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Adams Tractor
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Advertisement for the Adams tractor featuring a side view illustration of the tractor. The text reads: "We Equip With Any Make of Stationary Engine. We Can Mount the Engine You Now Have. We lose less than one-third of the power of engine in the transmission. If you wish a different type engine in the future, you can exchange without purchasing a complete new outfit."
1918
J.D. Adams Company
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The Adams Tractor
1918
Front cover of a pamphlet advertising the Adams tractor featuring a sectional view of the transmission. The text beneath the illustration reads: "The Adams Slogan - Simplicity, least friction, most...
Adams Roller Combination
1918
Advertisement for the Adams combination roller with a photograph of a man using the roller/tractor in a farm field.
Charter Gas Engine Tractor
1918
Illustration of "the Sterling gasoline traction" produced by the Charter Gas Engine Company.
American 15-30 Tractor
1918
Side view illustration of an American 15-30 tractor. The text surrounding the illustration reads: "Look at its Beautiful Design," "An Automobile Type," "The Real 'American,'" "Built for Work," and ...
Pioneer Automatic Engine Guide
1923
Advertisement for the Pioneer Automatic Engine Guide featuring an illustration of the machinery. The text beneath the headline reads: "Can be attached to any Tractor."
Craig Tractor Close-Up Views
1918
Four close-up views of the Craig tractor. They include, from top left: connecting-rod bearings, rear wheel, transmission, and radiator.
