McLean Huskie?

[ssimntih]

went to a sale today and picked up a mower, the tag says its a mclean huskie, it has two front wheels and one rear, chain steering and the deck way out in front, someone transplanted an LI briggs kickstart on it, so now i have enough parts to make one LI out of two. anyone know anything about these mowers? mainly looking for what one looks like all put together or what engine is supposed to be on it.

[Ed Radtke]

Very rare.only 2 or 3 known around here in the area they were built.

[david boothby]

I had a mclean huski riding mower just like the one you have . it takes a briggs model 14/5/hp for original engine . i traded mine off a few years ago. they had only made 500 units of these mowers i did not know untill after i traded it off. they were made by garden all and garden master up in indianapolis indiana. in the 1960s. before garden master was bought out by wheel horse. hope this helps dave in ohio .

[ssimntih]

thanks dave, i did find on a piece of sheetmetal with it where it said "...master", if i post some pics of the pieces could you tell me where they go? do you have any pictures of yours?

[david boothby]

possibly . if i can remember dave .

[Mark West]

(Possible Duplicate Reply) I've got six pictures of the McLean-Husky mower that you're talking about, but I don't have a clue as to how I would go about attaching them. Perhaps you could send me your E-mail address & I could get them to you that way. [ Mark-OH

[david boothby]

my e mail address is handclutch@yahoo.com dave in bethel ohio

[Mark West]

Let's try getting those pictures posted this time. These were taken of one that's currently for sale. E-mail Richard at colestockr@yahoo.com.

[Gary Davis]

At this time , I have to disagree with the idea that Garden-All had anything to do with a McLean. McLean Bros. ( Clyde and Cleo) started building McLean tractors in 1934 (refer GEM magazine May 87) and one of their last production models was the 3 wheel tractor.This article was written after visiting with Clyde McLean Jr. One of the most identifiable factors being the 3/4" pipe framework throughout the line. Gary

[Gary Davis]

This is part of the GEM article:
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.

Recently I visited with Clyde F. McLean Jr. and found him and his wife very fine people. I am, indeed, in debt to him for this information.

Gary

[Ed Radtke]

Originally Posted by Ed Radtke

Very rare.only 2 or 3 known around here in the area they were built.

Sorry,I had the models confused.I was thinking of the 4 wheel mower.

[kainenhall]

i was at a sale last friday and picked up a mclean husky its all there but i dont have the snow blade just the roatry mower was $85 a fair price?

[Gary Davis]

The last I saw at a sale a fellow wanted 200.00. I offered 100.00 and he said no. I think 85.00 was a deal you couldn't pass on.

[kainenhall]

also i picked up a rugg mower its a rider but i don't really know anything about them

[kainenhall]

and i have all the parts for the rugg except for the left front hub cap and the left front fender and the belts are shot but thats an easy fix