History
The company Adams Brothers Manufacturing Company, based in Findlay, Ohio, produced trucks and buses from 1910 to 1916, ranging from 0.75 tons to 2.5 tons. The first vehicle was a 0.75 ton Delivery Van, equipped with a two-cylinder engine. The engine had 1933 cc with a bore of 98,425 mm and a stroke of 127 mm. The wheelbase was 2642 mm. Starting in 1911, trucks with four-cylinder engines followed. The Model A was a 1-ton truck with 30 HP. The engine had 3620 cc with a bore of 95.25 mm and a stroke of 127 mm. The vehicle was available in two wheelbase lengths: 3073 mm or 3454 mm. The engine drove the three-speed transmission with differential located in front of the rear axle via a drive shaft. The rear axle wheels were driven from there by a chain. The Model D was a 1,5 ton truck with 35 HP. The engine had 4380 cc with a bore of 104,775 mm and a stroke of 127 mm. The vehicle was available in two wheelbase lengths: 3073 mm or 3454 mm. The Model E was a 2 ton truck with 35 HP. The engine had 4380 cc with a bore of 104,775 mm and a stroke of 127 mm. The wheelbase was 3556 mm . In 1915, the company got into financial trouble. In 1916, a short revival occurred under the company name Adams Truck, Foundry & Machine Company at the same location, featuring a new 2.5-ton model. In addition, the production of the 1t and the 2t has been resumed. Despite renewed efforts, the company had to close its doors for good in 1916. ==References==