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 70
d number of horses made necessary by the modernmethods of farming are not only expensive in first costbut necessitate setting aside some of the most valuableland for raising hay and grain to feed the animals. Anumber of tractor manufacturers are furnishing mediumweight machines equipped with 30… … The Modern Gas Tractor 79 West. Such a machine will pull a four bottom gang inbreaking and six in ploughing. From ten to fourteenacres a day can be ploughed and harrowed in one opera-tion. These machines are easily handled as they willturn short and work closely into the corners of the field.It is…
Farm engines · Internal combustion engines
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