Madison County, NY 1939-'40 International D-40 or D-50 tanker-sprayer
Engine: International 260 or 298 cu. in. six cylinder gas
Transmission: 5 speed
Old school weed control or possibly mosquito spraying by Madison County, NY Highway Department circa 1953. Pump is powered by a Wisconsin 4 cylinder gas engine seen directly behind the spray operator. Jeff thinks this may be Harmon Snyder dispersing the chemicals. Of course, this type of operation would not happen today without protective gear.
The truck appears to be 1939-'40 era International D-model, either a D-40 or a D-50 like some of the dump trucks the county owned. Note the vintage tail lights and turn signals at the rear of the truck.
Photo courtesy of Madison County archives.
Madison County, NY 1939-'40 International D-40 or D-50 tanker-sprayer
Engine: International 260 or 298 cu. in. six cylinder gas
Transmission: 5 speed
Old school weed control or possibly mosquito spraying by Madison County, NY Highway Department circa 1953. Pump is powered by a Wisconsin 4 cylinder gas engine seen directly behind the spray operator. Jeff thinks this may be Harmon Snyder dispersing the chemicals. Of course, this type of operation would not happen today without protective gear.
The truck appears to be 1939-'40 era International D-model, either a D-40 or a D-50 like some of the dump trucks the county owned. Note the vintage tail lights and turn signals at the rear of the truck.
Photo courtesy of Madison County archives.