George H. Harris (1871-1934) lived in Stockton, California and worked for Matteson and Williamson farm equipment company in the 1890s. By 1902 he was superintendent and manager; that same year he started his own company, and in 1904 it was incorporated under the title Harris Manufacturing Company. George Harris was president of the company until 1928, after which he remained major stockholder until his death in 1934. Harris Manufacturing Company began as a repair shop for harvesting equipment. Repairing, rebuilding, and experimenting with gas engines were the activities of the first few years. Harvesters and combines were produced, and by 1912 plans were made for a new factory because of the increased demand for gas harvesters. The business closed in 1956. UC Davis has created the Harris Collection, which is a historical collection of documents, photos and more ranging from 1929 to 1995. Harris trailers are built of a steel frame and body by the Harris Manufacturing Company of Stockton California. The body panels can be removed by unbolting which leaves a flat bed trailer.
The Harris single wheel is 49″ long, 43 1/2″ wide, 9 1/2″ tall, weighs 185 lbs, and has a payload of 500 lbs.
Photos of the Harris Manufacturing Company from the University of the Pacific Library, Collection number: MSS 312. Harris Manufacturing had such an impact on the Central Valley agriculture industry, UC Davis created the “Harris Collection” of documents, blue prints, and photos and more, Collection Number: MC135.
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