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 The Wiki (Encyclopedia) about Tractors And Construction Plant that anyone can edit. We are (now) collecting information about the history of all makes and models of Agricultural machinery, Commercial vehicles, and Construction plant manufactured world wide (not just the UK), along with information on the collecting and preservation of all Vintage and Classic machines in the UK and (now) World Wide. Basically anything Tractor or Construction Plant related, from the Earliest Steam Engine & Steam Shovels though the early JCB backhoes and Priestman excavators to the latest 500 hp Quadtrac type Tractors and plant upto the Giant Mining machinery. (we do not cover railways, roads and trams as other wikia already do these subjects) The Historic machinery section covers the Heavy Haulage Trucks to transport equipment about and all the Vintage vehicles and machinery seen at todays Classic and Vintage Rallies and Steam Fayres. From the earlier Agricultural Implements & Machinery, Buses, Cars, Collectables displays, Excavators, Fairground rides, Military vehicles, Miniature Engineering models, Organs, Scale models, Stationary Engines, Trucks, that all appear at shows and in the many museums dedicated to industrial heritage. Details of private Collections, Shows, Clubs, Museums, Owners Groups, Societies, and Preservation Organisations Etc. 17,659 articles since 10th April 2008 About this wiki | New pages | Categories | Wiki tutorial | Help pages | Simple Rules |
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TractorAll Tractor related articles are in this area From the first steam tractors to the most modern Multi-wheeled high (500hp +) Machines of today. The first engine driven tractor is believed to be the Hart-Parr in the USA in 1902.
Construction PlantAll Construction Plant related Articles From the First Steam Navy in 1796 to the 10000 Ton Mining Machines of modern opencast mines, And the 60m reach demolition machines to down to 300Kg Micro excavators. Powered Barrows up to 60 ton capacity ADT's. Highly popular collectible machines like the JCB 1 Digger and Cat D2 Tractor and many other early machines.
Heavy HaulageThe Movement of this sort of large machinery also involves the the use of specialist Heavy Haulage transport. The Various specialist machinery involved and related articles are under this section.
Scale Models of Tractors and Construction PlantThe collection of Models is a popular Hobby. There are a vast range available in a wide range of prices from a few £ to Museum grade solid brass accurate models costing £1000's each. Models of Tractors and Plant The range available is increasing rapidly. There is also the building of precision scale working models (replicas) of steam engines at various scales from 1/2 size (6" scale) down to 1/12 (1" scale). Engineering Models which are fully functioning often built from kits of machined parts, but can be scratch build by machining lumps of metal. What's new on Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki
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Up coming Shows and Meets(Updated March 2010)! ! Wanted NEWS of Next years Shows ! !
Great Dorset Steam Fair on 2nd to 8th September 2009. The largest Show for collectors of all types of Machinery, not just Steam Engines, Tractors, Rollers, and Showman's Engines and Rides. There is an Extensive collection of Early Tractor's on show as well as Construction Plant and a working demonstration area. Heavy Haulage is featured from Early Steam Traction up to Massive Modern Tank transporters. Huge Steam Fairground area with restored rides and modern ones. Show held adjacent to Blanford Camp, Blanford Forum, Dorset, England. Recent Events & Shows Reports Coming soon with photo galleries
Section for information on Clubs and for Owners Groups and collectors. Information about any clubs and Owners Groups, Meeting dates, Membership etc.
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The Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki community is one of the most important aspects of the wiki. Without it, there would be no wiki! Each month, we can feature one of our members here. Sometimes they may have done something special, other times not. If you wish to nominate yourself, or someone else, please click here. Main Page/Community/Member of the Month/Archive/March 2021 Our latest feature at Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki is our place to promote an event, and to post pictures, thoughts and anything else that takes your fancy that's related to an Event of interest to you. Simply start the page with My Event:, and then get editing. Do remember Wiki Policy however: even though you have written the article, it is not yours. Others are allowed to come and contribute, but wikiquette does infer that changes should be discussed first! | |