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Gibson
Explore 8 farm tractor models. Follow a model into its engine specifications, transmissions, dimensions, historical photographs, and available test records.
About Gibson
Wilbur Gibson established tractor manufacturing in Longmont, Colorado, from a Seattle business background. The operation changed owners in 1952 before a later production period ended in 1958.
- Beginning
- Exact tractor-factory founding year unverified
- Founder / origin
- Wilbur Gibson
- Known for
- Small American farm tractors
- Sale / later history
- Sold to Helene Curtis Industries in 1952; later factory production ended in 1958
History and legacy
Western American Industries resumed manufacture from 1953 through 1958. That later operation should be distinguished from the original ownership, and the reviewed account does not establish a single legal dissolution date for every associated company.
Sources & further reading
History reviewed 2026-10-20.
Showing 8 of 8 models
I
1948–1952
40 hp
Engine estimate from PTO power
2WD Only
Drive
H
1948–1952
27 hp
Engine estimate from belt power
2WD Only
Drive
E
1948–1952
12 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
Super D2
1950–1958
12 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
A
Production years not listed
6 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
D
1947–1949
6 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
SD
Production years not listed
6 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
Super D
Production years not listed
6 hp
Source index power
2WD Only
Drive
Index power values can include estimates derived from belt or PTO power. They are identified on each model card and are not interchangeable with a measured engine rating. Model years and missing values follow the source index.