Summary
Photograph of MF700C Crawler Bulldozer.
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 MF700C Crawler Bulldozer clearing heavy tree and scrub land. The vehicle is fitted with a large sun/weather canopy.
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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User
Massey-Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, Sunshine, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1967
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
In black type on back, 'D700C The top-of-the-line MF D700C dozer ... a 180 hp unit / with an operating mass with angle blade of 18,083 kg / (41,454 lb.).'
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Model Name or Number
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Brand Names
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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
210 mm (Width), 200 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Agricultural Equipment, Industry, Manufacturing, Crawler Bulldozers, Land Clearing, Land Clearing Equipment
