Photograph - Massey Ferguson, Rotary Slasher, 1969

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Summary:: Photograph of tractor with MF155 Rotary Slasher.

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:: Man leaning over the back of a tractor seat, looking at the MF155 Rotary Slasher attached to back of tractor. The detail of the 3 point mounted coupling can also be seen.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	200 mm (Height), 250 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	manufacturing, agricultural equipment, industry, farmers, farms, rotary slashers
Themes this item is part of:	Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	AGRICULTURE & RURAL LIFE
Secondary Classification:	Crop Management - Harvesting
Tertiary Classification:	rotary slashers
Inscriptions:	Handwritten in pencil on back, ' HO1199/69 120# 3 3/4" wide / 155 M-F, 3 PT MOUNTED SLASHER / Slasher / (????)'
Model Name/Number:	MF155
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Manufacturer of Item Depicted:	Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1969
Place & Date Depicted:	Australia, 1969