22:31, 28 April 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Vmc side.jpg(VMC 1500 Snow Groomer, with hydraulic front blade used to cut trails. Snowcats, such as this VMC, are commonly used for snow grooming applications by snowmobile clubs to keep their trails groomed. Typically a grooming snowcat will have an 8 way adjustab)
19:08, 24 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:1subsoil-combo1.jpg(A combination Subsoiler, Middle Buster and Trailer Hitch modular unit. The red frame attaches to the 3pt hitch of a tractor. The black blades are held in place by a series of bolts or pins and allow for the frame to be utilized for multiple purposes.)
19:05, 24 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:1subsoil1.jpg(A modular Subsoiler mounted to a New Holland Compact Utility Tractor. The plastic pipe added to the rear of the subsoiler is a user made modification that allows the subsoiler to be used to bury wire or flexible hose underground.)
15:33, 23 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:WombatL6-on-Snow-Trac.jpg(L6 WOMBAT anti-tank weapon mounted on an Aktiv Snow Trac utilized by the British Royal Marines in Norway on a training mission in 1975. The combination of the L6 WOMBAT and the Snow Trac made for a light weapons platform that was heliotransportable into)
13:53, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Compact-Utility-Tractor+Too.jpg(A Kioti DK45 compact utility tractor, shown with a traditional loader. The DK45 is a 45hp tractor and is one of the largest of the compact utility tractors which typically are 50hp or less. This DK45 is shown with a Front End Loader in the picture on th)
06:04, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:JD 71 Flexi Planter, 2 Row.jpg(A 2 row planting unit featuring John Deere "71 Flexi" planting heads with the optional large capacity fiberglass seed hoppers. Units this size are often cut down and refurbished from older large 8, 10 or 12 row planters used behind agricultural tractors.)
05:15, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Deutz-Fahr-40hp+1950.jpg(40 Horsepower Deutz Farh Compact Utility Tractor with a Model 1950 compact front end loader. The white stripe on the bucket indicates the difference between the 'pivot point' and a point 500mm forward of the pivot point. Some manufacturers rate their lo)
03:27, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Kubota-+-New-Holland-CUTs.jpg(A 24 horsepower New Holland TC24D with 12L front end loader parked next to a 30 horsepower Kubota B2910 with a LA402 front end loader. Both tractors feature adjustable 3pt lift controls, rear and mid PTO shafts, multiple range HST transmissions and diese)
03:11, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Farm Tractor vs CUT vs Garden Tractor.jpg(1956 Oliver Utility agricultural tractor, 2004 New Holland TC24D Compact Utility Tractor, 1993 Cub Cadet Garden Tractor. The New Holland Compact Utility Tractor is a fairly small tractor but has features common to both antique and modern agricultural tra)
22:18, 19 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:1956OliverSuper55Diesel.jpg(1956 Oliver Super 55 Diesel tractor. The Super 55 was available with either a gas or diesel engine. Both versions of the Super 55 featured wide front ends. The Super 55 was eventually replaced with the mechanically similar, but cosmetically different Oli)
20:27, 19 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:NH-KUBOTA4plex.jpeg(A drivers seat view showing the visibility over the hood and loader arms of two different compact tractors. The Kubota tractor on the right uses traditional loader arms while the New Holland on the left uses low profile curved loader arms.)
14:02, 19 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Homebuilt-Snowplane,-1930's.jpg(This is a homebuilt snowplane, it appears to have been built roughly during the 1930's through the 1940's based on the ski designs, controls, engine and other features. This pre-dates many commercial ventures but follows the development of the Russian Ae)
16:00, 7 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Bombardier J5 Muskeg Tractor.jpg(This is a Bombardier J5 Muskeg tractor, with an un-powered Bombardier Muskeg trailer. Both have been restored. The Muskeg tractors, of which there are several models, are heavily built machines designed for work on soft or rough ground and modest swamp,)
21:21, 6 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Comparitive-Engines.jpg(Left side image shows the Snow Trac's VW engine with a horizontal heat shield in front of the engine over the muffler to prevent muffler heat from overheating the engine. Right side image shows VW engine obscured behind a vertical heat shield that divi)
21:11, 6 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Late Model Bombardier.jpg(This is one of 2 complete Bombardier Snowmobiles known to exist in Norway. Both complete Bombardiers are used for winter transportation of hotel guests at a tourist resort. This is approximately a 1970 model, as would be evidenced by its rectangular win)
20:31, 6 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:63-601-243ci4sd.jpg(U.S. Air Force 1963 Thiokol Model 601. This model 601 is powered by a 243 cubic inch motor with a 4 speed manual transmission run through an Oliver Clark (OC-15) rear drive. The tracks are 32" wide.)
18:30, 5 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Model-1300-Swamp-Spryte.jpg(Thiokol Model 1300 Swamp Spryte amphibious all terrain vehicle based on the highly successful Thiokol Spryte Snowcat. This example is unrestored. The Swamp Spryte variant had an open back to reduce weight and an enclosed cabin was not available on the S)
15:57, 5 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Matchbox3versions.jpg(For collectors to succeed in collecting the ultimate prize, they must collect each version or variant of each Matchbox issued. This is Matchbox #35 in 3 variants and is a model of a [Snow Trac] [Snowcat]. The 3 versions include a plain sided model, an e)
22:31, 28 April 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Vmc side.jpg(VMC 1500 Snow Groomer, with hydraulic front blade used to cut trails. Snowcats, such as this VMC, are commonly used for snow grooming applications by snowmobile clubs to keep their trails groomed. Typically a grooming snowcat will have an 8 way adjustab)
19:08, 24 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:1subsoil-combo1.jpg(A combination Subsoiler, Middle Buster and Trailer Hitch modular unit. The red frame attaches to the 3pt hitch of a tractor. The black blades are held in place by a series of bolts or pins and allow for the frame to be utilized for multiple purposes.)
19:05, 24 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:1subsoil1.jpg(A modular Subsoiler mounted to a New Holland Compact Utility Tractor. The plastic pipe added to the rear of the subsoiler is a user made modification that allows the subsoiler to be used to bury wire or flexible hose underground.)
15:33, 23 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:WombatL6-on-Snow-Trac.jpg(L6 WOMBAT anti-tank weapon mounted on an Aktiv Snow Trac utilized by the British Royal Marines in Norway on a training mission in 1975. The combination of the L6 WOMBAT and the Snow Trac made for a light weapons platform that was heliotransportable into)
13:53, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Compact-Utility-Tractor+Too.jpg(A Kioti DK45 compact utility tractor, shown with a traditional loader. The DK45 is a 45hp tractor and is one of the largest of the compact utility tractors which typically are 50hp or less. This DK45 is shown with a Front End Loader in the picture on th)
06:04, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:JD 71 Flexi Planter, 2 Row.jpg(A 2 row planting unit featuring John Deere "71 Flexi" planting heads with the optional large capacity fiberglass seed hoppers. Units this size are often cut down and refurbished from older large 8, 10 or 12 row planters used behind agricultural tractors.)
05:15, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Deutz-Fahr-40hp+1950.jpg(40 Horsepower Deutz Farh Compact Utility Tractor with a Model 1950 compact front end loader. The white stripe on the bucket indicates the difference between the 'pivot point' and a point 500mm forward of the pivot point. Some manufacturers rate their lo)
03:27, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Kubota-+-New-Holland-CUTs.jpg(A 24 horsepower New Holland TC24D with 12L front end loader parked next to a 30 horsepower Kubota B2910 with a LA402 front end loader. Both tractors feature adjustable 3pt lift controls, rear and mid PTO shafts, multiple range HST transmissions and diese)
03:11, 21 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Farm Tractor vs CUT vs Garden Tractor.jpg(1956 Oliver Utility agricultural tractor, 2004 New Holland TC24D Compact Utility Tractor, 1993 Cub Cadet Garden Tractor. The New Holland Compact Utility Tractor is a fairly small tractor but has features common to both antique and modern agricultural tra)
22:18, 19 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:1956OliverSuper55Diesel.jpg(1956 Oliver Super 55 Diesel tractor. The Super 55 was available with either a gas or diesel engine. Both versions of the Super 55 featured wide front ends. The Super 55 was eventually replaced with the mechanically similar, but cosmetically different Oli)
20:27, 19 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:NH-KUBOTA4plex.jpeg(A drivers seat view showing the visibility over the hood and loader arms of two different compact tractors. The Kubota tractor on the right uses traditional loader arms while the New Holland on the left uses low profile curved loader arms.)
14:02, 19 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Homebuilt-Snowplane,-1930's.jpg(This is a homebuilt snowplane, it appears to have been built roughly during the 1930's through the 1940's based on the ski designs, controls, engine and other features. This pre-dates many commercial ventures but follows the development of the Russian Ae)
16:00, 7 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Bombardier J5 Muskeg Tractor.jpg(This is a Bombardier J5 Muskeg tractor, with an un-powered Bombardier Muskeg trailer. Both have been restored. The Muskeg tractors, of which there are several models, are heavily built machines designed for work on soft or rough ground and modest swamp,)
21:21, 6 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Comparitive-Engines.jpg(Left side image shows the Snow Trac's VW engine with a horizontal heat shield in front of the engine over the muffler to prevent muffler heat from overheating the engine. Right side image shows VW engine obscured behind a vertical heat shield that divi)
21:11, 6 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Late Model Bombardier.jpg(This is one of 2 complete Bombardier Snowmobiles known to exist in Norway. Both complete Bombardiers are used for winter transportation of hotel guests at a tourist resort. This is approximately a 1970 model, as would be evidenced by its rectangular win)
20:31, 6 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:63-601-243ci4sd.jpg(U.S. Air Force 1963 Thiokol Model 601. This model 601 is powered by a 243 cubic inch motor with a 4 speed manual transmission run through an Oliver Clark (OC-15) rear drive. The tracks are 32" wide.)
18:30, 5 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Model-1300-Swamp-Spryte.jpg(Thiokol Model 1300 Swamp Spryte amphibious all terrain vehicle based on the highly successful Thiokol Spryte Snowcat. This example is unrestored. The Swamp Spryte variant had an open back to reduce weight and an enclosed cabin was not available on the S)
15:57, 5 March 2007Melensdadtalkcontribs uploaded
File:Matchbox3versions.jpg(For collectors to succeed in collecting the ultimate prize, they must collect each version or variant of each Matchbox issued. This is Matchbox #35 in 3 variants and is a model of a [Snow Trac] [Snowcat]. The 3 versions include a plain sided model, an e)