Object number
2003/4
Title
International Farmall M,
Exhibition
Description
This is a model of an International Farmall M tractor, with sprayer attachment, dating from the mid 1950s. It has a white, yellow and green body, and red wheel with black rubber tyres. This type of equipment was manufactured by Farmwork Services (Eastern) Ltd. of Holbeach, Lincolnshire. it had a 40ft boom and sprayed 20 gallons per acre.
Physical description
1 model tractor: good condition - some rust on white bodyworkModel of an 'International Farmell M' tractor with sprayer attachment, mid 1950's. White, yellow and green body. Black rubber tyres with red wheels. No inscriptions.
Label Text
Model tractor with sprayer, mid-1950s. This model represents an International Farmall ‘M Series’ tractor, as produced from 1939 to 1952. The sprayer attachment is based on those produced by Farm Work Services Ltd of Holbeach, Lincolnshire. With a 12-metre reach it could spray 20 gallons an acre and was designed to treat crops like potatoes, sugar beet, and peas. The model belonged to a contract sprayer who worked in Norfolk between 1950 and 1975. MERL 2003/4.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten accession' form (Museum of English Rural Life) – 'MODEL TRACTOR // Description // Model of an International Farmall M tractor with sprayer attachment, mid 1950's. // White, yellow and green body. Black rubber tyres with red wheels. No inscriptions. // Dimensions // 22 x 15.5 x 19cm (length x width x height) // Associated information // This type of equipment was manufactured by FarmWork Services (Eastern) Ltd. of Holbeach, Lincolnshire. It had 40ft boom and sprayed 20 gallons per acre for use on, for example, potatoes, sugar beet, peas etc.'
Production date
1953 - 1957
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