Agway/Cenex/Motorcraft/Manco  “Rustler/Quester” 305/308/310

     This American Made 3 wheeler sold under multiple names and labels, but it was basically the same product. Built by Go Kart Manufacturer Manco Products Inc, it was designed as a more affordable alternative to the Honda ATC and the other big name japanese 3 wheelers. The construction was rather basic, a tube steel frame, with a fiberglass body.  

The Manco Questers have orange lettering, with a distinct “Manco” logo and the model designation on the CVT cover, as well as on the rear fender. The Agway/Cenex Rustler has white lettering (Red on the white models) with a similar stripe design, as well as the model number on the side in big bold numbers. the only difference is the “Agway” wording or the “Cenex” logo, otherwise, they are  identical. All had a nifty storage compartment, behind the seat, and a rear rack and 12 v light kit was optional on the 308 and 310 models across the board. 

All 310 models had a standard 12V battery. 

     Power was provided via a 5 Hp (305), 8 Hp I/C, (308), or 10Hp Briggs and Stratton “Magnetron” L-Head (Flat Head) Single Engine, with a Hoffco CVT Torque Converter clutch and a chain final drive. Starting was with a Recoil rope on the 305/308, and electric on the 310. Brakes were a dual  6″ band  type, hand or foot operated. Suspension was possible by 3 Carlisle 22x11x8 standard knob type tires, with white steel rims, no shocks , swingarms, or telescopic forks at all, the front fork was made of tube steel like the frame, and it was solid.  

There was not much to these beasts, but for a simple, affordable trike, it did well. 

Sources:  ATC, The Triangle of Death! (Also called "Three wheelers" ) — Lesser Known Three wheelers Highlight #6:... (tumblr.com) 

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