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'''Ivel''' was a make of both [[tractors]] and [[motorcycles | '''Ivel''' was a make of both [[tractors]] and [[motorcycles]]. | ||
'''Dan Albone''' was born in Biggleswade in '''1860''' and was one of the early tractor pioneers in Britain. He was brought up on a small farm and his interest in cycling led him to set up the [[Ivel Cycle Works]]. | |||
'''Dan Albone''' was born in Biggleswade in '''1860''' and was one of the early tractor pioneers in Britain. He was brought up on a small farm | |||
* '''Dan Albone''' was the first to introduce the internal combustion engine to the ordinary farmer. | * '''Dan Albone''' was the first to introduce the internal combustion engine to the ordinary farmer. | ||
* He built his first [[tractors|tractor]] | * 1901 He built his first [[tractors|tractor]]. This was a three wheeled design and was powered by various engines producing 8 HP. | ||
* The [[ | * The [[tractors|tractor]] was called the '''Ivel''', the name which '''Dan Albone''' had used for his [[bicycles|cycle]] business and which was the name of the river which ran through Biggleswade. | ||
* The '''Ivel''' [[tractors]] were sold overseas in eighteen countries, however in Britain most farmers relied on steam power and horse power in the beginning of the twentieth century. | * The '''Ivel''' [[tractors]] were sold overseas in eighteen countries, however in Britain most farmers relied on steam power and horse power in the beginning of the twentieth century. | ||
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* He demonstrated the [[tractors|tractor]] as a fire engine complete with crew dressed in firemen's uniforms; he showed one turned into a military ambulance using steel cladding to protect the driver; one was also used to show how medical supplies could be hauled over rough ground. | * He demonstrated the [[tractors|tractor]] as a fire engine complete with crew dressed in firemen's uniforms; he showed one turned into a military ambulance using steel cladding to protect the driver; one was also used to show how medical supplies could be hauled over rough ground. | ||
* '''Dan Albone''' died at the age of 46 | * 1906 '''Dan Albone''' died at the age of 46. | ||
* 1920 The company went into receivership. | |||
'''Ivel''' were [[motorcycles]] produced from 1901 to 1903 | ==Motorcycles== | ||
'''Ivel''' were [[motorcycles]] produced from 1901 to 1903 | |||
A strengthened [[bicycles|bicycle]] frame was fitted | A strengthened [[bicycles|bicycle]] frame was fitted with a [[Minerva]] engine, and in 1903 he offered a tricycle, with the frame being further strengthened, and again fitted with a [[Minerva]] engine. | ||
[[Dan Albone]] also built a [[cars|car]], but was better known in the [[tractors|tractor]] world. | [[Dan Albone]] also built a [[cars|car]], but was better known in the [[tractors|tractor]] world. | ||
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== Sources of Information == | == Sources of Information == | ||
The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press | * The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press | ||
* 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 | |||
Revision as of 14:20, 25 July 2007
Ivel was a make of both tractors and motorcycles.
Dan Albone was born in Biggleswade in 1860 and was one of the early tractor pioneers in Britain. He was brought up on a small farm and his interest in cycling led him to set up the Ivel Cycle Works.
- Dan Albone was the first to introduce the internal combustion engine to the ordinary farmer.
- 1901 He built his first tractor. This was a three wheeled design and was powered by various engines producing 8 HP.
- The tractor was called the Ivel, the name which Dan Albone had used for his cycle business and which was the name of the river which ran through Biggleswade.
- The Ivel tractors were sold overseas in eighteen countries, however in Britain most farmers relied on steam power and horse power in the beginning of the twentieth century.
- Dan Albone kept an Ivel tractor and a range of machinery on land near his factory and held demonstrations of farming by tractor power every fortnight.
- He demonstrated the tractor as a fire engine complete with crew dressed in firemen's uniforms; he showed one turned into a military ambulance using steel cladding to protect the driver; one was also used to show how medical supplies could be hauled over rough ground.
- 1906 Dan Albone died at the age of 46.
- 1920 The company went into receivership.
Motorcycles
Ivel were motorcycles produced from 1901 to 1903
A strengthened bicycle frame was fitted with a Minerva engine, and in 1903 he offered a tricycle, with the frame being further strengthened, and again fitted with a Minerva engine.
Dan Albone also built a car, but was better known in the tractor world.
Sources of Information
- The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press
- 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