In the past there have been several tractors built in Ohio including the Silver King manufactured by the Fate-Root-Heath Company of Plymouth, the Cletrac made by the Cleveland Tractor Company, and the pioneer Huber of Marion, Ohio which was in business for 40 years.
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This little tractor was built in Chagrin Falls. It's a 1949 Leader Model D made by the Leader Tractor Mfg. Co. It is owned by Regina Dotson of West Mansfield, Ohio. She has named it "Princess Lea".
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The 2,500 pound tractor had a 35 horsepower, 4 cylinder, Hercules engine rated to pull two 12 inch plows. Other features included hydraulic lift, PTO, and a belt pulley. RMB
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