1925 Fordson Powered Acme Roller

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This is a 1925 Acme Roller built in Frankfort, NY. It was restored by Bob and Casey Astry.
It's powered with a Fordson engine, transmission, and rear end, and would have been used for building roads, parking lots, etc. It has additional gearing in the rear to provide reduced speed.
It is also equipped with a scarifier on the back for breaking up hard packed material so it could be graded and repacked. It has two wheels for the operator, one of which is for steering, and the other raises and lowers the scarifier.
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[@unclerobert7532]

0:51 is that a road runner, but don't see the coyote, ACME like the cartoon🤣🤣

[@sixpencemartin6116]

Does it have power steering?

[@emeryvilleky]

Yes, steering takes a lot of power

[@janecook7550]

The Acme Road Machinery was own by my grandfather and his brother.

[@emeryvilleky]

Oh cool! Do you know what years they were in business?

[@janecook7550]

@@emeryvilleky It was incorporated in January 1900. Started by my granduncle Walter Abial Cook and my grandfather David Bradford Cook

[@emeryvilleky]

Very interesting, thank you for the information and for reaching out!