Demonstrates the special advances in modern industry and communication of the Scarab Mechanical Horse, a three-wheeled traction united designed to tow a variety of trailers. Shows the ingenious automatic coupling mechanism which joins traction unit and trailer, and how swift interchangeability can be completed by only one man. Gives examples of it use in road services, railway yards, municipal cleansing and other functions.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009457
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mechanization
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Tools
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Tools
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mechanics
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)