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When did the term ‘tractor’ appeared first on record?

(a) 1973

(b) 1996

(c) 1890

(d) 1880

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My question comes from Tractor Classification and Details in portion Lubrication System and Tractor’s Classification of Farm Machinery

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Correct answer is (c) 1890

The explanation is: George H. Harris of Chicago invented a tractor or traction engine in 1890. The tractor word appeared first on record in patent issued on a traction engine.

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