Summary
Photograph of a hydraulic bale tensioning control unit fitted to tractor.
Part of a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd and its predecessors. The Australian operations of this company were originally founded by Hugh V. McKay, at Ballarat, in the late 1880s, and by 1895 was operating as the Sunshine Harvester Works. After relocating to Braybrook Junction (later renamed 'Sunshine') on the western outskirts of Melbourne, during 1904-1907, the business rapidly developed into the largest agricultural implement works in the southern hemisphere. In 1930, H.V. McKay merged with the Australian operations of the Canadian firm, Massey Harris Ltd, of Toronto, becoming H.V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Ltd. In 1955, this company was fully absorbed into the growing multinational corporation that became Massey Ferguson Ltd in 1958.
Description of Content
A hydraulic bale tensioning control unit fitted to the fender of a Massy Ferguson 503 Tractor.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph
More Information
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Collection Names
Massey Ferguson Sunshine Collection (Deposit No.1), H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd, Before 2002
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Manufacturer of Item Depicted
Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia, 1965
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
'More uniformly compact cut luncheons for cattle will be offered next baling season as a result of this hydraulic bale tensioning control unit located on the tractor fender at the right of the operator. The unit comprises a small hydraulic cylinder, hand pump, release valve and pressurre guage. The hydraulic line is connected to a ram mounted above the manual bale density control rails and springs on Massey Ferguson 503 and No.10 Balers. Instead of relying on an "average setting" in hay crops of varying maturity and weight (e.g. in hills and valleys) the farmer will be able to make fine "on the move" adjustments to maintain even bale density throughout. If the pressure drops in riper hay, a couple of pump on the handle will increse it. This easily detachable unit is in limited production in 1965; full production next year.'
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Brand Names
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Agricultural & horticultural equipment, Harvester components
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
110 mm (Width), 135 mm (Height)
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