The modern gas tractor, its construction, utility, operation and repair; a practical treatise defining every branch of up-to-date gas tractor engineering, driving and maintenance in a non-technical manner. Considers fully all types of power plants and their components, methods of drive and speed changing mechanisms. Describes design and construction of all parts, their installation and adjustment as well as practical application of tractors in the field (1914)
Pagé, Victor Wilfred, 1885-1947 · New York : Norman W. Henley · leaf 50
p-plies. A man can easily carry the amount of water con- 58 The Modern Gas Tractor sumed by the cooling system of the average gas enginein an ordinary pail, while five gallons of fuel will operateit for some time. The steam tractor must have two tend-ers. These comprise a tank wagon for water and… … Fig. 9.—The 1. H. C. Twenty Horse-power Tractor UtilizesSingle Cylinder Engine for Power. Considerable time is needed to steam up and greatcare is necessary if the steam tractor is to be operated incold weather. It is not profitable or desirable to use theanti-freezing solutions in the boiler that…
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