THE AVERY . ONE-MAN ROAD MAINTAINER.
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The machine shown in the illustration on the previous page is made by the Avery Co., of Peoria, III., U.S.A., and is known as the one-man road maintainer. Its object is to smooth and keep dirty farm roads in the best possible condition at all times. It is claimed for it that it is more serviceable, economical and desirable than patch and maintenance machines that require two or three men to operate them. The blade attachment on the
machine is directly in front of the, operator—net underneath or behind him—so that he can watch its work at all times. The machine is easily handled, and can be backed up. and turned round quickly and in a very .small amount of space. It is equipped with &powerful six-cylinder motor, of.3 in. bore and 4 in. stroke, drop-forged connecting rods and large crankshaft,. centrifugal governor of the throttling type, and three speeds forward with one reverse.