FARM TRACTOR RECORD
NON-STOP RUN OF 1350 MILES. WORKING 17 DAYS AND NIGHTS. What constitutes a world’s record non-stop tractor run was recently established at the University of California farm at Davies under the supervision of colege engineers. The tractor, employed at regular farm tasks, completed 17 days and nights of continuous operation, covering a total distance of 1330 miles. The only stops, which were of about 15 mirmliM four times a day, were for refueling and servicing, Tn engine was nut slopped. The only mechanical difficulty experienced during the course of the run was tho loosening of a valve push rod, which was adjusted without stopping. Immediately after the close of the official run, the machine was put on a maximum power test, and developed 21 horsepower, with a maximum pull of 3000 pounds. In its 408 hours of operatioii, only 23 ol which were required for servicing the tractor disked 1280 acres. The fuel consumption was 1151} gallons and the oil consumption 117} quarts.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 297, 1 December 1928, Page 14
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