Saunderson Tractor and Implement Co
From Graces Guide
The Saunderson Co was founded by Herbert Saunderson in Bedfordshire, England.
- 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 Universal gained a silver medal at the 1906 Royal Show.
- The Model G manufactured first in 1916 was Britain's best selling tractor.
- 1920 At Darlington Royal Agricultural Show exhibited a tractor
- 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
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