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Nilson Junior 15-30

The collection features a Nilson Junior 15-30 tractor donated by Orval Kendrick of Roblin, Manitoba. The Nilson Farm Machine Company was formed in March 1913 at Minneapolis. Their first tractor, a three-wheeled design with a single rear drive wheel, was introduced in 1915 and became known as the Nilson “Senior” 20-40hp. In 1916 the firm,…

Nilson Junior 15-30
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