Quarter Scale John Deere 1936 MODEL B

Gordon Farrar
April/May 1994
John Deere model B tractor
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Quarter scale John Deere 1946 model B.
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244 Mabry Drive, Camden, Tennessee 38320

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First, let me thank the publishers of GEM for a fine magazine. And thanks to all the good readers who have written articles sharing their experiences, expertise and information that has been so enjoyable and helpful over the years. Hopefully, my article will impart the enthusiasm and satisfaction that can be gained by creating a machine that can be enjoyed by others. You readers who build model engines, tractors and machines know already.

After many years of a very enjoyable hobby of restoring and showing old gas engines, I began to realize that the time was fast approaching that I should get away from the heavy work, and cultivate an already burning interest in model building.

I noticed that the rear end of an early model Wheel Horse tractor had some similarity to the Model B John Deere tractor. Yes, I decided this Wheel Horse transaxle was the beginning of a scale model 1936 John Deere, Model B. Taking a few measurements from a full size tractor and after much study, I could go with the one-quarter scale very well. Many weeks of spare time was devoted to the scale-down process and development of actual measurements for the numerous components I would fabricate and use. Many junk yards, flea markets, metal and hardware suppliers were visited to accumulate needed materials. The actual fabrication and manufacture of 'Little B' began the fall of 1991. My hobby shop is used primarily in winter, during inclement weather. By spring of 1993, 'Little B' was assembled, painted, stenciled and ready for showing. It has had a very busy show season. It leads our Benton County Two Cylinder Club in parades, and is a feature of our West Tennessee Antique Tractor and Engine Club. It has been shown at Heritage Days, festivals and other special celebrations in this area. The 'Little B' has been featured in several newspapers and farm publications, including

The Progressive Farmer and the Tennessee Cooperator. Several dollars and many enjoyable hours have gone into this little tractor, but I guess the greatest reward comes when you see the 'little guys and gals' jump, scream, yank at Dad's pants leg and point as 'Little B' parades by.

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