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Otto Traction Engine
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Side view of a man operating a 20-horsepower Otto traction engine. The text beneath the photograph reads: "20 HP, "Otto" Traction Engine. Cost of Operating about One-half that of a Steam Engine. Built in 1894."
1900
Otto Gas Engine Works
Publication Information
| Creator | Otto Gas Engine Works |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1900 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 x 18 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z |
| Media Number | Box 1056,Folder 2 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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Otto Gasoline Tractor Rear View
1900
Three-quarter rear view of an Otto gasoline engine tractor, taken in front of a white backdrop held on one side by a man standing at right in the grass in front of a brick building.
Otto Gasoline Tractor Side View
1900
Side view of right side of an Otto gasoline engine tractor in front of a white backdrop. Behind the backdrop is the side of a brick building.
Man with Otto Gasoline Tractor
1900
Left side view of the Otto gasoline tractor with a man behind the steering wheel.
Davis Gasoline Engine
1895
Advertisement for the Davis gasoline engine. An illustration of the engine is surrounded by text reading: "Gasoline Power....That is Absolutely Safe and Reliable. The Davis Stationary, Portable and...
Otto Traction Gasoline Engine for Tractors
June 2, 1925
Right side view of a tractor with an Otto traction gasoline engine.
