I recently purchased this refurbished 1985 Case 446 with a rebuilt Onan 18 hp. from Case Tractor Hobbiest, Rober Des Jardin, South Lyon Michigan.
For the most part, the geographical history of this tractor has kept it in the State of Michigan. I think Bob Des Jardin did a great job on restoration. It's not exactly original or perfect, as the updated seat has replaced the original, and it sports a used/mechanically refurbed Case L80 snow caster that came from a 200 series Case tractor. I purchased this for snow plowing a very long narrow dirt driveway. After having ridden this mechanical wonder, I have only positive things to say about it. It's the only mechanical item that I own from the eighties that works perfectly.
My Thanks to Robert Des Jardin, and others that have donated their time, pics and info on their tractors.
For the most part, the geographical history of this tractor has kept it in the State of Michigan. I think Bob Des Jardin did a great job on restoration. It's not exactly original or perfect, as the updated seat has replaced the original, and it sports a used/mechanically refurbed Case L80 snow caster that came from a 200 series Case tractor. I purchased this for snow plowing a very long narrow dirt driveway. After having ridden this mechanical wonder, I have only positive things to say about it. It's the only mechanical item that I own from the eighties that works perfectly.
My Thanks to Robert Des Jardin, and others that have donated their time, pics and info on their tractors.