2018 - Volume #42, Issue #3, Page #34
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Axle Extensions Convert Deere To Wide Front
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“A quick call to Vicki Eller at John Deere Archives verified it was a genuine vegetable tractor,” says Mulder.
After bringing the tractor home, he began to research Beet and Bean tractors. He learned that an optional front axle extension kit once was available to widen the track of the front wheels to match the track of the rear wheels. This made it possible to straddle 2 beds when cultivating or planting.
“After searching for a pair of these front axle extensions for more than 8 years, I decided a niche market might exist among other Deere vegetable tractor collectors for the extensions,” says Mulder. He sells his kits under the company name TMS, LLC.
He credits his tool and die maker background for being able to put a kit together for himself and to offer it to other collectors. His kit is intended for use with all Deere, 2-cylinder, lettered and numbered, Waterloo-built vegetable tractors manufactured from 1947 to 1960.
“My AB3841R (original part number) kits are machined to OEM specifications,” says Mulder. “Each kit includes an extension housing, tie rod and lock bolt. The extension housing is made from 8625 alloy steel, and the tie rod is made from 1045 carbon steel.”
The price per kit is $225 each or 2 for $400. Shipping is extra. Mulder prefers receiving calls in the evening.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Harold Mulder, 906 Central Ave. N.W., Orange City, Iowa 51041 (ph 712 737-4467; hmulder@frontiernet.net).
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