THE INCREDIBLE QUADRACTOR

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July/August 1979
By Will Rowan 
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Interestingly enough, practically all Spence's employees have learned foundry and machine-shop work right on the job . . . with little prior experience. Most of these folks are young men from the surrounding area who've been caught up in the enthusiasm of innovative self-sufficiency that permeates all levels of this remarkable company.

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It's not likely that Quadractors will replace a large proportion of the conventional tractors used by North America's many small farmers . . . at least not right away. Few of us have much under-
standing of the difficulties involved in building a national manufacturing business . . . and being successful at it. Traction, Incorporated's problems are compounded by the fact that demand for their innovative product is already outpacing production.

Dealerships are springing up throughout New England, though, and no doubt the firm will eventually distribute nationwide . . . and possibly to several locations overseas. Meanwhile, one thing is sure: Customer interest is running high, and folks who have seen the machine "do its stuff" are undeniably impressed. But for a year or so-until full production gets underway and service facilities are set up-those of us who live far from Vermont's mountains are just going to have to bite our lower lips and be patient.

Do, nevertheless, keep a weather eye turned to the north. New Englanders are well-known for their resourcefulness, and it shouldn't be too long before you'll get a chance to take a test drive . . . a ride which should convince you that the Quadractor is just about the most unusual-and potentially useful-work vehicle you've ever operated!

Just one final note: Characteristically-or perhaps symbolically-the brakeshoes of this technological wonder are cut from nothing less than Vermont hard maple. So, as this remarkable new tractor becomes better known worldwide, there will always be a little chunk of Vermont prudence and craftsmanship present . . . to exert-in the Yankee way-the proper measure of control.

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