Benjamin, Bert R.

Farmall Row Crop Tractor
Farmall Row Crop Tractor
Society: ASABEMain Category: Agricultural & BiologicalSub Category: VehiclesEra: 1920sDateCreated: 1923International Harvester Agricultural Equipment Engineering CenterBurr RidgeState: ILZip: 60527Country: USAWebsite: https://www.asabe.org/awards-landmarks/asabe-historic-landmarks/farmall-12.aspxCreator: Benjamin, Bert R.

The First Successful Row Crop Tractor Invented by Bert R. Benjamin (ASAE Member) was Operated and Tested on this Farm in 1923. Increased Row Crop Clearance and Overall Versatility Extending the Use of the Tractor to Cultivating, Accelerated the Conversion from Animal Power to Machine and Marked a New Era in American Agricultural Efficiency and Productivity. Dedicated by The American Society of Agricultural Engineers 1980

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Farmall Row Crop Tractor

Farmall Row Crop Tractor

The First Successful Row Crop Tractor Invented by Bert R. Benjamin (ASAE Member) was Operated and Tested on this Farm in 1923. Increased Row Crop Clearance and Overall Versatility Extending the Use of the Tractor to Cultivating, Accelerated the Conversion from Animal Power to Machine…

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