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ROYAL SHOW HARROGATE

A Report of the Agrimotor and Commercial-vehicle Exhibits Based Upon a Stand-to-stand Inspection by the Staff of "The Commercial Motor."

CALLING to mind our experiences in connection with many past Royal Shows, it came as a pleasant surprise to find that the site at Harrogate of the 88th Annual Show of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, is within easy reach of the L.N.E.R. station and the centre of the town. In fact, a 10-minute walk from the railway station brings one to the main entrance and executive offices, which are built on part of the Stray. Although the showground is so near it has a setting which is certainly in keeping with the 'Character of the exhibits.

Somewhat unusual is the layout, because Oatlands Drive, an ordinary thoroughfare connecting busy roads, passes through approximately the centre of it, livestock being accommodated in one section and the implements, with one or two exceptions, in the other.

The showground is easily approached from the surrounding towns and villages, from many of which regular bus services are in operation ; these will be augmented during the period of the Exhibition. There are two large parks for motors, and coach proprietors may be glad to know that vehicles carrying visitors to the ground are parked free.

The Show opens to-day (Tuesday) and closes on Saturday next. The following are the prices of admission :—Tuesday, 10s.; Wednesday, 5s.; Thursday and Friday, 3s.; whilst on Saturday it is 1s.

Although, for the most part, the vehicles comprise familar and well-tried machines, there are several new appliances on view, whilst examples of certain other models which have been introduced during the past twelve months are being given their first public qtring. On the occasion of the Nottingham Royal last year, we commented on the growing use being made of heavy oil engines in tractors and road rollers, and this tendency is unmistakably gaining ground, for there are several new machines at Harrogate which are equipped with such units. From the massive and powerful Fowler Diesel-engined cable-ploughing outfit to the Garrett crude-oil agricultural tractor there is a useful range of these machines.

Steam still has a big pull as a propulsive medium for many phases of agricultural work, but the internal-combustion engine is finding an increasing field of service. It is gratifying to note signs of renewed vitality in the tractor industry and the numerous tractors on view afford a splendid idea of the diversified uses to which such machines can be put on the land and on the farm. Certain of the products of at least half-a-dozen leading British makers of petrol chassis represent the most important section of the industry, and the bodies with which they are equipped offer convincing proof of the study which has been made of the agriculturist's requirements, particularly so far as the transport of cattle and produce is concerned.

There is a good sprinkling of six-wheelers, especially in the steam-wagon class, and although the passenger-carrying side is only represented by a few buses the show of such vehicles is noteworthy by the inclusion of two double-deck vehicles—this being, we believe, the first occasion on which covered-top buses have been exhibited.

AVELING AND BARFORD AND PERKINS (SALES), LTD. Stand SS Typical exhibits of the range of steam machines occupy half of this composite stand, these being made by the old-established Muse of Aveling and Porter, Ltd., whilst the models embodying internal-combustion engines are made by Barford and Perkins, Ltd.

• Dealing first with the steam products, there is the quickreversing type of tandem roller with power-operated steering and sprayers. Of the three-roll type are two machines known as types D and A. The former has a compound engine and the rolls are arranged to provide a 5-in. overlap; in the equipment of this machine are included a scarifier and dibber, also a surface-indenter block. The A-type roller has a single-cylindered engine and the awning extends over all the working parts.

Barford and Perkins rollers range from 1 ton to 18 tons, the smaller types having petrol engines and the larger ones Diesel units. Of the non-water-ballast pattern are the 1-ton, 2i-ton and 4-ton machines. In the ease of the intermediate type two speeds in each direction are provided, but the larger model has three speeds forward and three reverse. Type TED is fitted with a two-cylindered compression-ignition engine and has power steering, a demountable sub-frame for the engine and gearbox and a petrol engine for starting purposes, G. MACKAY AND SONS, LTD. Stand 104 ' This company is exhibiting two Morris-Cowley 11.9 h.p. vehicles, one a traveller's van and the other a light generalutility van, which is particularly useful for rural work. The chassis, well-known throughout the country, is

eminently suitable for light work in connection with the modern farm and has the advantage of being well serviced by local agents carrying spare parts. The internal dimensions of the light-van body are 4 ft. 9 ins. by 4 ft by 4 ft. 3 ins., giving a capacity of 78i cubic ft.

JOHN FOWLER AND CO. (LEEDS), LTD. Stand' 172

By reason of its imposing size the 150.h.p. Diesel-engined ploughing tractor claims prior attention on the stand. The six-cylindered engine drives the cable drum for plough pro. pulsion and the road wheels for movement from point to point; it may be run on one, three or six cylinders, according to the load and it starts by means of the conventional electric starter-motor. Its general lines follow those of steam tractors for which the house of Fowler is famous.

On the road-vehicle side• there is the Fowler 6-7-ton steam wagon with a three-way tipping body. A stayless vertical boiler is used, in conjunction with a three-speed gear. All working parts are enclosed and the final drive is by worm gearing. High-lift tipping gear of the hydraulic type is supplied. The wagon is priced at 1906.

Road engineers will b9. interested in the compound roller which is equipped with road-spraying and resurfaCing plant. It can be used for spraying and gritting the road for preservation purposes, for resurfacing the road on the penetration principle and for ordinary roiling and scarifying.

An 8-ton Diesel-engined roller interests those to whom the employment of the less volatile liquid fuels is of economic importance ; this machine has a differential mechanism and power-operated steering.

H. C. SLINGSBY. Stand 190 On this stand is exhibited a collection of small castor-type trailers for service with tractors. The steel wheels have roller bearings, the castor pivots working on ball-thrust races as well as on rollers. The frames are strongly constructed of 4-in channel-steel girder with hot-riveted corner angles and gusset plates, and the trailers each carry with ease loads in the neighbourhood of 4,000 lb.

MARSHALL, SONS AND CO., LTD. Stand 192 Steam and Diesel-engined machines are to be found on the stand of this well-known concern, in addition to the ingenious Manumit roller recently described in the pages of this journal. The last-named is built in two sizes-124,cwt. and 1 ton.

A slide-valve engine is fitted to the traction engine of 6 n.h.p.; this model is priced at £672 16s. when fitted with a water-lifter and winding drum as exhibited at Harrogate. Known as the SC-pattern roller is a machine of 10 tons weight, having a single-cylindered engine working at 150-1b. Pressure. This engine works upon the piston-valve principle. •

Another roller -is the 'Universal with a two-cylindered, high-pressure engine; this has a double drive to the rear wheels and a divided axle. Worm-and-sector steering is adopted, the gem' being mounted above the front-rollcarrying member. On the compression-ignition-side there is the 8-ton machine designed to run on crude oil; this costs £577 12s.

RICHARD GARRETT AND SQNS, LTD. Stand 195

By reason of its novelty the agricultural tractor is, perhaps, the pigee de reaistance on this stand. It is a machine of 35-40 b.h.p. and is equipped with a Blackstone four-cylindered crude-oil engine which is started by means ofa J.A.P. air-cooled, single-cylindered petrol engine. Power is transmitted through a three-speed gearbox to the straked rear wheels which can be fitted with encircling bands for road duty. The pivoted front axle has a pair of buffer springs to counter severe angular movement, whilst the steering is of the Ackerman type. The machine is designed for general-purpose work.

The familiar rigid six-wheeler steam wagon of 15 tons capacity is also staged. The undertype engine, employs roller bearings throughout and the boiler is of the crosstubed pattern.

An imposing example of the Garrett single-cylinder general-purpose rigid traction engine forms one of the exhibits of interest to those connected with transport work. The engine is of 7 u.h.p.

JAMES AND FREDK. HOWARD, LTD. Stand 198 Those interested in petrol-engined rail locomotives should not miss the Howard 25 h.p. machine, which is designed for a 2-ft. or a standard-gauge track. The gearbox is of the fool-proof type and the transmission is by chain, another chain being used to couple the two axles. The model shown weighs three tons and, equipped for service on 2-ft.-gauge rails, costs 1495.

CHAS. BURRELL AND SONS, LTD. , Stand 200

By reason of its long association with agricultural machines, the .7 n.h.p. ,single-cylinder traction engine of this concern is certain to attract attention.. Three optional types of engine may be specified. All have the two-speed gear embodied in the last motion of the transmission train. On the near side is the winding drum, which is normally

coupled to the wheel by the conventional type of locking pins, which are provided with safety cotters.

MASSEY-HARRIS, LTD, Stand 205

The Massey-Harris tractor, which is constructed under Wallis patents, incorporate several ingenious features. Two of the 20-30 h.p. type are exhibited, as well as one of the new 12-20 h.p. models. They are, generally speaking, similar in design, but the smaller one has pressure lubrication in addition to the splash arrangement. Both have four-cylin

dered overhead-valve engines, the gearbox on the smaller model giving three forward ratios and reverse, whilst the larger pattern has two forward speeds.

Accessibility has been an important consideration with the designers; in the 12-20 h.p. model the oil screen is contained in a separate casting below the crankcase, oil being drawn through the screen, and forced through a filter, which • also is mounted outside the crankcase. The air supply for the carburetter is filtered through oil, whilst a special vanorizer 'permits the use of low-grade fuels. Other points of interest are the adjustable wheel scraper and the swinging drawbar. • J. AND H. MeLAREN, LTD. Stand 209 By" reason of its novelty, the track-laying machine, equipped with a McLaren . compression-ignition engine, attracts first notice on this stand. The two-eylindered engine of 30-35 b.h.p. has a radiator of the detachablesection pattern, and it drives through a clutch to a threespeed-and-reverse gearbox, thence to a large sprocket mounted above the weight-carrying rollers of the track. Removable studs are employed.

One of -a pair of Diesel-engined cable-ploughing tractors is exhibited. This has a four-cylindered motor driving a drum which holds 450 yds. of steel rope. A range of speeds is provided for drum and road-wheel propulsion. A 20 h.p. compound steam ploughing engine (cable system) is on the stand; this has a double drum gear.

LEYLAND MOTORS, LTD. Stand 210

Predominant upon the stand, by reason of its imposing proportions, is the 51-seater Titan double-deck bus. This has a six-cylindered overhead-valve engine with a unit-construction gearbox, giving four forward speeds, and a wormdriven rear axle. The overall height is under 13 ft. Carrying a single-saloon bus body for 30 persons is a Lion chassis, which has a four-cylindered engine, a four-speed gearbox, a single-rod change-speed mechanism and low-pressure tyres.

On the goods-carrying side there is the QH2 lorry, designed to carry 6-ton loads. It has a 34.3 h.p: engine and a double-reduction bevel-driven rear axle. For 21-tnit burdens there is the well-known Badger, which has an overhead-valve engine and four-wheel brakes.

A Trojan touring car is fitted with an attachment for driving stationary plant. This machine has a four-cylindered engine working on the two-stroke-cycle and an epicyclic transmission set. A pneumatic-tyred Trojan trailer is also staged.

JOHN I. THORNYCROFT AND CO., LTD. Stand 211 Four lorries and one bus are displayed by the well-known house of Thornycroft. The smallest vehicle is a 2-tonner of the A2 type, having a 25 h.p. engine. It is shown with a hinge-sided body and cab. The equipment includes 34-in. by 7-in, pneumatic tyres, one spare wheel and tyre being Provided. A 12-volt 5-lamp electric-lighting set is installed.

Next in order of size is the A3 subsidy-type rigid sixwheeler ; in the form shown at Harrogate it is applicable to brewery work A mechanically operated tyre • pump is provided for the inflation of the 36-in. by 6-in. tyres. Known as model Jr is a machine for the transport of 6-ton burdens and, again, pneumatic tyres are employed.

Mounted on an A6-pattern chassis is a 24-seater singlesaloon bus body by Messrs. Barnaby, of Hull. A front entrance is provided, but optional entrance layout may be specified. The engine is a Thornyeroft of 40-70 h.p. HARRIER MOTORS, LTD. Stand 212 A trio of goods-carrying chassis is staged, their load capacities being 2 tons, 7 tohs and 8 tons. The firstmentioned is the C12 type, which is destined for service in its home town. It has an enclosed cab with drop windows and a hinge-sided body. The 26-40 h.p. engine has a detachable cylinder head specially designed to promote turbulence. Model K7 is equipped with a lorry body.

Solid tyres are used in this instance. A spring drawbar is built into the chassis and a Ncate brake is installed—this particular Karrier being destined for use with a trailer. It has a 16-ft. wheelbase and a four-cylindered engine. It develops no less than 80 bhp.

The largest is the K1V6 rigid six-wheeler, which can also haul four tons on a trailer, thus making a pay-load of 12 tons well within the capabilities of this sturdy vehicle. Giant pneumatic tyres are fitted. The machine exhibited is for brewery work.

MORRIS COMMERCIAL CARS, LTD. Stand 213 Apart from the standard 12-cwt. van, 1-ton lorry (with and without tipping gear), 25-cwt. van and 2-ton six-wheeler, this company is exhibiting a 1-ton chassis equipped as a shooting brake, a 30-cwt. lorry and cattle truck having rack sides and detachable canvas curtains (the double tailboard acting as a loading ramp), and an ambulance in the construction of which the special T-type Morris-Commercial chassis is employed.

There is also a Ere-engine embodying a Gwynne twostage turbine pump, which, at 2,000 r.p.m., gives an output of 250 gallons per minute.

The six-wheeler is worthy of the particular attention of farmers, it being capable of surprising performances even in soft ground. Equipped with a lorry-type body and a coachbuilt cab having full-length doors and mechanically regulated windows, and painted in priming colour, this vehicle sells at £525. INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CO., LTD. Stand 914 This company, which occupies one of the largest stands In the ground, shows a range of tractors, both for industrial and agricultural purposes; also three International lorries, including the new "Six-speed Special," which has a 19.6 h.p. engine, and is intended for 30-cwt. loads.

The SL34 model 22.4 h.p. 2-ton low-load-line chassis is on show, as well as the model 63 3i-tonner, which has the same type of 28.9 h.p. engine as the model 20 industrial tractor.

The model-20 industrial tractor, with front and rear buffers and 16-cwt. crane (operated from driver's cab) is also on view. This tractor has a three-forward-speed and reverse gearbox, and can be supplied without buffers and crane. Several examples of the 10-20 h.p. and 15-30 h.p. agricultural tractor are to be seen, including a type with a power take-off at the rear of the gearbox, providing positive drive to a reaping and binding machine.

International tractors are shown on several other stands, including those of Ord and Maddison, Ltd. (Stand 227), Messrs. E. A. Foley and Co. (Stand 270), and Messrs. H. l3ushell and Sons (Stand 298).

RUSHTON TRACTORS, LTD. Stand 215 A bold display is made of these all-British tractors, types being shown for road or field service, whilst one machine is of the convertible pattern and is capable of use on hard or soft surfaces. In addition to being shown in its standard agricultural form, examples of the tractor are staged with attachments driven from the four-cylindered petrol or paraffin engine of the tractor. One model has a winch carried at the front; this is driven from the gearbox by chain.

The industrial-pattern Rushton is impressive in appearance, its large pneumatic tyres aiding it to attain speeds of about 20 m.p.h. on the road. The farm tractor converted for road work has disc wheels fitted with solid tyres.

Farmers who have to carry out tillage operations in very confined areas should not miss the model which is arranged with a short wheelbase, thus giving a small turning radius.

ROWLAND WINN, LTD. Stand 217 As representatives for General Motors, Ltd., this Leeds house has lseven vehicles on view, all but one of them, which is a G.M.C. 20-seater bus arranged for one-man control, being Chevrolet six-cylinder models having different E32

types of body. Perhaps the most interesting to the farmer is the cattle truck on the 30-cwt. chassis. The body of this model is the product of Spurting Motor Bodies, Ltd., of Willesden, London, N.W.10, and it gives ample room for two fill-sized beasts with a special compartment at the front for pigs, sheep or calves. It is ideally suitable for such work, as an ingenious arrangement of the body, floor and tailboard enables animals to be loaded and unloaded with ease and safety. The tailboard is hung 17 ins, from the ground level and when it is lowered the back portion of the floor automatically drops.

The market gardener's lorry has slatted sides and raves, the latter enabling baskets to be carried with safety. The other 30-cwt. models comprise a tipping wagon and a 14-seater bus.

Chevrolet 12-cwt. chassis serve as the bases of a standard van and a rural-type bus which can be used for passengergoods transport.

THE ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. Stand 218 Reliance chassis form the bases of all three exhibits on the A.E.C. stand. The Reliance is of the six-cylinder type and will carry bus bodies of capacities up to d5 passengers with speed and safety. Seven bearings are employed for the crankshaft of the poppet-valve engine; forced lubrication is specified and the steering is of the Marks type.

One body shown is for 32 passengers; it is a single saloon with a front entrance and rear emergency door. For teeny luxurious travel is the 26-seater coach with a Sunsaloon head. Among the fittings are a mahogany cabinet and an umbrella stand. The coachwark is by Craven's Railway Carriage and Wagon Co., Ltd., of Sheffield. This vehicle is one destined for the L.M.S. Railway Co.

On the third chassis is a Hammond horsebox for the rapid transit of four animals. The stalls are designed to be proof against the most violent kicker, whilst every part can be cleaned easily. Windproof drains are provided and ventilation is of a very generous order. Accommodation is provided for four grooms and all the necessary equipment.

WILLYS OVERLAND CROSSLEY, LTD. Stand 219 Here are to be seen two Manchester 30-35-cwt. chassis, the one equipped with a hand-operated end-tipping lorry body and the other with a general-purpose farm body. The latter is a useful vehicle, having high detachable sides, the upper portions of which, when fixed horizonally on the floor, give extra width to the platform so that it may be used for conveying hay, etc. It may be noted that the Manchester 25-30-cwt. chassis, which is not shown, is only different from the larger model in that it has not progressive rear springing and has smaller tyres to suit the reduced load.

The company is exhibiting a Commerce four-cylinder saloon car, the back panel of which opens as a door, so that, with the detachable upholstery removed, space is available for a load of goods, measuring up to 43 cubic ft., and weighing as much as 8 Cwt.

AtBION MOTOR CAR CO, LTD. Stand 220 A trio of Albions is displayed as an indication of the various types of work which can be tackled with transport units emanating from this well-known Scottish factory. The smallest is the 30-cwt. high-speed lorry, the coachwork being of the platform variety. Particularly large bearings are employed in the four-cylindered engine, as throughout the chassis, and the area of friction material in the rear-wheel brakes is also generously proportioned. Other features of this design are the mounting of the steering boxat the front end of the chassis and the lay-out of the brake camshafts to obviate binding or inter-action.

A forward-control chassis is staged for 5-ton loads. This —has a 35-55 h.p. engine, a four-speed gearbox and a wormdriven axle. The turning circle is only .45 ft. and the wheelbase 11 ft. A servo-assisted footbrake is used.

A six-cylinder bus of the forward-control pattern is indi _ native of one branch of Albion passenger work. The power output is over 90 b.h.p. Cheat Sear has been taken in the design of the induction system to obviate drawing in "wet" ' mixture to the engine. The single-saloon front-entrance body will hold 32 passengers. Life-guards are fitted to, this carefully designed and well-constructed chassis. DENNIS BROTHERS, LTD. Stand 222 Human and animal loads, as well as goods, are catered for by this famous concern. In addition fire-fighting appliances are staged, one being a portable set for carriage by three men ; the other is a low load-line chassis on pneumatic tyres carrying a 250-300-gallon pump. Four-wheel brakes are used.

Indicative of the popularity of the 30-cwt. chassis is the

fact that the boxvan exhibited is one of a fleet of 50 ordered by one concern. The GL horsebox for two animals is typical of the luxury afforded in modern methods of horse carriage by road. Entrance is by a spring-balanced ramp at the side, two folding gates being used to prevent a horse stepping sideways off the ramp. A spring-balanced unloading ramp is mounted at the rear.

Three passenger vehicles are shown; on an EV chassis is a 31-seater bus body with two entrances ; this has forward control and vacuum-servo-assisted brakes on all wheels. Next is an FS-type parlour coach equipped to provide luxurious travel. The chassis is of the low loadline variety. Capable of carrying 50 paars6ngers is an ITS covered-top double-saloon bus having an overall height of 13 ft. This model is one of 10 for duty in Salford.

PICCARD PICTET AND CO., LTD. Stand 228

Three principal models of self-propelled tillage implement are exhibited on this stand, each, of course, being obtainable in a variety of forms, by the addition of suitable attachments to fit the machines for various specialized functions. The largest and, incidentally, the latest model is that known as the Simar 15. It is a four-wheeled machine fitted with a 23 h.p. Ford engine. The smaller types are equipped with two wheels.

ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURERS' CO. (LONDON), LTD. Stand 247 Here will be found the Case 12-20 h.p. tractor and the new Case L-type 40 h.p. tractor, both high-class agrimotors. The company also makes an 18-32 h.p. model. The two smaller models have four-cylindered overhead-valve engines, set transversely in the frame, with hand-operated clutch and two forward gear ratios. A useful feature when working in E34 really difficult ground is the differential lock, obtained by removing a hub cap and inserting a locking pin. We were also attracted by the easy and accessible finger adjustment provided for the clutch. Both models have a better steering lock than they had previously.

The model L tractor, which develops 44 b.h.p., has its engine longitudinally Placed and is equipped with footoperated clutch and a gearbox providing three forward speeds and reverse.

LATH, INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES, LTD. Stand 254 A comprehensive exhibit, so far as transport vehicles are concerned, is found under the Latil sign. Loads from 21 tons to 10 tons are provided for, some of the machines being lorries and others tractors. The 2i-tonner follows conventional lines, except that its rear axle is of the dead type, final drive being by internal gears in the rear wheels. The N.T.P. machine is a five-tonner with four-wheel drive ; this can haul five tons on a trailer, thus having a total pay-load of 10 tons. Another type of machine for handling 5-ton loads is the 132T tractor with a two-wheeled trailer.

Known as the NP5LL is a 5-ton chassis with an exceptionally low load-line ; this machine has no wheel-arches to incommode the loading work or stowage of the burden.

The largest tractor is the TL, which drives and steetu on all four wheels; it is designed for agricultural and forestry work. A handsome 6-ton express lorry completes the range of Latil vehicles for goods duty.

THE YORKSHIRE FORD DEALERS. Stand 255

On Stand 140 is shown an assortment of Ford privatecar models. On Stand 255 the Ford 30-cwt. chassis and a complete lorry, the enclosed light van, and the Fordson farm and industrial tractors are shown. A Ford lorry chassis to which the Stanley fire-fighting equipment is fitted, also a Muir Hill trailer winch and high-lift shovel, and a Ford commercial chassis equipped with Spenborough three-way tipping gear are exhibited.

The Ford 30-cwt. chassis, with its four-cylindered engine developing 40 b.h.p. at 2,200 r_p.m. and its three-speed gearbox, is known to practically every farmer, as is the Fordson tractor.

The latest model of Fordson tractor appeals to agriculturists by reason of its simplicity of design and its accessibility. The crankcase of the four-cylindered engine, together -with the gearbox and rear-axle casing, form the frame of this sturdy machine, the carburetter and the magneto being mounted prominently on the off side.

WALLIS AND STEEVMNS, LTD. Stand 257 Two steam rollers, known as the Simplicity and the Advance, are staged. The former is a three-roll machine of three tons, designed to work on paths, parks, golf links and drives. The inclined boiler is a striking feature of this new model. The Advance is a popular design in many lands and weighs 8i tons. It has a two-cylindered overtype engine and the reversing gear is of the quickly operable type to avoid "dwell" on soft surfaces. The rear axle is designed to follow the camber of the road. ARTHUR M. COLE. Stand 271 A well-finished reconditioned 8 h.p. Ruston and Hornsby traction engine forms one of the models on view. The weight is 9i tons and the equipment is complete, including winding drum, water-lifter, mechanica,1 cylinder-lubricator and Pickering governors.

THE YORKSHIRE PATENT STEAM WAGON CO.

Stand 276 These well-known wagons are obtainable in two types, namely, the four-wheeler for loads up to six tons and the six-wheeler. With its full stated load, the former can climb hills of 1 in 6; with an additional four tons on a trailer it can scale 1-in-8 gradients. The boiler is of the double-ended loco type and the steam is superheated. The engine is of the vertical balanced compound variety, having piston valves and Joy radial valve gear. Chain final drive is employed.

The larger model; the W.J. rigid six-wheeler, can carry ' loads up to 15 tons. Both bogie axles are of the live type and are•worm-driven ; both the hand and foot brakes act on all four driving wheels. Both types exhibited have threeway tipping bodies.

THE LOCOMOBILE ENGINEERING CO., LTD. . Stand 278 . .

The Lanz Bulldog crude-oil tractor shown by this concern is a well-known German product having a history of successful sales progress both in Germany and abroad. The latest type, styled the 15-30 li.p. 1929 model, is slightly more powerful than its predecessors. It.has one horizontal cylinder of S4 ins, bore and 101 ins, stroke the engine working on the two-stroke-cycle principle The makers claim that six to eight acres can be covered daily, drawing a deep two-bottom plough. A read-haulage type ie manufactured, being heavier (3 tons 7 cwt. against 2i tons) and capable of higher speeds. Innovations in the design of the Lanz tractor include an air cleaner and an oil filter, a sectionally constructed cooling radiator, foot operation of the clutch and gate change for the gearbox.

SENTINEL WAGGON WORKS, LTD. Stand 279 All the Sentinel models at Harrogate are of the D.G.6 type, that is, the popular rigid six-wheeler, of which over 200 are in use in this country. One vehicle is a 15-tonner and is for brewery work.

Another machine is for use by road contractors and has a three-way tipping body; its load capacity is 12 tons. The

%body is divided into two sections, so that burdens of differ-Cut types can be carried simultaneously but, if necessary, discharged separately. The tipping gear is operated from the boiler feed pump.

The third machine has a fixed body, 20 ft. by 7 ft. 6 ins., with 20-in, sides and a tailboard. It can carry up to 15 tons and will be used for the transport of steel. On all these wagons the robust construction of the chassis is noticeable and the drivers are unusually well housed.

EAGLE ENGINEERING CO., LTD. Stand 280 This Warwick concern exhibits two of its 5-ton twowheeled trailers mounted on springs and solid tyres, two four-wheeled trailers with turntable steering, a two-bunk living-van trailer, an assortment of Eagle hand-operated tipping gears, the now well-known dustless refuse collector (mounted on an A.B.C. low-loading chassis) and a horsebox mounted on a Chevrolet six-cylinder chassis.

Both the two-wheeled trailers have internal-expanding brakes and patent ball-joint drawbar attachment. One is equipped with hydraulic and the other with hand-operated tipping gear. Of the four-wheeled traileralthe smaller.one (built for 21-3-ton loads) has pneumatic tyres. The Eagle refuse collector is of a Unique pattern, the features of which have been described in this journal on several occasions.

The two-horse box is constrUcted on a Chevrolet sixcylinder chassis to which the Eagle extension has been applied, converting it into a rigid six-wheeler. The springs being fixed to universally mounted shackles on the axles, the wheels on each side are free to rise and fall without distorting the springs.

FODENS, LTD., Stand 281

Five Foden wagons, a tractor and one new type of trailer form an imposing array of interest to those concerned with heavy haulage. A three-way, tipping body on the overtyps chassis affords accommodation for 0-ton loads; the engine of the compound type and the boiler is of the locomoti;,e pattern. Another overtype is the rigid six-wheeler wit1L long-platform body and sides. Both axles are chain-driven. The third overtype is a standard tractor.

Another three-way tipper has as its basis the Foden undertype chassis;' the engine uses high-pressure superheated steam. •There is also an undertype rigid six-wheeler. • The new trailer has a three-way tipping body operated by a hand pump. The axles are interchangeable, and the forecarriage is a steel, no wood being employed.

R. A. LISTER AND CO.. LTD. Stand 297 Petrol-driven trucks sold tinder the name Auto-Truek are to be found here. This is a handy little three-wheeled machine which has its 600 c.c. air-cooled engine mounted above the front wheel. A robust chain transmits power to a friction clutch and thence it is conveyed by similar means to the driving wheel. There are three models on view, the R.N., the P.H. and the P.U., the last-named being very interesting because it has a 30 cub. ft. tipping body mounted on a circular turntable which gives a universal action to the body, thus enabling its contents to be discharged at any point. The manteuvrability of the appliance is an outstanding feature.

RANSOMES, SIMS AND JElvt FATES, LTD. Stand 302 A distinguishing feature of the traction engine on this stand is that both front and rear axles are sprung. Leaf springing is used for the forecarriage, whilst the coil springs at the rear are not at first noticed by the casual observer. The compound engine is of 6 n.h.p. and a winding drum is provided on the near side. The weight is 9i tons and the final drive is by gearing.

RUSTON AND I-IORNSBY, LTD. Stand 317 The Ruston and Hornsby three-wheeled roller fitted with a compression-ignition engine embodies many interesting features. This machine is made in weights from 71 tons to 15 tons and has the engine cylinder mounted longitudinally in the frame. It operates on the fourstroke cycle an,' can use a wide range of fuels. Starting is by means of a pctrol attachment in conjunction with compressed air for imparting the initial movement to the flywheel. Steering is by pinion and sector, the bevel mechanism being enclosed.

JAMES GRAVEN AND SONS. Stand 321

Two reconditioned traction engines are shown by this firm. One is a Fowler 8 n.h.p. machine mounted on springs working in an oil-bath, and the equipment includes a pump, water-lifter and cylinder-lubricator. The other engine is a 7 n.h.p. Clayton and Shuttleworth, with full equipment, including Pickering governors.

WILLIAM FOSTER AND CO., LTD. Stand 323

Two types of the famous Foster steam tractor are exhibited. The smaller is a five-tonner with a compound engine, spring suspension and rubber-tyred wheels. The working pressure is 210 lb. per sq. in. and the price is £792. The driver is well protected by a long awning. Of a larger type is the 7 n.h.p. machine, having a singlecylindered engine, with a tan,ic and injector. The working pressure in this case is 140 lb. per sq. in. The weight is 10 tons and the specification includes winding gear, ball governors and a platform beside the boiler for access to the engine. The wheels, are, of course, steel shod.

VINCENTS, OF READING, Stand 409 Adjacent to the horse ring is this range of well-known horseboxes, sonic mounted upon chassis of Star manufacture. One, two or three animals can be carried in the various boxes. Balanced loading ramps are employed and ,the provision of ample locker space, together with adequate .ventilation, are but two features of these designs. The prices range from £365. A new one-horse box is being marketed on the A-tIpe Ford chassis. MET CALFE AND ANDREWS, LTD. Stand 410 Trailers in the form of horseboxes and general-purpose transport units, form the e]thibits of this concern. The Eccles single-horse box appeals to those whose requirements are confined to a solitary animal. Ramps are provided fore and aft, screw-jacks being used to support the trailer when stationary.

E. A. AND W. GREENSLADE, LTD. Stand 411 In addition to horseboxes of the trailer variety there are trailer floats for towing by comparatively small vehicles. These are known as the Bristol Economy, and have automatically operated brakes, semi-elliptic springs and spring drawbars. Two types of bodywork are shown.

CHARLES ROBERTS AND CO., LTD. Stand 413

On this stand is a double-deck sheep and cattle wagon which has an A,E.C. chassis as its basis. The floor of the upper deck is made in sections which can be lifted out and stowed in the front end of the lower section when cattle have to be conveyed. The rear door forms a ramp for loading the lower deck and a special gangway having deep sides is used for loading the upper deck. A removable cover is fitted. The vehicle is intended for carrying 50 to 60 sheep or four or five larger beasts.

THE NATIONAL MOTOR HORSE BOX CO. Stand 414 Horseboxes made by this company have a reputation in every county. This year the Royal Show exhibit in eludes the Curtis patent three-horse box mounted on a Lancia third-series Pentaieta chassis, the price of which is £1,285, or £20 extra' with self-starter, and the National model two-horse box mounted on a MorrisCommercial 30-cwt. chassis.

The National box has an all-enclosed cab accommodating two persons as well as the driver, also a light and airy grooms' compartment at the rear. The forward half of the near side of the body forms a ramp of easy gradient.

MERRYWEATHER AND SONS, LTD. Stand 415

To this company is entrusted the safeguarding of the entire Exhibition against fire. The latest Mertyweather Hatfield-type fire-engine, with 35-40 h.p. engine, is exhibited, this being equipped with a Hatfield pump, capable of delivering 250 gallons of water per minute.

The Aferryweather-Albion low-load-line chassis is especially designed for fire-engine work and has 33-in. by 5-in. tyres, twin tyres being fitted to the rear wheels. The gearbox provides four forward speeds and reverse, and the machine is said to be capable of a speedof 50 m.p.h. _Several trailer pumps are on show, the power unit and pump mechanism being mounted on a two-wheeled chassis equipped with solid tyres. These are made in different sizes, capacities ranging from 50 to 500 gallons per minute.