David Bradley
Walk-behind Tractors and Implements
The David Bradley farmer, rather than becoming extinct, is once again thriving, probably due to the high cost of gasoline more than the nostalgia of using grandpa's old machines. I've always preferred more garden and less lawn and have often used less than one can of gasoline in an entire season in my 2 David Bradleys. In contrast, last week, I used 5 gallons of gas in the scag walk-behind mower and the Troybilt 8 hp tiller in one day.
The problem with David Bradley farming is that it is all or nothing. Therefor, the following equipment is offered as one lot. Otherwise, I would probably end up burning more gas traveling to auctions to try to replace the implements I had sold. Inspection of the equipment is welcomed, but, sorry, I can't sell individual implements or parts.
The iron wheel tractor has a new Briggs and Stratton 5.5 hp engine
front view of above of the above
opposite side view of above
the new engine
the rubber tired tractor has a reverse and manual hub locks
the reverse attachment
the rubber tired tractor - right side view
Seeder with fertilizer attachment
Inside the fertilizer hopper the bottom has rotted out and the feed shaft bearings are frozen.
the complete set of seed plates plus a modified plate using only half the openings.
the cultipacker and the new engine's first job
The cultipacker in use in the 1980's
side view of the cultipacker.
the disk harrow
the disk in use
the peg tooth harrow
Mike using the peg tooth harrow in the 1980's.
the peg tooth harrow close up
the hitch adapter. While I have never used this, I have big plans for it with a homemade cart with seat
the adjustable foot with large shovel plow
the adjustable foot with no blade works perfectly for trenching for shallow underground cable. I've used this to run a 220 line from the barn to the wagon shed and for various underground video cables to nest boxes.
A large shovel plow has been adapted to replace the turning plow. This is different than the plow on the adjustable foot. It has an angle iron welded on the back to bolt to the plow beam in the same manner as the turning plow.
the turning plow with coulter. The wood plow handle is bolted on and easily removable.
closeup of the turning plow Note that the Bradley plow has not been modified. The handle is just clamped to the beam
a V-belt tightener that came with some David Bradley stuff. I have no idea what it was used for.
the sickle bar mower. I've used this to cut mature rye and wheat, but I wouldn't try it on thick grass. The mechanism and clutch work fine. There is also a second mower mechanism, lacking the cutter bar for parts.
Cutting grain with the sickle bar in the 1990's. Luckily, I got a grain binder shortly after this. Cutting the dry grain was no problem, but the stems fell in all directions. I finished with a grain cradle
cultivator shields, control handles, extra wheel assemblies, clutch actuator, hitch adapter
two Briggs engines Both are loose and complete. Also good for parts - flat belt pulley, air filters that allow the hood to fit.
the snow plow. I haven't needed this, since I have a 6' plow for my old Farmall. Chains and wheel weights would likely be needed.
front view of snow plow
a homemade three shovel plow. This odd implement, made from three David Bradley plow beams is my favorite tillage implement. The 2 3/4 hp tractor pulls this easily through a garden plot. Since I've had this, I've only used the moldboard plow for breaking sod.
side view, showing the three beams.
A pair of Bradley wheels with knobby tires, calcium filled.
a pair of Bradley wheels with tractor treads and hubs. All the rubber tires (7 total) are 600x16. some rims are badly rusted, probably from the calcium.
three Bradley hoods Two are missing one or both of the the front frame clips
4 sets of cultivators Set up for hilling, cultivating between rows and stradling rows.
A few other parts, not illustrated are two transmissions in working order, one on a one piece frame, a gas tank saddle, 3 control rods for the mower or other front mount implement.
Price: $1200 buyer must pick up
This item can be safely stored in the barn until your next trip to Maryland
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