Photograph - Massey Ferguson, Ferguson Tractor with Winch, 1967

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Summary:: Photograph of a Ferguson tractor mounted on a boat, showing the rear winch. Image is part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd (and earlier related companies) agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Description:: Black and white photograph
Description Of Content:: Two men standing on a boat, looking at a Ferguson TEA tractor engine and winch, which has been mounted on the boat. Article published in Massey-Ferguson Review Nov-Dec 1967 No. 105. " On board the Cape Baron engaged in prawn research in South Australian waters this Ferguson TEA 20 Tractor provides power to operate two winches..........Winches were designed to replace the tractor's rear wheels and with a few other modifications the tractor was installed. ...... Pictured are Doc Howlett (left) skipper and first mate Dick Winckel." Taken in Port Lincoln.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	165 mm (Height), 215 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	manufacturing, agricultural equipment, industry
Themes this item is part of:	H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Secondary Classification:	Images (To Be Classified)
Tertiary Classification:	images (to be classified)
Inscriptions:	Handwritten in blue ink on back, 'full pic / HO 1198/68 / 120# / 4 9/16" wide' In blue stamp pad, 'TIMES PHOTO / PORT LINCOLN' In green ink, 'Fergie Winch / 2 cols x 2 5/8" '
People Depicted:	Howlett, Doc; Winckel, Doc
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Manufacturer of Item Depicted:	Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1967