The new 'Jeep" Tractor was designed for use on the farm like any other conventional tractor. It came factory equipped, like the Farm Jeep, with hydraulic lift, governor, heavy duty springs, and propeller shaft guard. Since the 'Jeep' tractor was designed for farm use, it lacked front shocks, a spare tire, windshield, tailgate, headlights, fuel-pump booster, speedometer, and horn.
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You'd be surprised to know what they were using over here. I've seen pics of Wehrmacht sidecar motorcycles being used for farm Work...
ReplyDeletewow... that is really harsh... what country are you talking about?
DeleteNorway, actually. I'm in Denmark, which got through WW2 much easier. In Sweden they shortened regular cars and blocked the transmission for a 20 mph top speed, for use as tractors. Of course they eventually got real tractors, but the 'EPA tractors', as they are called, are as popular as ever, because 16-year-olds can drive them until they get a real license at 18. Try googling 'epa traktor' (with a 'k') for Pictures.
DeletePS http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnnnext/dam/assets/130613095421-motorcycle-based-tractor-frugal-horizontal-large-gallery.jpg
ReplyDeletethat must get stuck a lot in the fields
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