Posted by Burnie on April 20, 2008 at 23:30:42 from (203.25.141.5):
In Reply to: The first p.t.o. posted by JD 41 B on April 20, 2008 at 16:31:16:
I've just been reading an article on the history of PTO, in the 'Australian Grain' magazine. The information pretty much goes along with what others have said. The article by Dr. Graeme Quick, says: "Arguably, the first tractor PTO was on the French Gougis tractor in 1907. In 1919, the International Harvester Company began experimenting with PTO-equipped International 8-16s, and in 1921, the PTO became available on special order for Model 15-30. The 1924 Farmall 'Regular' had the PTO as an integral part of the tractor's design." The article also says that early PTO on mobil equipment was a chain driven Aveling and Porter Bell reaper of 1878. Around the same time, in California, George Stockton Berry built a combine, powered by steam drawn from the traction engine via flexable hoses.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Earthmaster Project Progress Just a little update on my Earthmaster......it's back from the dead! I pulled the head, and soaked the stuck valves with mystery oil overnight, re-installed the head, and bingo, the compression returned. But alas, my carb foiled me again, it would fire a second then flood out. After numerous dead ends for a replacement carb, I went to work fixing mine.I soldered new floats on the float arm, they came from an old motorcycle carb, replaced the packing on the throttle shaft with o-rings, cut new ga
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
