Around 45 years ago a man called Lee Pendleton, based in Ohio, built a pulling tractor that was unlike anything else until then. Frankly, when you are going to see it, you will realize that it is nothing like it built since then either. He had a vision to create a puling tractor different than the ordinary ones. And succeeded by creating the City Slicker! What you have the chance to lay an eye on is a massive machine powered by an Allison V12 motor enhanced with three (!) turbochargers, each feeding four cylinders. This machine was able to produce phenomenal 2500 horsepower!
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Additionally, the massive rear tires are put so close that nearly touch. This is one of the features that makes this vehicle distinguishable. Before you ask yourself, let us give you the answer to the “how the engine sends the power to the tires” question – via huge chain! When it comes to the tires, the concept of being so close to each other is rather basic. First, the tractor could stay out of the rutted areas created beforehand from other tractors. Second, the creator thought that tire position would give direct advantage over other competitors.
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