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THE 200-TON ROLLERBy Dan SteinhoffNew Ashford, Massachusetts 01237 An article on fairly modern tractors and equipment, 1950 era, may seem out of place in an old engine magazine; however, articles of this type do approximate points on the development curve line for this type of mechanical power. By projecting this line, taking in the effects of fuel scarcity, conservation, economic and environmental conditions, one can envision nuclear and solar electric powered tractors operated by a computer while owners are out playing golf or fishing. On the other hand numerous high-priced studies may discover a renewable fuel and renewable power formerly known as hayburning horse and mule power, so let us get back to an old subject: the 200-ton roller or compactor and diesel powered tractors. Pneumatic tired rollers of various types and sizes up to 100 tons had been around since before World W... 809 of 2998 characters shown.
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