Buffalo - Springfield Road Roller, 12760.

Harry using the engine in the yard at home. 'How close?' were his Dads' words.

 

This photo was taken by Bob Tutt outside the Vintage Spirit tent at the Kemble Rally August 2009.

 

 At home . . .

 

Built to an exceptionally high standard of engineering and designed to 'cover the ground'.

Manufactured in September 1925, approximately 10 tons, powerful duplex engine with 3 bearing crank and governor.

Three speed, with front belly tanks and locomotive style grate and ashpan.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thomas Baines in charge on the footplate.
 
 
With all her original fittings - governors & pressure gauge.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Twin injector system.
 
 
 
In exceptional condition.
 
 
 
 
She has some original accessories . . Lamp for the headstock, workplate and proper Buffalo-Springfield gauge.
 
 The lamp is a Dietz 'Champion' brand type - fitted to many different American manufactured engines.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Buffalo - Springfild is the most widely recognisd name of all American road rollers. It comes from the amalgamation of two companies in 1916; Kelly - Springfield from Ohio and Buffalo - Pitts from Buffalo, New York. Both had previously manufactured road rollers and were regarded as inovative companies.
 
In 1913 the US federal goverment announcd that they were to construct over 50,000 miles of highways and the newly merged company hoped to profit from this.
 
 
 
This works photo from the Drake Collection shows the SM36 'Extolled' 10 ton roller. This type with the third speed was only introduced in January 1925.