Tractors

New Zealand’s Tractor Centennial

By Michael Hanrahan
Published on November 1, 1989
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German built Hanomag R 35, built in 1954, owned by Brian Batchelor and seen at Christchurch.
German built Hanomag R 35, built in 1954, owned by Brian Batchelor and seen at Christchurch.
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A 1913 Saunderson and Mills Universal tractor, owned by Geraldine Vintage Machinery Club.
A 1913 Saunderson and Mills Universal tractor, owned by Geraldine Vintage Machinery Club.
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One of the more unusual American tractors in New Zealand; Brian Batchelor's Ruggles & Parsons, built about 1918, seen here at the Christchurch rally. Note unusual rear wheels fitted with flat steel plates.
One of the more unusual American tractors in New Zealand; Brian Batchelor's Ruggles & Parsons, built about 1918, seen here at the Christchurch rally. Note unusual rear wheels fitted with flat steel plates.
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What is probably New Zealand's oldest tractor, Roger Mahan's 25 HP Titan, belted to the Kingsbury horsepower tester. The variable pitch propellor can be clearly seen.
What is probably New Zealand's oldest tractor, Roger Mahan's 25 HP Titan, belted to the Kingsbury horsepower tester. The variable pitch propellor can be clearly seen.
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Australian-made McDonald Imperial tractor, made in 1935 and owned by Lionel Donaldson. This tractor has a single cylinder horizontal engine.
Australian-made McDonald Imperial tractor, made in 1935 and owned by Lionel Donaldson. This tractor has a single cylinder horizontal engine.


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