UMASS/AMHERST ^ 31E0bb0QS0t>b51S TERNAT HARVE TR^E hiAmi s 677 rs CATALOGUED m i>< wii w w i m wwwjt k i hh INTERN Q^^^ ::^^E3 n I RAKE HAY LOADER I INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY OF AMERICA (iNCORf»ORATeO) CHICAGO USA E3I^^^ ::^^Ea A 8C E Draft One-Man Loader International rake loader International Rake Hay Loader The International i-ake hay loader is the ideal loader for the man with limited help. It was designed primarily t'oi- loading;- from the swatii, but will handle liu-ht windrows in a very satis- factoi-y manner. When one man is handling- this loader he can drive a short distance, allowing the hay to collect at the i-ear end of the wagon and then stop the team and distribute the hay evenly. By repeating this ()p(>ration it is a very simple matter for one man to ))ut on a load in fifteen or twenty minutes Operating Mechanism The operating mechanism of this loader is simple and durable, and is liigh enough from the ground to prevent the hay from wrapping about it. On ordinary loaders of this tyi>e a crooked crank shaft is used for operating the rake heads- On the International a decided improvement has been made in this respect. Two rock shafts, operated by sliding bars and cranks, are provided which eliminate the necessity for a crooked ciank shaft. These rock shafts are timed to operate the rake heads so as to gather all the ha,\- without the use of a high-speed driving mechanism. The danger of the mechanism getting out of line which exists with the crooked crank shafts, has also l)een overcome in the International by the use of the rock shafts. Another valual)le feature of this operating mechanism is that the power is applied at the upper end of the rake bars and is a pull, not a push. Because of this fact there is no danger of the rake bai-s on the International buckling or breaking when heavy hay is being handled. Showing three positions of working parts in completing one-half of a stroke Fis. I Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Beginaing stroke One-quarter of a stroke, completed One-half of stroke, completed Long Elliptical Strokes The ra,ke bars on the International loader move parallel to the jJiound during nearly one- half of the .stroke. On other loaders of thi.s t.vpe the .strokes are .short and chopp.v, and the motion must therefore be very rapid. The result is that the hay is badly thre.shed and the machine is subjected to a severe strain. On the International one end of the rake arm is attached to the rock shaft and the other end moves up and down in a bi-ackct on the lower end of the rake bar. This j)roduces the long, elliptical stroke. The Jake arm.-; are made of steel, and the lower ends, which move in the lirackets on the rake bars, ai-e fitted with roll(M-s which make them very smooth running. FlexiWe Ralc*» HeaHs The i-ake heads have a great deal of flexibility so that when they come in 'contact with any obstruction in the field they will not be damaged. This also )revents them from digging ui) the ground. The teeth are made of oil-tempered steel and are of the triple coil tvpe. Kake arm connection i ■ l 1 1 1 i ' torakebar which allows them to be twisted and forced Ijack without danger of breakage. Intemational loader in operation Rnke head note coiled teeth ' Wheels The loader is equipped with two ground wheels, one at cacii side iit the foot of the elevator. These wheels can be adjusted to different heights so that the rake hea^s may be kept at the proper distance from tiie ground. Drive Wheels Ground wheel adjusted for brinKins rakes close (o ground The drive whee's are of strong, steel construction and an ])laced well under ihe loader so that the swinging motion common to many loaders is eliminated. This feature also permits the driver to get the loader close to fences and ditches, and i)ermits the machine to he taken through gates without difficulty. Frame Construction 'I'hr frame is well i)ut togetlier and braced in such a manner that it is rigid, holding all the working parts in alignment, even in the roughest fields and when working with the heaviest hay. Drop Gate The drop gate has a wide range of adjustment, and can l)e raised or lowered to suit the various heights of the load with little difficulty. Ground wheel adjusted for raisint: rakes as far as possible from ground l-^ Drop Rate lowered for startine the load Drop Bate raised for finishing the load Rear view of the International rake hay loader Simple Mechanism In the cut on this page, note the simplicity of the mechanism which controls the stroke of the rake and the absence of the crooked crank shaft common to other loaders of the rake type. It will also be seen that the operating mechani.sm is placed well out of the way of the hay so that there is no danger of choking. Convenient Hitching Device It is not necessary for the driver to leave the top of the load to disconnect the International loader from the wagon. He simply pulls a rope which extends up to the top of the load from a lock on the hitching device. This leaves the loader standing in the field in an upright position and ready for the next wagon. The release lock is placed in such a position that it cannot become clogged with failing hav. r Sold by INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY OF AMERICA ( Incoipurated ) CHICAGO USA c For further information write International Harvester Company of America Chicago, III., or write our nearest branch house. aiHiHiiiiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiUiiiiiimiiimiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiii niniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiii^ BRANCH HOUSES INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COMPANY OF AMERICA (INCORPORATEOI miiiiiHiiHiniinniiiiniiiiniMiMiHunimiiniiiHMiminiinniiiiiinmiMiiniiiiiiiiMiiniiMiininiiiMiMiiiiiiHiMiiiMmiiiiMiiiMiiiinMniininiimi^ IlillllllllllllllllllillllilliillllllllHIIIIIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll^ 1 llllllllllllllllllillllliilllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllllllll Illlllllllllllllllllllllllilillillilllllillillliflllli iiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiite !_ ABERDEEN. 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