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[[Image:Im19060102IMR-HPSaunCo.jpg|thumb| January 1906. Reg. BM 277.]]
[[Image:Im19060102IMR-HPSaunCo.jpg|thumb| January 1906. Reg. BM 277.]]
[[Image:Im1907bEng-Saunderson.jpg|thumb| 1907. ]]
[[Image:Im1907bEng-Saunderson.jpg|thumb| 1907. ]]
[[Image:Im200904WCL-Saunderson1912.jpg|thumb| Saunderson 25 nhp tractor c1912. Exhibit at [[World of Country Life]] ]]
[[Image:Im1909V108-p13.jpg|thumb| 1909.]]
[[Image: Saunderson01.jpg|thumb|1915 tractor at [[Bicton Countryside Museum]]]]
[[Image:Im1909V108-p13b.jpg|thumb| 1909. Saunderson tractor drawing a harrow.]]


The '''Saunderson Co''' of Elstow Works, Bedford
[[Image:Im200904WCL-Saunderson1912.jpg|thumb| c1912. Saunderson 25 nhp tractor. Exhibit at [[World of Country Life]] ]]
[[image:Im1914v118-p11a.jpg|thumb| 1914. [[Saunderson and Mills]] motor tractor.]]
[[Image:Saunderson01.jpg|thumb|1915 tractor at [[Bicton Countryside Museum]]. ]]
[[Image:Im201403TM-Saunder1916.jpg|thumb| 1916. Exhibit at [[Tractor Museum, Tasmania]]. ]]
[[Image:Im201403TM-Saunder1.jpg|thumb| 1916. Exhibit at [[Tractor Museum, Tasmania]]. ]]
[[Image:Im201403TM-Saunder2.jpg|thumb| 1916. Exhibit at [[Tractor Museum, Tasmania]]. ]]
[[Image:Im1918EnV125-p066a.jpg|thumb| 1918. ]]
[[image:Im1919v128-p378c.jpg|thumb|1919.]]


* The company was founded by [[Herbert Saunderson]]
[[Image:Im201403P-Saunder0.jpg|thumb| 1920. Tractor Model 'G' 20hp. Exhibit at [[Pearns Steam World]]. ]]
[[Image:Im201403P-Saunder1.jpg|thumb| 1920. Tractor Model 'G' 20hp. Exhibit at [[Pearns Steam World]]. ]]
[[Image:Im201403P-Saunder2.jpg|thumb| 1920. Tractor Model 'G' 20hp (detail). Exhibit at [[Pearns Steam World]]. ]]


*  His first tractor was known as the '''Saunderson Universal''' and was a popular machine with a '''30 HP''' single cylinder engine.  It was capable of carrying a two ton load on its platform and two tons on its trailer.
The Saunderson Tractor and Implement Co of Elstow Works, Bedford


* 1906 The '''Saunderson Universal''' gained a silver medal at the '''1906 Royal Show'''.
The [[H. P. Saunderson and Co]] was founded by [[Herbert Percy Saunderson]]


* 1911 Smithfield Club Show. Exhibited new agricultural tractor (illustrated). ('''Saunderson and Gifkins''')
His first tractor was known as the '''Saunderson Universal''' and was a popular machine with a '''30 HP''' single cylinder engine.  It was capable of carrying a two ton load on its platform and two tons on its trailer.


* c1912 25-nhp tractor exhibit. <ref>Museum of Country Life at Exmouth</ref>
1906 The '''Saunderson Universal''' gained a silver medal at the '''1906 Royal Show'''.


* 1916 The '''Model G''' manufactured first in 1916 was Britain's best selling tractor.
1910 Became [[Saunderson and Gifkins]]


* 1920 At Darlington Royal Agricultural Show exhibited a tractor
1911 Smithfield Club Show. Exhibited new agricultural tractor (illustrated). ([[Saunderson and Gifkins]]) <ref>[[The Engineer]] of 8th December 1911 p593</ref>


* 1924 Although the Saunderson's tractors were relatively successful the '''Saunderson Co'''. could not compete with the larger companies that were in the tractor market.  Production ceased in 1924.
c1912 25-nhp tractor exhibit. <ref>Museum of Country Life at Exmouth</ref>


1912 Became [[Saunderson and Mills]]
c.1916 Name changed to the above
1916 The '''Model G''' manufactured first in 1916 was Britain's best selling tractor.
1920 At Darlington Royal Agricultural Show exhibited a tractor <ref>[[The Engineer]] of 16th July 1920 & p582</ref>
1920 The patent automatic lift grubber made by the company was awarded the first silver prize medal at the Royal Dublin Society's Show.<ref>The Engineer 1920/05/14</ref>
1923 Although the Saunderson's tractors were relatively successful the '''Saunderson Co'''. could not compete with the larger companies that were in the tractor market.  Production ceased when they were bought by [[Crossley Brothers]]
==See Also==
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==Sources of Information==
==Sources of Information==
* [[The Engineer]] of 16th July 1920 & p582
<references/>
* [[The Engineer]] of 8th December 1911 p593
* From 1890 to the Present Day Farm Tractors by Michael Williams published in 2005 by Silverdale Books ISBN 978-1-84509-251-1
* From 1890 to the Present Day Farm Tractors by Michael Williams published in 2005 by Silverdale Books ISBN 978-1-84509-251-1
* The Complete Encyclopedia of Tractors by Mirco de Cet published in 2006 by Rebo International ISBN 978-90-366-1893-9
* The Complete Encyclopedia of Tractors by Mirco de Cet published in 2006 by Rebo International ISBN 978-90-366-1893-9
<references/>


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January 1906. Reg. BM 277.
1907.
1909.
1909. Saunderson tractor drawing a harrow.
c1912. Saunderson 25 nhp tractor. Exhibit at World of Country Life
1914. Saunderson and Mills motor tractor.
1915 tractor at Bicton Countryside Museum.
1916. Exhibit at Tractor Museum, Tasmania.
1916. Exhibit at Tractor Museum, Tasmania.
1916. Exhibit at Tractor Museum, Tasmania.
1918.
1919.
1920. Tractor Model 'G' 20hp. Exhibit at Pearns Steam World.
1920. Tractor Model 'G' 20hp. Exhibit at Pearns Steam World.
1920. Tractor Model 'G' 20hp (detail). Exhibit at Pearns Steam World.

The Saunderson Tractor and Implement Co of Elstow Works, Bedford

The H. P. Saunderson and Co was founded by Herbert Percy Saunderson

His first tractor was known as the Saunderson Universal and was a popular machine with a 30 HP single cylinder engine. It was capable of carrying a two ton load on its platform and two tons on its trailer.

1906 The Saunderson Universal gained a silver medal at the 1906 Royal Show.

1910 Became Saunderson and Gifkins

1911 Smithfield Club Show. Exhibited new agricultural tractor (illustrated). (Saunderson and Gifkins) [1]

c1912 25-nhp tractor exhibit. [2]

1912 Became Saunderson and Mills

c.1916 Name changed to the above

1916 The Model G manufactured first in 1916 was Britain's best selling tractor.

1920 At Darlington Royal Agricultural Show exhibited a tractor [3]

1920 The patent automatic lift grubber made by the company was awarded the first silver prize medal at the Royal Dublin Society's Show.[4]

1923 Although the Saunderson's tractors were relatively successful the Saunderson Co. could not compete with the larger companies that were in the tractor market. Production ceased when they were bought by Crossley Brothers


See Also

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Sources of Information

  1. The Engineer of 8th December 1911 p593
  2. Museum of Country Life at Exmouth
  3. The Engineer of 16th July 1920 & p582
  4. The Engineer 1920/05/14
  • From 1890 to the Present Day Farm Tractors by Michael Williams published in 2005 by Silverdale Books ISBN 978-1-84509-251-1
  • The Complete Encyclopedia of Tractors by Mirco de Cet published in 2006 by Rebo International ISBN 978-90-366-1893-9