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ROADLESS HALF TRACK - This equipment, which is interchangeable with wheels, is suitable for fitting to Allis Chalmers, Fordson Major and Massey Harris tractors. By using a specially shortened drawbar and an extra pair of brackets, it is unnecessary to remove either the idler mounting or the swinging drawbar when changing over to pneumatics. The steering, handling and speed of the tractor are unaffected by the changeover.
Roadless Traction Ltd. Hounslow (Middlesex), England.
LE TOURNEAU TOURNASKIDDER FOR USE WITH SUPER C TOURNADOZER
LE TOURNEAU TOURNASKIDDER FOR USE WITH SUPER C TOURNADOZER - Tournaskidder: power control unit, Tournatorque electric motors and sheave gear boxes, and 2-sheave fair lead diameter 2 ½ in.
Winch drum size: barrel diameter, 24 in.; flange diameter, 32 in, barrel length, 12 in.; flange depth, 4 in.; approx. cable capacity, 1,400 ft. of ½ in.; 624 ft. of ¾ in.; 460 ft. of 7/8 in. 360 ft. of 1 in.; (type recommended 6 x 19 regular lay, filler wire, I.W.R.C. Tournarope, improved plow steel). Available line pull, full drum1, 30,009 to 50,000 lb.; available line speed ( based on 2,000 engine r.p.m. ), spooling (two-speed), low 75 ft./min. high 150 ft./min. unspooling approx. 150 ft./min.
1 Depending on line speed used.
Tournadozer: model: Super C; engine (Diesel): GM - 6-71, 425. 6 cu. in. displacement 6 cylinders, 2-stroke cycle, max. brake hp 186 at 1,800 r.p.m at sea level. Cummins H.R.B.-600, 743 cu. in. displacement, 4 cycle, 6 cylinders, max. brake 165 h.p. at 1,800 r.p.m. at sea level. Buda 6-DC-844, 844 cu. in. displacement 6 cylinders, max. brake 180 h.p. at 1,800 r.p.m. at sea level.
Speed in m.p.h. at 2,000 engine; r.p.m: 1st gear forward, 1.61; 2nd gear forward, 3.69; 3rd gear forward 8.38; 4th gear forward 19.23; low reverse, 1.61; high reverse, 3.69.
Transmission: tournamatic, multiple disc clutches, air actuated; steering: two wheels on each side controlled by air actuated dive clutches and brakes. Tires: 4 (21.00 x 25) 16; gauge: 8 ft. 2 in.; wheelbase: 5 ft. 11 5/8 in.; power control unit: Tournatorque electric motor and gear box line speed, Bare drum: 90 ft. per min., line pull: 15,000 lb.
Over all measurements - With Tournaskidder - length, 17 ft., 2 in.; width, 11 ft., 3 in.; height (top of muffler), ² 8 ft., 10 ¾ in.; height (top of tournaskidder) 14 ft., 4 in. ground clearance, ² 21 in.; drawbar, distance center line of hitch to ground, ² 32 in.; horizontal are of travel, 140 in.; cable requirements (type: 6 x 19 preformed, filler wire, I.W.R.C. Tournarope, improved plow steel); dozer hoist cable, ½ in x 45 ft., approx. equipment weight, 37,230 lb., Tournaskidder, 5,530 lb. Tournadozer, ·31,700 lb.
² At full rated tire defection.
Optional Equipment: extra motors and drum assemblies for 2-line rear operation, angledozer, root rake, snow plow, tree pusher, E-16 carry-all scraper, side boom vane, cab (for use when Tournaskidder is demounted), cab heater, defroster, wind shield wiper, and horns available on order
R. G. Le Tourneau Inc., Peoria, Illinois, U.S.A.
THE BLACKHAWK HALF-TRACK - is designed for use with Ford and Ferguson tractors; is supplied in two widths 13 in. and 16 in. It can be used in logging operations, snow removal, grading, etc., and can be fisted with an idler assembly consisting of an axle and two small wheels which insure good steering and manoeuvrability.
Arps Corporation, New Holstein, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
ROTAPEDE RENAULT-DORIZON - The "Rotapede" is a device whereby the back wheels of a tractor may be replaced instantaneously in certain circumstances by special tracks suitable for heavy work. The skids are lowered in a continuous circle and move forward in close contact with the soil. Pressure on the soil amounts to 400 gr. per sq. cm; drawbar pull, over 3 tons.
Régie nationale des usines Renault, Billancourt-Seine, France.
THE COOKE PATENT HEAVY DUTY 2-SPEED WINCH
THE COOKE PATENT HEAVY DUTY 2-SPEED WINCH - In collaboration with Ford Motor Co., Ltd., and Roadless Tractor Ltd., this winch has been adapted for use with the Fordson Major for logging purposes. The winch can deal adequately with loads up to 10 tons. It has a large capacity drum for carrying 250 ft. of 5/8 in. wire rope. The average rope speed is 90 ft. per minute in high gear and 40 ft. per minute in low gear when the engine is running at 1,000 r.p.m. The anchor is detachable and can be raised or lowered by the operator while seated.
Charles Cooke Ltd., Mettham Street Works, Nottingham, England.
THE BLACKHAWK TRENCH HOG - The Trench is designed for use only with Ford and Ferguson tractors. The machine is widely used for drainage tile ditching. It can be supplied with booms 3 ½ ft. 5 ½ ft. or 7 ft. in length for digging trenches to these depths. Two types of cutters are available for various trenching jobs, the standard or slicer type for ordinary soil conditions and the super service cutters for digging in extremely hard or rocky soil or frozen ground.
The former cutters are supplied in widths of 6 in. through 20 in. while the super service cutters are supplied in widths of 7 in. through 18 in. Some of the optional accessories available for the machine include the following: a special sprocket which affords more digging power when digging deep and wide trenches; a one-side delivery attachment for removing dirt from the trench to one side only, a bulldozer blade for back-filling the trenches; a crumber attachment for assuring a clean trench bottom.
Arps Corporation, New Holstein, Wisconsin, U.S.A.
THE BUSHWACKER
THE BUSHWACKER - The Bushwhacker is a heavy duty machine for clearing land by removing brush, vines, undergrowth and trees. The carrier vehicle is a standard crawler-tractor modified to meet specifications. The base of the operating unit is a fabricated steel frame, rectangular in shape, which is mounted at the approximate longitudinal center of a heavy steel shaft through the frame of the tractor. The base pivots vertically upon the shaft. A Diesel engine mounted at the rear of the cab powers the operating unit which is mounted at the front end of the base.
The flails made of nickel-manganese steel castings are attached to the drum by 1 1/8 in. round links. The 20 flails are staggered on the drum to present a continuous cutting edge 72 in. wide. The gauge wheel which supports the front part of the machine moves in a vertical plane only and regulates the height of the cut. The operating principle of the Bushwacker is that under the impact of the rapidly moving flails the woody fibers of all growth are ruptured, the stalks or trunks broken and the whole reduced to mulch material which is deposited upon the cleared ground.
The flail heads are 6 ½ in. wide weigh 19 ½ lb. and travel around the drum at a speed of 11,550 f p. m. The limiting factor on the Bushwacker performance is the tree diameter and practical ranges are from 5 in to 6 in. for hardwoods from 5 in. to 8 in. for softer woods.
Rate of production varies with operating conditions. Where growth is heavy to medium the tractor moves in low gear at a forward speed of 1½ m.p.h. At this rate the machine will clear an acre in one hour of continuous operation.
Distributors: Willis S. Martin Co. Lincoln National Bank Building, Fort Wayne 2, Indiana, U.S.A.
BRUSH CONTRACTOR - This brush cutter is suitable for cutting heavy ( 3 to 4 in. in diameter) and thin brush alike. The saw itself is tillable in any direction singe the tubing fits in a loose socket at one end; it can sweep in front of the operator at the flexible joint covered by the operator's hand. The shorter tubing is swiveled near the engine and allows cutting overhead within the reach of the whole tubing length. The 1 h.p engine handles all general brush cutting, a 2 ½ h.p. is also available. The difference in weight is only 4 lb.
Industrial Development Shop, Acton Street, Nashua, N.H., U.S.A.
P.P.K. EARTH DRILL - The earth drill P.P.K. is a type of chain saw; it is mounted on a motor which replaces the cutter bar - the main feature of the mechanical saw. The earth drill consists of an Archimedes screw mounted on a spindle of adjustable height. The instrument can drill holes of from 30 to 50 cm. in diameter and of a depth of up to 1 m. The shape of the holes is strictly cylindrical.
Etablissements P. P. K. 45-47 Boulevard St., Denis, Coubevoie-Seine, France.
ROTAVATOR - The Rotavator is attached as an integral part of the tractor and is rotor driven from the power take-off. The rotating action of the blades, which revolve in the same direction as the land wheels creates a forward thrust and actually assists the whole unit forward. A screw adjusted depth wheel controls the working depth of the blades up to a depth of 10 in.
The framework of the Rotavator is entirely constructed of fabricated steel and steel castings. Two speeds area provided for the rotor, but a further range of gearing can be obtained by changing the sprocket on the intermediate shaft Alternate rotor widths of 7 ft. or 8 ft. are available. Heavy duty blades can be supplied for land clearing and cutting undergrowth in the forest.
Rotary Hoes of England, Station Road, East Horndon, Essex, England.
PACK TRACTOR. - This small tractor can be transported as a complete unit by air, it is controlled by the operator walking behind Specification: over-all dimensions, length, 78 in. width, 30 in.; height, 36 in.; weight 650 lb; wheel base, 43 ½ in. ground clearance, 6 in.; pay load, 600 lbs.; engine, 6 h. p. 4 cycle air-cooled single cylinder.
Main clutch and transmission: automatic 4: 1 ratio, drive main reduction 15; 1 worm, multiple dive steering clutches mechanical steering brakes final drive gear ratio 5: 1; frame, welded tubular stool, load compartment, welded shoes steel; 14 cu. ft. capacity; track and bogies, link belt chain and standard sprockets for drive and idlers. Vehicle track: rubber with rubber and plastic cleats track driven with circular section of vee belt.
Department of Lands and Forests, Ontario, Canada.
LOGGERS' DREAM MODEL LRW COMBINATION SKIDDER (YARDER) AND LOADER
LOGGERS' DREAM MODEL LRW COMBINATION SKIDDER (YARDER) AND LOADER - It is mounted on military white track skids or yards; can log up to 10 tons in weight over a distance of 1,200 ft.; operates over a radius of 180° from any fixed position.
Loads logs up to 7 tons without tie-down and larger logs of 10 tons and more with tie-down cables. When truck or half-truck is mounted the "loggers' dream" hauls itself at highway speeds, or it may be mounted on wheel or track trailers, skids, boat, barges to suit local conditions. Requires only a 3 man crew for complete operations of yarding and loading. There are six standard "loggers' dream" models designed to yard and load logs of different sizes on different types of terrain.
Taylor Machine Works, Export Division 101, International Trade Mast, New Orleans, 12, Louisiana, U.S.A.
DO-ALL SUPER ZEPHYR - The Do-all band saw, manufactured of pressed steel-sheet, has the advantage both of rapidity and lightness. Its construction is simple from the point of view of adjustment and maintenance and its protective device reduces the risk of accidents to a minimum. Speed: 500 r.p.m. with motor of 1 h p.; 15,000 r.p.m with motor of 15 h.p.
Specifications: height, 8 ft. 7 ½ in.; diameter of wheels, 36 in., angle at which table may he tilted, 45° to the right; 5° to the left, height of table above ground, 41 cm.; max length of blade, 240 in. on 20 in. width of blade, 1/8 in. to 1 ¼ in.; weight without motor: at fixed speed, 1,690 lb.; at variable speed, 1,950 lb.
The Do-all Co., Des Plaines Illinois, U.S.A.
SANDY HILL PEPPY PEELER - This is a portable peeler of the knife type with adjustable knives capable of handling wood from 3 in. to 20 in. in diameter; requires approximately 20 h.p. and has a capacity of 2 to 3 cords per hour. The peeler together with its prime mover, weighs approximately 2,200 lb. It may be driven by means of an electric motor for permanent installation, or by means of a gasoline engine when being used in the woods.
The Sandy Hill Iron and Brass Works, Hudson Falls, N.Y., U.S.A.
SUNDSTRAND SINGLE PAD AIR SANDERS
SUNDSTRAND SINGLE PAD AIR SANDERS - Specifications: weight 5 ½ lb.; length of stroke 3/16 in.; paper capacity of clips: 4 to 8 sheets; paper refill time: seconds; speed 1,500 to over 3,000 oscillations per minute air pressure required: 50 to 100 lb.
Sundstrand Machine Tool Co. Pneumatic Division, Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A.
METALCLAD VERTICAL BOWING MACHINE TYPE "DA"
METALCLAD VERTICAL BOWING MACHINE TYPE "DA" - Features: sliding motion of head operated by either foot or hand lever acting independently of each other; boring head spring loaded; conveniently placed controls, totally enclosed raising gears for table; rapidly adjustable fence; adjustable stop for governing depth of holes.
Specifications: boring chuck capacity, 0 to ½ in.; motor, 2 h p.; approx. speed of motor (load speed), 2,850 r.p.m.; vertical adjustment of head, 6 in.; max. distance between chuck and table, 24 in., size of table 16 in.; will bore in center of material up to a width of 28 in., floor space 24 in. x 39 ½ in.
COMET RADIAL SAW GENERATOR COMBINATION
COMET RADIAL SAW GENERATOR COMBINATION - Specifications: Comet Clipper, 3 h.p. 3 phase; saw, 16 in. x 1 in. eye; guard, 16 in. east aluminum; capacity, 4 3/8 in. deep; standard arm, 16 in. width cut-off, 22 in. width of rip.
Generator: Pioneer Special. Capacity, 5 kw.; voltage: 3 phase, 240, 1 phase, 120; 60 cycle at 1,800 r.p.m., voltage regulation: automatic; battery charging, rectifier 6 volts.
Engine: Hercules Model ZXB; cylinders: 4 automotive type; cooling: radiator, pump and fan; starting: Bendix, 6 volt battery; governor: automatic; speed: 800 direct connected; ignition: magneto; lubrication: oil pump; equipment: air cleaner oil filter, radio shielded plugs.
Trailer: special 2 wheel. Wheels: Timken bearing; auto tires 5.50 x 16 pneumatic, tow bar: safety ball hitch, adjustable leg, safety chain; springs, cantilever. Net weight; 1 600 lb.; shipping weight: 1,700 lb.
Consolidated Machinery and Supply Co. Ltd., 2029-33, Santa Fé Avenue, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
METALCLAD CHAIN CUTTER AND HOLLOW CHISEL MORTISINGMACHINE
METALCLAD CHAIN CUTTER AND HOLLOW CHISEL MORTISINGMACHINE - Quick changeover from chain to chisel mortiser. Smooth movement of chain or chisel head with conveniently placed ratchet hand lever adjustable to suit any type of work. Totally enclosed dust-proof gears for table movements. Table may be swung away for door look mortising. Rapid clamping of work to table by means of strong saw adjusted cramp pad. Adjustable steps on table front give constant length of mortise when on production work. Adjustable limit switch automatically stops the machine when chain or chisel is brought clear of the work.
Specifications: will take tinker up to 11 in. x 9 in.; max. size of mortise-using chain, 1 ¼ in. x 3 in. x 6 in.; max. size of chisel for hard wood, 5/8 in., max. size of chisel for soft wood, 7/8 in.; will bore up to 1 in; max. depth of mortise, 6 in., size of table, 27 in. x 8 in.; max. longitudinal movement of table, 24 in. max. transverse movement of table 4 ½ height of table from floor, 24 ½; motor: 4 h.p.; speed of motor (3 phase, AC type only), 3,000 r.p.m.; floor space with max. movements 72 in. x 44 in.
METALCLAD 18 IN. STRAIGHT LINE CROSSCUT SAW
METALCLAD 18 IN. STRAIGHT LINE CROSSCUT SAW - Rigid frame with large foot area for stability. Saw carriage runs on ball-bearing runners. Spring loaded return to saw carriage. Rotor and stator fan-cooled. Single lever control for electrical start-stop and mechanical brake. Saw guard and dust chute hinged for convenience in changing saws.
Specifications: max. diameter of saw, 18 in., will cut off, 14 in. x 5 in.; motor: 4 h.p., speed of motor: 2,850 r.p.m.; diameter of saw spindle, 1 ¼ in., height from floor to table, 31 in.; Floor space (max. movement without tables) 2 ft. 2 in. x 5 ft. 6 in.
"Metalclad" machines all manufactured by George Cohen, Sons and Co. Ltd., Canards Works, Chase Road London, N.W. 10, England.
MOISTURE DETECTOR DELMHORST MODEL RC.I.
MOISTURE DETECTOR DELMHORST MODEL RC.I. - The new model RC.I. moisture detector measures moisture content of all kinds of wood over a range of 6% to 65%; it is extremely simple to use as the moisture content is read directly on the dial without any additional operations after making the initial adjustment to check the batteries. It is small and compact and only weighs 8½ lb. complete with all accessories. The 4 pin electrode for testing lumber ¼ in. and greater in thickness is the standard equipment with model RC.I. Other electrodes are available for testing veneers or for measuring moisture gradient.
Delmhorst Instrument Co., Boonton, New Jersey, U.S.A.
TELESCOPIC FORTE LIFT TRUCK MANUFACTURED IN FOUR MODEL
TELESCOPIC FORTE LIFT TRUCK MANUFACTURED IN FOUR MODEL. - All models powered by 6 cyl. Chrysler industrial engine, 65 b.h.p. at 1,800 r.p.m.; speeds, with or without load, 12.5 m.p.h. Yard King 40: 4,000 lb. capacity-telescopic lift of 124 in; weight 7,525 lb.; lift: no load 40 ft. per min. full load 40 ft. per min.
Yard King 60: 6,000 lb. capacity telescopic lift of 124 in.; weight 9,300 lb.; lift, no load 40 ft. per min.; full load, 38 ft. per min.
Yard King 70: 7,000 lb. capacity; telescopic lift of 118 in.; weight: 10,000 lb.; lift: no load 37 ft. per min., full load 33 ft. per min.
Yard King 80: 800 lb. capacity; telescopic lift of 118 in., weight: 11,000 lb.; lift: no load 37 feet per min., full load 30 feet per min.
The Yale and Towne Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia Division, Philadelphia 15, Pa., U.S.A.
POLISHING AND FINISHING MACHINE
POLISHING AND FINISHING MACHINE - This heavy duty centerless polishing and finishing machine is designed and built to operate under continuous production loads. Will handle cylindrical work up to 1 ½ in. diameter of limited weight either straight or tapered. Work may be fed to the machine either manually or by means of hoppers or other automatic feeding devices suitable for individual application: capacity subject to weight: 1/16 in. to 1½ in. diameter; belt length: 4 in. x 84 in.; belt speed, 5,000 s.f.m., drive: Uni-Pull belt, motor: 3 h.p, 1,800 r.p.m.; floor space: 33 in. x 40 in.; over-all height: 59 in.; net weight with motor, 1,050; shipping weight with motor, 1,260.
Production Machine Co., Greenfield, Massachusets, U.S.A.
PULI-PAC FOR CAR-LOADER MODEL FORK-LIFT TRUCKS
PULI-PAC FOR CAR-LOADER MODEL FORK-LIFT TRUCKS - The Pull-Pac handle material without the use of pallets. The Pull-Pac is a combination push-and-pull attachment for Clark gas and electric oar-loader model fork trucks. It consists of three basic parts: (a) load carrying plate; (b) pusher rook and (c) gripper jaw.
Clark Equipment Co., Battle Creek Michigan, U.S.A.
