FORDSON [LUMBERING APPLICATIONS],THE Part 3
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Lumbering.” “Clearing Ford land near Ypsilanti, Mich., of timber for new dam reservoir.” Workers chop down, use power saw to cut down trees. “Generating the necessary electric power to operate saw for felling trees is another job that the Fordson does easily.” Tractor generating electric power. “100 trees can be cut down in one hour and twenty minutes.” Workers felling trees with an electric saw. “Caterpillar equipment is sometimes added to the tractors when loads are exceptionally heavy or the ground is loose or wet.” Tractor with treads pulls load of logs mounted on flat truck with caterpillar treads over rear wheels. “This load of logs weighs about 18 tons.” “The practicality of the Fordson in logging operations is again demonstrated where streams or small lakes form an obstruction in placing the lumber where it is wanted.” Fordson pulls logs by cable across a small body of water. “Clearing, snaking, and carting timber with Fordson power is common in lumbering regions. In Oregon.” Fordson power saw cutting logs, cable moving logs. “At another place logs are hauled like this. Northern Michigan.” Fordson haul - sled of logs over snow-covered road. “A Fordson powered log skidder that performs herculean tasks for the lumbermen and loggers.” “The Fordson is a recognized factor in the progress of lumbering.” “A complete sawmill outfit and Fordson tractor was purchased by J.W. Shelton and Sons in May, 1925. Previously, steam power was used.” Fordson powered sawmill outfit in operation. “For three months after their purchase they cut 7,000 to 8,000 feet of lumber daily and they are extremely pleased with results accomplished.” “Approximately 16 gallons of kerosene and one pint of motor oil was used daily. Very cheap power considering the amount of lumber sawed.” “Another experience of interest is that of Mr. T.L. Jones, Ringgold, Ga.” Fordson powered sawmill in operation. “Mr. Jones operates his sawmill with the help of his two sons…” “In Silverdale, Tenn., Mr. John White sawed 25,750 feet of lumber for Mr. C.C. Vossburg in four days…” “The Braun Lumber Company early in 1920 realized the advantages of Fordson power over horses in lumber yard work.” Lumber yard. “At present four Fordson units are operated, and they keep 100 trailers and 100 wagons busy day in and day out.” Tractors pull wagons loaded with lumber. “Fordsons do work that horses could never do -- placing two and three box cars loaded with hardwood is one of them.” Fordson pushing boxcars. “When it is necessary, a wagon load of lumber can be pushed into places where it would be impossible to haul it. The load contains 4,000 feet.” Fordson pushes wagon loaded with lumber into shed. “It is a tremendous task to get this lumber unloaded, stored in our sheds and yards, or delivered, but our Fordsons are doing their share faithfully, easily and economically.” Fordson pulls wagon loaded with lumber away from boxcar, backs it into shed. ‘“Approximately 160 loads of lumber are delivered daily in Detroit from our yards,’ says Mr. Braun, ‘and necessarily the same amount is received on our R.R. sidings every day.’” Fordson pulls wagon load of lumber in lumber yard. “The Fordson supplies the power to do everything from cutting the trees down to the final handling of them as boards in a lumber yard. Next it clears the land and now comes reforestation.” Girl sorts plants on a shelf, workers fin trough in a field, field of seedlings. “The End.” [1925]
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