 Bristol Taurus with Backactor at Pickering Steam Rally 2009 | |
| Model history | |
|---|---|
| Model introduced | 1964 |
| Model discontinued | 1967 |
| Model status | Discontinued Discontinued |
| Superseded by | Track Marshall 1100 |
| Engine Specification | |
| Engine make | Perkins |
| Engine model | 3.152 |
| Power hp | 40 |
| Cooling system | Water |
| Transmission Details | |
| Transmission type | Unknown |
| Forward | 3 |
| Reverse | 2 |
| Drive | tracked |
| Linkage Category | Unknown |
| Other info | |
| Factories | Worcester, England |
| Plow rating | Unknown |
Bristol Shovel at site the VET in Cumbria
The Bristol Taurus was built by Bristol-Saunders from July 1964 till 1967 when it became the Track Marshall 1100 following Track Marshall taking them over.
Model history[]
The Taurus was introduced by the Bristol-Saunders company in July 1964, as a compact British built machine. Details required.
Specification[]
- Perkins 3.152 engine of 40 hp (30 kW)[1]
- 3F 2R gear box with High / Low range box
- 11.700 lbs drawbar pull
- 4 in 1 Bucket (option) ?
- Option for Backactor
- Cab (option)
- Agricultural spec
Serial numbers[]
- MK1 ser. no. from 20001 1964 to 20043 1965
- MK2 ser. no. from 21001 1965 to ? 1967 when became the Track Marshall 1100 model.[2]
2050323
Preservation[]
A number of machines are still in existence with a few having being restored.
- Example shown above was displayed at Pickering Steam Rally 2009 in the VET display area.
See also[]
References / sources[]
- Pickering Steam rally for photo
- ↑ Bristol Tractors 1932-1970 by Victor Laycock in 2003
- ↑ From post by user Taurus MK1 on CMN forum
External links[]
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