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Richard Hornsby & Sons

English engine and machinery manufacturer

Richard Hornsby & Sons was an English engine and machinery manufacturer in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England from 1828 until 1918. The company was a pioneer in the manufacture of the oil engine developed by Herbert Akroyd Stuart, which was marketed under the Hornsby-Akroyd name.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1828Founded1
  • Industryagricultural technology1
  • HeadquartersGrantham1

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Richard Hornsby & Sons was an English engine and machinery manufacturer in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England from 1828 until 1918. The company was a pioneer in the manufacture of the oil engine developed by Herbert Akroyd Stuart, which was marketed under the Hornsby-Akroyd name.2

The story

Founded by Richard Hornsby in 1828.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • engine

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Owners

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Timeline

  1. 1918Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1828Founded Founded1

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