Russell & Company Traction Engines at Antique Powerland

Russell & Company of Massillon, Ohio produced various types of farm and industrial equipment, including stationary and portable engines, threshing machines, sawmills and eventually gas tractors. They are perhaps best known for their traction engines. Nearly 16,000 Russell traction engines were built between 1882 and 1924, ranging from 6 to 150 horsepower. The company went bankrupt and shut down in 1942. For more information about Russell & Company, visit the The National Russell Collectors Association or read Steam Traction Magazine's article about Russell & Company.

1915 20-Horsepower Russell & Company Traction Engine #15472 at Antique Powerland on August 4, 2007

This 1915 20-Horsepower Traction Engine #15472 by Russell & Company of Massillon, Ohio, is owned and was restored by the J. Serres Family of Woodburn, Oregon. This traction engine weighs 22,000 pounds.

Here are pictures of other Russell & Company Traction Engines at Antique Powerland during the Great Oregon Steam-Up on August 4, 2007.

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15113

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15113

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15113

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15815

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15815

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15820

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15820

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15989

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15989

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15989

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15989

Russell & Company Traction Engine #15989

Here is a video clip of a Russell & Company Traction Engine in operation at Antique Powerland during the 2008 Great Oregon Steam Up on August 3, 2008.

Russell Traction Engine at the 2008 Great Oregon Steam-Up

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