Author Topic: JC - the fourth in 2018 - Kaiser Autotraktor - Liechtenstein (Read 1053 times)

DeAutogids · « **on:** March 15, 2018, 02:51:25 PM »

Please identify what it is, what it was used for and where it was used/build

DeAutogids · « **Reply #1 on:** March 22, 2018, 04:58:32 PM »

Up to the experts!

D-type · « **Reply #2 on:** March 22, 2018, 05:04:59 PM »

Used for trimming grass verges?

DeAutogids · « **Reply #3 on:** March 22, 2018, 05:20:39 PM »

Quote from: D-type on March 22, 2018, 05:04:59 PM

Used for trimming grass verges?

Not quite what I was looking for, but you're on the right track

D-type · « **Reply #4 on:** March 23, 2018, 08:10:32 AM »

If not ghrass verges, was it used agriculturally?

DeAutogids · « **Reply #5 on:** March 23, 2018, 03:00:44 PM »

Quote from: D-type on March 23, 2018, 08:10:32 AM

If not ghrass verges, was it used agriculturally?

Yes

richard cuyler · « **Reply #6 on:** March 27, 2018, 06:42:08 AM »

Used for stripping pine trees (of branches) to make poles?

richard cuyler · « **Reply #7 on:** March 27, 2018, 06:42:43 AM »

From USA?

DeAutogids · « **Reply #8 on:** March 27, 2018, 09:13:48 AM »

Quote from: richard cuyler on March 27, 2018, 06:42:08 AM

Used for stripping pine trees (of branches) to make poles?

In theory it could be used for anything. I think in this case, "used agriculturally" as from a previous question, I think is the best way to describe it.

Quote from: richard cuyler on March 27, 2018, 06:42:43 AM

From USA?

No

speedfix · « **Reply #9 on:** March 27, 2018, 02:28:03 PM »

IMO the vehicle is made from a car or truck made into a grass cutting machine, it has a mould board fitted for lining the grass swath or other crops.
Interesting that it is fitted with a truck rear axle.
May be Chrysler.

DeAutogids · « **Reply #10 on:** March 27, 2018, 02:33:15 PM »

You're not wrong! It might well be that this particular one was made for the specific job of grass cutting or similar, but the manufacturer made them for more generic agricultural applications. Indeed, it is made from a car.

It is not, however, a Chrysler.

richard cuyler · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2018, 06:52:50 PM »

Citroen?

DeAutogids · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2018, 03:25:45 AM »

Quote from: richard cuyler on March 28, 2018, 06:52:50 PM

Citroen?

Not likely.
The source does not mention the actual mechanics. Sorry.

In fact, the previous comment of "truck axle" is correct and might lead to the solution. The right question to ask is "why would they use a truck axle?"

speedfix · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:04:34 AM »

"why would they use a truck axle?"

Gearing!

DeAutogids · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2018, 07:47:13 AM »

Quote from: speedfix on March 29, 2018, 07:04:34 AM

"why would they use a truck axle?"

Gearing!

Eureka - you're right.

speedfix · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2018, 03:06:09 PM »

Maybe Ford based.

Doodlebug tractor?

DeAutogids · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2018, 03:09:21 PM »

Quote from: speedfix on March 29, 2018, 03:06:09 PM

Maybe Ford based.

Doodlebug tractor?

Ford might be, though as said, the source does not reveal it.

Doodlebug? No.

DeAutogids · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2018, 03:11:27 PM »

With all respect, not seeing that much progress, so I will move it up.

Wendax · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2018, 04:22:46 PM »

Meili Auto Traktor?

DeAutogids · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2018, 03:33:02 AM »

Very good guess. But it's not that.

Wendax · « **Reply #20 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:18:45 AM »

Is it Swiss though?
Stirnimann?

DeAutogids · « **Reply #21 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:26:39 AM »

It's not Swiss and it's not Stirnimann.

Wendax · « **Reply #22 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:54:53 AM »

Kaiser Autotraktor from Liechtenstein!

DeAutogids · « **Reply #23 on:** March 30, 2018, 04:58:25 AM »

Quote from: D-type on March 23, 2018, 08:10:32 AM

If not ghrass verges, was it used agriculturally?

I believe you answered part of the question. As such, I'll give you a point.

DeAutogids · « **Reply #24 on:** March 30, 2018, 05:03:31 AM »

Quote from: Wendax on March 30, 2018, 04:54:53 AM

Kaiser Autotraktor from Liechtenstein!

Yes, it is that. One of a couple of makers of autotraktors. Even in Liechtenstein there were more makers. Maybe something for a combo-puzzle later.

The source does not reveal the exact mechanical components, but talks about taking a second hand car (relatively cheap), some truck parts (rear axle, gears) and combine them such that you have - thanks to the extra gears - low gearing for agricultural work and high gearing such that you can drive up to quite a high speed on the road (in fact illegal, but "allowed"). Kaiser was relatively successful and made in the hundreds. The company still exists and makes very special construction equipment machinery.

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