This little guy is a pinch too small to be called a true half scale tractor although there are parts that do measure right in that 1/2 scale range. We try to say they are garden tractor size; this build beginning on a John Deere 332 lawn and garden tractor. This “open station JD 4440” retains the original 16hp Yanmar diesel engine and power steering.

The frame was lengthened, a complete new front axle fabricated and repositioned on the frame. Front grill, handle, customized side panel and features added. The fuel tank was moved to be more correct as well as functional. The hood was lengthened also, with added air cleaner and chrome muffler. CNC machined metal weights were added to our custom weight bracket.

The seat pan was built and painted to hopefully represent the open station 4440 tractors we had seen. The rear has 3 pt hitch, quick hitch, fender lights. We extended the rear axle and added custom wheel inserts. Hardened bolts used wherever appropriate. Original John Deere primer and paint with clear coat used; fender undersides painted black.