Simplicity 4041 Powermax Garden Tractor Walk Around

[@erikg.warner8314]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I just picked one of these beauties up at an estate sale this morning; it came with a mowing deck, plow blade and snow thrower. It's great to know there is someone working on making sure parts are still available.

[@wickerman9569]

Those are nice tractors 🚜, don’t see very many simplicity tractors down south. They always seem to be up north. Father in law got 1 for scrap years ago and it was built like a tank. Like the videos Norman keep em coming.

[@PaulieDetmurds]

This thing is beautiful, and how cool it must have been to purchase this for much less than the 500 lbs riding mowers of today. Loved the video, and everything about this Simplicity!

[@chidosonic]

Hi! i just got one of this 4041 with a backhoe!

[@Mopardude]

Another reason for the portal box on the rear axle is it keeps the axle higher for more ground clearance.

[@Keith52188]

Simplicity has always been my favorite brand

[@ScoutCrafter]

Norman WOW! Awesome Tractor! Thanks for the walk-around...

[@Isavetractors]

Thank you and you're welcome! =)

[@cristianramirez8880]

Thanks for your quick response 👍🏻 can’t wait to but parts from you !

[@cameronwirth8751]

I’d love to have that tractor!!! I have no use for it.... but I was born and raised in a agricultural town and I just LOVE tractors! Love to restore it! Give me a mechanical job to learn (I don’t know much about tractors, but I do cars/trucks)

[@wilkersonsmowershop8379]

nice save! love those old simps.

[@Isavetractors]

Thanks!

[@farmitecture2060]

Cool tractor! Interesting big tractor features, looks like a powerhouse, thanks for sharing!

[@Isavetractors]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@markbunn8576]

Very nice old tractor! The Economy/PowerKing tractors also have the gear reduction final drive and independent brakes. I have an 82 model 2418 with the odd single cylinder ohv 18hp Kohler.

[@Isavetractors]

We have parts for your engine if you ever need any!

[@Longtrailside]

Now that's a nice garden tractor! Could use that around my place.

[@paulg444]

That thing is gorgeous!!!

[@nealk6387]

The axel drop gear also adds ground clearance.

[@brianphilbrook5262]

That is one sweet machine. Look forward to seeing it in more videos

[@Isavetractors]

Thanks for your comment!

[@tonysantana1493]

Wow this is a beautiful tractor. Thanks Norman love the videos

[@Isavetractors]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@phishy6916]

Norman your on my subs list now. Just wanted to tell you that your doing great things on your channel. I was surprised to see IST on Ebay I got a K241 coil and it came with a nice wiring diagram. I have this tractor and it awesome. The motor is a pain for a novice like me.

[@Isavetractors]

Thanks for the comment, and thank you for your business. We appreciate it!

[@gianniharrington5106]

just picked up a 3415h its a beast

[@billsafreed9982]

Good walk around video, Norman!

[@Isavetractors]

Thank you!

[@jayrhoads3147]

Gravely had gear reduction at the wheels for the walk behind tractor as an add on.

[@erikvaldur3334]

I believe the older Power Kings did as well.

[@MrBill-mq7ti]

Nice tractor. I have an old Simplicity Wonderboy 700 id like to restore some day.

[@Isavetractors]

Nice! Those Wonderboys are very cool too!

[@TheBschroeder1]

That's a nice find Keep the vids coming

[@donaldpowers5557]

very informative, ZIPPO V arga loves this SIMPLICITYS...but on a tight budget....the JOHN DEERE 400 FIRST MODEL IS as far I'll go don't need to start collecting any more big mowers ....have an old Ford with HYDRAULICS(12hp).......and old cub cadet...with a 5hp but with a solid (big) rear differential... going back out to finish fabricating the front end loader....got the lift cylinders placed well the tilt seem to be a problem...due to stroke to get the bucket to tilt enough to dump, still going thug the range of motion....building it off visuals........got no plans.....but I'll get there.....like I've said last time I got too many projects......need to focus....narrow the feild......sell of about 5......oh by the way go to car SWAP MEETS always see them there old garden tractors. take a trailer....people are getting older and letting their stuff go.....then their kids just get rid of the stuff dad collected.....thus the barn finds.....good luck.....young man......MR. NORMAN......

[@Isavetractors]

Thanks for your comment. I'm finishing up a JD400 restoration now. Should have the video posted within a couple of weeks.

[@billhacks]

Individual brakes are also good if one wheel loses traction a person can apply that brake to transfer output to the other.

[@Isavetractors]

Good Point!

[@owentimo]

The only thing it's missing is power steering. Very cool machine.

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

@Sparta | Yeah, not the modern power steering with road feel but the old-school American power steering where its one finger operation.

[@PastPreserver]

Very nice. I have wanted one for a long time. Great video 👍:)

[@Isavetractors]

Thank you!

[@FullMetalFab]

Man video does not do that thing justice, I've see one of those Simplicity 4041's when I picked up a blower for my one Cub. The thing is a monster of the GT class tractors, makes my cubs, sears, and Massey's look like play toys. I'd love to find one for my collection one day... maybe make a loader and back hoe for it.

[@Isavetractors]

I agree. This thing is awesome. I am thinking of using this for a straight restore, and then I am going to build a bunch of things for the Rear Hitch and PTO. Maybe a loader will come too. Thanks for your comment.

[@shaneberry67]

I picked up a 4040... I am undecided on what to do with it. Rebuild the engine or just sell it... These are super cool machines!

[@bubbyhardy6135]

What do u want for it and where are u?

[@shaneberry67]

@@bubbyhardy6135 I live in Ohio. I was wanting to get 1000 out of it

[@bubbyhardy6135]

Are u still wanting to sell it?

[@shaneberry67]

@@bubbyhardy6135 I would... Text me at this number [phone]. I will then text you from a different number... I don't want my personal number on the internet

[@jimbrent8151]

Wondetrul video... Thank you.

[@2naturesownplace]

FYI Power King and Jim Dandy tractors all have that feature with the rear axle

[@Isavetractors]

Thanks for this!

[@ChillkootMarkowee]

I have a 1977 MTD 990 its really heavy and a torque pig weighing in at around 1000 lbs. but still no where near as heavy as your Simplicity Powermax 4041! It has a 32cid 16hp iron block single cylinder flathead Briggs & Stratton and a shaft driven 2spd. rear-end. And yes I wished I had a 3spd. like your Powermax cause that 2spd. in my 990, the gear ratio is like day and night. Low is very low (which is good) but high is too high.

[@crankysports]

final drive adds extra ground clearance too

[@willem3602]

Nice find Norman! You may ship it to holland😊

[@Isavetractors]

I would have to go with the tractor, so I can see your collection!

[@dominique4822]

Un chouette micro tracteur.

[@timwilson8832]

Ok may be a stupid question I ran across one of these and was wandering if a bush hog will hook up to it?

[@Isavetractors]

Yes a Bush Hog would but it needs to be a 2000 RPM bush hog. You could use a 540 Bush Hog too, but you would need to change the gear box to slow it down.

[@danmcnaul]

Hi, Norman. Congratulations on finding your PowerMax. I have this tractor in the back yard. It was running when I parked it back there. Mine does NOT have a rear PTO. I also have the mowing deck and front snow blade for it. I was thinking about replacing the Onan engine from smallenginewarehouse. What would you do? Would you keep the Onan or repower the tractor. My long term plans are to do the front end loader and backhoe build you did for your other tractor. I enjoy your channel. I learn a lot from watching you.

[@Isavetractors]

Hi Dan, Thanks for your comment. I would recommend keeping the Onan. My company will be developing parts for the Onan Engine line next year, so we will have a full blown rebuild kit available hopefully by the end of next year. Thanks for enjoying my videos!

[@NilsKall]

Finally a Simplicity! And a Powernax! Nice!

[@Isavetractors]

Yes Finally indeed! Hope you're well. I enjoy your videos!

[@NilsKall]

I'm fine thanks! Been working a lot lately and my KZbin inspiration has been a bit low unfortunately. But perhaps next year will be better! Keep the Videos coming, you have a lot of dedicated fans!

[@Heart.of.the.Hills_]

Comparing this to the case/Ingersoll which would you say is a more capable tractor? Have you put lots of weight on this 3 point like you have on the Ingersoll?

[@Isavetractors]

Yes I have. These can do more weight on the back before lifting the front end up since it's a bit longer.

[@MichaelTJD60]

That's a pretty hefty tractor. I bet that side-draft carburetor is less of a headache than the typical Nikki carbs used on the later B and P series Onan engines. Wonder how much work it would take to adapt one over to say a John Deere 316/318/420 or a Cub Cadet 982.

[@717_goons3]

MichaelTJD60 I want one mike, next purchase!

[@MichaelTJD60]

Carburetor? Or the whole tractor? Lol

[@jean-francoislepage105]

Really neat tractor, have an LGT 165 here. Pretty solid machines

[@expatconn7242]

Norm what other garden tractors are the exactly the same as this 4041? Looking for other options other then simplicity . Need the finial drive like dual brake pedal. Among all the other great features

[@Isavetractors]

Simplicity 9020, Allis Chalmers 620 and 720. And the Montgomery Ward version but I don't know the model numbers to that one. All made by Simplicity

[@The5upermann1]

Great review. Great tractor! It was nice to see it up close. You said you are putting together a rebuild kit for the Onan engines? That is great! I didn't think parts were available for the old Onan engines anymore. Do you also sell rebuild kits for the old 12, 13, 14, 15 hp cast iron Briggs and Stratton engines?

[@Isavetractors]

Yes, we are developing our own brand of rebuild kits for the Onans. You are correct, Onan parts are NLA now, but we will change that. We are also working on more parts for the old Cast Iron Briggs. I have limited stuff right now for them. I have Pistons, Points, Head Gaskets, and Carbs for those engines. Working on more next year as well.

[@The5upermann1]

That would be great! Most of the oversized pistons and connecting rods are not available for briggs and stratton anymore. They are great engines just not a lot of parts left for them.

[@cunninghamscadets8924]

Awesome, onan's are hard to get parts for!

[@celtichongy]

These CCK air cooled and RCCK water cooled motors were also used on older Thermo King fridges. Check with dealers in your area, many still hold stock of these now obsolete items.

[@Roostertailin]

So it is boosted. Except with a flywheel

[@jamesjohnson6593]

how can I get a wiring schematic of my 4041 simplicity does these tractor have a resistor for the coil or can I put 12 volts to the coil

[@Isavetractors]

I just wire the tractors myself. Your original coil will be internally resisted. It's best to use a internal resisted coil.

[@scottmagyar]

Great video, I have a chance to buy a simplicity 4040 around 1964 with harbor freight motor it cuts grass great. , was wondering can you buy parts today 2019 I would like to restore it. Thks

[@Isavetractors]

We are making engine parts for the original engine. Other parts are still available from simplicity and others are harder to find

[@greggorykimball1230]

Can it be converted to run with pedals instead of the lever like you did to the cub?

[@jerrystauffer2351]

It's a freaking tractor !

[@bushelfoot]

Hummers are built like that, to get ground height .

[@jimballinger68]

Mowog vehicles built the same, too

[@ayp1938]

You should get an old sears or roper garden tractor

[@Isavetractors]

One will be featured on this channel soon. We have a Sears SS12 for restoration

[@jerrystauffer2351]

There one at an auction tomorrow. I don't think I want to play

[@cristianramirez8880]

I own one of these, do you know where I can get a zenith carb for it ? I found a few for over 300 bucks .I think it’s too much for a aftermarket carb . Great tractor only complaint is the plastic steering wheel, and parts are hard to come by .

[@Isavetractors]

The carbs you found are probably OEM. We will be making our own brand of carburetor for it by the end of this year. We are in the early process. We will make it so parts will no longer be hard to come by!

[@user-qy3jx4qs6c]

Parts for a international harvester 1250 Cub cadet

[@mattbrennan8088]

ok that one is pretty cool. How much weight can the rear arms lift?

[@Isavetractors]

I can actually calculate it by figuring the total force the hydraulic arm puts out then calculate the torque in the linkages. My guess based on past experience is probably 500#. It can likely pick up more than that, but then the front end would come up. I could probably push it to 750 if I weighed down the front. I will have to test it out! The rear end can handle it.

[@michaelriley3619]

What is a fair price for one like this, but not running?

[@allenletizia321]

I have a 5212.5 trying to get it to roll. How do I do that ? Picked up from somebody sitting out side for sometime. it is hydrostatic . How do you release it?

[@Isavetractors]

Just shift it into neutral

[@allenletizia321]

@@Isavetractors I tryed that already.

[@allenletizia321]

@@Isavetractors shifter does not move at all . Is there hydrostatic drive . Try fig out how to take it out . No gear

[@allenletizia321]

@@Isavetractors There got be some kind of lever to pull to take out of hydraulic.

[@allenletizia321]

Hydrostatic drive got be some kind lever to take out so u can roll it around

[@louisroche2098]

I’ve got a simplicity 7013 can anyone tell me where to get parts?

[@RRRRR7-c7r]

does that simplicity have a cat 0 three point hitch or cat1? I was wondering if they even had cat0 back then.

[@Isavetractors]

Cat 0. Yes the did have Cat 0 back then

[@saltsalt5963]

You should get a power king 2418

[@Isavetractors]

I agree! It's on my hunt list. Winter is now in full spring here in Maine, so I may have to wait until all the snow melts.

[@saltsalt5963]

isavetractors that's mint

[@ryy597]

isavetractors were do you buy you’re tractors? im up in new brunswick and cant seem to find any

[@captainedc]

What category 3 point hitch is it ?

[@Isavetractors]

Cat 0

[@alanjungjohann761]

Is it for Sale?….

[@mckenzie4003]

I'd love to have it, alone with a low boy cub! I'd rather to swap engines and get rid of the onan

[@Isavetractors]

We have plans to support the Cub Low Boy 154 Engine in the future. Stay Tuned!

[@nicholashollow9410]

How do your tracks work in the snow 🌨

[@Isavetractors]

Tracks are taking a break, while I redesign them.

[@robpond7385]

where are you located thankyou

[@pauljacobs1744]

DO YOU ANY 1650 SNAPPER PARTS

[@Isavetractors]

We have all of the parts for your Kohler K341 Engine. Carburetor, ignition parts, pistons, rods, gaskets, etc. Let us know if you need anything

[@friscohodge7356]

Is this automactic

[@jamesloftus5045]

Can I purchase this tractors

[@Isavetractors]

Not right now, but maybe some day

[@dylanwilson242]

How are ford 9n is 27.5 hp and ways 2500

[@Isavetractors]

Excellent Tractors!

[@cubcadetmadness4673]

Instead of a 9n I would go for something bigger like the Ford 800 tractors

[@zackspencer8608]

Dose this have power steering?

[@Isavetractors]

The crazy Blacksmith great question no it does not

[@zackspencer8608]

Thanks for such a quick response, I find that some what surprising considering its size.

[@Isavetractors]

I agree. It steers well the way it is, but if it had a front end loader on it, I can see it becoming more tricky especially since it has a hand controlled hydro lever.

[@coffeyscarburetors6437]

Really its not a garden tractor. That would be whats called an economy tractor. Because its basicaly a small farm tractor. Its good for the farm and wont set the farmer back thousands of dollars like a bigger tractor would.

[@connorhall002]

1st

[@jamesmanley6721]

Any chance you forgot to point out a rear diff lock?

[@Isavetractors]

No rear diff lock however you could use the steering brakes to help regain traction

[@stanleymuir5795]

It was advertised originally with a limited slip rear

[@jamesmanley6721]

@@stanleymuir5795 sweet. I think I have a new tractor to drool over.

[@pamwhipple867]

I have 3 of these tractors and yes they have a limited slip diff.

[@teaganryan9787]

so what makes this a garden tractor and not a little farm tractor? I really see no difference.

[@Isavetractors]

It is a little farm tractor but back in the 70's when they came out it was marketed as a garden tractor. It really is a class on its own! 🤣

[@Isavetractors]

Interestingly (to me at least), these Powermax's were made to compete with the incoming Japanese Imported tractor that eventually took over the market and led to the extinction of this class of "Garden Tractor." Kubota won the day.

[@teaganryan9787]

it seems like garden tractors sort of became what is now known as "sub-compact". that simplicity weighs 23 pounds less than my dad's Kubota (which is a small compact tractor, not sub-compact), is maybe not as long, about the same width, 1 cylinder less, but 16cc more, and 1.5 horsepower more. really the biggest thing that would make it a smaller type of tractor than a compact is the type 0 3-point, instead of type 1.

[@jasperedwards3341]

onan were gensets

[@jimballinger68]

Well, technically, that includes some Hobart engine driven welders, Called their model the "Champion 16"

[@robbam5568]

Do you sell your tractor's

[@Isavetractors]

We haven't yet!