TASKER AND SONS, LTD. Stand 135 Steam Wagon, Tractor, Tandem Rollers.
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No Tasker stand would be complete without an example of the company's well-known Little Giant steam tractor, which in this MSC is the B2 type fitted with Hoare's patent chain drive, which permits a wider spring base than is usual, and thus prevents rolling. The gearing provides three speeds and a hauling drum is mounted on the rear axle. Braking is attended to by substantial contracting bands lined with wood blocks.
The second machine is the 6-ton steam wagon, which is an overtype with compound engine, centrally pivoted front wheels, three speeds and single-roller chain drive to an enclosed differential gear on the back axle. There is a contracting band brake on an extension of the chain wheel.
Last, but not least, is the latest 6f-ton tandem steam roller. The drive in this machine is by single chain to two rolls connected by a differential, and a screw-down hand brake is carried on the rear axle.