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Tractor-Cycle, Treaded Motorcycle Designed by French Inventor J. Lehaitre, ca. 1938

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In 1938, French engineer J. Lehaitre introduced the “Tractor-Cycle,” an ambitious attempt to revolutionize off-road military vehicles. This unique machine replaced conventional wheels with a single, continuous track system designed to navigate rugged terrain where traditional motorcycles failed. Although it was designed to carry a machine gun and could reach speeds of up to 25 mph, the Lehaitre Tracked Motorcycle was ultimately rejected by the F…
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designyoutrust.com broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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