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Photograph - Massey Ferguson, MF701 Baler and MF65 Tractor, circa 1958
Reg. No: MM 96250
- Summary:
- Photograph of tractor with MF701 Baler.
This image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded as Hugh V. McKay in the 1890s. In 1930 it merged with Massey Harris's Australian operations to become H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. In 1955, this company was in turn absorbed into the Massey-Ferguson global entity becoming Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Limited. - Description:
- Black and white photograph
- Description Of Content:
- A man driving an MF65 tractor using an engine functioned MF701 Pickup Baler. (Not the original engine fitted, but a later model). Field shows neat windrow and hay bales in the background.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimensions: | 205 mm (Height), 255 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | manufacturing, agricultural equipment, industry, hay balers |
| Themes this item is part of: | Sustainable Futures Collection |
| Primary Classification: | AGRICULTURE & RURAL LIFE |
| Secondary Classification: | Crop Management - Harvesting |
| Tertiary Classification: | hay balers |
| Inscriptions: | Handwritten in blue ink on back '3 3/4' Handwritten in pencil on back '4 3/4 / M-F 701 BALER / MF65 TRACTOR' |
| Model Name/Number: | MF701; MF65 |
| Format: | Photograph: Black & White |
| Manufacturer of Item Depicted: | Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1958-1962 |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Australia, circa 1968 |
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