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Benjamin, Bert R.

Farmall Row Crop Tractor
Society: ASABE Main Category: Agricultural & Biological Sub Category: Vehicles Era: 1920s DateCreated: 1923 International Harvester Agricultural Equipment Engineering Center Burr Ridge State: IL Zip: 60527 Country: USA Website: https://www.asabe.org/awards-landmarks/asabe-historic-landmarks/farmall-12.aspx Creator: Benjamin, Bert R.

The First Successful Row Crop Tractor Invented by Bert R. Benjamin (ASAE Member) was Operated and Tested on this Farm in 1923. Increased Row Crop Clearance and Overall Versatility Extending the Use of the Tractor to Cultivating, Accelerated the Conversion from Animal Power to Machine and Marked a New Era in American Agricultural Efficiency and Productivity. Dedicated by The American Society of Agricultural Engineers 1980

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Farmall Row Crop Tractor

The First Successful Row Crop Tractor Invented by Bert R. Benjamin (ASAE Member) was Operated and Tested on this Farm in 1923. Increased Row Crop Clearance and Overall Versatility Extending the Use of the Tractor to Cultivating, Accelerated the Conversion from Animal Power to Machine…

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