The Canadian International Farm Show Proudly Launches Official 2012 Replica Toy Tractor
For Immediate Release
Mississauga, On- The Producers of Canada’s largest indoor farm show, the Canadian International Farm Show are pleased to launch the 2012 vintage replica toy tractor. For the first time in the show’s history an International Tractor will be showcased; The International W400 D.
International Harvester Company (IHC or IH) was a United States agricultural machinery, construction equipment, vehicle, commercial truck, and household and commercial products manufacturer. In 1902, J.P. Morgan merged the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company and Deering Harvester Company, along with three smaller agricultural equipment firms, to form International Harvester. International Harvester sold off its agricultural division in 1985 and renamed the company Navistar International Corporation in 1986. Case IH was formed when the agricultural division merged with J.I. Case.
The W400 was manufactured by International Harvester from June of 1955 until 1956. The tractor was originally called the International 400 but later the decision was made to rename it to W400 in order to bring it closer to the McCormick “W” series that it replaced and to designate it as a wheatland model.
The W400 replaced the SWD6 and was replaced by the 450. The tractor’s 4-cylinder diesel engine had 264 cubic inches and produced 47 hp on the drawbar. There were 1118 diesel W400 diesel tractors built. This model was also produced with propane and gasoline engines. The original price on this unit was $3400. There will also be an actual life-size version of this tractor for viewing at the show.
The scale model replica toy tractor will be available only at the Canadian International Farm Show during show hours. The cost is $80.00, taxes included.
February 7-9, 2012, the 26th edition of the Canadian International Farm Show returns to the International Centre in Mississauga and will be showcasing all the leaders of Canada’s thriving AG market.
“Hundreds of exhibitors will encompass massive space in the International Centre,” said Show Manager, Rob Etmanski. “Visitors to the show will surely be impressed by what they see when they come through the doors,” said Etmanski. “Producers will be on the hunt for the latest, most innovative products and equipment available to help them run their AG operations more efficiently, and they will find all that and more at the Canadian International Farm Show,” said Etmanski.
The Producer of the Year Awards will be presented in February at the exhibitor reception on the opening night of the show, which will bid tribute to a group or Agribusiness that has contributed to the betterment of the industry. This Award will cross all agricultural sectors, while recognizing farm businesses that have demonstrated innovation and business practices that maximize productivity and profitability, shaping the future of Ontario’s thriving Agribusinesses. To nominate YOUR producer of the year, please visit our website.
Younger visitors to the event are encouraged to check out the Canadian International Farm Show Youth in Agriculture Bursary Program. For the past several years, $2500.00 bursaries have been awarded to a deserving student pursuing a career in the AG field and we are actively seeking applicants for the 2012 award. Visit our website for details and an application.
Visit www.canadianfarmshow.ca often for details and updates about the 2012 show!
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