This subject is a bit more dieselpunk than the normal content of this blog, but if that bothers you, just pretend it’s being powered by a steam engine.

The Armstead Snow-Motor was developed in the 1920s as a solution to the problem of hauling objects during the winter months. Sitting atop two screw-shaped cylinders which turned in unison, a Fordson tractor would be able to navigate over deep snow drifts without losing its grip. The silent film below demonstrates just how maneuverable it was and goes on to show the Snow-Motor design being used on a Chevrolet car.

This design became known as screw-powered vehicle technology and was even used by the Germans during World War II.

Thanks to Ezra Moreau for the video.

4 Responses to “Armstead Snow-Motor”

  1. 2:50 pm, 19 January, 2010 р.
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  2. 5:15 pm, 19 March, 2010 р.
    Gilberto Diercks says:

    This is my first time here and this post was indeed thought provoking. I find there is a gap between the no. of readers and the comments . I personally think that even though I ask questions not many come fwd to answer. And believe you me, my questions are not ‘Big Bang theory’ types.

  3. 6:20 am, 27 August, 2010 р.
    Dick Formichelli says:

    I understand that but where does it take us?
    The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket. :)

  4. 9:47 pm, 29 August, 2010 р.
    Thomas Williams says:

    i always stay updated about current events, specially disasters that happens around the world`’;

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