NEW WAY and LE ROI POWERED CENTAUR TRACTORS of Greenwich, Ohio

CENTAUR TRACTORS - By CENTRAL TRACTOR COMPANY

The early form of the Centaur tractor was manufactured by H.L. Hurst Manufacturing Company of Greenwich Ohio. Soon after development, the Hurst company was purchased by the Central Tractor Company, Greenwich Ohio and sold the tractor under the name "CENTAUR".

EARLY YEARS OF CENTAUR PRODUCTION

The early commercial production of the Centaur utilised an engine from the New Way Motor Company, a model CH from their "A" Series of engines. These were a 5Hp throttle governed engine and were used up till the implementation of the Centaur Model"G" Tractor in or about 1926.

The very early years of production saw a tractor supplied with multiple attachments with the outfits designed for operation in a small farming enterprise. Initially it was totally walk behind for all farming activities except for the likes of belt driven implements such as a washing machine for household cleanliness. Advancements were quickly made and a riding sulky introduced for most genuine farm activities except plowing. The initial riding sulky setup was also staged over early years ultimately allowing plowing also while riding.

ATTACHMENTS and FARM SERVICABILITY

The Centaur tractor owner had the option to purchase a virtual plethora of attachments for use to add to versatility on the farm.

Included were :-

Plows
Rakes
Cultivator
Disks
Drag Crusher
Hitch Truck
Potato Digger
Seeder
Grain Drill
Field Mower
Lawn Mower
Leveler
Grape Hoe
Dump Cart



CENTAUR MODEL G TRACTOR

Introduction of the model G saw the departure from power by New Way Engine to power supplied by a 4 cylinder Le Roi engine. It also saw in its production lifetime a new company name introduced of CENTAUR TRACTOR CORPORATION

A plethora of attachments continued to be supplied covering many of the same functions. The 1930 Instruction manual for the CENTAUR Model "G" covers not only the engine, carburation and Ignition but also fitting and attachment details for the many farming attachments.

CENTAUR MODEL "G" ATTACHMENTS

Attachments of the same functionality as the earlier New Way powered Model "F" at least were available. They provide us with recognition and directions that likely may be utilised with bothe the Model"F" and Model "G"

INSTRUCTION MANUALS

Manuals covering both the New Way powered Model "F" and the Le Roi powered Model "G" in some detail provide the enthusiast with a good information resourse no matter what model you are restoring or researching. (Click-free download)

Centaur Model "F" - 36 pages - Includes attachment detail

Centaur Model "G" - 91 pages - Includes attachment detail - Magneto and Carburetor

Both manuals are in excellent condition and are a real mine of information. They should enable you to assemble or recognise a genuine attachment at a rally or vintage equipment auction.

Enjoy

George