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Bristol Taurus
Bristol Taurus Mk II sn 21038 of 1967 at Pickering 09 - IMG 3048
Bristol Taurus with Backactor at Pickering Steam Rally 2009
Model history
Model introduced 1964
Model discontinued 1967
Model status Discontinued Discontinued
Superseded by Track Marshall 1100
Engine Specification
Engine make Perkins
Engine model 3.152
Power hp 40
Cooling system Water
Transmission Details
Transmission type Unknown
Forward 3
Reverse 2
Drive tracked
Linkage Category Unknown
Other info
Factories Worcester, England
Plow rating Unknown
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The Bristol Taurus was built by Bristol-Saunders from July 1964 till 1967 when it became the Track Marshall 1100 following Track Marshall taking them over.

Model history[]

The Taurus was introduced by the Bristol-Saunders company in July 1964, as a compact British built machine. Details required.

Specification[]

BRISTOL TAURUS brochure
  • Perkins 3.152 engine of 40 hp (30 kW)[1]
  • 3F 2R gear box with High / Low range box
  • 11.700 lbs drawbar pull
  • 4 in 1 Bucket (option) ?
  • Option for Backactor
  • Cab (option)
  • Agricultural spec

Serial numbers[]

  • MK1 ser. no. from 20001 1964 to 20043 1965
  • MK2 ser. no. from 21001 1965 to ? 1967 when became the Track Marshall 1100 model.[2]

2050323

Preservation[]

A number of machines are still in existence with a few having being restored.

See also[]

References / sources[]

  • Pickering Steam rally for photo
  1. Bristol Tractors 1932-1970 by Victor Laycock in 2003
  2. From post by user Taurus MK1 on CMN forum

External links[]

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