The Iron Mule

Here’s one for all you industrial equipment fans. There is no shortage of rough terrain forklifts. Almost every major manufacturer has at o...

From time to time I get an email from a visitor requesting information about a piece of machinery, and all too often there’s not much that I...

Well, maybe just a smudge here and there. I know that this is a Spotless Engine because it says so, right on the brass badge that’s fastened...

The early 1920’s saw a shift in the tractor market, away from the big heavy models to smaller, lighter and most importantly, more economical...

Imported engines, like this Type 1065 Crossley Brothers, that was exhibited at the 2019 Foothills Antique Power Association of North Carolin...

Back in February 2018 I did a post about a Russell Junior Grader. Last Summer I spotted this all grown up Russell Super Special, parked in f...

“I saw any size logs, have made good money.”  So said A.G. Drace of  Fenton, Michigan. Mr. Drace didn’t elaborate on how much money, but pre...

This engine was a late bloomer in the age of steam. I have not been able to pin down the exact dates of manufacture but it was among the las...