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Thanks that’s a great idea. I have a few laying around that hopefully aren’t too far gone.

Did the seeds managed to sprout and grow? Looked like the soil was too hard compacted after the roller job. But for making sidewalks the roller should be great.

Billy, this video actually brought tears to my eyes because of all the wonderful memories of my father. My Dad had a DB. Bought it new circa 1950/51. Among the implements was this roller. I used to stand on that platform with my Dad when we packed down the lawn after the winter heaving and thawing or any other time we needed to make something flat.

If you’re thinking about restoring and using one of these old DB tractors this is a VERY helpful video. If I remember correctly, adjusting the clutch was something my Dad did quite often. He used his DB about 15 hours per week on weekends and after his regular job at Sears & Roebuck. We had 5 acres that included an orchard (kinda) and a huge vegetable garden.

For what it’s worth… I’ll back up everything Billy says. My Dad had one of these. Probably a 1950 or 1951 model. He ditched the hood before I was born (1955). In the years before he passed my Dad and I reminisced about “the tractor”. Dad spoke almost verbatim about his old DB as Billy does. The good the bad and the ugly. Thanks for making these videos Billy.

This brings back memories of my childhood. My Dad had the same issues with his sickle bar jamming up etc. That creaky/clicking noise during a sharp turn is something I’ll never forget. Dad’s DB was a 1950 or 1951 model. I wish I could have kept it. Even more I wish I still lived on the five acre property where I grew up.

How do you connect a throttle to a new engine? My is not connected and the throttle just set to the max on the engine itself which causes the tractor to jump every time you engaging the clutch.

I have several that I do all of the above. I keep them original, restore them, and use them to work with. It's probably harder, but I prefer using the original hardware as much as possible

Clutch disk

Where can I find clutch plate

I need some advice. I am putting a new motor on a Super 3 that came with a 3 horsepower continental engine. If I put a 5 horsepower on there and get it in a hard pull with the turning plow, do you think it might bust the gearbox or you think it will take it? I could put a 3 1/2 horsepower on it. I want to put a Briggs and Stratton engine on it. I like watching your videos by the way. You got a lot of nice tractors.

Flashback The year is 1959. I'm 6 years old and I'm walking behind. My father in a field while He is plowing with the David Bradley 😊

This is the very first time that I've seen sugar cane. I'm from Minnesota. Beautiful machine you have, the David Bradley. I have a BCS, way different but kind of the same idea.

The saddle should have very low strain with the moldboard turning plow, it is only used for transport and stabilizing the tilt of the machine. The depth of the plow is controlled with the angle adjustment on the plow not pressure on the handles. It is the same way on my old Farmall tractor, no brute force, only changes in angle. The plow will find a natural depth based on the angle. The condition of the wear edges will make a big difference, a new share will normally ride much deeper at the same angle setting than one that has worn back 2 inches. The old horse plows had about 8 holes for the hitch pin, each less than ½ inch apart, so the draft angle could be moved up and down to make it ride deeper or shallower depending on the type of soil and the height of the harness on the horses or oxen.

The cultivator sweeps look almost new, what type are they? It would be easy if I could just take it in and match the right style shank, bolt, and angle. But, I don't have any farm tractor shops for 400 miles, so I need to mail order.

Machines like this are why I gave up on belt driven ANYthing. Mine had the snowblower, rototiller, and cutterbar, and only the very lightest loading would function well- and yes, it was set up and operating to spec. There's a darn good reason you find so many of these in 'barely used' condition....

What motor are you running in it?

Can you tell me how deep I would be able to plow with this?

Awesome….thanks for sharing!

This is a great video!

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What size belt are you using?

i recently saw a David Bradley hood for sale on marketplace, the asking price? $200.00

would you have another outside cultch plate that you can sell me, mine is broken

i have the cultivator that was not attached to your tractor

Really great videos.

What intake filter did you put on the Harbor Freight engine?

Saddle adjust is fo handle height. Adjusting for the furrow wheel is done with the 2 bolts on the roller plate on the plow!

I saw your wife's hand in this clip. I wish my wife would take an interest in, or lend a helping hand with my projects.

Not long ago I scored a David Bradley ay a Estate Auction. Came with cultivators. Presently looking for more attachments. There is a group here that grows cane and makes syrup every season.

Thanks for being humble enough to share your story. My great grandpa had his right arm rung off in a mule driven sorghum press when he was eleven years old in the 1860s. He adapted to life with only one arm and still did lot’s different jobs, including timber man and school teaching.

Just stared binge watching your channel. I like the fact that, though very nice collection of machines, they are working machines as they should be. I have 3 DBs with a handful of implements and a couple horse Troybilts. I like like to clean them up, but agree they should be used. Keep the videos coming. I’ll be watching and may be in touch.

Have you taken the coulter apart to maintenance..mine is frozen and wont turn

all good points. You are right about the driving because when they do come up for sale they always seem 4 hours away. then when your not looking and don't have time or extra money one comes up only 1 hour away i think if I took away any thing from the video its I should quit trying to use those tiny little engines the come original. I "didn't know", the hood would shut using a harbor freight 3 hp

gotta be the best collection, at least that I've ever seen. way to go ! nice

you are showing people with David Bradley's some great ideas, thumbs up

How much does the plow implement weigh do you think

Hey Mr Watson , what motor do you have on your DB ?

I totally understand about playing with the DB . I ride my sulky around the neighborhood all the time !!

Nice video. Thanks for putting it up.

That's a great idea! Totally understand getting to play with the tractor.

What a beautiful collection

Your videos are very helpful. I just got my late father in laws super power running

Nice looking machine!

Just Subscribed Nice array of tractors and attachments. I also collect walking tractors. We just got a David Bradley with the cultivator. I wil be looking for otherimplements. We also have a choremaster. Ours has the optional cast iron wheel weight. we have two simplicity one has the front nount sickle bar more the other a breaking plow. and a Gravely with the (Brush Hogg) on the front.

Its for sale

Beautiful collection. Thank you for sharing it with us all.

oh no, i think i just found a new addiction. im 53 but never heard of david bradley. thats perfect for a small farm

Very nice build !!

Thank you