Posted by Jack a on October 09, 2012 at 05:55:35 from (129.176.151.11):
In Reply to: Re: Tractor Firsts posted by MF tractor on October 08, 2012 at 22:00:09:
MF might claim first hi lo shift on the go by prototype but everyone had prototypes and some are lost to history. Allis built a WD with a 5 speed full power shift as a prototype in the late 40's or early 50's and also the D or F in the early 40's that may have had a few with a shift on the go. It doesn't count.
I'm not sure if these are firsts but they are very early for Allis........... Alternator- D21 1963
Turbo- HD21 1955/ D19 1961
power shift rear wheels- WD 1948
roll shift front axle- D14 1957
PFC hydraulics- 7030/7050 1973
common use of high strength steel- 1934 WC
tilt steering wheel- D21 1963
dry air cleaner- HD21 1955?
large operator's platform- D21 1963
right hand console controls for throttle, hi-lo shift, remotes, 3 point, PTO- 190 1964
ground level fuel tank- 7030/7050 1973
telescoping steering wheel- 7030/7050 1973
helical gear transmission- HD14 1947/ CA 1950
torque converter transmission- 1947 HD14
rubber ag tires as option- U 1931
rubber ag tires standard equipment- U 1932
standard equipment electric lights and starter- WC 1938
styled tractor- B 1937
wasp style tractor frame- B 1937
sleeved engine- 1918 E
optional electric starter- 10-18 1914
remote adjustable rate of flow- WD 1948
remote rate of flow control in cab- 7030/7050
Most powerful 2wd- 7080 1974
Most powerful rowcrop- D21 1963
Most powerful rowcrop- D21 Series II 1965
rear 3-point hitch control from behind tractor for easy hookups- D21 1963 or 190 1964
Electric hour meter that runs only when tractor is running and not just when key is on- 7000 series 1976
quietest tractor cab- 7030/7050 1973
extendable lower 3-point links- 1963 D19
Shall we talk combine firsts or early developments?
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