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Fordson Model N RAF tractor

Fordson Model N in The Undefeated, Documentary, 1951 IMDB

Class: Others, Farming vehicle — Model origin: UK

Fordson Model N RAF tractor

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dsl SX

2014-09-10 02:48

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I guess it's a Fordson - given a page in case RAF airfield tractors were particular spec/type

kudos SX

2014-09-10 17:14

Fordson Model N, I believe.

dsl SX

2014-09-10 21:58

Seems RAF did use Fordson N - possibly derived from Industrial model with small wheels and rubber tyres - eg http://forum.keypublishing.com/showthread.php?32574-wartime-fordson-tractor-help - with quote "some RAF tractors apparently had VERY high top gears to enable them to cross airfields quickly. Given that the normal top speed was about 4mph (think how long it takes to cross an old airfield walking!), this was A Good Thing. However doing 30mph in a vehicle with no suspension and NO BRAKES anywhere other than a runway must be pretty hairy"

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