Ruston, Proctor and Company

Ruston, Proctor and Company was established in Lincoln, England in 1857, and were manufacturers of steam tractors and engines.

In 1865 Ruston became the sole proprietor and in 1899 the firm became a limited company with a workforce of over 1000.

Threshing machines, clover hullers, corn mills, maize shellers and pumps for steam power were also made.

[2] As well as engines for agriculture machines Rustons made railway locomotives, industrial equipment and mining machinery.

In 1906 they built the "Ruston Light Steam Shovel", and exhibited it at the Royal Agricultural Show of 1907 held in Lincoln, the machine being of 3/4 cu yd capacity.