Herters snow falcon 2 info needed

[jdrob]

Hey guys anyone of you have any info on Herters sleds ?? I bought 1 the other day at an auction.. It is a herters snow falcon 2 440 kohler twin mikunis and has a comet 102c clutch .. can anyone tell me anything about them beside my info and that these were mail order sled ?? the track and all the boggies are brand new and it fired up with a little mixed fuel on the first pull ... the sled is in pretty good shape the seat is torn but was told it is all original by the owner ?? He also had a herters husky there... I do believe mine is a 75 but not positive.. i could nt find any vin or serial no# please let me know if anyone knows a website or anyone who collects these ?? feel free to call also 814-573-6970 thanks Rob

Ps this sled is really cool and have people interested in it but I don't want to give it away ??

[JDT]

I have had the opportunity to work on a couple of Herters over the years.
Both were 72's I think. Both had steel tunnels. One Kohler twin and one Lloyds single. The Husky had an 18" track and the single a narrow track 15".


I don't think Herters had a 75 model in fact there are very few 74's out there. I have never heard of a Snow Falcon model.
The Vin tag should be on th side of the tunnel up under the dash.

[jdrob]

Todd found some more info... it is infact a 75 snow falcon with a rare aluminum chassis .. not very common at all and same engine as the merc snow twister and boa ski ss !! had some nie offers on it but it is finding a new home east of me.. and in return i am receiving an 83 l/f with 850 miles, so i think i am doing ok but we'll have to see... thanks for your input..

[WinnipegStPaul9]

Wow!! Sounds like a great trade to me. Does "Herters" still exist? In the day folks around here ordered lots of gun, ammo, parts from them. They were a big deal. No sleds around here though.

DA

[jdrob]

I will see if i can get some pics on here of it prety kool sled... talked to a guyfrom waseca mn he was very interested but too far for him lol what is cool about it is that everything underneath is all brand new stuff ??? the little ridges on the boggies are still there ? and a brand new track

[Sprailfire340]

GOOD FIND. Herter's were made in Waseca (southern MN) not too far from were I grew up. My grandfather had a pair, but were long gone by the time I started riding. We inherited his Scorpion. Then we started buying JD's as the neighbor owned the JD dealership and had kids the same age. Every day after school 4 to 6 of us would head out across the fields. Good times.

A little Herter's history (from snowmobilemuseum.com, they also indicate 74 as last model):
In 1968, Herter’s Inc. of Waseca, MN introduced the first of their snowmobiles called the Hudson Bay Husky Snow Sleds with 3 models. Herter’s, founded in 1893, was a direct-buy mail order firm specializing in sports and outdoor equipment. For 50 cents, you could order their 600 page catalog. Their ad stated “Guaranteed no snowmobile made of more expensive materials, better workmanship, more durable or faster.” By 1969 they offered 6 models as well as a sled cutter and the trailer to pull your snow sled. In 1970,14 models were offered and from 1971 through 1974 anywhere from 7 to 9 models were offered. Over these years JLO, Sachs, and Kohler engines were used. Herter’s eliminated their snow sleds after the 1974 model year due to snow conditions and the state of the economy.

[jdrob]

Ok i can't argue the year it must be a 74 ,the funny thing is guys i can't find any kind of vin tag on it ? Todd i looked onboth sides of the tunnel where you told me to look but nothing ?? I sent dustin (jd600) some pics to put on here for you guys to look at .. He will get them soon ??

[JDT]

Looking forward to those pics....
Love to something new.

[JD600]

Ok guys,

Per Rob's request, here are some pictures of his new find, if i can get these to work

DE

[jdrob]

Thanks buddy get better soon.....

[JDT]

Helped a friend work on his 1972 Herter's husky this afternoon.

It is a wide track (18") and is a tank. The engine is a 340 kohler. Same series as the JD 300 but just a little larger.

The sled has a steel chassis and it is built. Has extra gussets and reinforcements at the stress points. Did I say it is a tank?

The rear idler axle has four, yes I said four wheels. Did I mention it is a tank? Weighs a tonne.

She will roar to life tommorrow.

[troyk2869]

The only place you might find the year would be on the belt guard by your primary clutch.I had 1 and sold it for 2200.oo but mine was mint.Do not alter it because sometimes they are worth more in their original condition..Troy minnesota