Allis Chalmers Model B, Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk. NR23 1AB. - Old Tractors on Waymarking.com

Following detailed investigation into farming in America in the early 1930s, Allis-Chalmers' tractor division manager, Harry Merritt, discovered that of the nearly seven million farms in America, some four million were of 100 acres or less. Furthermore, the million or so tractors at work on American farms were nearly all on the larger ones. Merritt concluded that there was a need for four million small, inexpensive tractors to fill the needs of the small farmers still using horses and set out to build a tractor that would finally put the horse out to pasture. This is the same reason that McCormick-Deering introduced the Farmall F-12 in 1932.

The combination of an excellent tractor and effective marketing helped the B to become a success, Allis' marketing department facing such challenges as convincing doubting farmers the benefits of pneumatic tyres. Early sales literature for the Allis Chalmers B was devoted to convincing the farmer that the new B required less work to maintain than horses, this was backed up by government supplied statistics along with Allis' own research proving that this was so.

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The Allis-Chalmers model B was produced by the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing company from 1938 to 1957 in the USA and England. With over 125,000 units produced, the model B became one of the best selling tractors for Allis-Chalmers and most loved tractors of its time. Known best for its versatility and adaptability, the model B was also had one of the longest production runs of any tractor by Allis-Chalmers. Over the years of production the B came in several different variations including the Asparagus B, Potato Special, as well as an industrial model known as the Allis-Chalmers IB. It was designed by Brooks Stevens. It had a 22 hp (16 kW) engine.

The example at Holkam Hall is in the courtyard outside the shop and cafe and has been modified with a utility seat instead of the tractor seat so that two, or more, children can take a ride at the same time.

The following opening times of Holkham Park is taken from www.holkham.co.uk/visiting/the-park/introduction

Opening Times 20th March to 20th December 2016

Holkham Park is open to visitors between 9am-5pm (from 9.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays in October to December). A car parking charge of £3.00 per day applies. Entry to the park for pedestrians and cyclists is free of charge.

Access for pedestrians is available via the walk-in gates at the north, east, south and west entrances from 9am to 5pm (from 9.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays). There is free parking available close to the north gates in Holkham village car park.

Engine Type: Internal Combustion Wheel Type: Rubber Make: Allis-Chalmers Model: Model B

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