Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Ltd. - History

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Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Ltd.
Ipswich, England, U.K.
Manufacturer Class: Steam and Gas Engines

History

Last Modified: Jan 27 2015 8:23PM by joelr4
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Originally Ransomes, Sims, and Head, The Orwell Works, manufactured Steam Engines; thrashing machines; straw elevators.

Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Ltd. made Steam Traction Engines ca 1871-1914

Information Sources

Farmer’s Magazine Jul 1875 pgs 34-39
More history and machine information can be found at Grace’s Guide.

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