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.
@wickerman95695 жыл бұрын
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.
@PaulieDetmurds6 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Hi! i just got one of this 4041 with a backhoe!
@Mopardude6 жыл бұрын
Another reason for the portal box on the rear axle is it keeps the axle higher for more ground clearance.
@Keith521885 жыл бұрын
Simplicity has always been my favorite brand
@ScoutCrafter6 жыл бұрын
Norman WOW! Awesome Tractor! Thanks for the walk-around...
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you're welcome! =)
@cristianramirez88806 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your quick response 👍🏻 can’t wait to but parts from you !
@cameronwirth87516 жыл бұрын
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)
@wilkersonsmowershop83796 жыл бұрын
nice save! love those old simps.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@farmitecture20606 жыл бұрын
Cool tractor! Interesting big tractor features, looks like a powerhouse, thanks for sharing!
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@markbunn85765 жыл бұрын
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.
@Isavetractors5 жыл бұрын
We have parts for your engine if you ever need any!
@Longtrailside6 жыл бұрын
Now that's a nice garden tractor! Could use that around my place.
@paulg4444 жыл бұрын
That thing is gorgeous!!!
@nealk63876 жыл бұрын
The axel drop gear also adds ground clearance.
@brianphilbrook52626 жыл бұрын
That is one sweet machine. Look forward to seeing it in more videos
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment!
@tonysantana14936 жыл бұрын
Wow this is a beautiful tractor. Thanks Norman love the videos
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting.
@phishy69166 жыл бұрын
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.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, and thank you for your business. We appreciate it!
@gianniharrington51064 жыл бұрын
just picked up a 3415h its a beast
@billsafreed99826 жыл бұрын
Good walk around video, Norman!
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jayrhoads31475 жыл бұрын
Gravely had gear reduction at the wheels for the walk behind tractor as an add on.
@erikvaldur33343 жыл бұрын
I believe the older Power Kings did as well.
@MrBill-mq7ti6 жыл бұрын
Nice tractor. I have an old Simplicity Wonderboy 700 id like to restore some day.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Nice! Those Wonderboys are very cool too!
@TheBschroeder16 жыл бұрын
That's a nice find Keep the vids coming
@donaldpowers55576 жыл бұрын
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......
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment. I'm finishing up a JD400 restoration now. Should have the video posted within a couple of weeks.
@billhacks6 жыл бұрын
Individual brakes are also good if one wheel loses traction a person can apply that brake to transfer output to the other.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Good Point!
@owentimo5 жыл бұрын
The only thing it's missing is power steering. Very cool machine.
@ChillkootMarkowee5 жыл бұрын
@Sparta | Yeah, not the modern power steering with road feel but the old-school American power steering where its one finger operation.
@PastPreserver6 жыл бұрын
Very nice. I have wanted one for a long time. Great video 👍:)
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@FullMetalFab6 жыл бұрын
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.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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.
@shaneberry673 жыл бұрын
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!
@bubbyhardy61353 жыл бұрын
What do u want for it and where are u?
@shaneberry673 жыл бұрын
@@bubbyhardy6135 I live in Ohio. I was wanting to get 1000 out of it
@bubbyhardy61353 жыл бұрын
Are u still wanting to sell it?
@shaneberry673 жыл бұрын
@@bubbyhardy6135 I would... Text me at this number (330) 661-2799. I will then text you from a different number... I don't want my personal number on the internet
@jimbrent81516 жыл бұрын
Wondetrul video... Thank you.
@2naturesownplace6 жыл бұрын
FYI Power King and Jim Dandy tractors all have that feature with the rear axle
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this!
@ChillkootMarkowee5 жыл бұрын
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.
@crankysports5 жыл бұрын
final drive adds extra ground clearance too
@willem36026 жыл бұрын
Nice find Norman! You may ship it to holland😊
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
I would have to go with the tractor, so I can see your collection!
@dominique48226 жыл бұрын
Un chouette micro tracteur.
@timwilson88323 жыл бұрын
Ok may be a stupid question I ran across one of these and was wandering if a bush hog will hook up to it?
@Isavetractors3 жыл бұрын
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.
@danmcnaul6 жыл бұрын
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.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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!
@NilsKall6 жыл бұрын
Finally a Simplicity! And a Powernax! Nice!
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Yes Finally indeed! Hope you're well. I enjoy your videos!
@NilsKall6 жыл бұрын
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_6 ай бұрын
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?
@Isavetractors6 ай бұрын
Yes I have. These can do more weight on the back before lifting the front end up since it's a bit longer.
@MichaelTJD606 жыл бұрын
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_goons36 жыл бұрын
MichaelTJD60 I want one mike, next purchase!
@MichaelTJD606 жыл бұрын
Carburetor? Or the whole tractor? Lol
@jean-francoislepage1056 жыл бұрын
Really neat tractor, have an LGT 165 here. Pretty solid machines
@expatconn72423 жыл бұрын
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
@Isavetractors3 жыл бұрын
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
@The5upermann16 жыл бұрын
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?
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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.
@The5upermann16 жыл бұрын
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.
@cunninghamscadets89246 жыл бұрын
Awesome, onan's are hard to get parts for!
@celtichongy6 жыл бұрын
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.
@Roostertailin5 жыл бұрын
So it is boosted. Except with a flywheel
@jamesjohnson65932 жыл бұрын
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
@Isavetractors2 жыл бұрын
I just wire the tractors myself. Your original coil will be internally resisted. It's best to use a internal resisted coil.
@scottmagyar5 жыл бұрын
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
@Isavetractors5 жыл бұрын
We are making engine parts for the original engine. Other parts are still available from simplicity and others are harder to find
@greggorykimball12302 жыл бұрын
Can it be converted to run with pedals instead of the lever like you did to the cub?
@jerrystauffer23513 жыл бұрын
It's a freaking tractor !
@bushelfoot5 жыл бұрын
Hummers are built like that, to get ground height .
@jimballinger68 Жыл бұрын
Mowog vehicles built the same, too
@ayp19386 жыл бұрын
You should get an old sears or roper garden tractor
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
One will be featured on this channel soon. We have a Sears SS12 for restoration
@jerrystauffer23513 жыл бұрын
There one at an auction tomorrow. I don't think I want to play
@cristianramirez88806 жыл бұрын
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 .
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Parts for a international harvester 1250 Cub cadet
@mattbrennan80886 жыл бұрын
ok that one is pretty cool. How much weight can the rear arms lift?
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelriley36194 жыл бұрын
What is a fair price for one like this, but not running?
@allenletizia3213 жыл бұрын
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?
@Isavetractors3 жыл бұрын
Just shift it into neutral
@allenletizia3213 жыл бұрын
@@Isavetractors I tryed that already.
@allenletizia3213 жыл бұрын
@@Isavetractors shifter does not move at all . Is there hydrostatic drive . Try fig out how to take it out . No gear
@allenletizia3213 жыл бұрын
@@Isavetractors There got be some kind of lever to pull to take out of hydraulic.
@allenletizia3213 жыл бұрын
Hydrostatic drive got be some kind lever to take out so u can roll it around
@louisroche20984 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a simplicity 7013 can anyone tell me where to get parts?
@RRRRR7-c7r6 жыл бұрын
does that simplicity have a cat 0 three point hitch or cat1? I was wondering if they even had cat0 back then.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Cat 0. Yes the did have Cat 0 back then
@saltsalt59636 жыл бұрын
You should get a power king 2418
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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.
@saltsalt59636 жыл бұрын
isavetractors that's mint
@ryy5976 жыл бұрын
isavetractors were do you buy you’re tractors? im up in new brunswick and cant seem to find any
@captainedc Жыл бұрын
What category 3 point hitch is it ?
@Isavetractors Жыл бұрын
Cat 0
@alanjungjohann7612 жыл бұрын
Is it for Sale?….
@mckenzie40036 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have it, alone with a low boy cub! I'd rather to swap engines and get rid of the onan
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
We have plans to support the Cub Low Boy 154 Engine in the future. Stay Tuned!
@nicholashollow94106 жыл бұрын
How do your tracks work in the snow 🌨
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Tracks are taking a break, while I redesign them.
@robpond73856 жыл бұрын
where are you located thankyou
@pauljacobs17446 жыл бұрын
DO YOU ANY 1650 SNAPPER PARTS
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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
@friscohodge73564 жыл бұрын
Is this automactic
@jamesloftus50455 жыл бұрын
Can I purchase this tractors
@Isavetractors5 жыл бұрын
Not right now, but maybe some day
@dylanwilson2426 жыл бұрын
How are ford 9n is 27.5 hp and ways 2500
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
Excellent Tractors!
@cubcadetmadness46736 жыл бұрын
Instead of a 9n I would go for something bigger like the Ford 800 tractors
@zackspencer86086 жыл бұрын
Dose this have power steering?
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
The crazy Blacksmith great question no it does not
@zackspencer86086 жыл бұрын
Thanks for such a quick response, I find that some what surprising considering its size.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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.
@coffeyscarburetors64376 жыл бұрын
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.
@connorhall0026 жыл бұрын
1st
@jamesmanley67215 жыл бұрын
Any chance you forgot to point out a rear diff lock?
@Isavetractors5 жыл бұрын
No rear diff lock however you could use the steering brakes to help regain traction
@stanleymuir57955 жыл бұрын
It was advertised originally with a limited slip rear
@jamesmanley67215 жыл бұрын
@@stanleymuir5795 sweet. I think I have a new tractor to drool over.
@pamwhipple8674 жыл бұрын
I have 3 of these tractors and yes they have a limited slip diff.
@teaganryan97876 жыл бұрын
so what makes this a garden tractor and not a little farm tractor? I really see no difference.
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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! 🤣
@Isavetractors6 жыл бұрын
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.
@teaganryan97876 жыл бұрын
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.
@jasperedwards33416 жыл бұрын
onan were gensets
@jimballinger68 Жыл бұрын
Well, technically, that includes some Hobart engine driven welders, Called their model the "Champion 16"