Summary
Photograph of MF600C Crawler 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 man (possibly Mr Frank Araldi), driving a MF600C Crawler Loader, clearing an industrial work site. In the background is an old factory warehouse.
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, circa 1985
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Place & Date Depicted
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Individuals Identified
Mr. Frank Araldi
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
In black type on back of photograph, 'Construction machinery buyers don't switch brands readily, but / long established Sydney owner-operator Mr.Frank Araldi thought / a change ws justified after only 20 minutes at the controls of / the MF600C crawler loader. / A sturdily built 144 hp workhorse, the MF600C has quickly become / a formidable contender in the medium-heavy market. / Pictured heare on a major excavation assignment, Mr.Araldi's 2-3/8 yard loader is well equipped for a variey of tasks.... / from routine stockpile loading to winning heavy material from a / quarry face.'
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
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Object/Medium
Photograph
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Classification
Building & construction, Construction & earthmoving equipment, Crawler bulldozers
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
250 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Crawler Loaders
