Branded as Montgomery Wards

[RedMF40]

I’m intrigued by this little tractor. Looks similar to a Cub Cadet. Anyone know if Montg Wards sold Cub cadets under their own name?

 

[NDIHC]

I’m intrigued by this little tractor. Looks similar to a Cub Cadet. Anyone know if Montg Wards sold Cub cadets under their own name?View attachment 77438

That's a Gilson. I have one very similar, also branded as a Montgomery Ward. They were heavy built with a cast front axle. Belt drive to a cast transmission. The one I have has a mechanical variable speed setup besides the 4 speed transmission. Also have the rototiller mounted on it and it is a BEAST! Mine has a 16 hp B&S engine.

 

[leroy in ne]

At one time Garden tractors built by Simplicity were sold by Montgomery Ward. See Simpletractors(dot)com for more info

 

[RedMF40]

That's a Gilson. I have one very similar, also branded as a Montgomery Ward. They were heavy built with a cast front axle. Belt drive to a cast transmission. The one I have has a mechanical variable speed setup besides the 4 speed transmission. Also have the rototiller mounted on it and it is a BEAST! Mine has a 16 hp B&S engine.

When I look closer I don’t believe the tractor is under the Wards name. The loader is but not the tractor. I was going by the seller’s description.

 

[NDIHC]

The guy who knew everything about the Gilson/Montgomery Ward tractors was on this forum several years ago. He went by the handle "El Toro". I believe I read he passed away around 2017 or 2018. Perhaps some his old posts would have some imformation on that tractor.

 

[NDIHC]

When I look closer I don’t believe the tractor is under the Wards name. The loader is but not the tractor. I was going by the seller’s description.

The tractor itself looks to be a Gilson or Wards. Same frame and dash design. This is the one I have. Notice that the starter/generator belt cover is the same along with the shifter and the brake lock knob to the right of the shifter.