Diesel Engine, 1898
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Diesel engine
Date Made
1898
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Built by Maschinenfabrik-Augsburg AG in Augsburg, Germany
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
30.13.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 14.167 ft
Width: 16.583 ft
Length: 12.083 ft
Horsepower: 30 hp (22.37 kW)
Weight: 20 lbs
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