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Old 03-29-2014, 01:54 PM
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My oldest brother, rest his soul, had a walk behind tractor powered by one of those, quite a machine. How things change, I have an 18 HP tractor that is all hydraulic even the steering.
Gravely had an interesting and very old-fashion 'T'-head tractor ala 19-teens automobile practice, here's a 1961 example before/after resto';




Comparing a contemporary-ish 20hp stationary engine to a 1910 20hp Model 'T' Ford is instructive.
I'd estimate the flywheels at ca 5' diameter.



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