This model tractor is number 5 of five built by Bob Manske of Yates Center, Kansas. Mr. Manske was eighty-four years old when he completed this model in 1997. The other four models required about one year each to build. This model took two years to complete due to health problems. Total engine displacement is 3.47 cubic inches and the compression ratio is 8.5 to 1.
Horsepower is unknown.
Mr. Manske did all of the model engine machine work and built several model engines prior to building model tractors. He found an original Holt 75 parts book. Using the pictures and dimensions from the parts book, he fabricated the tractor and all of its parts. The transmission case was cast in aluminum by Bob to house the gears he obtained from Boston Gear Company. Mr. Manske's daughter made the curtains.