That would be a Bullock Creeping Grip tractor they merged with Franklin Felxable Tractor Co. and became Franklin-Bulloch Tractor Co.
Interesting that this would come up now as last Sunday, I got a call from a guy that just bought a bunch of Patent and Company records on the Bulloch at an Auction. Seems they were manufactured in Wisconsin. He is looking for more info on the Bulloch as he hadn't had any luck doing Google searches.
Jeff
The Bullock I have is apparently later than the one pictured, but many things look the same. On mine the sprockets and the front idlers are identical except for shafts. Mine has a four cylinder Waukashaw with the engine date of 1919. The flywheel end of the engine is to the front of the tractor with a large bevel gear housing with steering clutches to each side. There must have been a long pintel or roller chain clear to the rear to drive the sprockets. The crank is under the seat. I don't have the tracks or three roller bogey or the channels that pivot on a large thru shaft which carries both complete track assemblies. I need to find someone with parts to sell or to copy. Would like to see it put together, it is to unusual to lose. Would sell or trade what I have to someone with the required parts.
The Bullock I have is apparently later than the one pictured, but many things look the same. On mine the sprockets and the front idlers are identical except for shafts. Mine has a four cylinder Waukashaw with the engine date of 1919. The flywheel end of the engine is to the front of the tractor with a large bevel gear housing with steering clutches to each side. There must have been a long pintel or roller chain clear to the rear to drive the sprockets. The crank is under the seat. I don't have the tracks or three roller bogey or the channels that pivot on a large thru shaft which carries both complete track assemblies. I need to find someone with parts to sell or to copy. Would like to see it put together, it is to unusual to lose. Would sell or trade what I have to someone with the required parts.
Here you go
[http://www.higginscrane.com/OldSite/BullockTractor.html
http://vieilles.soupapes.free.fr/photo_epoque/photo_epoque_173.jpg
Considering the time period of the Bullock tractor, how did it ever get by the Lombard patents? The Lombard tracks were a bone of contention up to the time that they were needed for tank tracks in WWI. Any lawyers in our group?
I'll forward the links to the guy I know.
It would be interesting to compare the info he has.
Jeff
You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
Hi, Folks.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_tank - - - Bullock was involved here.
Thanks fellows this is the most Bullock info I have ever found. Mine looks like the 1910 drawing except mine has an automotive honeycomb radiator attached.