Photograph
Wheel Tractors for National Defense
International military tractor on a rail car, most likely at Internaitonal Harvester's Tractor Works (factory). Original caption reads: "A wheel-type Diesel powered tractor built by International Harvester Company for the Army. This tractor, with approximately 41 horsepower pull at the drawbar, is equipped with dual rear wheels with tread design calculated to give the tractor maximum pulling power under all types of operating conditions. Here the tractor is ready for shipment to the Army." |
Image ID: | 59490 |
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Creation Date: | circa 04 24 1941 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
City: | Chicago |
County: | |
State: | Illinois |
Collection Name: | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 555 Page 15 |
Original Dimensions: | 9.5 x 7.5 inches |
Outdoor photography |
Men |
World War, 1939-1945 |
War work |
Conveying machinery |
Railroad cars |
Transportation |
Agricultural machinery |
Tractors |
Hats |
Factories |
Agricultural machinery industry |
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