Author: Malcolm Ranieri
Publisher: Silver Link
ISBN: 9781857943801
Category : Traction-engines
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
The firm, John Fowler & Co, are synonamous with steam ploughing, their mighty engines dominated this form of mechanised agriculture throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century, and well into early twentieth century, before as with most steam the ubiquitous internal combustion engine in the shape of tractors took ove
The History of J & H McLaren of Leeds
Author: John Pease
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This is the fascinating story of a traction engine and agricultural equipment manufacturer who became Britain's first builder of high-speed automotive type diesel engines. As a result McLaren engines were used for Britain's first diesel powered commercial vehicles, road rollers, and railway locomotives. The book covers the complete history of the company through to closure in 1965.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
This is the fascinating story of a traction engine and agricultural equipment manufacturer who became Britain's first builder of high-speed automotive type diesel engines. As a result McLaren engines were used for Britain's first diesel powered commercial vehicles, road rollers, and railway locomotives. The book covers the complete history of the company through to closure in 1965.