Goodbye to *****hutt

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Apr 14, 2012 | 07:05 PM

Snowking

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Goodbye to *****hutt

i guess the last of the *****hutt factory in Brantford burnt down.... Even if you don't know what they were or why somewhat important they were probably the most successful Canadian machinery companies.... ok maybe 2nd to Versatile.......
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Apr 14, 2012 | 08:20 PM

Fomoko1

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Sad, very sad.

Apr 15, 2012 | 09:02 AM

Corner Gas

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That is to bad, between *****hut and Coop there was probably a tractor or impliment on every farm at one time. There are still alot around that I see.

Apr 16, 2012 | 07:19 AM

96sherm

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I didn't know much about them, but its always sad to see a piece of history go up in smoke...

Apr 16, 2012 | 02:41 PM

preppypyro

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That is kinda sad to see.

Apr 16, 2012 | 07:29 PM

Snowking

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Long story short ********t started in late 1800's making binder wagons etc. Got really popular in the 40's/50's had a revolutionary tractor design with the 20,30,40,50 design and in the same period for a brief moment where the top combine seller as well. In the mid 60's formed with a couuple American companies to become White and then in 80 formed to become Agco-Allis.