Old Detroit Tractor Company

[Hans]

This early version of a skid loader is on the land we are going to build on. Made around 1948 I think. Was manufactured by the Detroit Tractor Company or Corportation. Model 44-16.
Please share any history you might have. Engine is Continental N62 (same as Allis Chalmers G). I guess 12-15 Horsepower on a good day. Last owner said they used it mostly to push brush into burn piles.

 

[Hans]

Another Pic.

 

[Hans]

And finally.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

<font color=blue>… I have a tractor brochure on a Powerbilt model tractor built by the General Tractor Corporation in Detroit Michigan. The engine is L-head so I think it is continental 162.4 cu. in. at 36 hp.
The tractor is 4 wheel drive and all tires appear to be same size. It appears to be an early version of what is now the skid steer type of tractor, but it has PTO and drawbar, so it would be considered a tractor.It has stick (bulldozer) type steering. There is no dating on the brochure. At the bottom of the back page is the words (patents pending). I have been doing some research on this tractor and am drawing blanks. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Keith…</font color=blue>

Keith’s email address for more info recspec@kwic.com

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.ytmag.com/orphans/messages/10253.html>Buyer looking for a Detroit 44-16…</A>

rcdavies@mywebnet.com

…from Yesterday’s Tractor…
~~~from the web~~~

 

[wroughtn_harv]

Now that's neat!