Vintage Ads

[A554]

This is an ad for Gason cabs from 1970.

Gason were the leaders in developing cabs in Australia - originally wooden frames, no window and with a canvas roof.

These cabs from 1970 were steel framed with glass windows. The cab shown for the MF header has an early version of air-conditioning with an evap cooler system.

These cabs provided protection from weather but did little to protect the operator from noise or roll over.

Gason later deveoped ROPS frames and cabs with many brands allowing Gason cabs to be fitted to new machines. They worked with the companies to design and build cabs/frames to meet the legal requirements as they came into force.

As the tractor companies fitted cabs as integral part of tractor design, the demand for Gason cabs reduced and they diversified including the importation of Hinicker cultivators. The company still trades building cultivation and seeding equipment.

A example of Gason cabs being sold as part of the IH range and another of the Ford 8401 tractor sold only in Australia complete with Gason built cab.

[Loadstar]

A example of Gason cabs being sold as part of the IH range and another of the Ford 8401 tractor sold only in Australia complete with Gason built cab.

That is an unusual Ford tractor that I have never seen even in ads before.

This is another view of the JD Canadian Special combine. They do bear quite a resemblance to the previous 55 to 105 combines.. They were sold in the early seventies as an economy version along with the 4400 to 7700 series.

[Harold H]

Go to the "Index of old IH ads" thread posted today, 7/9, for link to all years of old IH truck ads. Very interesting.

Harold H

[Loadstar]

Go to the "Index of old IH ads" thread posted today, 7/9, for link to all years of old IH truck ads. Very interesting.

Harold H

Yes, thanks for posting that link. I see they don't have much for 1959 though. And I am sure they won't have one of these. It is a custom job. A 59 Travelall with a shortened wheelbase and two door body. Something I came up with years ago playing around with a photo modification program and some of my truck ads.

[A554]

The Ford 8401 tractor was developed by Ford Australia and only sold here.

The tractors were made in the late 1970s using a rear end from a Ford 7700 tractor and the Ford 401 cubic inch 6 cylinder engine from the 8700 and TW tractors.

The engine/transmission unit was built in England and shipped to Ford Australia to have local wheels and a cab built by Gasons added to the tractor.

The 401 engine was rated at 110hp for this tractor and the 8401 was designed to allow Ford to compete with equivalent sized Chamberlain tractors of the time.

The first tractors were equipped with drawbar only but later tractors, like the attached photos were also available with 3 point linkage.

[A554]

An ad for Muir-Hill tractor from 1970. These tractors were built in England using Ford engines and components. Muir-Hill built a range of construction equipment.

[ozfarm]

and a few more from downunda

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sum mor

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nothery

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nudda wun

[Loadstar]

nudda wun

Those are some unique pull type combines unlike anything we have here. I think I have already posted pictures of the Massey 405 pull type.

I don't know why I saved this old ad from nearly 40 years ago but I guess it was a rare thing to see triple wheels on a two wheel drive IH tractor. From Unverferth.

[A554]

Heres an Australian ad for New Idea machines. I haven't seen any of this equipment so not sure how many might have been sold here.

[A554]

An ad for a Lister pellet forming machine for stock feed. I have used one of these at ag college and as I recall it is a very slow process.

[Steve C.]

nudda wun

Those are some unique pull type combines unlike anything we have here. I think I have already posted pictures of the Massey 405 pull type.

I don't know why I saved this old ad from nearly 40 years ago but I guess it was a rare thing to see triple wheels on a two wheel drive IH tractor. From Unverferth.

Those wouldn't put any strain on hubs or axles, would they?

[Michael Halsall]

Something a biy different with an ad for windmill and water pump. Many of these used on Australian farms to provide domestic and stock water. Solar powered machines often used now.

"Southern Cross" (Queensland) still make windmills.

Windmills have made made a bit of a return to favour with the interest in "enviromently friendly" power.

I know of a newly installed windmill as well as a couple of refurbished ones here in southern Victoria.

Regards from Michael H

[Michael Halsall]

An ad for a Lister pellet forming machine for stock feed. I have used one of these at ag college and as I recall it is a very slow process.

I assume that LISTER is same brand as the British stationary engine maker.

[A554]

An ad for a Lister pellet forming machine for stock feed. I have used one of these at ag college and as I recall it is a very slow process.

I assume that LISTER is same brand as the British stationary engine maker.

Michael, I am pretty sure it is the same company. I also posted an ad for a Lister grain dryer and I am assuming it is the same company.

[Loadstar]

Another ad for the 1470 four wheel drive Case. With testimonials from the corn and cotton belt.

[Loadstar]

A big four page fold out brochure that I have had for years showing the Minneapolis Moline line of machinery from the mid sixties.

[Loadstar]

Closer view of the big Minis. I was surprised to see that 3 point hitch was available on the G707.

[A554]

An ad for Australian made John Shearer disc plough. The ad refers to the countries where these ploughs had been sold.

[A554]

An ad for Pederick rakes to handle scrub clearing as part of the clearing activities.

When this ad was used in 1970, there was still widespread clearing of bush into cropping land.

Nowadays tree clearing is a very controlled activity and permission is required and often and often involves offset planting to replace the cleared trees. There are stiff penalties for illegal clearing

[Loadstar]

An ad for Pederick rakes to handle scrub clearing as part of the clearing activities.

When this ad was used in 1970, there was still widespread clearing of bush into cropping land.

Nowadays tree clearing is a very controlled activity and permission is required and often and often involves offset planting to replace the cleared trees. There are stiff penalties for illegal clearing

Illegal land clearing? Interesting. I have acres of land covered in trees that most efficient farmers would have dozed and cleared years ago to grow crops on. I happen to like a few trees on the land but would certainly not need permission from anybody if I felt the need to clear every tree in sight.

That lower rake resembles the flax straw bunchers sold here.

The Shearer looks like a really heavy duty disk with independent suspension for each blade.

This MM ad from 52 shows the heavy Minneapolis "tiller". No indendent suspension there and they did pull heavy when those big blades cut into the ground.

[Loadstar]

Another view of the 1482 Axial flows combines at work from the original IH brochure. I'd estimate those are 30 foot swaths being picked up. Out on the flatlands with plenty of straight lines and wide open spaces is where these pull types were at their best.

[A554]

This ad for Oliver tractors from the 1970s looks similar to Loadstar's Cockshutts.