Mickwhitt 4,641 #1 Posted July 25, 2020 This link popped up on my model engineering forum today. I thought it might be of interest to our members. Certainly made me sit up and watch lol. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-18/largest-tractor-in-the-world-for-its-time-celebrates-a-century/12445794 4 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,594 #2 Posted July 25, 2020 Couple of fascinating videos in the story. Thanks for sharing this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #3 Posted July 25, 2020 Loved the traction system, it looks awkward as we are used to caterpillar tracks, but seems very effective. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #4 Posted July 31, 2020 So cool! To think it was built for 7000 pounds in 1915/16 and purchased in the 70’s for a mere 2000 dollars! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #5 Posted July 31, 2020 Cool piece of Steel. like the Tyre traction system to reduce so the Surface pressure. ideas they be ingenious but nearly forgotten. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites