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Museum Specializes In Hart-Parr Tractors
In 1903, Hart-Parr began manufacturing what became known as the first successful farm tractor powered by an internal combustion engine. By the 1920s, they had built a strong export division and began casting the destination country name into their tractor’s radiators.
A shortcoming of the early Hart-Parrs was br
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Museum Specializes In Hart-Parr Tractors TRACTORS Antiques In 1903 Hart-Parr began manufacturing what became known as the first successful farm tractor powered by an internal combustion engine By the 1920s they had built a strong export division and began casting the destination country name into their tractor’s radiators A shortcoming of the early Hart-Parrs was brands like I H used three forward speeds while they only had two In 1927 Hart-Parr introduced their first 3-speed model sending a few to New Zealand labeled as “Specials ” The New Zealand Specials began with the 12-24 designation but carried over into the 18-36 and 28-50 models Differences between the U S and New Zealand versions were the front axles the rear spokes and the wheel band thickness The 12-24H featured upgraded pistons designed for higher compression It was also a 3-fuel machine that could burn kerosene distillate or gasoline It would start on gasoline before switching to one of the other options once warm An interesting component of the U S tractors was a winch drive perfect for oil field work usually mounted under the fuel tank The Manitoba Agricultural Museum is home to numerous Hart-Parr tractors many in running condition “Most of these tractors are paired with volunteer adopters who take care of them and run them at shows and reunions ” says Alex Campbell museum volunteer “All the Hart-Parr models were good simple tractors that the average farmer could repair without having detailed knowledge ” Campbell says a valuable component of Hart-Parr’s reputation on the prairies was a widespread dealership network of parts and services “This network was crucial for their longevity ” Campbell says “Manufacturers without parts and service outlets suffered and quickly became unserviceable The parts and service network was the main reason Oliver bought Hart-Parr in 1929 ” Campbell invites anyone interested in learning more about these unique and “Special” tractors to stop at the Museum for a friendly visit Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Manitoba Agricultural Museum P O Box 10 Austin Manitoba Canada R0H 0C0 ph 204-637-2354; info@mbagmuseum ca; www mbagmuseum ca
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