Massey-Ferguson Sunshine 585 Combine Harvester - Willow Tree, NSW
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S 31° 38.979 E 150° 43.583
56J E 284406 N 6496151
A Combine Harvester on display on the grounds of the Visitor Information Centre in the village of Willow Tree.
Waymark Code: WMV41E
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 02/19/2017
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Willow Tree sits at the entrance to the rich agricultural region of the Liverpool Plains. The harvester was built in Sunshine, Victoria in about 1957 & obtained locally for display. The original design of this 585 Sunshine Header (Harvester) was by Australian engineer Tom Carroll. Carroll had much experience in Canada & Argentina working with other types of combine harvesters.
The workings of the harvester are outlined diagrammatically & in words on the display board. A Gason brand cab has been added at some stage as the Combine was originally manufactured without a cabin.
It is tiny when compared to today's Combine Harvesters.
Use or Purpose of Equipment: Harvesting grain
Approximate age: 60 years
Manufacturer and model: Massey-Ferguson Sunshine 585
Still in Use?: No
Location:
In the front garden of the Willow Tree Visitor Information Centre.
Fee for Access: no
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