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Tractor unit pulling an earth grading machine at a site near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1954
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Tractor unit pulling an earth grading machine at a site near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1954
Tractor unit pulling an earth grading machine at a site near Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1954. The Allis-Chalmers HD10W Tractor/Bulldozer was introduced in 1940 and approximately 1760 HD-10W units were used by the US military during World War II. The HD-10 continued to be manufactured until 1950. An identical machine can be seen in the background. The HD-10W was the wide-track version of the HD-10, with a 74 inch gauge. Models produced during World War II (until s/n 5574) had tracks with 32 links and five rollers. The reliability of the HD10W in military service moved Allis-Chalmers forward as a producer of tractors following the war. Keppels Column can be seen in the distance. This is a folly built by John Carr in 1778 and named after Admiral Augustus Keppel, in memory of his court martial acquittal
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1950s Agricultural Machinery Construction Industry Construction Site Farm Machinery Fifties Folly Machine Machinery Michael Michael Walters Monument Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Rotherham South Yorkshire Tracks Tractor Vehicle Walters
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This print takes us back to 1954, capturing a moment in the bustling construction industry near Rotherham, South Yorkshire. In the foreground, we see a powerful Allis-Chalmers HD10W Tractor/Bulldozer pulling an earth grading machine with utmost precision. This particular model gained significant recognition during World War II, as approximately 1760 units were utilized by the US military. Its reliability in military service propelled Allis-Chalmers forward as a prominent producer of tractors post-war. Intriguingly, an identical machine can be spotted in the background, emphasizing the magnitude of this construction project. The wide-track version of the HD-10W boasted a 74-inch gauge and played a crucial role in shaping landscapes across Britain. As our gaze extends beyond the machinery, Keppels Column emerges on the horizon. This remarkable folly was constructed by John Carr in 1778 and named after Admiral Augustus Keppel. It stands tall as a testament to his court martial acquittal and adds historical depth to this already captivating scene. The monochrome aesthetic lends an air of nostalgia to this image while highlighting both man-made marvels and natural wonders coexisting harmoniously. With its rich historical context and picturesque composition captured by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this print serves as a fascinating glimpse into mid-20th century agricultural machinery and industrial progress that shaped South Yorkshire's landscape forevermore.
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