The Handiman line of two wheel walking tractors was sold by Sears from 1931 to about 1941. These tractors helped define the concept of the walking tractor, and promoted the use of light weight air cooled gasoline engines as a source of mobile power.

All tractors in the Handiman line were apparently powered by Briggs and Stratton except the 1931/32 Walsh tractors. Additionally, Briggs made all of the transmissions used in these tractors (as well as the Handiman RT riding tractor), except for the 1931/32 and 1934 model years. Presumably the frame and other specialty pieces, as well as most of the implements, were made at/by Bradley.

During the 7 to 8 year life span of the Handimans, numerous models were offered. The last of the big Handimans had a true differential, two speeds forward, reverse, and independent wheel brakes. In all categories, these tractors were far superior to the post war walkbehinds.

Note that a post war two wheel tractor called ‘Handiman’ was also sold by Sears. That tractor is not covered in this section.