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Wolverine Kerosene Tractor

Wolverine Kerosene Tractor | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Advertisement for the Wolverine kerosene tractor with a headline reading: "Built to do Your Work at Lowest Fuel Cost and Least Repair Expense. Guaranteed to burn kerosene — Every working part, including bull gears and pinions, fully enclosed and running in oil." Photographs of either side of the tractor appear at top and close-ups of the motor at the bottom corners.
DESCRIPTION
Advertisement for the Wolverine kerosene tractor with a headline reading: "Built to do Your Work at Lowest Fuel Cost and Least Repair Expense. Guaranteed to burn kerosene — Every working part, including bull gears and pinions, fully enclosed and running in oil." Photographs of either side of the tractor appear at top and close-ups of the motor at the bottom corners.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:93538
Creation Date:circa 1917
Creator Name:Wolverine Tractor Company
City:
County:
State:
Collection Name:International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 6Z, Box 1053, Folder 15
Original Dimensions:18 x 12 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The caption on the the bottom left photograph reads: "The valve mechanism of the motor is completely enclosed in a dust-tight housing, insuring freedom from trouble and long life. Adjustments are easily made." The caption on the bottom right photograph reads: "The short intake manifold of the motor, and the manner in which it is combined with the exhaust, make the Wolverine a real kerosene burning tractor."
SUBJECTS
Agricultural implements
Agricultural machinery
Advertising
Agricultural machinery industry
Machinery
Selling

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