Name/TitleHay Tedder

About this objectTedder, used with one horse, for turning hay. The rotary rakes are in two sets of 5 mounted side by side. Each rake has a head composed of 6 tines. Two rakes are missing and there are 3 spares, which may not fit this machine.

The hood and some other parts are painted light blue. The wheels are red, lined with yellow. The rake heads are red.

MakerRansomes, Sims & Jefferies

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeIpswich

Medium and MaterialsIron
Steel
Wooden fittings

Inscription and MarksPlate on hood: THE 'IPSWICH'
No. 1.
HAYMAKER
RANSOMES, SIMS & JEFFERIES, LTD.,
The name is also on the hubs and drums of the rake spindle.

MeasurementsHood: 6 feet wide x 2 feet 7 inches high x 2 feet 6 inches

Wheels:
Diameter: 2 feet 11 1/2 inches
Width of tread: 2 inches
Track: 7 feet 5 inches
Spokes: 10

Rake head: 2 feet 9 inches long, bearing 6 tines, each 6 inches long

Shafts: 8 feet 6 inches approximately; cut off at 3 feet (repairable)

Object numberSTMEA:A.2268

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)