RARE MINI TRACTOR - Can We Fix It?

A very rare and very rusty mini tractor left abandoned for years . Can I get it running and driving?
Rare 1980's Mini Tractor

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[fordfan]

It's so refreshing watching something like this done right. I just finished watching a guy from Vietnam rebuild an engine with a butter knife and a hammer. Got bless him he got it running but I'm sorry, I just needed this level of craftsmanship this morning! Thank you.

[tvctorj]

I vote for a full on resto of this beauty!

[charleseagan]

Would love to see it repainted and looking like new. Beautiful little tractor!

[stokesjo]

That wasn’t a restoration, that was a resurrection!

[bobmacrae]

Awesome find. Never ceases to amaze me how tough these old machines were made compared to today’s versions. Great vid!

[natefessler]

Thank you for teaching me to be braver with old equipment like this! Today I bought a "broken" self-propelled Troy-Bilt with a 6-horse Briggs. Paid 5 dollars US. Cleaned a fouled spark plug, and it started right up! Think I'll try cleaning the carb next. Thanks for sharing your craft with us :)

[thomasdrury]

Everyday I look forward to another restoration video and I can appreciate the work more as I've eventually started to learn and start my own projects. Thank you.

[martonziegler]

The engine renovation was very demanding and professional!
I was about to write an ode about the great work, when it turned out that only the drive was renewed.
this little machine deserves a complete renovation!
In any case, the video was still good, congratulations on the excellent work!

[kevinwiebe]

I think this one deserves a full restoration

[warbirdwf]

There's simply nothing more satisfying than rebuilding a seized or worn out engine. When it coughs back to life post rebuild, it's a great feeling.
I just read that Briggs and Stratton was purchased out of bankruptcy by an investment group. This group has the capitol, experience and also hired a new CEO to hopefully get it back on the right path for decades of success. American's need to keep these legacy companies alive! So many have folded or shipped ALL their manufacturing overseas. WE all need to support the remaining American manufacturing companies that keep Americans employed.

[Shadowsoul]

The second I saw this video I was reminded of my own mini tractor that's also super rare, it's a Burns B-60 and as far as I know, they only made about 3000 of them. It was in about the same state, having been left in a crumbling shed, rapidly sinking into the ground, until I got it. It's one of a kind, and awaiting restoration currently.

[willhelm]

Good to see someone who takes pride in their work, excellent restoration.

[MarkMeadows]

My grandfather would be proud of something like that being restored/resurrected. He did things like that often in the past, especially to old lawnmowers, tillers, and other small machinery. Great job my friend. Now, let's see a full restoration on this beauty of a machine!

[daleyurk]

I'm not sure why you aren't speaking much during your videos anymore. I would like to hear your thoughts, concerns, and plans for the projects you're working on. Your videos are excellent and I so look forward to a new one. Keep up the good work!

[ZygmuntKiliszewski]

I admire the meticulousness of the renovation. Congratulations 👌.

[kriegmeister]

That was the most epic fix I ever watched. Thanks for posting.

[dorianjacquot]

will you do a second video with the painting of the entire tractor and so the final restoration ?

[stevend]

I could watch videos like this all night 👍👍👍👍

[tonybaggett]

Absolutely amazing. From the filming, editing, and restoration all of it is just incredible. Truly a rare talent.

[Umagunna]

I was SO hoping for a full resto on this. I get why you didn't but I was also disappointed when it didn't happen.