James Simpson & Co. in the First World War

Tractor manufacturers?

As horses were requisitioned for war service, farms became short of power to pull ploughs and other farm machinery.  Early tractors proved the answer.

Photo:This advert from August 1917 shows (at the top of the list) the 'Worthington' Tractor made(?) by Jas. Simpson & Co [of Balderton]. We know that Simpsons imported "INGECO" barn engines from the USA, and that J. Mather & Co. were one of the agents. INGECO also made tractors - See below

This advert from August 1917 shows (at the top of the list) the 'Worthington' Tractor made(?) by Jas. Simpson & Co [of Balderton]. We know that Simpsons imported "INGECO" barn engines from the USA, and that J. Mather & Co. were one of the agents. INGECO also made tractors - See below

From the Newark Advertiser, 29th August 1917

Photo:An International Gas Engine Co (INGECO) tractor. A rather weird and wonderful machine made at Cudahy Wisconsin USA.

An International Gas Engine Co (INGECO) tractor. A rather weird and wonderful machine made at Cudahy Wisconsin USA.

Peter White

Photo:Another contender? The nameplate on this tractor reads "Pompes Worthington Le Bourget Paris"

Another contender? The nameplate on this tractor reads "Pompes Worthington Le Bourget Paris"

Peter White

Photo:A photo dated 1916 of a Worthington trade stand featuring advertisements for various tractors

A photo dated 1916 of a Worthington trade stand featuring advertisements for various tractors

P. White

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