55rj35jr 623 #1 Posted October 29, 2014 Everytime I restore a tractor I say this is the last time because of all the work, but as you can see here we go again!!! a Hawkins WILDCAT in progress..to be continued... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted October 29, 2014 Looks like there weren't too many parts to take apart. Looks like a good canidate for a restore. Keep us posted! My wife likes these little tractors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #3 Posted October 30, 2014 Neat tractor... reminds me of a Hiller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Desko 608 #4 Posted October 30, 2014 Cute little thing and is it a 3 speed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #5 Posted October 30, 2014 Cute little thing and is it a 3 speed 2 forward (low & high) one reverse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55rj35jr 623 #6 Posted October 30, 2014 Neat tractor... reminds me of a Hiller. Wildcat was made by Hawkins metal works in Lebanon,In. same as the Bantam, Bantam went out of business in about 1957 & Falls products in Genoa, IL. built there version of the Bantam in 1958 the BT4.They went out of business in 58,Mr Hawkins owned a shop in Lebanon & wanted to build a garden tractor so with the help of Bantam founder Mr Poynter they designed the Wildcat. Poynter handled the sales & marketing. They were in business making the Wildcat for 4 years. They had two different grills one like the Bantam & one that was flat on the front with no vents. So the Wildcat is a little harder to find than the Bantam. Just thought it is interesting... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #7 Posted October 30, 2014 Always nice to get some history too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
