DIESEL TRACTORS

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20820, 2 June 1939, Page 12

DIESEL TRACTORS

SEE THEM AT THE SHOW An exhibition of the Ailsa Craig Diesel powered tractors, which is situated on the lawn just outside the main entrance in Ward Street, is attracting the attention of many farmers, who realise the economy of Diesel. The Ailsa Craig 24-h.p. Diesel has outstanding -performance and is by a well-known British manufacturer. It replaces the regular petrol engine in Fordson, Farnall and many other tractors. and ensures great economy In operating costs; A -gallon of lowpriced Diesel oil per hour as against 1A gallons of petrol per hour. Starting under load is easier and the tractive effort or draw-bar pull is improved. Some points worth noting are —instant starting from cold by hand, no carburettor, no spark plugs, no electrical equipment. The reason these Ailsa Craig Diesel powered tractors arc attracting such marked attention is that they are economical to buy and economical to run. This type of tractor can be supplied complete with steel or rubber wheels or as an engine replacement unit. Information will be gladly supplied to all interested by a representative in charge of the exhibit, which is open l'or inspection or from the distributors, Diesel Traction (N.Z.), Ltd. Telephone 32, Te Kauwhata. (82)