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Hercules, Model 101. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Closed delivery wagon
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,700 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 2 inches
STEERING: Horizontal side lever
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptical
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
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Covert Commercial Car, 12 H.P. Covert Motor Vehicle Co., Lockport, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,000
BODY: Express (screen sides)
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 1,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 84 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 32 × 2 inches
TIRES, REAR: 32 × 2 inches
SPRINGS: Full elliptic
CYLINDERS: Double opposed
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side members of frame, under seat
COOLING: Water; cellular radiator
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Shaft and bevel gears
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Chicago Coal or Gravel Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Tilting
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: in cylinder heads on same side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
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Chicago Truck with Winch. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Platform truck with winch
CAPACITY: 5 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under driver's seat
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Forced feed oiler
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Double side chain
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Chase 2-Ton Truck, Model I, 30–40 H.P. Chase Motor Truck Co., Syracuse, N.Y.
PRICE: $3,500
BODY: Express, stake cart or bus
CAPACITY: 4,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 108 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in. solid
TIRES, REAR: 36 x 3 in. twin solid
STEERING: Nut and screw
BRAKES: Transmission and rear wheel hub
SPRINGS: Front full elliptic, rear semi-elliptic
FRAME: Wood
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 5 in.
CYLINDERS: 4 vertical in front
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: 2 cycle; no valves in cylinders
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From side of frame
COOLING: Forced air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Storage battery
CARBURETER: Automatic
LUBRICATION: Automatic
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cone, cork inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward speeds and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
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Chicago 6-Ton Coal Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: Side delivery
CAPACITY: 12,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear wheels
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under cab
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump Spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
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Chicago 6-Ton Coal Truck. Chicago Commercial Auto Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill.
BODY: End delivery
CAPACITY: 12,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 126 inches
TREAD: 64 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 inches, solid rubber
TIRES, REAR: 36 inches, solid rubber
STEERING: Vertical column
BRAKES: On transmission shaft and rear hubs
SPRINGS: Platform type
FRAME: Steel
BORE: 6 inches
STROKE: 6 inches
CYLINDERS: 4, cast separate
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: In cylinder heads, operated from one side
MOTOR SUSPENSION: Under driver's cab
COOLING: Water
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Batteries or magneto
CARBURETER: Float-feed type
LUBRICATION: Mechanical force feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: Cast steel bands with graphite inserts
CHANGE GEAR: Sliding type
SPEEDS: 3 forward and reverse
CHANGE-GEAR CONTROL: Side lever
DRIVE: Side chains
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"Buggyabout," Model C, 14 H.P. Hatfield Motor Vehicle Co., Cortland, N. Y.
PRICE: $750
BODY: Piano box convertible to commercial wagon
SEATS: 4 persons
WEIGHT: 900 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 101 inches
TREAD: 56 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 38 × 1½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 42 × 1½ inches
STEERING: Chain and sprocket (patented)
BRAKES: 2 on differential sprockets, 2 emergency
SPRINGS: Full elliptical
FRAME: Wood sill, reinforced by angle iron
BORE: 4½ in.; STROKE: 4 in.
CYLINDERS: 2 opposed
VALVE ARRANGEMENT: Automatic intake; mechanical exhaust
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From sills
COOLING: Air
IGNITION: Jump spark
CURRENT SUPPLY: Dry cells
CARBURETER: Schebler
LUBRICATION: Gravity feed
MOTOR-CONTROL: Spark and throttle
CLUTCH: None
SPEEDS: 3 to 25 miles
DRIVE: Friction drive (patented)
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Synnestvedt 2-Ton Truck. Synnestvedt Machine Co., Pittsburgh, Pa.
BODY: Stake or van
CAPACITY: 2 tons
WHEEL-BASE: 87 inches
TREAD: 52 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 in.
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 5 in.
BRAKES: On rear wheel and driving shaft
SPRINGS: Platform
FRAME: Channel steel
MOTOR: Synnestvedt electric
MOTOR SUSPENSION: In rear under body
SPEEDS: 4 forward, 2 reverse
DRIVE: Chain
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Hercules, Model 144. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,700
BODY: Heavy platform truck
CAPACITY: 6,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,525 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 73½ inches
TREAD: 37⅜ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 20 × 4 × ⅜ in. steel
TIRES, REAR: 20 × 4 × ⅜ in. steel
STEERING: Irreversible worm type
BRAKES: Electric on motors
SPRINGS: No springs
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 3 speeds forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
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Hercules, Model 121. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,200
BODY: Delivery truck
CAPACITY: 4,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 6,000 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 103 inches
TREAD: 72 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 38 × 4 inches
STEERING: Pinion and sector type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Half platform front and rear
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEED: 8½ m.p.h.
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DISTANCE: 38 miles
DRIVE: Double chain
NOTE: With slight changes in price and specifications these trucks range in capacity up to 10,000 pounds: bodies to order
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Hercules, Model 128. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $4,400
BODY: Stake platform with top
CAPACITY: 10,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 8,700 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 117 inches
TREAD: 83 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 7 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 7 inches
STEERING: Pinion and sector type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
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Hercules, Model 139. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,250
BODY: Express wagon
CAPACITY: 2,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,200 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 3½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Horizontal side lever
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptic
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
DISTANCE: 50 miles
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEED: 9 m.p.h.
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 speeds ahead and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
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Hercules, Model 106. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,350
BODY: Open delivery
CAPACITY: 1,500 pounds
WEIGHT: 3,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 77 inches
TREAD: 65 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 3 inches
TIRES, REAR: 39 × 3½ inches
STEERING: Irreversible type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Front, semi-elliptic; rear, half platform
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
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Hercules, Model 113. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,750
BODY: Platform truck
CAPACITY: 7,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 7,500 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 118 inches
TREAD: 70 inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 5 inches
TIRES, REAR: 38 × 5 inches
STEERING: Pinion and sector type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Semi-elliptic
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
SPEED: 8 m.p.h.
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
DISTANCE: 30 miles
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
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Hercules, Model 120. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $1,750
BODY: Delivery wagon (closed)
CAPACITY: 1,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,300 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2½ inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 2½ inches
STEERING: Side bar
BRAKES: Band brakes on rear axle
SPRINGS: Front, elliptic; rear, platform
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEEDS: 4 speeds ahead and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
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Hercules, Model 102. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $2,000
BODY: Delivery wagon (closed)
CAPACITY: 800 pounds
WEIGHT: 2,576 pounds
TIRES, FRONT: 34 × 2 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 2 inches
STEERING: Horizontal side lever
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Front, half platform; rear, full elliptical
MOTORS: Single equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
SPEED: 12 m.p.h.
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DISTANCE: 40 miles
DRIVE: Double chain
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Hercules, Model 103. James Macnaughtan Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
PRICE: $3,000
BODY: Delivery wagon with top
CAPACITY: 3,000 pounds
WEIGHT: 5,400 pounds
WHEEL-BASE: 111 inches
TREAD: 65½ inches
TIRES, FRONT: 36 × 4 inches
TIRES, REAR: 36 × 4 inches
STEERING: Irreversible worm type
BRAKES: Internal expanding hub
SPRINGS: Half platform front and rear
MOTORS: Double equipment
MOTOR SUSPENSION: From body
SPEED: 10 m.p.h.
DISTANCE: 45 miles
MOTOR-CONTROL: Westinghouse
CHANGE SPEEDS: 4 forward and reverse
DRIVE: Double chain
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There needs to be an equipment of spare machines also; and a number of travelling workshops with skilled engineers, which can be rushed from place to place for the repair of damaged craft. A sketch of one of these workshops on wheels, which are vital to the organisation, is seen in the figure
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