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Harrison, McGregor and Guest a manufacturer of agricultural machinery based in 'Albion Iron Works' Leigh, Lancashire was formed in September 1946.[1] The company was originally Harrison, McGregor and Co. of Leigh established by Mesrs. Henry Harrison, Alexander McGregor and George Rich in 1873. In 1946 the company was joined by a Mr. Guest, who became a partner in the business and the name changed. The Company traded under the Albion brand name (no connection to the truck maker).

History[]

Harrison McGregor root cutter cleaner - bath - DSC01728

Root cutter and cleaner

  • 1947 - Acquired the Dowlais factory of Associated Automation which had been used to produce munitions and then farm machinery during the war.
  • 1955 - Taken over by David Brown Tractors.[2]

Products[]

Albion Binder at Much Marcle 2014 - IMG 0998

'Albion' trailed binder

  • Albion Mowers - horse drawn mowers, then tractor drawn.
  • Barn machinery - Chaff cutters, Grinders and roller mills etc.
  • Albion Binders - Tractor drawn binders
  • Potato harvesters
  • Reapers
  • Seed Drills
  • Swath turners
  • ?

See also[]

References and sources[]

  1. MERL project
  2. page 5 David Brown Tractors 1936 - 1964 by Alan Earnshaw, published by Nostalgia Road.

External links[]

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