Fordson at Emmen

[henk]

Found this Fordson N(?) at a museum at Emmen Holland.
The fenders are not as they should be, and the front wheels have a Muir Hill casted in.
Can some explane the reason for the MH wheels?

[Emiel]

Hello Henk,

This Fordson N would originally have been delivered on steel wheels and sometime later be fitted with wheels and tyres where the rims are from some aftermarket supplier. I think it isn't really special.

More interesting is the lever in red and the links on the backside of the tractor. Do you know where these are ment for?

One has to get used to the stylish design of the fenders.

Best regards
Emiel

[henk]

Emiel,

I have no idea. It did not draw my attention.

[BarryM]

Henk,

I think this tractor may have started life as a Muir-Hill Shunter. It is an Industrial tractor and the linkage on the back is for the brakes. Therefore, the wheels are probably original as are the mudguards.


Did Brian tell you I found a Rest-o-ride seat!

[henk]

I found one to last Saturday
In great shape.

[Dandy Dave]

I would agree that it is fitted as an industrial. Some of the Industrial F's that I have seen back here also had the rear brake drums. The red lever is a parking Brake. Interesting that the throttle is in the dash rather than on the steering column and also in red. Dandy Dave!