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Axle Extensions Convert Deere To Wide Front
Front axle extensions can turn rare Deere “vegetable tractors” into an even more rare, wide-track style. Harold Mulder ran across a Beet and Bean tractor with its skinny, 42-in. diameter rear wheels, long rear axle and wide front axle.
“A quick call to Vicki Eller at John Deere Archives verified it wa
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Axle Extensions Convert Deere To Wide Front TRACTORS Conversions Front axle extensions can turn rare Deere “vegetable tractors” into an even more rare wide-track style Harold Mulder ran across a Beet and Bean tractor with its skinny 42-in diameter rear wheels long rear axle and wide front axle
“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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