714 Rej)ort on the Trials of Implements at Bedfo-rd. 



The weight empty, is 17 cwt. 1 qr. 13 lbs., which is somewhat heavy. 

 Its capacity is 212'5 gallons. 



The time occupied in filling was 9', and in delivering 4' 50". It is highly 

 commended for steam-cultivation purposes. Its price is 30?. 



No. 13G1. William Affleck. — The barrel is cylindrical, and is placed across 

 the frame, to which it is bolted by four stays. The frame rests on, and is well 

 bolted to, a cast-metal cross-bracket fastened on the fore-axle and on two 

 longitudinal brackets on the hind-axle. The four wheels are of cast metal. 



There is a 3-inch delivery-cock at the bottom of the barrel on each side ; 

 the water may thus be delivered from either side as required ; the height of 

 delivery is 3 ft. 2i in. 



There is a manhole at the top. The pump is 51 inches diameter, with 

 91-inch stroke, and is well stayed by Ij-in. xf-in. iron rods, these being 

 bolted to the frame. This is a spacious barrel, its capacity being 220 gallons. 

 It is strong, well made, and admirably adapted for watering stock. 



First Prize of lOZ. to Reeves and Son (1594), of Westbury. 

 Second Prize of 5/. to W. AfHeck, (1360), of Swindon. 

 Highly Commended.— Fowler and Co. (994), Leeds ; W. Affleck, (1361), 

 Swindon. 



For Table XXVI., Carts for the Conveyance of "Water with Pumps 

 attached, see opposite page. 



Class XXVII. Other Carts. — On the list there were fifteen 

 entries, eight of which were presented for trial, and six of this 

 latter number were tested with the dynamometer. The load 

 employed in the trial was bags of Indian corn, weighing 

 31 cwts. 1 qr. 8 lbs. These carts are similar to those in 

 Class XXIIl., simply differing in being a little stronger in 

 construction and of greater capacity. 



No. 5042. F. P. Milford, of Kenn, Exeter. — The construction of this cart is 

 similar to the one already described in Class XXIII., simply differing in being 

 stronger and of greater capacity. 



The dimensions of the body are 6 fr. li in. x 4 ft. x 1 ft. 6 in., capacity 

 36*9 cubic feet, and area over ladders for harvest purposes large, being 88'9 

 square feet. 



The mean draught on the road per ton of gross load was 46 lbs., and per ton 

 of useful load 64 lbs., with a load of 30 lbs. on the horse's back ; while in the 

 field these were respectively 139-3 lbs., 194 lbs., and 20 lbs. It is a strongly- 

 built cart, and its price is 19?. 10s. 



No. 1242. George Ball, of North Kilworth, Rugby. — The construction of this 

 cart is also similar to that described in Class XXIII., only having a greater 

 capacity. The dimensions of the body are 3 ft. 11 in. x 5 ft. 7f in. X 1 ft. Qh in., 

 capacity 34 cubic feet, and area over ladders for harvest purjwses 604 

 square feet. The tyres are convex and 4 inches wide. On the road, the mean 

 draught per ton of gross load was 48"7 lbs., and per ton of useful load 671 lbs., 

 Avith 50 lbs. weight on the horse's back. In the field these were respectively 

 179 lbs., 234 lbs. and 60 lbs. 



This is a strong, well-built cart, and its price is 19?. 10s. 



No. 1445. Hayes and Son, of Stamford, Lincolnshire — This cart is also of 

 similiar construction to that described in Class XXIII., only stronger and 

 of greater capacity. 



The dimensions of body are 5 ft. 8 in. x 3 ft. 9| x 1 ft. 5f in., capacity 

 33'3 cubic feet, and area over ladders for harvest purposes 71'6 square feet. 



