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The '''Saunderson Co''' was founded by [[Herbert Saunderson]] | The '''Saunderson Co''' of Elstow Works, Bedford | ||
* The company was founded by [[Herbert 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. | * 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'''. | ||
* | * 1911 Smithfield Club Show. Exhibited new agricultural tractor (illustrated). ('''Saunderson and Gifkins''') | ||
* 1916 The '''Model G''' manufactured first in 1916 was Britain's best selling tractor. | |||
* 1920 At Darlington Royal Agricultural Show exhibited a tractor | * 1920 At Darlington Royal Agricultural Show exhibited a tractor | ||
* | * 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. | ||
==Sources of Information== | ==Sources of Information== | ||
* [[The Engineer]] of 16th July 1920 & p582 | |||
The Engineer of 16th July 1920 & p582 | * [[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 Encylopedia of Tractors by Mirco de Cet published in 2006 by Rebo International ISBN 978-90-366-1893-9 | The Complete Encylopedia of Tractors by Mirco de Cet published in 2006 by Rebo International ISBN 978-90-366-1893-9 | ||
Revision as of 16:39, 28 September 2007
The Saunderson Co of Elstow Works, Bedford
- The company was founded by Herbert 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.
- 1911 Smithfield Club Show. Exhibited new agricultural tractor (illustrated). (Saunderson and Gifkins)
- 1916 The Model G manufactured first in 1916 was Britain's best selling tractor.
- 1920 At Darlington Royal Agricultural Show exhibited a tractor
- 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.
Sources of Information
- The Engineer of 16th July 1920 & p582
- 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
The Complete Encylopedia of Tractors by Mirco de Cet published in 2006 by Rebo International ISBN 978-90-366-1893-9