The Boyett-Brannon 30 horsepower tractor was among the first tractors to hood the engine and transmission. It featured a half-cab much like the Avery tractors and had a large, roomy platform. Another feature was the auto guide steering and roller chain drive. Compared to the majority of 1913 tractors, the Boyett-Brannon was built with an eye toward lightweight design. Within another couple of years, the weight-horsepower ratio would become an important factor in tractor design.