File:HeathcotesSteamPlough.jpg
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A wood cut of John Heathcote's steam plough as demonstrated at Red Moss at Boulton-le-Moors in Lancashitre on 20th April 1837. The demonstration was for the benefit of a deputation from the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. Construction and management of the machines was by a Mr Parkes, employed by John Heathcote. To cope with the soft ground a tracked system was adopted. Wooden slats 7 foot long were fastened to a continuous iron band which was moved by the 'drums' at either end. Along the lower edge of the chassis on either side were rows of small wheels which ran on the iron band supporting the main chassis and all upon it. The steam engine could be used to either drive the winch for the plough, or the end drums to move the vehicle.
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| current | 19:22, 23 November 2021 | | 821 × 517 (136 KB) | wikimediacommons>Oldnoccer | A wood cut of John Heathcote's steam plough as demonstrated at Red Moss at Boulton-le-Moors in Lancashitre on 20th April 1837. The demonstration was for the benefit of a deputation from the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. Construction and management of the machines was by a Mr Parkes, employed by John Heathcote. To cope with the soft ground a tracked system was adopted. Wooden slats 7 foot long were fastened to a continuous iron band which was moved by the 'drums' at either end... |
