Vintage Hard Plastic Farm Tractor with Driver
The Sun Rubber Company (or similar competitor like Renwal or Ideal) • Sun Rubber / Renwal Era Vehicles
Toy Category
Vehicle
Year Released
Circa 1948-1955
Condition
Very Good; Shows some surface dirt and minor play wear/scuffing. Plastic remains vibrant with no visible cracks or warping. Axles show slight oxidation common with age.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Description
A bright yellow molded hard plastic farm tractor featuring an integrated (non-removable) driver figure. The tractor has four black plastic wheels (larger in rear, smaller in front) that roll on metal axles. It features stylized detailing common to 1950s post-war plastic toys, emphasizing rounded aerodynamic shapes over mechanical realism.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$8.00 - $15.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard mass-market retail release; Made in USA (Barberton, Ohio for Sun Rubber)
Model Number
Unmarked (Standard generic retail release)
Toy Type
Hard Plastic / Polystyrene; Approximately 4-inch length
Toy Condition
Very Good; Shows some surface dirt and minor play wear/scuffing. Plastic remains vibrant with no visible cracks or warping. Axles show slight oxidation common with age.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (Loose)
Rarity & Significance
Moderately common; Significant as an example of the post-WWII shift from metal and rubber production to early polystyrene plastics in the American toy industry.
Special Features
Integrated molded driver; original black plastic wheels; metal axles; vibrant yellow color typical of the period.
Notable Variations
Produced in various colors including red, green, and blue. Some versions may feature different wheel patterns or 'sun' embossed markings on the bottom.