Category: Vintage

Testacalda “SuperLandini”, super in every sense

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Author: Massimo Misley The 1920s of the Last Century. In the 1920s, after the first appearances of Fiat and Pavesi-Tolotti tractors powered by petroleum engines, it was time for the Bubba, Orsi, and especially the Landini tractors—manufacturers that offered single-cylinder, hot-bulb engine tractors to the market. These were rustic, robust engines capable of burning heavy, low-grade fuels that were cheap, making them ideal for that historical period. The hot-bulb engine itself was not a brand-new invention; it had been patented by British inventors Akroyd and Binney in 1890, used on…

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The Cletrac brand: tracked, compact and american

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When you think of tracked tractors, Italian manufacturers come to mind, undisputed world leaders since the middle of the last century. Fiat, Lamborghini, Landini and Same. But it wasn’t always like this. In fact, at the beginning of the twentieth century, several German, English, French and above all American manufacturers proposed tracked tractors and in this context, a special mention goes to the American brand “Cletrac”. Its history began in the United States, in 1866, when Thomas H. White together with his five children founded a company called White Sewing…

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Goodbye to Ursus tractors, the polish bear goes into hibernation after 131 years

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Ursus is the oldest Polish automobile brand, and the company that launched it was initially called “Przemysłowe Towarzystwo Udziałowe.” It was founded in 1893 in Warsaw, at 15 Siena Street, by a small group of entrepreneurs composed of four young men, three engineers, and four businessmen. In the same year, several prominent citizens of Warsaw decided to embark on the same adventure by founding a branch of “Przemysłowe Towarzystwo Udziałowe” focused on producing special fittings. They established it in the Śródmieście area, now the center of Warsaw and the location…

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Fiat “700”, on the scene for a quarter of a century

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In 1918, at the end of the Great War, Fiat introduced its first agricultural tractor, the “702,” which went into production in 1919 at the Corso Dante plants in the Savoy city. This marked the beginning of an adventure that led the company to become, for some time, the leading European producer and also one of the top global producers. The “702” was powered by a side-valve four-cylinder engine with a displacement of 6,235 cc, running on kerosene, and producing 30 horsepower at 900 rpm. Robust and reliable, as well…

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Agriculture before the tractor

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The history of agricultural mechanization is closely linked to that of the tractor. However, the tractor was the result of an evolution that began in the very early 1700s when steam engines began to spread, units which for the industrialization of the Western World can be considered akin to the “Big Bang” that gave rise to the Universe. The first agricultural tractors produced in limited series appeared in the United States in 1892 but were called “gasoline traction engines” or “traction engines.” A few years later, at the beginning of…

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Tractor brand “Ursus” closes

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The Polish brand “Ursus” leaves the scene. Born in 1893, he was for a long time a protagonist of the agricultural mechanization of Eastern Europe, but for some time he had entered into a debt spiral which on March 14 last induced the owners of the Dutch mixer wagon manufacturer Trioliet not to oppose the proposal bankruptcy filed in the Warsaw court by creditors Getin Noble Bank and Pko Bp. Now the entire production assets and the rights relating to the Ursus brand have been auctioned with a starting price…

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Gianetti agricultural tools and motor cultivators, when agriculture is history

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In 1880, Giulio Gianetti, a merchant in iron and steel profiles and hardware, founded the “Società Anonima Giulio Gianetti” in Saronno, in the province of Varese but near Milan. The company aimed to produce rims and axles for carts and carriages. Over time, it became one of the most established manufacturers of iron rims, which were applied to wooden wheels at the time. The success of production in 1913 led Gianetti to open a new plant in Ceriano Laghetto, a location near Saronno, to accommodate various types of processing necessary…

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Vintage tractor quotes 2024

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The vintage tractor quotes 2024 published annually by MacchineTrattori stem from market surveys conducted throughout Italy, chasing events and specialized markets year-round. These practices are complemented by consultations provided by renowned collectors known for their integrity and expertise. This blend of sources allows for an objective assessment of the average values of over 350 machines, chosen among those most sought after by enthusiasts, while also considering their preservation status. DOWNLOAD AND READ THE PDF WITH ALL THE QUOTES FOR VINTAGE TRACTORS 2024 This year, research was not challenging, and there…

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