!!!!!!!!!

[fisherman 39]

It's calling you Cowboy, come, come, come get me! lol. You aint gonna put 30" tires on this thing r you? He he.