Vintage Fire Truck Knox-Martin 1909

by Franchi Torres

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Vintage Fire Truck Knox-Martin 1909

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Franchi Torres

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Photograph - Digital Art And Photo Manipulation

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Colorized by Franchi Torres - FT imagens in 6th March 2021
Knox Martin located in Springfield, Massachusetts produced a unique tractor for fire apparatus beginning in 1909. The Knox-Martin was a three-wheeled unit with a long steering column extending over /the hood to a single from wheel. With this design, the tractor had the advantage of being able to turn nearly 90 degrees, allowing a high degree of maneuverability for larger apparatus such as long aerial ladders. These units were powered by 40 horsepower, 4 cylinder engines could achieve 30 mile per hour. They achieved a degree of popularity being employed in Philadelphia, San Jose and Springfield and many other cities.

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