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| + | |country_of_origin = {{flag|ios}} [[Island of Sodor]]<br>{{flag|it}} [[Italy]]<br>{{flag|us}} [[United States]] {{Note|built}} |
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|power_type = Diesel |
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|builder(s) = Ford Motor Company |
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| − | These tractors are used for |
+ | These tractors are used for ploughing fields and hauling trailers. The trailers carry farm products, such as hay bales and wool and are delivered to markets. |
Tractors have appeared frequently in [[the Railway Series]] and the [[Thomas & Friends|television series]]. |
Tractors have appeared frequently in [[the Railway Series]] and the [[Thomas & Friends|television series]]. |
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+ | The cabless tractors are based on the [[Wikipedia:Ford 5000|Ford 5000]] model. [[Tractors#Willie's Tractor|Willie's tractor]] has this basis. The cab tractors are based on the Ford 7810. |
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The tractors are painted blue, red, green and orange. They mostly have silver or red hubcaps, while others have the same coloured hubcaps as their bodies. |
The tractors are painted blue, red, green and orange. They mostly have silver or red hubcaps, while others have the same coloured hubcaps as their bodies. |
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| + | File:TheCablessTractorBasis.jpeg|First basis |
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|basis=Caterpillar Model 70 |
|basis=Caterpillar Model 70 |
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+ | |builder(s) = Caterpillar Inc. |
| − | |year_built=Sometime between 1933 and 1938 |
+ | |year_built = Sometime between 1933 and 1938 |
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'''These tractors''' have caterpillar tracks and are used at digging and construction sites. They are also used at the quarries to dig as well as lift and push rocks. Occasionally, they can be seen at [[Knapford Harbour]]. The tractors are fitted with either a bulldozer blade or a digging bucket. |
'''These tractors''' have caterpillar tracks and are used at digging and construction sites. They are also used at the quarries to dig as well as lift and push rocks. Occasionally, they can be seen at [[Knapford Harbour]]. The tractors are fitted with either a bulldozer blade or a digging bucket. |
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| − | The tractors are based on the 1934 vintage Caterpillar Model 70 - the largest |
+ | The tractors are based on the 1934 vintage Caterpillar Model 70 - the largest and last design of petrol-powered tractors in Caterpillar's range. [[Terence]] shares the same basis. |
====Livery==== |
====Livery==== |
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The tractors are painted grey-brown. One was seen in yellow in the magazine story, Christmas Crisis. |
The tractors are painted grey-brown. One was seen in yellow in the magazine story, Christmas Crisis. |
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===Appearances=== |
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===Trivia=== |
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* One of the tractors first appeared as scrap set-dressing in ''[[TUGS]]''. |
* One of the tractors first appeared as scrap set-dressing in ''[[TUGS]]''. |
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| + | ==Willie's Tractor== |
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| + | |title1 = Willie's Tractor |
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| + | |first_appearance = * [[Small Railway Engines]] {{RWS}} |
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| + | * [[Henry Spots Trouble]] {{T&F}} |
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| + | |last_appearance = [[Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection]] {{RWS}} |
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| + | |creator(s) = [[Wilbert Awdry|Rev. W. Awdry]] |
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| + | |affiliation = * [[Arlesdale Railway]] |
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| + | |basis = Ford 5000 |
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| + | |power_type = Diesel |
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| + | |vehicle = Road vehicle |
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| + | |fuel_type = Diesel |
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| + | |drivetrain = 4x2 |
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| + | |wheels = 4 |
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| + | |builder(s) = Ford Motor Company |
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| + | |year_built = Sometime between 1964 and 1967 |
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| + | |owner(s) = [[Willie]] |
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| + | }}[[Willie]] owns '''a tractor''' that he drives alongside the [[Arlesdale Railway]]. The tractor was also driven by [[Farmer McColl]]. |
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| + | ===Biography=== |
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| + | Once, Willie and his tractor were late to deliver a load of wool and he did not secure the bales properly. Unfortunately, due to Willie's carelessness and an overloaded trailer, the load slipped onto the line, causing [[Rex]] to crash into it and derail. |
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| + | ====Basis==== |
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| + | Willie's tractor is based on a [[Wikipedia:Ford 5000|Ford 5000 tractor]]. Several [[Tractors#Farm Tractors|other tractors]] share the same basis. |
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| + | In the Railway Series, the tractor had headlights, resembling eyes. |
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| + | Willie's tractor is painted purple in the Railway Series, while it is painted green in the television series. |
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| + | File:TheCablessTractorBasis.jpeg|Willie's tractor's basis |
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| + | ===Appearance=== |
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| + | {{Appearances header|[[The Railway Series]]}} |
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| + | * '''[[Small Railway Engines]]''' - [[Small Railway Engines#Useful Railway|Useful Railway]] {{Does not speak}} |
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| + | ====Companion volumes==== |
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| + | * '''1996''' - [[Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection]] {{Mentioned}} |
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| + | {{Appearances header|[[Thomas & Friends]]}} |
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| + | * '''[[Series 19]]''' - [[Henry Spots Trouble]] |
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| + | * '''[[Series 20]]''' - [[Mike's Whistle]] and [[Useful Railway]] |
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| + | {{Appearances header|Specials}} |
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| + | * '''2015''' - [[Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure]] |
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==Dan the Front Loader== |
==Dan the Front Loader== |
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| − | '''Dan the Front Loader''' |
+ | '''Dan the Front Loader''' is a blue tractor who first appeared in a lift-the-flap book called [[The Busy Engines]]. He appeared nameless in the book, but was christened 'Dan' by the book's illustrator [[Dan Crisp]]. He also appears multiple times in the book [[Ten Little Engines]]. |
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[[Category:Crawler vehicles]] |
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[[Category:USA]] |
[[Category:USA]] |
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Revision as of 10:56, 27 January 2020
There are many types of tractors on Sodor, built for different purposes.
Farm Tractors
These tractors are used for ploughing fields and hauling trailers. The trailers carry farm products, such as hay bales and wool and are delivered to markets.
Tractors have appeared frequently in the Railway Series and the television series.
Technical Details
Basis
The cabless tractors are based on the Ford 5000 model. Willie's tractor has this basis. The cab tractors are based on the Ford 7810.
Livery
The tractors are painted blue, red, green and orange. They mostly have silver or red hubcaps, while others have the same coloured hubcaps as their bodies.
Trivia
- A tractor's model is currently on display at Drayton Manor.
- In Tramway Engines and Small Railway Engines, tractors were seen with faces.
Construction Tractors
These tractors have caterpillar tracks and are used at digging and construction sites. They are also used at the quarries to dig as well as lift and push rocks. Occasionally, they can be seen at Knapford Harbour. The tractors are fitted with either a bulldozer blade or a digging bucket.
One of them was once part of a convoy that helped restore power to a village on Christmas Eve.
Technical Details
Basis
The tractors are based on the 1934 vintage Caterpillar Model 70 - the largest and last design of petrol-powered tractors in Caterpillar's range. Terence shares the same basis.
Livery
The tractors are painted grey-brown. One was seen in yellow in the magazine story, Christmas Crisis.
Appearances
Television Series
- Series 3 - Gordon and the Famous Visitor, Diesel Does it Again, No Joke for James, Toby's Tightrope, One Good Turn, Oliver Owns Up, Heroes and Thomas and Percy's Christmas Adventure
- Series 4 - Trucks and Steam Roller
- Series 5 - Bye George!
Magazine Stories
- 1998 - Christmas Crisis
Trivia
- One of the tractors first appeared as scrap set-dressing in TUGS.
Willie's Tractor
Willie owns a tractor that he drives alongside the Arlesdale Railway. The tractor was also driven by Farmer McColl.
Biography
Once, Willie and his tractor were late to deliver a load of wool and he did not secure the bales properly. Unfortunately, due to Willie's carelessness and an overloaded trailer, the load slipped onto the line, causing Rex to crash into it and derail.
Technical Details
Basis
Willie's tractor is based on a Ford 5000 tractor. Several other tractors share the same basis.
In the Railway Series, the tractor had headlights, resembling eyes.
Livery
Willie's tractor is painted purple in the Railway Series, while it is painted green in the television series.
Appearance
- Small Railway Engines - Useful Railway (does not speak)
Companion volumes
- 1996 - Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection (mentioned)
Specials
Dan the Front Loader
Dan the Front Loader is a blue tractor who first appeared in a lift-the-flap book called The Busy Engines. He appeared nameless in the book, but was christened 'Dan' by the book's illustrator Dan Crisp. He also appears multiple times in the book Ten Little Engines.