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Unknown Tractor Update

In the September issue (page 14), we asked for our readers' help in identifying an engine for Douglas Piro at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada. Mr. Piro informs us that he received many letters, most offering the opinion that this tractor is a Big 4 "Thirty". Although there are many similarities, the Museum staff are certain that this is not one of them. Mr. Piro writes: "We have a Big 4 'Thirty' in our collection to which we have compared this tractor. The most striking difference is size, with the unknown tractor being quite a bit smaller. Other differences include the final drive, belt pulley location, wheel design and front axle design."

Mr. Piro has concluded that the tractor is a prototype of some kind and may be related to the Imperial Mfg. Co., Gas Traction Co., and/or Strite Tractor Co., all of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This idea is partially based on pictu...

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