A Fowler traction engine at last year's Hunton Steam Gathering Fowler was born in Melksham in Wiltshire into a leading family of Quakers. His father, a wealthy merchant, pushed him into the corn trade ...

The rally, which is the museum’s major fundraiser, will see about 15 traction engines, 100 classic trucks plus farm machinery, classic vintage cars and a rare 1908 Fowler engine on display.

This single cylinder Fowler from 1873 sold for £58,000 A collection of 600 rare steam and traction engines has sold at auction for £1.5m. Many of the Keeley collection of engines, dating back to ...

He found out that John Fowler & Co (Leeds) Ltd, one of the leading manufacturers of steam traction engines throughout the 1800s and 1900s, was up for sale, and he bought the company.

In short: John Fowler & Co began to produce oil-powered tractors in the early 1900s. One being restored in Booleroo Centre is believed to be the only remaining machine of its type left in the world.