P & Duncan Farm Machinery Archives
Historic Sale brochures from P D Duncan unearthed from the Plucks Archives that will trigger some memorys for a lot of farmers in Mid Canterbury and beyond.
More from the Plucks Engineering archives showing images from sales brochure of some of PD Ducan farm machinery catalogue (1958) that they either made or were suppliers of (Massey Harris etc)
P. & D. Duncan Ltd, an iconic Christchurch-based company, was known for manufacturing a wide range of agricultural machinery. Established in the late 1800s, they produced an array of farming tools essential for New Zealand’s agricultural growth. Their innovations significantly contributed to farming practices in New Zealand, helping shape the agricultural landscape during the early to mid-20th century.
• Ploughs.
• Harrows and cultivators.
• Seeders and drills.
• Threshing machines.
• Hay rakes and Gorse Cutters.
• Wagons and drays.
• Windmills and pumps.
The company constructed a significant building in central Christchurch in 1903-1904. This three-story brick structure, now known as the P. & D. Duncan Building, stands as a heritage site because of its historical and social importance, representing the industrial era in that part of the city. The building, located on St Asaph Street, was damaged during the 2010 and 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, but underwent extensive heritage restoration. Photos of P D Duncan Building, kindly supplied from Michael Dillon of JTB Architects.
