asked the Minister for Lands if he will state the number of (a) tractors indicating their horsepower; (b) single-board and double-board ploughs; (c) pan breakers and (d) other heavy machinery purchased by the forestry division.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Purchase of Heavy Machinery.
I propose to give the information requested in the form of a tabular statement, for inclusion in the official records of the proceedings of the House.
Following is the statement:—
(a) TRACKLAYING TRACTORS:
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Drawbar |
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11 International T.D. 9's |
Horse-power |
40.5 |
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2 Caterpillar D. 4's(6 more on order) |
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43 |
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1 International T.D.18 |
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78 |
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1 ,, T.D.14A |
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102 |
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(b) PLOUGHS: |
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11 Cuthbertson |
F ploughs (single board) |
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11,, |
P Ploughs (double board) |
(c) PAN BREAKERS:
None (8 on order).
(d) OTHER HEAVY ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT:
4 Bullgraders. (4 more on order).
1 Dozer Shovel.