Description

McLean Husky 3 wheel tractor. It is sometimes spelled McLean Huskie Tractor.


McLean Bros. ( Clyde and Cleo) started building McLean tractors in 1934 and one of their last production models was the 3 wheel tractor.

In 1936 Clyde Jr. started helping his father in his shop. Since he was only sixteen years old, he could only work after school and on Saturdays.

After Clyde Jr. finished his education, he worked full time and gradually took over the engineering of the many yard and garden equipment tools that they manufactured. Under Clyde Sr.'s management, and Clyde Jr.'s shop experience, the factory expanded very fast for several years.

A new three-wheel model was developed and put into production. This tractor was a radical change, as it had one large drive-wheel in the back, and two small guide wheels in front. The best thing about this tractor was the addition of a seat, which made it a 'rider'-no more walking. Many attachments were available for this tractor, namely: a fine front-mount rotary mower and a snow blade. Later they produced a four-wheel garden tractor; a shredder; tillers; and even a utility cart. They also produced lawn mowers.